Before May 2023, my faith was mainly about seeking eternal life, balancing sins with good deeds, and grappling with guilt, while the Holy Spirit was more a concept than a reality to me. This changed dramatically, leading to a deep, transformative relationship with the Holy Spirit, making me realize God’s presence is interwoven with every aspect of my life and that we all possess divine gifts. This epiphany shifted my worldview, highlighting a spiritual battle with stakes particularly high for the youth, and solidifying my role within this conflict. Despite facing more challenges now, I’m anchored by a deep peace, understanding that our victory in this spiritual warfare is assured. This journey has taught me the power of recognizing and embracing the divine within, urging others to explore their spiritual gifts and engage in the broader battle for good. – Mike “Rags” Ragsdale

“I have experienced God’s presence throughout my lifetime. I also have asked why I felt alone. My spiritual journey has included the explanation that God the Father had to abandon Jesus on the cross to appease God’s justice. About 8 years ago in Jackson, Tennessee, the dots were connected, and I understood that separation never existed between the Father and the Son (Psalms 22:24). I also realized that man’s finite sin does not have the power to fracture the Infinite Relationship of God. Recently, in Lonsdale, Arkansas during a time of solitude with God, I heard the Father reassure me from the parable of the prodigal son – that only in my mind can separation exist, never in the Father’s.” – Marty Hearyman