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Book Blog Post: One Link At A Time

in Book on 10/13/22

I’m on a mission to prove; the gift of a singular interaction, how influence changes the trajectory of lives, the power that breaks generational chains, and the impact of quality over quantity.

I want to prove to you, reader, the value of an individual in a world and culture that highly emphasizes success solely based on upward numbers.

As you may have heard, I’m writing a book where the focus will be on the one-on-one interactions Jesus had and the aftereffect of those encounters. When I first started studying I came across a question that had me pause and self-reflect. My NLT Bible says this on the introduction page of the Gospel of Matthew: “The overarching theme within Matthew is a question given to all the believers of that day; How are we to follow Jesus in our day, surrounded as we are by Judaism while seeking to declare the Good News of the Kingdom to all? There is great focus and emphasis on Jesus’ teachings and standards of daily living. Matthew focused on this because he lived in a Christian community near Jerusalem, but was surrounded by Jews who had not left their faith. These Christians have to answer socially to the Jewish Law on a daily basis. The original recipients of Matthew were being challenged to live as Jewish Christians among Jews who were fully committed to the Torah.“

The question above is one that I ask myself and ask you; How are we to follow Jesus in our day, surrounded by a post-Christian nation, while seeking to declare the Good News of the Kingdom to all? How? What does that look like? Sound like? Feel like? How do we deal with rejection from the world we’re supposed to live in while simultaneously living out the command to love our neighbors?

I’ve spent the past few months studying through Matthew and while doing so I’m hyper-focused on Jesus’ encounters with others. He completely and radically changes the entire trajectory of these people’s lives. And the outcome of these powerful conversations? A series of events that lasted thousands of years and eventually led to me. And you. Now, we are part of those series of events that will lead to others who come after us to be changed, redeemed, forgiven, and receive the gift of eternal life. We’re like a chain-linked fence. All connected, our lives interwoven together for the sole purpose of our savior. We stand connected to people we have never met, some weren’t even alive at the same time as us, but we are all one. The body of Christ.

This is why the value of one person is so important. This is how we grow God’s Kingdom. A fence cannot be built with unchained links. So, we build one link at a time. Just like Jesus.

In the early nineties, my parents owned a pizza shop and the regulars frequented the shop getting to know my parents. As a child, I had a love-hate relationship with the pizza shop. I loved eating the pizza and making my own bread, and of course, the chips and soda were a huge plus. I helped fold and stack pizza boxes and spent every day after school there while my mother relieved my father who had worked all day. The part I hated was sitting there bored and hot. The ovens made the tiny pizza shop warm but I still remember the smell of the dough and to this day it’s one of my favorite scents. I remember the guests coming in to pick up their orders and my parents standing behind the counter talking and laughing away. 

Both my parents were raised Catholic. Catholic schools, nuns, confession, first communion, etc. were a part of their childhood. The community they were raised in treated their faith as a list of to-dos. They simply went to mass because that is what was expected. Their knowledge of scripture was limited as they were encouraged to allow the priest to teach them because they couldn’t possibly teach themselves.

My parents had specific customers that frequented so much that they became friends. While these individuals were coming to pick up their order, they took time out of their day to get to know my parents and eventually shared the gospel with them. I’m too young to remember the details of how this played out and some of it very possibly could have occurred before I was born. But the aftereffects of these moments still impact my life today.

My parents heard the Gospel for the first time, in a way they were never told prior. Jesus started to come alive for them and this mundane list of to-dos became a vibrant, soul-changing relationship. They began attending church with their new friends, signed up for bible studies, and my brother and I attended the private school within the church.

The first years of my life were filled with church, Sunday school, worship, and the teachings of Jesus. After a series of events, my parents closing their pizza shop, and moving over an hour away, my parents stopped attending church and that meant I did as well. My middle school years were spent with zero Christian influence but the familiarity never left my heart. At the beginning of high school, my brother started dating a classmate whose parents went to church. My brother attended the youth group with his girlfriend for the sole purpose to spend more time with her. After a while, my brother, who was enjoying the youth group, invited me to go with him.

I went and my mind was flooded with all the things I learned in my earlier years. Familiar words, messages, and hope-filled my mind. It felt like I was meeting an old friend after many years and we were picking up where we left off. Except for this time, I had matured enough to understand more of what was being said. 

One night after youth group I was sitting on my bed with the new bible the youth pastor gave me. I kept thinking about how Jesus died for me. I understood the concept of sin but I didn’t understand atonement. I sat there on my bed and wondered why God allowed His son to die for me. “If God loves me so much, why wouldn’t He die for me? Why did He give His son up?” This question was rolling around my mind and I had no one around me to ask. With the childlike faith, Jesus talks about I chose to ask my question in the only way I knew how- I would simply ask God myself.

