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Belinda's Question of Height
In this Christian testimony of a life transformed by faith in God you'll read how Belinda grew up with the stigma of being unusually tall. Negative attention, embarrassment, and scorn led to feelings of being unwanted and unaccepted by everyone, but especially by God. She was convinced she was "not supposed to be here." Then one day, while making a contract with Satan, Belinda received a wake up call from God.

Scott's Prayer
In this true story of a life transformed by faith in God, you'll meet Scott. He was a man with crushed hopes. God had given him the bride he'd prayed for, but now he faced 8 years in prison. The unbearable weight of his sentence led to an irrational escape attempt, landing him another 15 years. But God answered Scott's prayers again; caring for his wife, providing for his family's needs, and giving him strength to endure.

How to Write Your Christian Testimony
Learn how to write a Christian testimony with these easy steps, for both long and short, written and spoken testimonies. Whether you are planning to write down your full, detailed Christian testimony or preparing a quick 2-minute version of your testimony to share on a short-term mission trip, these tips and steps will help you tell others with sincerity, impact and clarity what God has done in your life.

Kellyn's Path to God
In this true story of a life transformed by faith in God, you'll meet Kellyn. She was a young woman headed down a stubborn path, doubting the existence of God. Not caring about her parent's divorce, stealing at a young age, and being hateful to Christians are just a few examples of things she remembers doing while growing up. Yet some of the Christians she met along the way offered friendship and acceptance, eventually leading her down the road to faith in God.

Jill's Milestones
In this Christian testimony of a life transformed by faith in God you'll read how Jill tried to free herself from the childhood sadness caused by divorce and parental neglect. She recklessly dove into a lifestyle of drugs and promiscuity. Jill spiraled downward into hopelessness until one day God's mercy intervened and Jill surrendered her life.

Bruce's Best Friend
In this Christian testimony of a life transformed by faith in God you'll read how the war, the military, and living in far eastern ports had hardened Bruce's heart. Then, through the companionship of Caleb, a miniature dachshund hound, God sends His divine joy and love into Bruce's life.

BethAnn's Battle
In this testimony of a life transformed by faith in God you'll read how BethAnn, feeling hopeless and unloved, nearly lost her life to a massive drug overdose. In the midst of the battle for her soul, she cried out to God for help. At that moment God saved her and blessed her with a brand new hope for life. Six years later, after facing the most painful grief imaginable, BethAnn is still able to give thanks to God for each new day.

Irene's Amazing Grace
When tragedy struck Irene's life in the form of a head-on collision, breaking almost every major bone in her body, she would not have recovered except for God's amazing grace. I know Irene personally. I watched her slow recovery and rejoiced as she carefully stepped her way down the aisle of church on that miraculous Sunday morning many months after the accident. This is her true story of life transformed by God.

Sunil's Touch from God
In this Christian testimony of a life transformed by faith in God you'll read how Sunil's mysterious fever continued to rise, day after day. Antibiotics failed to have any effect, and test after test yielded no conclusive diagnosis. When medical science's best efforts were powerless to help him, Sunil knew without a doubt that God had touched him.

Something Bigger than this World
In this Christian testimony of a life transformed by faith in God you'll read about a young girl whose drinking, drug habits and sexual promiscuity led to an early, unwanted pregnancy. When she miscarried, no one knew - except her boyfriend - who reacted in a violent rage. At her lowest point she begins to search for reasons for her existence. Her desires begin to change and suddenly she discovers something much bigger than this world.

Jody's Path- From Abandonment to Adoption
In this adoption story Christian testimony you'll read how Jody was abandoned by his mother as a baby. With a father who was in and out of jail, Jody quickly slipped into a life of drugs, theft and homelessness. Eventually Jody found God, but his drug addiction still continued to wreak havoc in his life. Jody ended up losing his family and his home before he fully surrendered to the Lord.

Gwen's Search for Love
This is a true story of a life transformed by faith in God. Gwen spent most of her life searching for the love she lacked in childhood. The void quickly filled with empty depression, until one day when she was suddenly diagnosed with a terminal illness. That was when she cried out to God and He intervened. Gwen was not only given a miraculous extension of years, but also a heart fulfilled with unshakable hope, joy and peace.

