For a long time before Christ was my Lord and Savior, I was angry at the life God had given me. Facing adversity from having an addiction battling parent who themselves was trying their best but could only do so much. Throughout adolescence and early adulthood, I was being aimless with the direction I wanted my life to go in. During this time drifting through life with no real intention I came across a few people that got me wanting to let go of this anger and join the family of Christ. It was because of these individuals that I now find myself surrounded by loving and compassionate friends/family. I have been welcomed back into Christ’s family with open arms and I can’t imagine looking back at what was if not only to show appreciation for where I am now.

I have experienced a big transformation through my faith, and baptism is a significant step in my journey to commit my life to Jesus. It symbolizes my desire to let go of my past and embrace a new life of purpose, love, and service. I am blessed to declare my faith and continue growing in my relationship with God.

All my life, I searched for meaning and felt lost. Raised Roman Catholic, I rebelled early and spent decades battling addiction. But God never left me. On September 21st, 2021, after a moment with my daughter, I stopped drinking—that was the day I unknowingly began surrendering to Christ. Matthew 19:26 says, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” That verse became real in my life. In November 2023, God led me to Groton Bible Chapel, where I truly embraced my faith. Today, I’m getting baptized to publicly declare my commitment to Christ—who’s guided me home. 

1 Corinthians 16:13-14- “Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong. Do everything in love.”

Acts 2:42-46 “They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles.  All the believers were together and had everything in common. They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need. Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts…”

Being raised Catholic, I always found myself believing in God, but my actions did not show that. One night, after criticizing my friends for cussing in front of the church, I realized I was a hypocrite, because I was so far from Jesus, but I criticized my friends for being far from Jesus. After that night, I chose to pursue my relationship with the Lord, submit everything in my life to Him, and never turn back. Now I am closer to Him than ever before.

In the danger of combat I feel everyone speaks to some kind of God hoping they'll listen. Well our God is faithful and real and he saved me from rocket and mortar attacks and brought me home from Afghanistan. Down and out on my luck with a drinking issue and heavy drugs to numb the pain, I was separated from the military. I couldn't hold a job to save my life and broke down next to my bed asking Jesus if he was real. I had nowhere else to turn and was broken on the verge of giving up. But by his saving grace, that night he gave me a clear sign in the form of a dream. And from that day forward I have given my life to the true King and Savior, Jesus Christ.