He had seen death before. He had caused death before. A Roman centurion is not just a soldier; he is a warrior forged through years of brutal training and bloodshed…

And yet, as he stands before the cross of Jesus, something feels profoundly different.   

“Near the front of the property stands a large ‘live oak’ tree which is over 75 years old now…This old tree seems to hold a special place in the hearts of our entire family.”