Angel Stories

Angels dwell in so many places. Of course there are angels in the Bible, working miracles and representing God’s grace to the world. Heaven is another dwelling place for angels, a place where they shine their blessings down upon us with love.

A sign listing visitor rules in a prison

A Child of the King

By Cindy Lamb2 min read

She was distraught over seeing her son in prison, until a kind word from a stranger eased her fears.

An artist's rendering of Laurel's pendant

Lost & Found: A Precious Heart Preserved

By Laurel Dohanic2 min read

The pendant that meant so much to her—how had it ended up in a pocket she rarely used?

The Collector: Sweet Memories of Aunt Sarah

By Lois Griffin2 min read

A beloved aunt introduced her to churning butter and inspired her to collect butter molds.

A Balloon from Beyond

By Paula Dyer2 min read

With her father gone, she was feeling blue on her birthday—until some heavenly birthday greetings made their way to her.

A photograph of a bowling alley's neon sign

Flowers for Mother’s Day

By Nancy Dearborn2 min read

A voice told her to detour from her typical path on her morning walk, and she was glad she listened.

Animal Angels: My Dear White Deer

By Alice Koerber2 min read

An unlikely visitor reassures a grieving widow that she is not alone.

Kelly's photograph of a mother cow and her newborn calf

Animal Angels: Love in the Livestock Pen

By Kelly Gallagher2 min read

Photographing a cow with her young calf convinces a nervous mother-to-be that she shouldn’t worry.

Animal Angels: Horse Sense

By Joan Byrd2 min read

When a pair of wild dogs threatens a couple out for a country stroll, some very unlikely bodyguards step in.

St. Michael’s Chapel of the Angels

Rick Hamlin gives us a tour of the angels depicted in the stained glass windows of the church he got married in and still attends today. Read Rick’s story!