Christian Testimonies About Loss and Dying
These Christian testimonies are true stories about people who have struggled with loss and dying. Each story reveals a life transformed by Christian faith. The testimonies are submitted by the members and visitors of this site. If you know someone with an interesting, life-transforming testimony, please refer them to this page.
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Brandy's Dedication
Brandy experienced one of the most difficult years of her life. She lost her mother to cancer, was fired from her job, experienced illness, financial pressure and was even forsaken by her friends. These were just a few of the trials she faced. But rather than give in to defeat, Brandy trusted in God who gave her the strength to overcome adversity and continue to fight the good fight of faith.
Brandy experienced one of the most difficult years of her life. She lost her mother to cancer, was fired from her job, experienced illness, financial pressure and was even forsaken by her friends. These were just a few of the trials she faced. But rather than give in to defeat, Brandy trusted in God who gave her the strength to overcome adversity and continue to fight the good fight of faith.
Tracy's Loss and Restoration
Tracy's story began with loss. Her husband had just left his job, their infant son had died, and their family had lost all sense of stability. Returning home to California brought comfort, but still no security. Then God brought this family to a loving church to support them through their fiery time of adversity. As they surrendered to him, God gave them clear direction and restored their peace.
Tracy's story began with loss. Her husband had just left his job, their infant son had died, and their family had lost all sense of stability. Returning home to California brought comfort, but still no security. Then God brought this family to a loving church to support them through their fiery time of adversity. As they surrendered to him, God gave them clear direction and restored their peace.
David's One of a Thousand Stories to Tell
Read a true story about brave heroes who sacrificially gave of their lives on and after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center. It's written by a firefighter who found a business card while working to clear the debris at Ground Zero. On that fateful day, he had no idea how this discovery would change his life and touch so many people in the days ahead.
Read a true story about brave heroes who sacrificially gave of their lives on and after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center. It's written by a firefighter who found a business card while working to clear the debris at Ground Zero. On that fateful day, he had no idea how this discovery would change his life and touch so many people in the days ahead.
Raynee's Unbeatable Trio
Raynee had not spoken to her parents in five years. After a terrible fight, anger fueled their long separation. But when both parents became terminally ill, with no one to care for them, Raynee was forced to tend to their physical needs. Together with Christ, forgiveness and love, something Raynee calls "the unbeatable trio," God performed an amazing work of reconciliation.
Raynee had not spoken to her parents in five years. After a terrible fight, anger fueled their long separation. But when both parents became terminally ill, with no one to care for them, Raynee was forced to tend to their physical needs. Together with Christ, forgiveness and love, something Raynee calls "the unbeatable trio," God performed an amazing work of reconciliation.
Jamey's Journey Through Grief
Grief and Loss Christian Testimony: When a house fire claimed the life of her 16-year-old daughter, Jamey knew her existence would never be the same again. But Jamey found God to be a faithful companion on her journey through grief.
Grief and Loss Christian Testimony: When a house fire claimed the life of her 16-year-old daughter, Jamey knew her existence would never be the same again. But Jamey found God to be a faithful companion on her journey through grief.
Broken Down to Bring Hope
After losing everyone she cared about, G.S began to experience an emotional and mental breakdown. One day while channel surfing, a Christian program about changed lives caught her attention. G.S. prayed to God that day, and her life began to change too. Now her dream is to bring hope to those who are broken down like she was.
After losing everyone she cared about, G.S began to experience an emotional and mental breakdown. One day while channel surfing, a Christian program about changed lives caught her attention. G.S. prayed to God that day, and her life began to change too. Now her dream is to bring hope to those who are broken down like she was.
Sunshine's New Day
Sunshine's life had taken a sudden downward turn. In her mental anguish she tried to end it all. Taking a gun, a cooler full of beer and swallowing a whole bottle of pills, she set out on a drive with no intention of returning. Then God made himself known to her in a strange and miraculous intervention. Unexpectedly, a new day dawned for Sunshine and she now lives to make Christ known to others.
Sunshine's life had taken a sudden downward turn. In her mental anguish she tried to end it all. Taking a gun, a cooler full of beer and swallowing a whole bottle of pills, she set out on a drive with no intention of returning. Then God made himself known to her in a strange and miraculous intervention. Unexpectedly, a new day dawned for Sunshine and she now lives to make Christ known to others.
Kathy's Rays of Sunshine
After losing her brother to a terrible disease, Kathy began to question why God had not answered her prayers and healed him. She knew that God could have healed him. Depression overcame Kathy in her grief and she even attempted to take her own life. But God mercifully intervened with happiness like rays of sunshine, reminding her that her Heavenly Father was always there for her.
After losing her brother to a terrible disease, Kathy began to question why God had not answered her prayers and healed him. She knew that God could have healed him. Depression overcame Kathy in her grief and she even attempted to take her own life. But God mercifully intervened with happiness like rays of sunshine, reminding her that her Heavenly Father was always there for her.
Dara's Legacy
Dara shares a testimony of thanksgiving for the godly women in her life. Each one has passed down a legacy of holy living and genuine faith in God. Dara's prayer is to follow in their footsteps and leave a legacy of godliness that will eternally influence the lives of her own children and grandchildren.
