9 years have past…
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I wonder what your grandkids would have called you mom. You liked that I called my nana, nana, but I feel like that’s too southern for you. For now they call you grandma…
Can only hope that hearing that would have made you smile.
Miss you daily 💔
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There is no race that is superior to any other…
I pray that you teach your children and your children’s children to think this way…
If you aren’t actively teaching them then I believe you’re part of the problem.
Proverbs 22:6
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#MyMotivation
I’m incredibly grateful and honored to have spoken at two high school graduation ceremonies this past week.
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Congratulations to the Class of 2026! The future is bright, and I can’t wait to see the impact you’ll make on the world. 🎓
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Grateful to come up and share to all of the Rotarians in District 6360.
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Started our day with planting a peace pole encouraging world peace! There are peace poles all across the world with the same mission.
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Miracles Witnessed While Filming of The Passion of the Christ: ✝️
No Hollywood studio would agree to make The Passion of the Christ, so Mel Gibson decided to create his own production company and fund the entire film himself.
While casting the role of Jesus, Mel Gibson warned Jim Caviezel:
"Playing Christ will be incredibly difficult. If you do this, you'll likely be rejected by Hollywood."
Jim took a day to pray. Then he told Mel:
"We have to make it, even if it is difficult. My initials are J.C., and I am 33 years old. The same age as Christ. I didn't realize that until now."
Mel paused: "You're really scaring me, you know." And hung up the phone.
What followed was the most brutal movie role in Hollywood history.
– Caviezel lost 45 pounds
– Was struck by lightning twice
– Whipped accidentally, leaving a 14-inch scar
– Dislocated his shoulder
– Suffered pneumonia & hypothermia after hanging the cross for hours in only a loincloth
– Filming the crucifixion took 5 weeks
– Later required TWO open-heart surgeries due to stress from the role
And still, his purpose was clear:
"I didn’t want people to see me. I just want them to see Jesus. Conversions will happen through that.”
And they did:
- Pedro Sarubbi, the actor who played Barabbas, said of Cavezel: “His eyes had no hatred... only mercy and love.” He later converted to Christianity.
- Luca Lionello (Judas): Former atheist, converted to Christianity after the film & baptized his children
- A Muslim technician on the movie converted to Christianity after the film.
Countless millions around the world were converted to Christianity through the film.
It grossed $611 million worldwide, becoming the most successful R-rated film in history.
But more than that—it changed hearts around the world showing the true pain of Christ’s suffering.
Jim Caviezel now proclaims Christ boldly:
A role that nearly destroyed him became the one that saved countless others.
Grateful to share with the students at CA Johnson High School
Their leadership is amazing and I look forward to seeing these students thrive
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In 2017, retired Marine staff sergeant Jose Sanchez, who lost part of his left leg in Afghanistan, ran the entire Boston Marathon carrying an American flag.
Another amazing week of Impact on my Black History Month Tour!
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Grateful to share with 7 schools in 4 days last week!
Thanks to my sponsor @ToysForTots_USA for making sure every school had free books to encourage their love for reading.
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Excited about another week full of schools!
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Grateful to speak to all the students at Rainbow Lake middle school today!
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Thanks @ToysForTots_USA for purchasing books for all of the students.
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Remember when we learned that our wealthiest and most powerful people were connected to a guy who ran a literal child sex trafficking ring? And then that guy died mysteriously in a jail? And now we just don't talk about it.