OUR STORY

In 1 Timothy 1:12-17, Paul expresses profound gratitude for the boundless mercy of God. He leaves us with a powerful and trustworthy declaration: “Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—and I am the worst of them all. But God had mercy on me so that Christ Jesus could use me as a prime example of His great patience with even the worst sinners. Then others will realize that they too can believe in Him and receive eternal life. All honor and glory to God forever and ever! He is the eternal King, the unseen one who never dies; He alone is God. Amen.”

While we may not be Paul, we resonate deeply with the gratitude he articulates. For over twenty years, both Jason and I wandered through a dark and confusing existence, unaware that a Savior was waiting to completely transform our lives. Jason, during his youth, accepted Christ into his heart but struggled to build a meaningful relationship with Him. Meanwhile, I caught only fleeting glimpses of Christ’s love and power, unable to grasp that He could truly save me from my past.

In the midst of 2016, a year engulfed in darkness and despair for our entire family, I made a pivotal decision—I surrendered my life to Christ. With trembling hands and a heavy heart, I offered Him all that I was—broken, lost, and burdened—and in return, He gifted me with new life! The weight of my many sins, which had long held me captive to the evil one, was lifted in an instant. As I turned to the Lord, the metaphorical veil that shrouded my vision was lifted; I was forgiven. Through His incredible grace and mercy, I found liberation!

This transformation did not only touch my life; it extended to every corner of my family. Our marriage, once strained and completely broken, was beautifully redeemed. It blossomed into a source of life, revitalizing not only my spirit but also Jason’s and igniting joy in our two wonderful sons, Ryan and Samuel, along with our niece Madison Ortega. The stories of God’s miraculous workings in our lives are endless; we are eternally grateful for His choice to save wretches like us!

Ultimately, our deepest desire is for others to experience this extraordinary grace and mercy. We long to see them liberated from the chains of sin that weigh so heavily on their souls and to come to know and embrace the immense love of the Father! Agape love is the highest form of love ever known to humanity. As the wise Saint Augustine declared, “To fall in love with God is the greatest romance; to seek Him the greatest adventure; to find Him the greatest human achievement!”