Welcome Friend,
I’m Mark, and this space is for the wanderers, the worn out, and the ones still wrestling with God at 2 a.m. I don’t have all the answers, but I know the One who does—and I’m learning to trust Him more.
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“But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” – Romans 5:8
Growing Up in Faith but Missing the Heart
He grew up in a Christian household where church was as routine as brushing your teeth. Bible verses were on the walls, and Sundays were for sermons, songs, and fellowship. Later, he even attended a Christian university, where chapel services and faith-centered classes were part of everyday life.
On the outside, everything looked good. He checked the boxes of the “Christian lifestyle,” prayed before meals, and could recite Scripture when needed. But in reality, his faith never made the fifteen-inch journey from his head to his heart. It was knowledge, not transformation. He was living for himself while wearing a mask of faith.
The Secret Life of Sin
Beneath the polished surface, he lived in hidden sin. Small compromises turned into habits, and habits grew into chains. He thought he could manage it, but sin is never manageable—it consumes.
Alcohol became his escape. It dulled the guilt, filled the silence, and offered a counterfeit peace. But each drink dug the hole deeper, leaving him emptier and more enslaved. He thought he was free, but in reality, he was bound.
“For whatever overcomes a person, to that he is enslaved.” – 2 Peter 2:19
The Breaking Point
But God, rich in mercy, never stopped pursuing him. Even in rebellion, God’s grace was relentless. One night, everything came crashing down. His sin was exposed. The mask fell away, and he stood face to face with the truth: he was broken, addicted, and utterly powerless to save himself.
That breaking became the breakthrough. Almost eight years ago, he took his last sip of alcohol. More importantly, he fully surrendered his life to Christ.
Chains Broken, Heart Changed
It wasn’t just sobriety—it was transformation. Jesus broke the chains of addiction and gave him a new heart. The emptiness he had tried to fill with sin was now filled with the Spirit of God.
God not only rescued him from destruction but restored what was broken. His marriage, once fragile under the weight of sin, was redeemed. His soul, once restless, was set on the solid ground of Christ.
“So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.” – John 8:36
Living in True Transformation
Today, he doesn’t simply live in recovery—he lives in victory through Christ. His story is no longer about willpower, but about grace. No longer about survival, but about transformation.
Looking back, he often says, “Man, God was right.” The life he thought he wanted could never compare to the abundant life Christ had planned.
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.” – 2 Corinthians 5:17
A Story of Hope
His testimony proves this: no one is too far gone, no chain is too strong, and no pit is too deep for the grace of God. His life is living proof that Jesus Christ is still in the business of saving, restoring, and transforming.
Call to Repentance
If you’ve been trying to earn your way into heaven, it’s time to stop striving and start surrendering. Today can be the day everything changes. The Bible says in 2 Corinthians 6:2, “Behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.” Don’t wait for a better moment. Turn from your sin, believe in the finished work of Jesus Christ on the cross, and receive the gift of eternal life. He is calling—respond to Him today.
Call to Action
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How many people do we know that are still in the condition of having head knowledge but not heart knowledge? Too many! 🙏🏻
God is so good and deserves all the credit and glory!
Happy to walk along anyone struggling with addiction and more so point them to the one that can change everything!