In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: The first part of your testimony should include information about what your life was like before you accepted Christ. Focus on the negative here. You may have been materially wealthy or well-off in other ways, and you can mention that, but you need to make it absolutely clear that your life was missing something big. In order to do that, you need to draw attention to that which you lacked, as well as your past struggles with sin. Use specific detail rather than relying on generalities. Instead of saying, "I was materially wealthy but lacking something spiritually," explain the luxury you lived in"I was the boss at a successful company and had a six-digit salary"while showing the reader that there was a definite problem"I was so cruel that my family left me and I felt so empty inside that I drowned my cares in alcohol each night." As the saying goes, "it is darkest just before the dawn." If your life reached an all-time low before you converted, describe this specific low point. Paint the picture as effectively as possible. If you did not have a specific moment of darkness before you turned to Christ, however, that is perfectly fine. You do not need to make your circumstances seem more dramatic than they were. Simply describe your past life as clearly as possible, including as much detail as you can about your unhappiness and your desire to seek something more. From there, move directly into the story of your conversion.
Summary: Explain your past. Mark a specific turning point.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Do you live in a state that gets frequent hurricanes, like Florida, Georgia, or the Carolinas? Agencies like the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) advise you to be ready before the start of hurricane season, i.e. June 1. Your preparations should include a "Family Disaster Plan" and an "Emergency Disaster Supply Kit" that's easy for the family to locate in a hurry. A family disaster plan outlines what you will do in an emergency. Plan out your emergency evacuation routes, for example, and try to have several in case a favored one is unusable. Agree on where to meet if you get separated. Do drills to teach family members how to turn off water, gas, and electricity. Make sure even the youngest knows how to call emergency services. A disaster kit is something to have ready at a moment's notice. It should have the basic things you'll need to survive on your own for at least 72 hours, like food, water, a first aid kit, and lights. Once winds reach tropical force, preparation is impossible, and you will have to focus on survival. A generator will ensure that you have electricity after a storm abates, until the power returns. Store it in a secure place away from rain and rising water. Know how to use it correctly, and pay special attention to proper ventilation. Always make sure a generator is grounded and in a dry area. Never plug a portable generator into a regular outlet or hook it directly to your home's wiring, as it can back-feed into the power lines. To reduce the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning, always run generators outside and away from doors and windows. Ask for a demonstration from the retailer if you're unsure how to use it. Generators require regular maintenance and tests. Be sure to follow the instructions to avoid discovering it doesn't work when you need it most. You will almost certainly lose electricity during a major hurricane and will not have access to communications or light. Consider having battery or kinetic energy-powered radios and flashlights on hand. A NOAA "All Alerts" weather receiver with a battery backup is best. This radio will let you listen to regular updates and forecasts from the NOAA. Have it set to alert mode during the threat and make sure it is powered up. Buy some efficient battery-powered or kinetic lights. The Coleman LED Micropacker is a good model and will light a small area on three AAA batteries for several days. Kinetic-energy lights use mechanical energy from sources like cranks and will never run out of power. Glowsticks are a safe alternative, too. Given the risk of gas leaks during a storm, you should be very wary of candles. Keep a large supply of regular batteries, as well, stored in a watertight container. A safe room is a structure designed to withstand the federal government's criteria for an extreme weather event, like a tornado or hurricane. They are often inside homes in an inner room. People who take shelter in a certified safe room are very likely to escape injury or death in a weather emergency. Residential safe rooms are "hardened." This means that they have been strengthened to withstand high winds, with thickened or reinforced concrete ceiling, floor, and walls and other features. Safe rooms can be added to a house or retrofitted. You will want to ensure that it is accessible, supplied with water and other essentials, and will be moderately comfortable for occupants. People often choose an interior bathroom for this purpose. Can't afford to build a safe room? The federal government offers grants and other funding programs. The majority of hurricane damage comes from high winds, which can either blow away or rip apart anything that's not well secured. Try to minimize potential damage by acting before the season starts. Since high winds can cause branches and trees to fall, pre-emptively remove any damaged tree limbs near your property before the season begins. Clear away other debris that is likely to fly during a storm. Retrofit your home's roof, windows, and doors to protect it better. For example, you can have impact-resistant windows, reinforced doors, and hurricane shutters installed ahead of time to guard against storm damage. You can also have a contractor secure your roof to the house frame using metal hurricane clips braces, or straps. Take further steps if you know that a hurricane is on the way. Even if you've retrofitted your house, there are measures you can take to strengthen it before the storm breaks. If you have storm shutters, close them. Otherwise, board up or tape your windows. Plywood works best, and use alligator tape instead of duct tape. Secure loose rain gutters and downspouts and clear them of debris or clogs. Turn off all propane tanks, as well. Check that your garage doors are secured. Do not leave them open and board up any gaps between the door and ground: flying garages can destroy your home. When the power goes out, your refrigerator will stop working and any meat, dairy, or perishable foods will spoil. Your water may also get cut off. To give yourself the best shot at survival, keep a well-stocked pantry of canned and non-perishable food and bottled water at least a three day supply. Fill bottles with fresh drinking water and store them in your shelter. You will need about one gallon of water per day, per person, and more for cooking and washing. Mark your calendar to ensure that drinking water is regularly updated. Keep at least a three-day supply of food that will not spoil. This means food that is canned, tinned, or freeze dried. Make provisions for pet food, too. During the threat stage, disinfect your bathtub and other large jugs and fill them with water. These sources might be vital post-storm for drinking, bathing, and toilet flushing.
Summary:
Be ready if you live in a hurricane-prone area. Consider buying a generator. Buy self-powered radios and flashlights. Add a "safe room" to your house if you can. Secure your property well in advance. Reinforce your home during a watch or warning. Stock up on food and water.