[Teisha Nolen]

Growing up Catholic, I knew the stories of Jesus well. I understood Him as the Son of God, the second Person of the Trinity. I could recite Scripture, explain His miracles, and share His teachings. I thought that meant I knew Him. I pursued knowledge—studying the Bible, learning all I could about Jesus. But over time, I realized that though I had learned a great deal about Him, I didn’t truly know Him.

That changed in adulthood when I accepted Jesus as my Savior. I began seeking Him—not just in study, but in prayer, in Scripture, and in the quiet guidance of His Spirit. The shift came when I moved from knowing Jesus intellectually to knowing Him with my heart. That heart-level relationship transformed everything. Jesus became more than a figure in history—He became my Redeemer, my Friend, my Lord.