Read personal stories of faith by Christian authors and writers
How a whale of a tale helped me surrender to God’s larger plans
By the time Heather Henson set out on her whale watching adventure, her faith and perseverance had already been tested time and again. But out at sea, she learned to trust God in a new way.
How God was with my family after a farm accident took my Daddy
Mary Grace Johnson learned about death and grief at a young age when her father was killed in a farming accident. She’s spent her life searching for comfort in Christ’s promise that her daddy lives on in heaven.
After my first husband’s death, God’s plans for my future
When Mary Potter Kenyon’s husband died and her grandson was diagnosed with terminal cancer, death and grief overtook her family. She looked to God for guidance and was eventually able to help others find peace after devastating loss.
But God: Why I never shared my teen pregnancy
Tears ran down Jill Dobrowansky’s face after she heard God whisper: “Welcome home my child.” When Jill overcame her fear of returning to church after 13 years away, God welcomed her home.
My boyfriends death rocked my faith to the core
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 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.
Samantha's story: A mother's hope
When her 2-year-old daughter became sick, Alex and her husband prayed and cried as she was put into a medically induced coma. Her death shocked their family. But in their grief, they knew they weren't alone.
Witnessing a miracle
Does the God of the Old Testament, a God who performed miracles, still listen and respond to our prayers today? Dawn tells the story of her son with special needs.