I looked up because isn’t God “up?” And out loud I said, “Ok, God. If you love me as much as this youth pastor says you do and you are who this youth pastor says you are- then why did you send your son to die for me? Why didn’t you die for me?”

Immediately, my mind was filled with visions, words, phrases, and complete thoughts. The answer filled my mind all at once. I remembered my mother telling my brother and me how she loved us so much she would die for us. This idea of death was the ultimate sign of love. My mother’s love was the deepest love I knew at the time and one that had a great impact on me. At the same time, my mother’s words entered my mind, a phrase followed; “Doesn’t a parent love their child so much they would give their life so their child may live? Well, I love you so much more than that, that I allowed my child to die so you may live.”

And just like that, I met my creator, the author of my life, the one whom I will spend eternity with. This was a genuine question I did not have the answer to and all of a sudden the answer was in my mind. I knew in the depths of my spirit God was speaking to me. 

“WOW!” was my initial response to God speaking to me. I was shocked, in awe, and amazed I heard God’s still small voice. Out loud I said, “I believe you. And I will follow you all the days of my life.” I didn’t know exactly what that looked like or where it would lead me, but I knew I meant it with every part of my being.

While reading The Gospel of Matthew and looking at Jesus’ encounters with those who became His disciples, I questioned how seemingly nonchalant these men dropped everything to follow Jesus. Jesus came across Peter and his brother Andrew while they were fishing and to them, it was another day of work, however, Jesus stopped and called out to them, “Come, follow me, and I will show you how to fish for people.” (Matthew 4:19 NLT) The very next verse says they left their nets and followed. No questions asked, no hesitation, nothing. They went.

It seems wild to me that a stranger came up to Peter and Andrew and said “Come…” and they came. How does one do that? Why did they do this? I always felt like there was a part of the story that was missing. Something not recorded. I wondered if Peter asked, “Who are you?” or Andrew said, “Fish for what!?” However, none of that is recorded. But, then, I remember my story. When my creator spoke, my spirit lit up with life, hope, and completeness. Instantaneously, I knew I needed to follow Jesus without question. Just like the disciples. 

By the standards of today, Jesus had a short career in ministry. Three years. That is less time than it took for me to get my degree in theology to even start ministry, yet look at the impact it had. Yes, I get He was Jesus and that side seems so mysterious to us. Let’s not forget His humanity. He walked around, in the same manner, we do with the same human limitations. He ate, slept, traveled, worked, etc. He was never hurried but intentional with everything He did. The Gospel of Matthew in chapter four shares how Jesus went around teaching, preaching, and healing. Such a simple approach to ministry. He didn’t have fancy marketing or branding, but He did have a vision and a mission. He preached the Good News wherever He went to all who would listen. 

As a minister, I want to note how Jesus didn’t save His time to only preach to large crowds. I’ve heard countless pastors and ministries who choose to only attend and speak at larger events, often saying it’s a better value of their time. I understand there are only so many hours in a day and only so many days in a year. No preacher can preach every single day of their life and it does require time to travel, study, and prepare a message. Please hear my heart, I’m not criticizing how those individuals chose to spend their time. That is between them, God, and the people on their team. What I’m bringing light to is this idea that quantity is always more fruitful. Mathematically, it increases the odds of someone being encouraged to become more like Christ and lives being changed. But no matter where Christ leads me, and if there is ever a day I do have to turn down speaking engagements because there are not enough days in the year- I never want my focus to be on quantity. I want to be led by the Holy Spirit on which engagements to take because Jesus knows who will be there and who needs whatever God is going to speak through me. 

Why?

Because Jesus not only saw the value of one, He saw the power of one.

And that same value and power stand today.

How are we to follow Jesus in our day, surrounded by a post-Christian nation, while seeking to declare the Good News of the Kingdom to all?

Just like Jesus saw the value in Peter and Andrew, and how the customers carried that message to my parents in their pizza shop, we bring the Good News to the Kingdom by bringing it to the individual. This is why the value of one person is so important. This is how we grow God’s Kingdom. A fence cannot be built with unchained links. So, we build one link at a time. Just like Jesus.

