At my fourth week into my journey of faith, I really began to piece some things together. Jesus endured so much for humanity, and my wife and I made the decision to now watch “The passion of the christ,” and it really cemented the pain and suffering Jesus endured on the day he was crucified.

It just so happened, (I know this seems like too good of timing, but it’s 100% true), that the second sermon at church began the day after we watched the movie, and it was about Moses’ and Jesus’ lives. During the sermons, I was continually seeing the images from the movie of Jesus enduring the beatings and carrying his cross. I could feel the Holy Spirit with me, and I couldn’t help but tear up.

Mind you I am not usually an emotional person, but having all these things going on in my life while also having everything lining up the way they were was way more encouraging and impactful to my overall mood and own personal thoughts. My wife and I had already made strides in our marriage at this point, and I couldn’t wait to feel the Holy Spirit’s presence again.