I believe it is important to start with my testimony accepting Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior. And I hope you will share yours too!

I am, like you, a divine instrument of God. Entering the last season of my life, I am ordinary man fueled  and purposed by the Holy Spirit to encourage, inspire and share the love of Jesus Christ and the Good News!

My Testimony: From Chaos to Becoming

The First 30 Years - Chaos and Searching
I would describe the first 30 years of my life as chaos without accountability and without salvation. I was raised by a single mother who had been divorced twice and struggled with alcoholism. As the oldest of three, I felt the weight of responsibility early on and longed for a way out. When high school came I knew I wanted to leave the area. College seemed like the path to freedom. I did what most college students did - focused on performance, success and social life. After graduation I entered a career that turned into an industry-long pursuit of achievement. My twenties became a cycle of grinding, performing and receiving the rewards of that grind. But by the end of that decade, I began to feel restless and empty. Was this all there was to life? Each morning I'd see group of men walk by my house with surfboards while I left for work in my double-breasted suit and tie. One day they invited me to coffee. I noticed a peace and presence in them that drew me in. When they invited me to a Bible study, I went - and what I found there changed my life. I discovered that God loved me so much that He sent His Son to die for me! That He created me in His image! That I was forgiven of my sins once and for all. The joy, the love and fellowship I witnessed brought a unexpected peace to my soul. Through that community I met my wife-to-be. We both accepted Jesus and were married when I was 30.

The Next 30 Years - Accountability and Refining
The next three decades were marked by accountability, continued chaos and growth. My wife and I were blessed with three children, church involvement and community involvement. I was leading, volunteering and raising my kids in a Christian environment. Yet, although I was doing much work for God, I wasn't fully becoming who He called me to be. Life brought both blessing and heartbreak. My wife  faced significant personal and spiritual struggles  and despite much prayer and effort, our marriage came to an end. The divorce was incredibly painful. A few later I was diagnosed with cancer and by God's healing I have been cancer free for several years. Even through personal loss and the fear of dying, I can witness how Jesus never left me. He was shaping me through the fire, teaching me about perseverance, grace and the depths of

His love.

The Present - Becoming and Belonging
Today I am focused on becoming more like Jesus, sharing the GOOD NEWS and bringing more love into the world! God created us for His glory and joy! He did not need to create us. It wasn't like he had a "gap" in His creation plan. He created us from His love and His purpose for us is to be in a relationship with Him!

Jesus paid the price not so we could just get through life - but that we live abundantly, joyfully and powerfully in Him!

We live in a world that awards independence, yet God wants us to be fully dependent on Him, fully surrendering to Him. Each day you and I are given, we wake up to Jesus and at night we go to bed with Jesus. What are we doing in between? We know the beautiful gift we have been given, eternal life! We know how to game ends; you and I go home and spend eternity with Jesus!

We are commanded to take on the Great Commission! Join me and let's support each other and share the Good News in a world that is divided and seeking answers. Jesus didn't just wash the disciples feet for nothing; he washed their feet to go out and share the Good News! That is my mission, that is your mission - it is our purpose for living!

Seek Jesus in ALL things! Remember you are Accepted, Secure, Significant and Loved in Christ!

 

Your Brother,

Ron

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Earthly life doings: Ron Giannotti spent most of his life in the biotech industry as a founder, executive and board member. Today he focuses on mentoring young executives - helping them build leadership skills and find balance across their professional and personal lives. He has three wonderful adult children who have found their sense of purpose through meaningful work. Outside of work he stays active through spirit triathlons, cooking and reading.