A story is often presented as: Problem --> Solution Place the problem first, the suspense -- grab them and capture their interest with that, like a mystery no

A story is often presented as: Problem --> Solution Place the problem first, the suspense -- grab them and capture their interest with that, like a mystery novel. Then they will know why they're on the journey with you Also, know your first and last sentence. Here is a more recent example of mine: My friend's son was cutting himself with a knife. His mother was screaming "Yes! Finish the job. We want to be free of you." My friend prayed "God, please make this stop." Immediately a voice shouted their names from the street ... Last sentence wrap-up: Only through perfect sacrifice can I know perfect love. This we find in Jesus -- perfect assurance, perfect peace And here's a photo of my friend, his son, daughter, wife; a couple of days after embracing his son