Read personal stories of faith by Christian authors and writers
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
The truth about orphanages and how God changed my perspective
Ellyse Ellsbury, 14, grew up in an orphanage in China. The experience left her angry — until God shared a dream that changed her perspective and gave her a new mission, to help others without family.