I started to do some research to find out who really wrote the Footprints in the Sands Poem but to be honest… I’m still not sure. All I know, is that this poem has touched the lives and hearts of millions of people, including mine, around the world. It has inspired millions more to keep the …
One of the most asked questions I’ve seen online has been, “What is the Bible Verse for Footprints in the Sand?” Footprints in the Sand is actually a poem and not a Bible verse. Although there are many bible verses that could have inspired the author to write this poem, there is not just one …
Below is the version of Footprints in the Sand by Mary Stevenson, written in 1939. This version of the poem is the oldest version and on On May 3, 1997 proof of authenticity was given to Mary Stevenson for this poem.
Below is the version of Footprints in the Sand by Margaret Fishback Powers, written in 1964. Margaret was the second one to claim authorship of this power poem and went on to compiled Footprints Book of Inspirations, which has sold more than 80,000 copies.
That is the Question! Who actually wrote this awe inspiring poem that has comforted millions of people around the world in their darkest times? I never knew there were different versions of the Footprints in the Sand Poem until I started this website. You truly learn something new everyday. 😉 I started researching to find …