Stories of Faith Archives

This four-time marathon winner and world-class coach told his runners they had to compete for a reason.

I like the concept of trusting God for my daily needs, but what I really want is the tools to run my own life.

By trudy-harris2 min read

“I saw God last night and I got a glimpse of heaven,” she told him. “It is so beautiful there.”

A heavenly visitor stayed in the hospital room and prayed all night for our little boy.

Young and old, the people of Clinton, Iowa, spent a whole day making hundreds of angels for Newtown, Connecticut.

She begged God to let her husband walk again, but a different kind of healing was at hand.

By Denise Allen3 min read

Take heart from these Bible verses that helped one woman overcome addiction and depression.

Lord, I’m sorry, I prayed, I know it’s wrong, but I’m not going to snap out of this without help…

By Rick Hamlin3 min read

One reason you give directly to the needy is that they become real people with names and stories—someone to pray for.

By Amy Grant8 min read

Like so many of us with aging parents, this popular singer is fighting to hold on to her father as he battles profound dementia.

By Rick Hamlin2 min read

I expected to sing along to myself and shed a tear or two. I didn’t expect such a poignant reminder of prayer.

By Carol Knapp2 min read

Taking down the Christmas tree is an opportunity to reflect on the blessings of God’s love and prepare for His promises of the New Year.