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Healed

A bitter non-believer holds Jesus responsible for losing her daughter. When mysterious signs appear—each one echoing her daughter’s presence—she’s drawn to the faith she swore off forever.

Grace’s world revolves around her seven-year-old daughter, Dana. What she refuses to revolve around is Sean — Dana’s father — or his religious fiancée, Brittany. Grace wants no trace of religion touching her daughter and forbids it in her home. After a weekend with Sean and Brittany, tragedy strikes: Dana is killed by a passing train. Furious, Grace directs her rage at Sean, at Brittany, and most of all at Jesus — the God who purposely took Dana away from her. As her bitterness hardens, her best friend, Frannie, gently tries to guide her towards hope, but to no avail.

Then the impossible happens. Grace begins receiving miraculous signs that only Dana could send. A dream visitation from Dana becomes the turning point, forcing Grace to confront the faith she despises. She learns to forgive, to believe, and to trust in a love greater than her pain.

When Grace eventually passes away, she is welcomed into Heaven, where she embraces Dana once more. Before entering fully, she meets Jesus face-to-face and repents. She grabs the hand of the daughter she once lost and the Savior she once blamed. Together, they walk forward into eternity, healed and whole.

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Zendaya

Posted:
06/13/2026
Updated:
06/13/2026
Author Bio:
I was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. I am married with 2 daughters who are grown now. I currently live in Melissa, TX and enjoy missing the cold/snow. I've been writing since 15 years old and haven't stopped yet. I work as a Sr. Manager at my Corporate America job, but would prefer to write full time instead. One day...

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Faith in Film (Quarterfinalist) [2026]
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