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Faith in the Dark: A Memoir is the true story of what happens when faith is tested not by doubt, but by suffering, silence, and costly obedience. In this memoir, Jesse Velez reflects on fatherhood, trauma, pastoral calling, and following Jesus into places he never wanted to go, discovering God’s presence not in easy answers but in enduring love. Written for anyone who has walked through grief, confusion, or the long night of faith, Faith in the Dark is a testimony that God remains near—even when the light feels far away.
“For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit.”Romans 8:5 KJVRomans 8:5 gives us more than a moral reminder. It gives us a theological diagnosis of human life. Paul is not merely saying...
“And the Lord commanded us to do all these statutes, to fear the Lord our God, for our good always, that he might preserve us alive, as it is at this day.”Deuteronomy 6:24 KJVWhen someone is struggling with obedience, it is easy for God’s commands to feel heavy. They...
“For we brought nothing into the world, and we cannot take anything out of the world. But if we have food and clothing, with these we will be content.” 1 Timothy 6:7–8 ESVThese verses have a way of clearing the table. Paul says what most of us know but rarely enjoy...
“Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those with leprosy, cast out demons. Freely you received, freely give.”Matthew 10:8 NASBJesus gave this command to His disciples as He sent them out to minister in His name. They were not going out with their own power, their...
“But for us, There is one God, the Father, by whom all things were created, and for whom we live. And there is one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom all things were created, and through whom we live.”1 Corinthians 8:6 NLTThere are seasons in life when everything feels...
“The Lord your God is in your midst, A victorious warrior. He will exult over you with joy, He will be quiet in His love, He will rejoice over you with shouts of joy.”Zephaniah 3:17 NASB1995One of the hardest parts of following God is learning what to do with...
“Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God.”Romans 13:1 ESVIn America, it is easy to become discouraged when thinking about leaders, government, and voting. The...
“My son, if thine heart be wise, my heart shall rejoice, even mine.” Proverbs 23:15 KJVThere is a special kind of joy that belongs to a parent. It is deeper than pride and sturdier than a passing happy moment. Proverbs 23:15 puts its finger right on it: “My son, if...
There is a strange quiet that settles over a home after crisis. Not peace—peace feels too clean, too resolved. This was something else. A quiet that made room for both sorrow and survival. A quiet that felt like the house itself was exhaling after months of holding...
