Survival Stories Archives

She thought she was all grown up. Her father thought she wasn’t grown up enough. Turns out they were both wrong

By the time she knew she had cancer, it was almost too late. But a drop of oil and a pastor's prayer made the difference.

You’ll be inspired by this girl’s tale of being protected from a killer tornado by an angel.

By Dave Gibbons3 min read

He'd fallen through the ice while fishing and things looked grim–until a mysterious stranger showed up with a rope…

Twenty-eight men died when the freighter Daniel J. Morrell sank in Lake Huron; there was just one survivor. This is his story.

By Diana Aydin5 min read

The ring proved to be a powerfully apt symbol of God's power to answer the prayers of those in need.

By Adam Hunter3 min read

Days after Supertyphoon Haiyan barreled through the Philippines, survivors search for any sign of hope.

During an outing on a deserted beach, an undertow threatened her life and her young son's. Who could rescue them?

Volunteers frantically searching the California wilderness for a missing three-year-old almost gave up. Except for one man.

By Tim Stan5 min read

Following the Newtown shootings, he wondered if the town had changed forever.

By Amy Hauser9 min read

A battle with cancer helped her to realize just how deeply she loved her husband.

Transporting her mother’s three hoyas, two Christmas cactuses and a large aloe vera was a favor that paid dividends.