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Welcome to Faith Storytellers and our free collection of Christian short stories designed to uplift and inspire.
Search our library of Christian testimonies to discover a personal story of faith. Whatever you are going through, you’re not alone.
Each Christian story we publish is crafted through prayer and shares accounts of the writer’s personal relationship with God, whether the Father, the Son, or the Holy Spirit.
In some cases, we’ve collected additional resources, such as Bible verses about grief or if God answers prayers. From faith stories that illuminate the beauty of spiritual journeys to short stories that capture moments of divine grace, our curated selection will resonate with the heart and soul.
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God is patient: Discovering the depth of God’s patience while my husband worked as a nurse during the COVID-19 pandemic
God is patient: When Merideth Tullous’s husband was working night shifts during the COVID-19 pandemic, including taking the precautionary steps of distance and quarantine for his family’s safety, God taught her patience. In fact, she learned the depth of God’s patience.
God’s answered prayer: How God heard my prayer to find my lost friend
God’s answered prayer: When Vanessa May lost contact with an old friend who lived far away, she began to worry that Milly was lost. In the midst of the COVID-19 Pandemic, she worried she’d never know if she was OK.. But God found a way when Vanessa thought there was no way.
Patience, prayer and in vitro: God blessed my family
Amy Vincelli began to question why God wouldn’t bless her with something as natural as a baby, but after a few tries and some heartbreak, her beautiful family began to grow.
My miracle story: Feeding 5,000 during COVID-19 when the world shut down
Al Laudencia wasn't sure how he was going to pay his employees and feed his family when his restaurant shut down during the COVID-19 pandemic. But, instead of panicking, Laudencia fed 5,000 people -- then 4,000 more.
Let go and let God: Finding peace on the journey to discovering my authentic self
Learning to let go and let God: Kristen Hall grieved multiple losses: her son's stillbirth, her mother’s and grandmother’s passings, and her husband's alcoholism. Exhausted, Kristen reached out in prayer — allowing her to stop people-pleasing and embrace the authentic self God created her to be.
Prayer for healing of cancer: How I stayed grateful during chemo treatment
A rare disease left MaryBeth Eiler in pain with few treatment options. When she began keeping journals she found God’s small daily miracles helped her stay positive on her road to recovery.
Trusting in God: Signs that gave me hope after my father died
Beth Haag got lost during an emotional trip to the Lions Gate Bridge, a landmark that reminded her of her late father. One step at a time, God guided her to the exact place she needed to be.
When cancer is a gift from God
Fear temporarily took over when Alicia Economos learned her husband had stage four cancer. But, when she soon got a surprising diagnosis of her own, faith took the lead.
Infidelity paralyzed me, but God gave me the courage to start new
Debra Wallace was heartbroken when her marriage was torn by infidelity. She turned to a Beth Moore Bible study, prayer and a silent retreat -- and found God's path forward.
From hopeless to hopeful when epilepsy raised its ugly head
When Jen’s son was diagnosed with epilepsy and high-functioning autism, they struggled. But when she found a church community and leaned into prayer, Jen found hope.
The Story of Easter: From Darkness to Light
The true story of Easter, shared with you this Holy Week.
How a miscarriage forced me to be brutally honest with God
Kerrah was devastated by a miscarriage, the loss of her first baby, and cried out to God: Do you even love me? His answer soothed her heart and brought peace to her soul.
Prayer for loneliness: How God heard and answered my request for a friend
Read how Lisa Dean’s prayer for loneliness was answered with a new friend. Discover her Christian short story of faith, isolation, and God’s provision in Knoxville.
I lost my wedding ring, but God found it when I needed it most
Jessica lost so much - her sister, her health, her career. Then she lost her wedding ring. But she clung to the scripture that speaks to faith the size of a mustard seed — and God showed up in a miraculous way.
I felt called, but not equipped. God showed a way
Payton didn’t feel equipped to serve in an inner-city school, or with youth who grew up with very real challenges. But God provided a way.
The chains of addiction were broken
Jon struggled with an addiction that threatened to take his marriage and family away. Then he surrendered to God — and through work in a 12 step program, church programs and other avenues of support — he found unparalleled peace.
My Creator: A story of God’s daughter
Heather was born with a prominent birthmark on her face, a source of bullying and pain. And yet, she found peace with how God created her: beautifully in his image.
If God is bigger than death, then God is bigger than cancer
Cancer seemed to strike Elyse Webb’s family with a vengeance. She searched for answers — but she didn’t find the peace she so deeply wanted until she surrendered her anger during church.
A newspaperman invited the community to his daughter's baptism
Tim Walters always wanted to work for his hometown paper, but he never imagined writing a column about parenthood — or inviting the entire community to his daughter’s baptism.