Christian short stories
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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 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.’
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Wrestling with faith: When being good isn’t good enough
Growing up, Juliana Gordon thought she was a perfect Christian. Then she attended a university where seeds of doubt about God took root. She came to realize she wasn’t “perfect” because only God is, and she found strength in humility.
Headaches and chronic pain lead me to God’s grace
Samantha DeCosmo didn’t know what was causing her chronic pain and headaches, but she did know whatever was going on, it was all part of God’s plan. Her belief in Him got her through one of the hardest times of her life.
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.
#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.
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.
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.
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.
A call to serve
Andy initially resisted a call to military service. He had a family, a house, a career — and he feared what it would mean to them. Then God got ahold of Andy’s heart and showed his faithfulness through the ups and downs of service.
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.