Read personal stories of faith by Christian authors and writers
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.
When I Second-Guessed God
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.
Multiple miscarriages turned her life upside down. Here’s how she found peace.
Anna Kettle and her husband were devastated when she had her first miscarraige. After her second and then third miscarriages, the couple began to wonder if they’d ever have a baby. But, their faith helped them put aside their fears and their doubts and let God take control.
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: 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.
#MyPandemicStory: While my husband worked with coronavirus patients, God taught me patience through bluebirds
Patience, prayer and in vitro: God blessed my family
Amy Vincelli began to question why God wouldn’t bless her with something as natural as a baby, but after a few tries and some heartbreak, her beautiful family began to grow.
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.
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.
Loneliness, isolation, and a prayer for a friend answered
Lisa Dean found herself in a season of loneliness and isolation. But God knew the desires of her heart - and she found a friend she could be herself with.