I) EMAIL FORMAT
To purpose of these instructions is to ensure that we can post your story up efficiently and as soon as possible.
1. Email mysoulcraving@gmail.com.
2. Please include in your email subject: CRAVING (please be in one of the categories available on the website) NAME (full name, initials, full first name with first letter of last name, or anonymous) CITY and COUNTRY (Optional).
3. In your email, please write the TITLE of your post (Be creative, no “I crave meaning”-esque titles please!).
4. Please include your TESTIMONY. If your testimony has a few pictures that can be sent by attachment, please include instructions as to where in your testimony this picture should be placed (ie. At the very beginning, end, somewhere in the middle…).
5. Any additional instructions.
6. Please try not to include names of people and/or organizations.
7. We will reply to you by the email address you sent your testimony in unless you specified otherwise.
Example format:
Subject: Success Anonymous Toronto CA
Title: Dealing with Failure: Being in Second Place
Teaser: Dealing with rejection in sports drove me to seek something more.
Testimony: Anonymous’s story of how he/she found God and how God gave hope in his/her craving for success.
I have changed all names in my testimony to protect their identity.
Additional information
II) EDITING
Minimal editing by us is preferred, please understand that it may happen due to the following:
1. Minor errors such as spelling, punctuation, etc.
2. Inappropriate content (ie. inappropriate themes, words, pictures, etc.) immediately goes to the trash can.
3. All names mentioned will be altered.
4. A weak or the absence of a title.
5. To make our job easier, please do your best to ensure that your written testimony is free of these minor errors!
6. You will be contacted via email if your testimony has been posted, any minor changes will be mentioned. If you do not receive a reply, it means that your testimony has not been published.
III) CONTENT
In order to keep stories relevant to the readers and Christ-centered, what to include in your testimony is very important. Please keep in mind that we are not trying to place your story in a box and limit the amazing ideas you have, but rather, the purpose of the following guidelines is to maintain a certain consistency between stories.
1. THEME- please pick one of the cravings theme that is on the blog. If there contains more than one in your testimony, pick the main one. The stories should revolve around the theme of cravings and how God met them.
2. LENGTH- Generally, 300-400 words is appropriate but feel free to go over if you feel that it is necessary.
3. Share only the content you are comfortable with sharing. This is a public blog open for people of all cultures and beliefs to read. We understand that some areas can be sensitive to reveal, but it is not our responsibility to filter the content that you are uncomfortable with revealing (although edits can still be made due to other reasons, read above).
4. Here are several help questions that could help you kick-start a powerful Christ-centered testimony:
- Describe some ongoing emotional struggles in your life or fears- something that you always longed for or was scared of losing. What did you do to try to fill those longings and how did you feel when you could not attain them? What did you do to calm your fears and how did you feel when it failed?
- Where did God fit into each area of your life? How did the gospel relate to how your life changed? How does each aspect of the gospel satisfy your cravings? (the gospel is condensed into the form of four spiritual laws, make sure you check out on the link provided for more information!)
- How is your life different now that the gospel has changed it? Where are you at now?
IV) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
1. If you decide that you want your testimony removed, please send an email with the subject: REMOVE TITLE (the title of your testimony) to mysoulcraving@gmail.com.
2. If you want your testimony changed, please send an email with the subject: CHANGE TITLE (the title of your testimony) to mysoulcraving@gmail.com and have your revamped testimony ready.
3. mysoulcraving.blogspot.com is not responsible for any emotional distress or damages that may be caused as a result of having your testimony public and online for those who are interested in reading. By sending us your testimony, you fully acknowledge this and understand that you are responsible for what you want shared online.
4. mysoulcraving.blogspot.com will NOT redistribute your testimony. However, it is not our prerogative to stop those who wish to copy and paste what is posted online.
5. If you have any additional questions, please email mysoulcraving@gmail.com or post a comment below.
6. Thank you for following and understanding every instruction listed here! We wish to extend our sincere gratitude to you for partnering with iCrave to reach those who have yet to witness the grace and power of Jesus Christ!
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