Again, this is all in good fun.

So, you helped me out tremendously in padding my resume. Corporations, churches and think tanks are all lobbying for my services. Now what I need is a good testimony.

In reading Chris Hedges book American Fascists I was intrigued by an evangelism workshop that he attended. Before I proceed, let me say that I do not recommend or endorse Hedges’ book. His hatred for conservative Christians is alarming and disappointing. There is not a shred of journalistic integrity or balance in this book. It is a shrill jeremiad against conservative Christians that really offers nothing to the discussion that can serve as any benefit. Even when he has a good criticism to offer of us it is muted by the disdain through which he offers it.

Nevertheless, this workshop proposes the importance of crafting a good “testimony.” The proper order should include:

1. What I was Before
2. How I received eternal life
3. What eternal life has meant to me

I have an interesting testimony I believe. But it could always be more eye-catching. I became a Christian at the age of 10. I’ve had a couple of bouts of wandering but nothing that stands out in the pack.

So, I need your help to craft an interesting testimony. I’ll start with a scenario. You add a paragraph or so as we build toward a riveting conclusion:

I was working in Corporate America when I grew disillusioned with the Rat Race. I began to consider leaving everything to go and climb the highest mountains on each of the 7 continents. But before I could do that…