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Introduction Testimony: A story telling someone’s journey of walking with Christ. I like listening to people talk about their testimony and learning about their walk in faith. It’s comforting. To know every Christian has a story, a testimony, and that these stories are changing even after saying yes to following Jesus brings the faithful together, and the telling of these testimonies is a powerful vehicle that can inspire others. Sharing our testimonies reminds us that we are all human, all experiencing different forms of growth as members of the church. When I came back to Christ several years ago, hearing others’ testimonies inspired me. I knew that, regardless of where I was in my walk with Christ or in my knowledge of the faith, I was on the path so many others had experienced. Sometimes I think about what a stranger’s testimony might be or where they are in their walk. We go about our day not thinking about how far we have come, how someone else came to know Jesus or how far they have come. When we think of testimonies we tend to think of when we share them with other believers and people we trust (because it is a vulnerable thing to share!). And sometimes we’re unsure how to share our story with non-believers or people we don’t know. And that’s something else I also think about. How can I share a testimony to a random stranger? How can we start to feel comfortable sharing how the gospel reached us so the gospel can also reach others? I wanted to figure out a way to present this through my artwork for my capstone project at Columbus College of Art & Design. How could I relate illustration to a testimony? How could I honor someone else’s story with my art? I spent a couple weeks praying and thinking. What I found to be important was a collection of testimonies from influential people in my life- a book that could be useful to others wherever they found themselves in their walks. And then I spent months listening, illustrating, and creating. So, wherever you find yourself in your relationship with God, this book is for you. Because it’s created by you. Testimonies of ten people. All different. All unique. All wonderful. Their stories are presented with illustrations meant to illuminate their testimonies. A phrase. A bible verse. An item. All crafted to honor the person sharing their intimate, important testimony. I hope this project inspires you to embrace your story and the power you have to share it with others. You were created in the image of an intimate and loving God that values your life and your journey. Maybe your journey starts now. Psalm 96:3 ESV “Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous works among all the peoples!”