In this post, I discuss some of the gospel-centered folks I listen to currently on YouTube that have really helped me understand the simplicity of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

This post discusses one of the first ways I experienced Christian persecution in which one of my childhood best friends lashed out against me after I began witnessing to him about Christ.

This post discusses returning back home to SC as a new man of God, sharing testimony and fellowship in Christ with family and friends, and participating in volunteering opportunities during my time home.

This post is dedicated to honoring the God-given rights and achievements of those who labor in the eternal work of the gospel of Jesus Christ, who died that we might have eternal life through Him!

This post, continued from Post 8: A Neighbor in Need, discusses an instance of Christian persecution that came from my neighbor to whom I had previously witnessed about Christ.

This post discusses some of the entertainment and friendship changes that occurred as I began setting more intentionality towards the things of God.

In this post, a continuation of Post 6: Finding a Local Church, I discuss visiting 3 churches over a 6-month period to find the right gospel-centered church for spiritual growth as a new Christian.

In this post, a continuation of Post #7: A Storm is Brewing, I discuss returning to work after an amazing vacation with mom to the outcome of the previous storm that had been brewing.

In this post, I discuss erroneously turning to online resources to look into baptism, leading me to think baptism was essential to salvation and adopt an unnecessary urgency to get baptized.

In this post, I discuss meeting a next-door neighbor who lived in my apartment building and how I began our friendship showing him Christian love and witnessing to him about Jesus.

In this post, I discuss finding the peace of God amidst the rising pressure of being put on a sudden performance improvement plan at work and leaning on Him despite the uncertainty.

In this post, I discuss my mom’s strong urging for me to find a gospel-centered church and outline my subsequent plan of searching for a new church home in the Seattle area.

In this post, I discuss learning more about God, praying, reading the bible, and how setting intentionality towards Jesus Christ began to show results in my life.

In this post, I discuss the next few days immediately following receiving the salvation of Jesus Christ, and the excitement I felt about sharing this news with at least one person.

In this post, I discuss how I finally came to the realization that the previous dread I was feeling was the conviction of the Lord and how it lead me into the soul-saving light of Jesus Christ.

In this post, I discuss how God's conviction suddenly came into my life, and my unsuccessful attempts to distract myself from the feeling of dread that followed me around.

In this first post, I discuss a bit about my life prior to receiving salvation through the Lord Jesus Christ; a sinful life lived in spiritual blindness, deception, and separation from God our Creator.

When the weather cools down, I like to warm up my taste buds with this delicious spiced apple and pear cider made with Dark Rum.

These spiced apple, fig, and oatmeal muffins are an excellent start to any fall morning! Try these and see for yourself!

Check out this berry-forward twist on the classic Manhattan! One sip and you'll come back for more!

The combination of figs, strawberries, walnuts, and goat cheese was a pleasant surprise in this fall inspired salad! Try it out and see for yourself!

This sweet potato salad recipe may seem a bit unusual, but give it a try and I'm sure you won't be disappointed!

Larb Gai is one of my all-time favorite low carb Vietnamese take-out meals and this version made with ground turkey is a hit every time!

Nothing says summer quite like this tasty peach-flavored martini made with rum and other liqueurs. One sip and I'm sure you'll agree!

I recently grown to love making teriyaki chicken this way because it is a cool way to display the meal, and the addition of pineapple really turns up the flavor a notch!

Key Lime Pie is a favorite summer dessert treat! This like-minded cocktail has all the flavors of the dessert but takes only a fraction of the fuss or time to make!

Check out this unique twist on classic Carolina mustard BBQ ribs, featuring a mustard-based BBQ sauce made with Indian spices, and smoked red jalapeno powder!

I'm no chicken magician but these smoky ketchup-based barbeque wings are seriously some of the best chicken wings I've ever made! Try these out and see if you agree!

Nothing compliments southern summer gatherings, barbeques, or Sunday family dinners quite like potato salad, and this classic potato salad recipe is sure to be a crowd favorite!

Deviled eggs are a party favorite in my family and these come loaded with bacon and a few additions to the filling that make a truly heavenly deviled egg experience!

This lemony, garlicky, buttery, baked corn on the cob is the perfect summer appetizer or addition to any meal. Try one bite and you'll keep coming back for more!

Few summertime appetizers hit quite like shrimp cocktail! This easy baked shrimp cocktail uses homemade cocktail sauce that rivals store brand cocktail sauces.

The combination of chocolate, cherries, and coconut milk makes for a delicious ice cream flavor to enjoy during the summer heat!

You won't be able to stop at just one sip of this layered cherry, pineapple, and orange flavored frozen cocktail! This one is sure to land on your favorites list!

The flavor combination of the salty prosciutto wrapped around the asparagus baked together with garlic and lemon make for the perfect summer appetizer to any meal!