I was not raised in a Christian home. My parents divorced when I was 13 years old. I lived with my mom, and in my lack of a father figure, I rebelled and sought my own way of learning about life. I made many mistakes while pursuing the meaning of life, leading to bad acquaintances, drugs, alcohol, and immoral relationships. However, God would not give up on me. In 1992, my neighbor, Pete Mungo, invited me to Calvary Chapel of Menifee’s first Easter sunrise service. The love of God was manifested through the people I came in contact with. I was drawn back to Revival over and over again.

I made excuses not to attend the Harvest Crusade in 1993 because I was still drinking alcohol and smoking pot. However, God had a different plan. That Saturday of the crusade, I turned on the radio in my garage, and at that moment, Greg Laurie was giving the altar call. The Holy Spirit moved upon my heart, and I sat on the hood of my car and gave my life to the Lord. He has taken away the desire to drink and do drugs. He is my joy and fulfillment; He has changed my life and continues to do so (Philippians 1:6). Praise Him!