How’s your list of story ideas coming for your memoir?
Do you need a few suggestions to jog your memory? Check these out:
On the day you [give person’s name] were born.…
Difficulties come to every life. When you face difficulties, my advice is.…
Your great-grandmother / great-grandfather would want you to know.…
The greatest accomplishment of my life is.…
The most important things in life are.…
If only.…
The hardest thing I had to deal with in my life was.…
I’ll never forget.…
The happiest moment in my life was.…
I had such fun on the day that.…
The biggest surprise of my life was.…
It’s not too late for you to.…
If I could live my life over again, I would.…
My faith has given me.…
Please forgive me for.…
My life suddenly changed when.…
I have a special message for [name].…
I am so proud of you [fill in name] for.…
I hope you know how much I love you. [Give specific details.]
You’ve given me so many joys. [Give specific details.]
Never forget, and always remember.…
I hope you’ll remember … about me.
[Person’s name] has been one of my spiritual role models.
My spiritual role model changed my life in this way.…
I saw/see the following Christ-like characteristics or actions in him/her.…
My spiritual role model showed me how to live this Bible verse.…
The most Christ-like action I’ve seen someone take is … and this is how it changed my life.…
The most courageous action I’ve seen someone take is … and this is how it changed my life.…
My favorite [song, book, Bible story, television show, food, sport, hobby, movie, play] is … and this is why it’s my favorite.…
“The ideas are endless. Observe keenly.
Think expansively. They’ll occur to you.
And when they do, record them. Keep them close.”
(Peter Jacobi)
Remember: In spiritual memoirs, you’re telling others the wonders God has done and his marvelous deeds on behalf of you and your family*, so be sure to link your vignettes to Scripture verses.
*Related post
Your stories: an act of worship
