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Here are some things to consider: By using the phrases "I think" and "at least it seems to be working for me", you're undermining your own sentence, making you seem less confident than you intend. And I strongly recommend against using exclamation points in a formal essay. They're best reserved for...

This is the opening line of an essay I was asked to write about hearing and responding to my call as a missionary:



I think I have finally learned the secret to doing God's will—at least it seems to be working for me!

A very impressive group of winners indeed! From gripping, to hysterical, to heart-wrenching, each has a different style, a unique message, and each conveys truths that go beyond the stories. And all of this without being 'preachy'

Congratulations!