I wanted to share my baptism testimony! It was 7 years ago Oct. I was baptized for the 2nd time in my life! Here is my story! My name is Jennifer Archuleta; I am a 35 year old retired model. I lived a crazy life- filled with a lot of highs ,and plenty of lows, I am now a stay at home mother. I am from a small town in Ohio- and left at the young age of 19 to live in LA. I was close with my family ,and not running from any one or anything. Just wanted to try to make a better life for myself and have fun well doing it. I did make a better life for myself .I made a lot of money and experienced a bit of fame. I traveled the world ,and had a lot of fun. But there was always a void and emptiness that had nothing to do with LA or my job, it was in my heart .I went to church as a young girl and as a young adult . But I still had this void, I would blame it on the men I dated, friends I had, anything I could think of. I met Adam and my life really started to blossom. I had new friends, an amazing husband, an extended family and even a son. But I still felt the emptiness inside. One day my friends Eisa and Kyle asked me to a Christian church and then another couple Ramona and Mark asked me to attend their Christian church. I had never been to a Christian church. All of a sudden, I was going to different ones to find the right fit for me. I loved North Ridge Community Church- and I would leave with a great understanding about the bible and how to live a Christian life. I had never experienced that before. I wanted so bad to have that for my son and family and North Ridge gave me that. I could actually tell stories from the bible, I surrounded myself with Christians, and started to make daily decisions based on God. I was on the right track! Then my friend Brook told me about SBC. I was a little reluctant because it was such a big church. But ,when I heard Jamie speak, and we had the warm welcome that we did from SBC , it didn't seem big at all. I continue my journey and struggle each day. I now know - the sins that I have made and continue to make, have and will be forgiven. I know -that Jesus is in my heart ,and died on the cross for me , and it gives me peace, and my life is no longer empty. Just a few months ago- I gave birth to my second son at home. We were unable to make it to the hospital. My husband was out of town- and thankfully my mom was here in town , she and I delivered my son. I do remember a moment -during the exciting but terrifying process, holding my baby and wondering if he and I were going to be ok. And I had a peace come over me -and I let it all go( and that is hard for a control freak to do) and I said "whatever happens - I'm okay with it." And I was. I had that feeling, people talk about- knowing the love I had for Jesus -and the love he had for me.My journey still continues ...but at least I know ...I am not alone.
