Cardboard Testimonies: Powerful Examples of Faith

April 28, 2026 Gracie

Cardboard Testimonies: Powerful Examples of Faith

Hey, what does your sign say?

Okay, before you start thinking I’ve lost my mind and have started delving into reading horoscopes, there’s no need to worry.

Admittedly, horoscopes in the newspaper were fun to read when I was younger.

Now I know how unbiblical it was.

Looking to the constellations for guidance is foolish.

The stars are an amazing witness to God’s creation, but they’re not our Creator, nor Deliverer, nor our Promise Keeper.

Wisdom comes from God, not the positioning of the stars.

That affirmation hasn’t changed.

From earlier biblical times to present day, the following inspired words from James remind us of our need for God’s wisdom to live this life.

But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him. – James 1:5, (NASB).

In the midst of trials, our human nature to stress and overthink can initially hijack our godly perspective.

We may panic, or feel confused, or abandoned.

Where is Jesus when this happens?

As believers, remember we have the assurance that He is right there beside us . . . listening to our prayers and praying on our behalf.

Recently, I watched a touching video produced by a church in Tennessee called “Blessed Assurance and Cardboard Testimonies.”

I wanted to share it here because, not only is it beautifully done and tied to the beloved hymn “Blessed Assurance,” it is thought-provoking as well.

These cardboard testimonies reveal real life challenges in just a few words.

Just a few words, yes, but they speak volumes about our Lord’s grace, mercy, and love.

It helps to know that no matter what you personally are going through, you are not alone.

Cardboard Testimonies: A Prompt to Share the Gospel

People often say they don’t know how to start a conversation about Jesus with a nonbeliever.

So I ask you . . . were you to create your own cardboard testimony, (remember using just a few words), what would your sign say?

Once you’re finished, perhaps without realizing it, you’ve just come up with a model for opening a conversation with someone else who desperately needs to hear the gospel.

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Our Exceptional God

Gianna Jessen

September 29, 2015 Gracie

God’s Girl

If I had to name just one woman who truly inspires me, it would be Gianna Jessen.

I know I’ve mentioned her before in my blog, but she’s especially been on my heart lately. If you don’t know her story, Gianna Jessen is an abortion survivor. She also has cerebral palsy, the result of the failed abortion attempt.

baby in the womb Gianna has dedicated her life to sharing her faith in God and speaking out against the senseless murder of babies in the womb. She has shared her story all over the world.

I love her honesty and I love her spunk despite the difficult circumstances of her life. One thing she is not – and that is a victim.

“I’m His girl. You don’t mess with God’s girl. I got a sign on my forehead that says: You better be nice to me, for my Father owns the world.” – Gianna Jessen

The Planned Parenthood videos with the horrific news of dismemberment of babies make me want to be sick. Of course, they’re claiming the tapes were “doctored.” Would we expect anything else? Whether they were doctored or not, that doesn’t make abortion right.

The fact is: God wanted those babies to be born and their lives were snuffed out.

Babies Have Rights Too, Just Ask Gianna Jessen

Sadly, any moral compass in our country is disappearing right before our very eyes. The “eject” button has been pressed by the media, Hollywood, politicians, and a self-absorbed generation of Americans who can’t be bothered. We will all be held accountable.

I don’t know about you, but I feel betrayed by the majority of the congressmen we elected during the mid-terms. I thought, with a supposed conservative majority, it was a signal that our nation may be turning back to God. And yet, time after time, this current crop of politicians have turned their backs on God and the sanctity of life with their decisions.

Shame on them. 🙁

I am disgusted.

Those politicians who are failing us and also those people holding up their pro-abortion signs, do not represent me. From the statistics I’ve seen, nor do they represent the majority of men and women in America.

Gianna Jessen - God's Girl Abortion is evil, plain and simple.

We might as well be right back in Biblical times when cult-worshippers sacrificed children on their counterfeit altars.

Planned Parenthood only does mammogram “referrals” – we’ve heard that time and time again. Regardless, for some very deceived people, this “referral” is more important than a baby’s life. Follow the money.

Haters of Christianity like to spread the lie that a woman who has had an abortion can’t go to Heaven. It frustrates me to hear that, because we have a loving God who knows the hearts of sinners and will forgive those who are truly seeking His pardon.

Abortion is morally wrong. Our country is shedding the blood of the innocent. America is killing its future. All life is valuable. All life is a gift from our Creator. We must receive and cherish the gifts we are given. We must honor the right to life. – Gianna Jessen

Godwin Is Not God

A few nights ago on social media, I was called out by someone for my pro-life views about the abortion holocaust. This guy quoted Godwin’s law.

“Who?”

Exactly.

I could care less what Godwin says.

Godwin is not God.

Christians follow God’s laws.

As the song says, there’s “no turning back, no turning back.”

Speaking of music, I wanted to share this beautiful song written and sung by Gianna. I hope it blesses you as much as it does me. The movie based on her life, “October Baby,” features this song.

God bless Gianna Jessen.

Our Exceptional God