The week after Easter, I had the privilege of baptizing a young man named Izaac. I have known Izaac for several years, and much of that time has been connected to the Justice system, either in jail or residential programs. I have seen him in some of the lowest moments of his life. I have seen the weight of his choices, the struggle of his circumstances, and the fight it takes to keep moving forward. That is what made his baptism so powerful. Standing in the water with Izaac was more than just a special moment. It was a visible picture of the work God has been doing in his life. Izaac has made huge strides in his faith, his character, and his desire to live differently. He is not just talking about change, he is walking it out. Psalm 119:9 says, “How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to your word.” For Izaac, this verse carries weight. His story is a reminder that no young man is too far gone for God to reach, redeem, and redirect. The same young man I once saw in his lowest lows is now declaring his faith publicly and becoming a light to others.

It was an honor to baptize Izaac, but even more than that, it has been a gift to witness God writing a new story in his life. Your support helps make stories like his possible… Thank You!