Dara shares a testimony of thanksgiving for the godly women in her life. Each one has passed down a legacy of holy living and genuine faith in God. Dara's prayer is to follow in their footsteps and leave a legacy of godliness that will eternally influence the lives of her own children and grandchildren.
Terri's Journey
Terri grew up being passed from home to home, guardian to guardian. After several encounters of physical and sexual abuse, Terri felt alone, unloved and rejected. She turned to drugs to numb the pain and quickly became addicted. Years later, after the loss of her two-year-old son, in desperation, Terri cried out to God and her life began to drastically change.
Terri grew up being passed from home to home, guardian to guardian. After several encounters of physical and sexual abuse, Terri felt alone, unloved and rejected. She turned to drugs to numb the pain and quickly became addicted. Years later, after the loss of her two-year-old son, in desperation, Terri cried out to God and her life began to drastically change.
A Christmas Miracle
Robert was pronounced dead at 17-months-old after falling from a three-story window. On the way to the morgue, his grandmother insisted that he was alive. Though baby Robert miraculously survived, on Christmas Day, 1948, doctors told his parents to take him home to die. But Robert did not die. He's still alive today.
Robert was pronounced dead at 17-months-old after falling from a three-story window. On the way to the morgue, his grandmother insisted that he was alive. Though baby Robert miraculously survived, on Christmas Day, 1948, doctors told his parents to take him home to die. But Robert did not die. He's still alive today.
Jody's Path
Jody was abandoned by his mother as a baby. With a father who was in and out of jail, Jody quickly slipped into a life of drugs, theft and homelessness. Eventually he found God, but his drug addiction still continued to wreak havoc in Jody's life. Jody ended up losing his family and his home before he fully surrendered to the Lord.
Jody was abandoned by his mother as a baby. With a father who was in and out of jail, Jody quickly slipped into a life of drugs, theft and homelessness. Eventually he found God, but his drug addiction still continued to wreak havoc in Jody's life. Jody ended up losing his family and his home before he fully surrendered to the Lord.
Dara's Wall
Dara had seen enough pain and abuse in her childhood to last a lifetime. In response she had built a protective wall around her heart. But "The Wall" kept out the love and acceptance she so desperately needed. When Dara turned to God and began to read his Word, "The Wall" began to crumble as God's unfailing love tumbled in.
Dara had seen enough pain and abuse in her childhood to last a lifetime. In response she had built a protective wall around her heart. But "The Wall" kept out the love and acceptance she so desperately needed. When Dara turned to God and began to read his Word, "The Wall" began to crumble as God's unfailing love tumbled in.
Margaret's Image of God
Margaret's earliest images of God were obscured by her own feelings of cynicism and mistrust. As she grew older she became a loner who rejected human contact. When Margaret was eight years old, she moved to Australia and began a relationship with her grandmother, the one person who revealed to her a new image God - a loving God who could be trusted.
Margaret's earliest images of God were obscured by her own feelings of cynicism and mistrust. As she grew older she became a loner who rejected human contact. When Margaret was eight years old, she moved to Australia and began a relationship with her grandmother, the one person who revealed to her a new image God - a loving God who could be trusted.
BethAnn's Battle - From Darkness to Light
BethAnn, feeling hopeless and unloved, nearly lost her life to a massive drug overdose. In the midst of the battle for her soul, she cried out to God for help. At that moment God saved her and blessed her with a brand new hope for life.
BethAnn, feeling hopeless and unloved, nearly lost her life to a massive drug overdose. In the midst of the battle for her soul, she cried out to God for help. At that moment God saved her and blessed her with a brand new hope for life.
Terri's Healing - From Terminal to Cancer Free
Terri is diagnosed with a terminal form of lung cancer just after losing her mother to cancer. In the midst of treatments, Terri brings Jesus into her life. Friends, family and Christians throughout the nation join in prayer with Terri, until one day she receives an amazing report -- her lungs are totally cancer free!
Terri is diagnosed with a terminal form of lung cancer just after losing her mother to cancer. In the midst of treatments, Terri brings Jesus into her life. Friends, family and Christians throughout the nation join in prayer with Terri, until one day she receives an amazing report -- her lungs are totally cancer free!
A Mother's Story - "Jesus in the Thrift Shop"
Deborah Akel is a writer living in Washington, DC. She wrote this true story in loving memory of her mother and father. "Jesus in the Thrift Shop" is the testimony of her mother's unshakeable faith in God, and how it influenced Deborah's life.
Deborah Akel is a writer living in Washington, DC. She wrote this true story in loving memory of her mother and father. "Jesus in the Thrift Shop" is the testimony of her mother's unshakeable faith in God, and how it influenced Deborah's life.
In Search of Home
Deborah Akel is a writer living in Washington, DC. She wrote "In Search of Home" as a tribute to her mother and father. It is a true story, a testimony of the powerful bond and sense of belonging she shared with her parents.
Deborah Akel is a writer living in Washington, DC. She wrote "In Search of Home" as a tribute to her mother and father. It is a true story, a testimony of the powerful bond and sense of belonging she shared with her parents.