Pure in Heart Stories is a Christian-based literary magazine for families, founded in 2021. Here you’ll find poems, short stories, art, photography, recipes, games, and more — created by adults, teens, and kids ages 6 and older. Our issues appear twice a year, both online and in print.
The name “Pure in Heart” comes from one of our favorite beatitudes, “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.” (Matthew 5:8). We are a fan of pure hearts, questioning hearts, grieving hearts, joyful hearts, and hearts that long to see good triumph over evil. We hope the creative work you find here opens your heart to the God above and is a continual blessing to you and your family.
Pure in Heart Stories is free online. We are a not-for-profit magazine. If you would like to support us, please consider purchasing a print issue.
Pure in Heart Stories is related to our adult, Christian-themed literary journal, Heart of Flesh Literary Journal. Heart of Flesh, however, contains mature themes and is not meant for children under 18.
About the Editors
Veronica McDonald is the founder and editor of Pure in Heart and Heart of Flesh Literary Journal. Veronica is a fiction writer, poet, artist, and mom of three awesome kids. You can learn more about Veronica and her personal work at VeronicaMcDonald.com.
Mia McDonald is the teen co-editor of Pure in Heart and brings a young person’s perspective to the magazine. Mia came up with the idea for Pure in Heart when she was 9 years old, after realizing her mom was never going to let her read the latest issues of Heart of Flesh. She loves to read, write stories, make movies, and play soccer.
