Growing up, my life was surrounded with a loving and caring family, though addiction has had its influence on many of them. Alcohol in my family was a big reason I jumped from living with one relative to another.  I grew up trying to fake it through life and deceived many in the way I lived.

After God tugged on my heart for awhile, I finally accepted the Grace of Jesus Christ this last year.  I’ve come to the conclusion that it was His plan all along to work through my life to come under His love.  Now I don’t live for myself, I live for the Father, The Son, and the Holy Spirit.

(This story was part of our recent Declaration of Faith in Jesus celebration and was read on his behalf as Mark professed faith in Jesus).