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. In some cases, we’ve collected additional resources, such as Bible verses about grief or if God answers prayers.
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.”
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- Addiction
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- Alzheimer's disease
- Angels
- Anger
- Bible Study
- Birth
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- Calling
- Cancer
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- Childhood
- Christmas
- Church Home
- College
- Community
- Death
- Depression
- Disability
- Disappointment
- Divine timing
- Divorce
- Dogs
- Doubts
- Dream
- Easter
- Encouragement
- Faith
- Farm and Ranching
- Fasting
- Fatherhood
- Fear
- Friendship
- Gift from God
- God the Father
- God Winks
- Goodness (God's)
- Gratitude
- Grief
- Healing
- Help (God's)
- Holy Spirit
- Home
- Hospital
- Identity
- Illness
- Infertility
- Infidelity
- Jesus
- Loneliness
- Love (God's)
- Marriage
- Medical
- Military
- Ministry
- Miracle
- Miscarriage
- Missions
- Motherhood
- Moving
- Orphan
- Pain
- Pandemic
- Peace (God's)
- Plans (God's)
- prayer
- Prayers
- Pregnancy
- Presence (God's)
- Prison
- Prodigal Son
- Provision (God's)
- Purpose
- Refugee
- school shooting
- Serving God
- Shame
- Sin
- special needs
- Strength (God's)
- Surrender
- Teaching
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- Vision
- Volunteering
- War
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- Your Turn
God’s call: A school shooting, then cancer, brought me to Jesus and his path for me
Sandra Allison felt God's call to return to teaching after a devastating Florida school shooting. When a cancer diagnosis threatened her health, she saw a vision of Jesus that brought her peace and confidence.
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.
Uplifting stories of God’s comfort in a season of waiting
How did God answer your prayer in an unexpected, surprising, or funny way? Readers share stories of God’s comfort during a season of waiting.
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.
Stories of God’s divine timing: Readers share ‘God Winks’ during routine tasks of life
Stories of God’s divine timing: Readers share ‘God Wink’ moments in the routine of life.
How a Post-it Note serves as a reminder of God’s presence
Many years ago, Tracy Souza’s students left a Post-it Note on her desk. She carries it still, as a reminder that God leaves messages of hope and love even in the simplest of moments.
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 the pain of a tremendous loss led me to my purpose
Sonya Joy Mack had dreams for her and her mother’s future together filled with milestones and travels. But a grim diagnosis changed everything. After years of grieving and asking God for answers, she found that her pain served a greater purpose.
I was born with a disability. Now, I’m using my voice and my faith to bring light to others.
When Amanda Chirelli graduated from high school, she didn’t know what opportunities lay ahead for someone with Cerebral Palsy. Putting her trust in God, He took her down paths she didn’t imagine possible.
How my firstborn son taught me about the power of God’s hope and healing
Ebony Jones’ first child came into the world unexpectedly. When fear threatened to overwhelm her, she found hope in God’s presence.
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.
As I faced my worst fears as a mother, I learned to trust God
When Carrie Holt’s son was born with special needs, she had to face some of her worst fears. As her son was again wheeled into the hospital, she wondered where God was. Through the encouragement of friends and family, she was reminded of the answer: He was beside her.
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.
Grieving my mom and allowing God to be the strong one
Jana Fraley’s life revolved around helping her parents on their ranch in Wyoming. Her world was upended when her mother died suddenly. Eventually, God helped her find peace on her family’s land.
I thought I was called to full-time ministry, but God showed me a different way
When Bree Blum discovered her job leading a ministry wasn’t all that she was led to believe, she took a leap of faith -- following God despite what seemed like impossible timings.
I searched for my biological grandmother and found my Heavenly Father
In a year full of ups and downs, Polly Garrett’s search for her fraternal grandmother ended with devastating results. With a little help from her family and God, she was able to find the light through a season of darkness.
The true story of Christmas
Glory to God in the highest heaven! Christ our Savior was born on Christmas Day!
What I learned about God while serving in the Army
Russell Gehrlein always pictured himself becoming a youth minister. When God closed that door, he was uncertain of the impact a secular career would have, but God showed him purpose while serving in the Army.
A ‘tiny’ Christian rebellion in college: How one prodigal daughter returned home
Keela Dee felt alone when she started college and her family moved five hours away. Her long-time boyfriend broke up with her, and she broke up with her church. Eventually, though, God began finding ways back into her heart and soul.