Popcorn Testimonies
Popcorn testimonies are quick, spontaneous accounts of God's intervention in people's lives. These brief testimonies were submitted by members and visitors of this site. Their true stories are a part of our collection of featured testimonies. Each one reveals a life transformed by Christian faith.

Mercy's Favor
This Christian testimony of a life transformed by faith in God is told through the eyes of Roy Okonkwo. "Mercy's Favor" is the story of a poor widow who was falsely accused. Her late husband's relatives fraudulently sold her house without her consent or knowledge. She fought the court case with no money, a house full of children, and only God to defend her. For 12 years the battle dragged on, but eventually God granted victory in Mercy's favor.

Tom's Courage
In this testimony of a life transformed by God, you’ll meet Tom. Tom is a man toughened by life at an early age. Abandoned by father and mother, he becomes a fighter. Yet one day this fighter surrenders to God. Though his battle is not over, he now serves in a different war. He trades his firearms for spiritual weapons, and loses his dependence upon drugs and alcohol. Tom finds new courage that comes from walking with God.

Dave's Pursuit of God
In this Christian testimony of a life transformed by faith in God you'll read how Dave tried everything from drugs and alcohol to bodybuilding, career building, and back to dangerous addictions. None of these pursuits filled the sense of spiritual emptiness that seemed to occupy him. Finally, Dave decided to give the Bible a chance, and his search ended as he discovered the truth.

Rhonda's Road
In this Christian testimony of a life transformed by faith in God you'll read how Rhonda had chosen a path that led her far away from God. Knowing her relationship with a married man was wrong, she still stayed with him, until he threatened her life in a violent rage. At that moment God came to Rhonda and spoke words of forgiveness and purpose.

God is My Shield
In this Christian testimony of a life transformed by faith in God you'll read how Thomas was earning a very high salary, yet still suffered from an aching void within. He felt there had to be more to life than just making money and pursuing a career. Years of pain and anguish brought him to a dramatic suicide attempt, yet through it he discovered his Shield of protection.

Warren's Search for Truth
In this Christian testimony of a life transformed by faith in God you'll read about Warren Mueller's search for truth.

Jen's Joy
Be encouraged by this testimony, a true story of a grandmother's faith and hope reborn. While witnessing God's faithfulness throughout her daughter's difficult pregnancy, Jen reclaims the joy she once knew years ago. This account begins our featured testimonies from you, the members and visitors of this site. Each story reveals a life transformed by Christian faith. If your relationship with God has made a significant difference in your life, we want to hear about it.

Richard's Q & A
Richard's true story of a life transformed by faith in God is a unique testimony, taking on the form of a question and answer session between him and God. As he earnestly seeks God by asking very serious questions, he discovers the answers in Scripture. Perhaps you will find answers too as you read along.

Trudy's U Turn
In this true story of a life transformed by faith in God you'll read Trudy's testimony of a young life that seemed ruined. In her desperate situation she considered suicide, but first she called out to God. He led her to a man named John, who introduced her to his Savior. Through miraculous healing, Trudy discovered God's unexplainable - yet very personal care, just when she needed it most.

Don's Deliverance
In this testimony of a life transformed by faith in God you'll read how Don was a self-proclaimed "user" most of his life. He used people to get what he wanted. He used drugs to find happiness. And finally he used up all of his chances. Don found himself in big trouble, winding up in jail. Lost and at his lowest point, that's when Don encountered God.

Vance's Rescue
In this testimony of a life transformed by faith in God you'll read how Vance had fallen so deep into trouble, pain and emptiness, he no longer knew the way out. He felt as though he was wasting his life. But God reached down from on high and took hold of Vance, rescuing him out of the deep waters.

Howard's Healing
In this Christian testimony of a life transformed by faith in God you'll read how Howard had suffered with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome for many years. He tried every imaginable medical and dietary treatment available, but nothing helped. Finally release came through the healing power of prayer, when God touched Howard and set him free from his chronic pain.

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