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Can I remind you that Jesus conquered every sickness and disease! 
Every. Single. One. 
When He died on that cross. 
And He rose again. 
There are a lot of different beliefs on healing, authority, and what role it plays in our life today. I want to encourage you to seek Jesus through His word and allow the Holy Spirit to guide you to His truth. 
When you find yourself reading this, do me a favor and pause. Look up Psalm 91. Read it, listen to it on repeat on the Bible app, and dwell in the presence of God. 
And then, wake up tomorrow knowing you are a child of the most high King- who rescues you from every attack of the enemy, who protects you from deadly diseases, who is covering you with His feathers and providing you shelter. 
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I thought about my reader who was diagnosed with a life altering illness and found my site while searching for scripture on healing. •
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As you know, I refer to my readers as ‘friend’ and that’s because a friend shows up, listens, encourages, shares, and prays. So, thank you. Thank you for being a friend. 
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Happy Easter!! •••• I met Jesus when I was Happy Easter!!
••••
I met Jesus when I was 14 years old. My brother invited me to church with him, I went, listened, and was given a Bible at the end of the service. ••••
I remember coming home and sitting on my bed with my new Bible in my hand. I sat there thinking of everything I was told that night and how it reminded me of everything I was taught when I was a little girl. ••••
After sitting there for awhile, I prayed for the very first time. Out loud I said, “OK God, if you are who they say you are, then why would you send your son to die for me, why wouldn’t you just die for me?”
••••
Immediately, and when I say immediately I truly mean with no hesitation a thought came into my mind. I heard, “Doesn’t a parent love their child so much that they would die for them? I love you so much more then that, that I would allow my child to die for YOU.”
••••
I knew the thought that had entered my mind was not from me. I knew it was God speaking directly to me. Since that day, I’ve followed Jesus, learning more about Him, and have dedicated my life to sharing about eternal life through Christ and all the goodness He is. ••••
The world will tell you religion is all about rules and what not to do. Can I personally tell you, that is not true. Following Jesus has given me freedom to truly live. I GET to do things because of Jesus. ••••
I get to love others because Jesus taught me how to love. 
I get to give to others because Jesus has given so much to me. 
I get to truly forgive because Jesus forgave me. 
I get to heal from the hurts life has thrown at me because Jesus has healed me. 
I get to live a life full of JOY because joy comes from Jesus! 
And sooo much more! ••••
My prayer for you is to passionately serve Jesus, have eternal life through Him, and to truly experience what is feels to live a life of freedom.
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I spent a semester in Israel during my college yea I spent a semester in Israel during my college years @seuniversity. It was two months after James and I got married so, our first few months as a married couple were spent walking the same streets of Jesus. To say it was a cool experience would be an understatement. •••••••
During my time in Israel there were two moments that took my breath away. One of those moments was being in the literally prison hole that Jesus stayed in the night before He died. •••••••
Historical sites are given a grading scale. An A site is “this is for sure the site that XYZ took place.” An B site is “XYZ took place here OR there” And a C site is “XYZ took place somewhere in this region.” •••••••
Jesus holding cell is an A site. •••••••
I stood in the prison with my fellow students and professor and his family. We sang the hymn - “I Have Decided To Follow Jesus.” It was the only time there I wept like a baby. Snot and all haha! •••••••
But man, to be where your savior was knowing what was to come and He chose to do it anyways. I’ve never felt more love in that moment then I have in my entire life. ••••••••
So today, my prayer is for you to feel that same love. To know Jesus died today for YOU and that He came back for YOU! You are His chosen child. •
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I don’t believe we will ever be in a time like t I don’t believe we will ever be in a time like this again; where we’re forced to stay home, have no schedule, and simply enjoy each other. •
•

My heart is with all those who are working in the medical field and all the families affected by COVID-19. We lost my uncle this morning to this horrible virus. I’ve been praying for my family and yours and will continue to do so. •
•

So, I want to serve you and since i cannot physically be there with you, I can pray for you. How can I be praying for you today?
•
•
HEATHERMARGIOTTA.COM
I posted last night how I would be sharing with yo I posted last night how I would be sharing with you today what the beginning of 2020 held for my family which caused me to take a pause on writing. •
•

In January we lost my sweet mother-in-law very suddenly. It was a shock to us all and has taken us a bit to wrap our minds around. •
•

In addition to the loss of my mother-in-law, we’ve been navigating some health struggles. Now, with everything going on in our world, I can say it’s def been a year so far. •
•

But, God is good. If it’s not good- then it doesn’t come from God. The enemy is very real but nothing to fear because our God is bigger. •
•

