As a teenager, Larry Frank had what he now calls testimony envy. He’d listen to others share powerful stories of how Jesus rescued them from addiction, partying, or rock-bottom moments, and he’d sink a little lower in his seat. His story felt… ordinary. And in church culture, “ordinary” doesn’t always get the mic. But he's come to realize that was a lie. And not just for him. Somewhere along the way, we’ve created a version of church where only the most dramatic stories get shared—while the quiet, steady work of grace in everyday lives gets overlooked. That’s a problem. And it’s one we need to fix. In this article, Larry shares his journey from testimony envy to testimony revival—and why he believes reclaiming this lost art could be a game-changer for discipleship, evangelism, and authentic community in the Church today. You don’t need a dramatic backstory to have a powerful testimony. You just need to be willing to tell the truth about how Jesus is still showing up in your life. Let’s bring testimony back!

Posted by Paulo Lopes at 2025-05-16 15:10:27 UTC