Mike

I didn’t find God in comfort. I found Him when everything I trusted in had collapsed. Soldier. Father. Broken and rebuilt. Not by religion, not by self-help, but by the living Christ. This account is testimony. What happens when a man meets Jesus at the end of himself.

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I cannot express how completely the Lord has changed my life. From a frightened child, to an angry young man, to a soldier who learned to remain calm under fire—and now, a man who simply longs to serve Jesus. I can honestly say that I barely recognise the person I once was. He feels foreign to me now. My past may explain where I’ve been, but it no longer defines who I am. My identity is in Jesus Christ. I am living proof that no life is beyond His grace, no heart beyond His reach, and no past beyond His power to redeem. Jesus Christ didn’t simply make my life better. He made me new. My full testimony is told in Blood, Dust and Grace: A True Story of Survival, Redemption, and Hope. Read Blood, Dust and Grace on Amazon⁠ To God alone be the glory.

“So we have come to know and to believe the love that God has for us. God is love, and whoever abides in love abides in God, and God abides in him.” 1 John 4:16 ESV bible.com/bible/59/1jn.4.16.…

What about you?

I thought writing my testimony would simply tell my story. Instead, it reminded me of God’s faithfulness. Even now I struggle with what the world throws at me. Life still has its battles. But as I looked back over my life to write Blood, Dust and Grace, I could clearly see the moments when the Lord rescued me, carried me, and never let go. Through childhood abuse, military service, brokenness, and failure, one truth remained constant: His unfailing love shines brightest in the darkest places. This isn’t a story about a perfect man. It’s the testimony of a perfect Saviour who transforms lives by His grace. If you’ve ever wondered whether God can redeem a broken life, I pray this book encourages you. Blood, Dust and Grace is available now on Amazon: amazon.co.uk/dp/B0H8ZQTN4Y “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; His mercies never come to an end.” — Lamentations 3:22

“And nations shall come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your rising.” Isaiah 60:3 ESV bible.com/bible/59/isa.60.3.…

““One who is faithful in a very little is also faithful in much, and one who is dishonest in a very little is also dishonest in much.” Luke 16:10 ESV “Lord guard our hearts, mine is corrupt without you” bible.com/bible/59/luk.16.10…

Can God really change a life? What happens when a child grows up with violence instead of love… fear instead of safety… and rejection instead of acceptance? Blood, Dust and Grace is the true story of one man’s journey through childhood abuse, abandonment, war, PTSD and failure. But this isn’t a story about brokenness. It’s a story about grace. From a frightened little boy to a British soldier… from searching for belonging to finding Jesus Christ… this is an honest account of how God can take a life marked by pain and write a completely different ending. This isn’t a book about a man who got everything right. It’s about a faithful God who never gave up. If you’ve ever wondered whether anyone is beyond hope, this testimony is for you. Blood, Dust and Grace – a true story of redemption, forgiveness and the transforming power of Jesus Christ. 📖 Available now on Amazon: amazon.co.uk/dp/B0H8ZQTN4Y Please consider sharing this post. You never know who might need to hear that God’s grace is greater than their past.

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“Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct let him show his works in the meekness of wisdom.” James 3:13 ESV bible.com/bible/59/jas.3.13.…

“Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him out of them all.” Psalm 34:19 ESV bible.com/bible/59/psa.34.19…

I feel incredibly humbled and deeply grateful by the feedback I’ve been receiving about Blood, Dust and Grace. When I started writing 16 months ago, it wasn’t with the ambition of becoming an author. It was simply to record all that the Lord has done in my life and to bear witness to His grace, mercy, and faithfulness. To hear readers say the book has encouraged them, strengthened their faith, and pointed them to Jesus means more to me than I can put into words. If even one person comes to know Christ, or one weary believer finds renewed hope through this testimony, then every painful memory was worth revisiting. Thank You, Lord, for using broken lives to reveal Your glory. Blood, Dust and Grace: A True Story of Survival, Redemption, and Hope: amazon.co.uk/dp/B0H8ZQTN4Y

“And he said to them, “Take care, and be on your guard against all covetousness, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.”” Luke 12:15 ESV bible.com/bible/59/luk.12.15…

I once woke up on a Sunday morning hungover, tired, and exhausted. My weekends started on a Thursday and were often a blur of alcohol and fleeting relationships. But when I met Jesus on that cold January evening, everything began to change. My flesh fought to resist, but deep down my spirit longed for the peace that only the Lord could bring. In 2006, I finally surrendered to all that Christ had called me to be. Have I failed since then? Yes. But every time I fall, I am reminded of the cross, the price Jesus paid for my salvation, and the grace that still holds me. Transformation is real. Jesus Christ is still changing lives. Blood, Dust and Grace: A True Story of Survival, Redemption, and Hope is available here: amazon.co.uk/dp/B0H8ZQTN4Y

Thank you Jesus 🙏🏼🙏🏼

Recently I had to move my business to a new location because the site owner began running sessions that included occult practices. Even before I knew what was taking place, I sensed a heaviness and oppression there. It was a powerful reminder that “our struggle is not against flesh and blood…” (Ephesians 6:12). It also reminded me of the importance of not being unequally yoked (2 Corinthians 6:14). Leaving wasn’t easy. I had built a wonderful community, established a loyal client base, and watched the business grow. Naturally, I worried that walking away would damage everything I had worked so hard to build. But obedience to God is always worth it. What happened next could only have been the Lord’s doing. The local newspaper featured my story, the announcement of my new location reached more people than any previous post I’ve made, and I was offered the new venue to rent at a greatly reduced cost. God is faithful. Sometimes obedience means letting go of what feels secure, trusting that His plans are far greater than our own. His provision has once again reminded me that when we honour Him, we can trust Him with the outcome. Praise God for His unfailing love and faithfulness. 🙏

When I hear that someone who hurt me has passed away, I have to stop myself from feeling any sense of satisfaction. Instead, I choose to mourn. At church, when someone gives their life to Christ, we often sing, “Hell has lost another, I am free.” Those words are full of joy because heaven rejoices over just one sinner who repents (Luke 15:7). But the older I get, the more I realise there should be an equally deep sorrow for every person who leaves this world without Christ. Yes, God has given each of us the freedom to choose. Some choose to reject Him. But I cannot find joy in that. All I feel is a profound grief. It reminds me that every person I meet—even those who have hurt me—is someone Christ loved enough to die for. That changes how I see people. It softens my heart and reminds me to pray while there is still time. “The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise, as some understand slowness. Instead He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.” — 2 Peter 3:9 Lord, help me to love people the way You do, to forgive as You forgave me, and never to lose sight of the eternal value of every soul.

Amen!