Christian short stories
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Welcome to Faith Storytellers and our free collection of Christian short stories designed to uplift and inspire. Each narrative weaves together themes of faith, hope, and resilience, offering readers authentic and moving accounts of lives transformed by faith.
From Christian 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.
You can also enjoy 40 of these stories in our book, “Faith Storytellers.”
The loss of a father and faith in God’s redeeming grace
If you’ve struggled with how why losing a father is so hard, you’ll take comfort and relate to Mary’s story.
God answered my prayer for a miracle
Dawn Schneider shares inspiring, real life miracle stories of how she her prayer for a miracle was heard while on vacation, among other times. ‘God answered my prayer.’
A divine appointment: God’s invitation to his unfolding story
Explore a heartfelt story of a divine appointment when the author felt God's invitation to pray during a surprising encounter at a doctor's appointment.
God’s timing: I doubted my daughter’s scheduled induction, but God knew better
Lynne Modranksi was preparing to be a grandmother. But when the timing of her grandson’s birth didn’t go as she’d prayed it would, she was reminded that God has bigger plans for a reason.
Power of prayer: How a refugee trusted God during Liberia’s war
Discover the inspiring story of a refugee from Liberia who found hope through the power of prayer and trusting God during sickness, war, and resettlement.
Leap of Faith: Following God’s calling to Colorado
Nicole Pilgrim and her husband heard God’s calling. They knew they needed to make a big move, even though they’d be leaving friends and family behind. But, with His help, they’ve found their new normal in a beautiful place.
How God forgave my anger and saved my marriage
Jodie Cooper never imagined she’d be in an abusive relationship, or that she’d find herself being the abuser. Cooper prayed, fasted and repented. She asked God to intervene -- and He did.
#MyPandemicStory: When COVID-19 closed my dance studio, God provided a way
Tallis Strub had a dream to open her own business. She made a plan, she took a risk, she opened her business and then the pandemic hit. Then, she prayed.
Surrounded by God’s Love During Hospice
Evelyn Sherwood wasn’t sure she could handle the final days of her mother’s battle with cancer. Then, family, friends and God intervened.
#MyPandemicStory: Following God’s prompting to Salt Lake City
Courtney Grace Watson hesitated to volunteer when she heard a group was headed on a mission to Salt Lake City shortly after the COVID-19 pandemic began. After she felt the Spirit nudging her toward Salt Lake City, she found herself on a journey that redefined how she perceives "abundance."
#MyPandemicStory: God answered my prayers while giving birth without my family
TaLeiza Calloway-Appleton was scared when her water broke during the COVID-19 pandemic because she knew she'd have to go into the hospital and give birth without her family. Through the fear and the pain, God let TaLeiza know she wasn't alone.
Finding peace on the journey to discovering my authentic self
Kristen Hall needed time to grieve after her son was stillborn and her husband left. When she finally let herself be still and let God guide her, she learned some new things about herself.
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.
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.
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.