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How to Share Your Testimony for the Glory of God
I regularly have the privilege of working with young adults in the church. One of the things I particularly enjoy is hearing their testimonies prior to baptism. Sometimes I also help them organize their thoughts and share what God has done in their lives before the church. Since many Christians will have opportunities to share their testimonies, I thought it would be helpful to write out some of the principles I regularly emphasize. Whether you’re preparing for baptism or explaining your faith to a friend, these are a few things to keep in mind. Remember Why You Are Sharing The purpose of sharing your testimony is to glorify God and exalt Him for what He has done. Although you are describing events in your life, God’s grace should be the focus. We want people to hear our testimony and come away with a greater appreciation for the God who saves…
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How God Used John MacArthur in My Life
John F. MacArthur passed away on July 14, 2025. Along with his passing have come personal testimonies from countless individuals whose lives his ministry has impacted. I recognize that it is somewhat out of the ordinary for me to write a personal testimony about an individual, but if you will indulge me, I would like to share how God has used John MacArthur so significantly in my life. Generational Beneficiary When my parents became new believers, they were in desperate need of discipleship and growth. Early on, one of my dad’s pastors introduced him to the tape lending library of Grace to You. This was before the presence of MP3s and podcasts. My dad would regularly send for tapes and listen to them on his bike rides to work at a government job in northern Minnesota. Occasionally, while we were driving to our grandparents’ in Wisconsin, or if we were…