I was a stubborn atheist. For years, I mocked the idea of God and lived however I wanted. I was convinced that no argument, no sermon, and no person could ever reach me. But then I ran out of road. I hit the end of myself... broken, hopeless, and completely out of options. So for the first time in my life, I did something I swore I’d never do. I cried out to God with an open heart. Not to test Him. Not to argue with Him. Just because I had nothing left. That night, He met me in a way I will never be able to forget. It was tangible. It was undeniable. And it changed everything. Since that moment, I’ve seen Him move too many times to count, in my life and in the lives of others. I’ve watched Him do things that logic can’t explain. And the truth is simple: I couldn’t go back to the world even if I wanted to. Jesus really is the truth. And once you’ve truly encountered Him, you can’t unexperience it. I spent my whole life rejecting God. But because of His mercy and grace, He didn’t reject me. If you’re still searching… If you’re still doubting… If you’re still running… Hear this: He’s not looking for perfect people. He’s looking for honest ones. He met me when I finally stopped arguing and started listening. He can meet you too, if you’re willing to come to Him with nothing left to prove. And for those who already know Jesus: Don’t let the reality of what you’ve already encountered become normal. Some of you have seen God move powerfully and still live like it’s not that big of a deal. Protect it. Live like it matters. And never underestimate the power of your testimony. God still uses real stories to reach real people who are at the end of themselves.

“I and the Father are one.” John 10​​​​:​​​​30

The world ignored His first coming. It won't miss His second.

Everybody wants room to grow until it's somebody else making the mistake. We want patience when we fall short. Understanding when we get it wrong. Forgiveness when we've hurt someone. But how quickly do we withhold those same things from others? Not every fault needs to become a fight. Not every offense needs to become a grudge. Forgiveness doesn't mean the hurt was okay. And grace doesn't mean pretending the wrong didn't happen. The Lord has forgiven us more than we could ever deserve. And that mercy was never meant to stop with us. Make room for imperfect people. You're one of them. And when you came to Jesus needing mercy, He didn't shut the door on you. Colossians 3:13

You can wander from God, make a mess of things, and convince yourself you've gone too far. But Jesus told us about a Shepherd who went looking for the one that was lost. And when He found it, He didn't leave it to find its own way home. He lifted it onto His shoulders and carried it back rejoicing. Luke 15​​​​​​​​​​​​​:4–7