So, Today, I want to take a moment to share with you what losing my sweet mother-in-law has taught me. It’s something we can all learn from and I hope it blesses you and encourages you. •
•
LINK IN BIO
Hi, friend. I know it’s been awhile and I have Hi, friend. 
I know it’s been awhile and I have a post going up tomorrow that explains what the beginning of 2020 has held for myself and my family. 
But, I wanted to get one here tonight to share something that has been on my heart. 
You cannot turn on the TV or pick up your phone without the word “COVID-19” blaring at you. While it’s wise to be informed, these are times many can become anxious, full of fear, and worry. 
Friend, this is our time. And what I mean by that, it’s the Church body’s time. It’s our time to rise up and praise the name of Jesus louder then any other name or word. 
Can I remind you that Jesus conquered every sickness and disease! 
Every. Single. One. 
When He died on that cross. 
And He rose again. 
There are a lot of different beliefs on healing, authority, and what role it plays in our life today. I want to encourage you to seek Jesus through His word and allow the Holy Spirit to guide you to His truth. 
When you find yourself reading this, do me a favor and pause. Look up Psalm 91. Read it, listen to it on repeat on the Bible app, and dwell in the presence of God. 
And then, wake up tomorrow knowing you are a child of the most high King- who rescues you from every attack of the enemy, who protects you from deadly diseases, who is covering you with His feathers and providing you shelter. 
I love you, friend. I’m praying for you.
It's 2020 and with a New Year comes a new FREEBIE! It's 2020 and with a New Year comes a new FREEBIE!
•
•
•
🎉🎉🎉
•
•
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As a THANK YOU for being here AND being an email subscriber you will receive Loving The Life You Live E-Book with a printable Manifesto for FREE!
•
•
•
I've spent the past few months writing on 9 simple truths to knowing who you are in Christ. •
•
•
If you’ve been a follower of Jesus for some time, my hope is this book will be a reminder of God’s truth on who He says you are in His eyes. •
•
•
If you're new in your relationship with Christ or are still trying to figure it out and need a little more guidance on finding out who you’re  created to be, this book will be perfect for you. •
•
•
I pray this mini e-book will be an encouragement to your heart and for it to be a tool you use while you share the truths of Jesus with those around you. •
•
•
If you’re already subscribed, check your inbox!
•
•
•
If you're not a subscriber, click the LINK IN BIO and enter your email address.
Everyone is sharing their top 9 photos from 2019 b Everyone is sharing their top 9 photos from 2019 but I’m going to share my number one photo for this year. This photo represents an answer to prayer in my life and reminds me of the love and faithfulness of my Savior. •
•
•

My family and I just got back from spending a week in South Carolina for Christmas with my parents. •
•
•

Today was a day full of unpacking, cleaning, grocery shopping, and getting back into our normal routine. •
•
•

But, this morning while everyone slept I spent time praying and drinking some coffee. I have so many ideas, goals, and big dreams for my blog and this ministry. •
•
•

I thought about my reader who has used my blog posts to build a women’s ministry curriculum for her neighboring village in western part of Kenya. •
•
•

I thought about my reader in Papua New Guinea who is new in her faith walk and a simple google search looking for more of God’s word led her to my site. •
•
•

I thought about my reader who leads her local church with her husband here is the USA and was looking for a fellow female Christian to connect with and have a space to talk about things she can’t with those around her. •
•
•

I thought about my reader who was diagnosed with a life altering illness and found my site while searching for scripture on healing. •
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I thought about you. The one who has visited and read time and time again. Who has listened while I shared from the deep parts of my heart on the struggles, the wins, the rejections, and the answered prayers of my life. Who has sent encouraging messages, shared feelings, and prayers. Who has in turn opened up to me and shared from the depths of their heart. •
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As you know, I refer to my readers as ‘friend’ and that’s because a friend shows up, listens, encourages, shares, and prays. So, thank you. Thank you for being a friend. 
I’m looking forward to this new year with you as I share more of what God continues to lay on my heart. I’ll continue to look forward to hear from you as we do this journey of life together. •
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Love you friend.
Hi, friend. • • • I’ve been taking things Hi, friend. •
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I’ve been taking things slow over here to enjoy as much of this baby season as humanly possible. Getting to hold and kiss Colton everyday, all day long is a huge blessing I don’t want to take for granted. •
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Because of that, my writing and speaking have been moving slower. I’ve had moments where I’ve shared with James the tug and pull I feel everyday, each week. There’s so many things I want to be doing, creating, sharing but I have to pick and choose right now. •
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Tonight, I was feeding Colton before putting him to bed. When he was done with his bottle I sat it down but kept holding him while finishing a tv show. I heard him cooing and I look down and this precious face was staring up at me with the sweetest smile. •
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Pure joy and love on his face. •
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Friend, here’s your friendly reminder to keep on praying and believing that God has already won the battle, flattened the mountain, and straightened your path. •
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After 2 and 1/2 years of barrenness and praying for this beautiful baby, my Heavenly Father so lovingly answered my prayer with the sweetest boy. •
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I feel closer to Jesus because I pressed into Him during my waiting season and I want the same for you. •
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Press in. •
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And when your prayer is answered: enjoy. every. part. of. it. •
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Even if that means other things need to move slower. •
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Love you, friend. ❤️
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