2 Corinthians 5:17 says, “If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; the new has come.” As I stand before you proclaiming Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior, I am reborn from the ashes of my sin.

My life brought me to the brink of despair and hopelessness.  God, in his great mercy brought me from addictive patterns and into his light - giving me renewed purpose in Jesus.  I am now able to bring light into the dark and draw others to Him! My life verse is Matthew 5:14-16 — “ You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”

I am beyond blessed to have this relationship with my Heavenly Father. The Scripture I have chosen is Zephaniah 3:17 —  “The Lord your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save ; He will rejoice over you with gladness ; He will quiet you by His love ;  He will exalt over you with loud singing.”