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About the Author
Mario Hall is the founder and CEO of Blessed By Change Ministry. He is a devoted husband from Greenwood, MS, standing on a solid rock to share his journey to redemption with the world. Raised by his parents, William and Renee, Mario experienced an upbringing filled with love and adventure. With William serving in the military, Mario and his brother, Bryce, visited many wonderful places, creating cherished family memories.
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Mario holds family love above all and takes great pride in instilling this gift in his two sons, Bob and Jayce, along with his two grandchildren. He is a proud graduate of Mississippi State University, where he met his college sweetheart and now wife of 20 years, Dylanda.
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A warm-hearted sports guru and culinary maestro, Mario is known for crafting delicious dishes that always have people coming back for seconds. His passion for helping others shines through in everything he does. Wise beyond his years, Mario brings both intelligence and confidence to navigate life’s challenges with grace.
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Although he grew up in a loving, two-parent household, the absence of God left a gap in his life, leading him astray and toward poor decisions. Without a spiritual foundation, he struggled to find true direction and purpose. But when God stepped in, everything began to change. Mario experienced a profound inner transformation, reshaping his very soul. Through encounters with a "human angel,” prophetic words spoken over his life, and countless divine interventions, he was led to the ultimate "Born Again" experience. In that sacred moment, God brought forth a new Mario, leaving behind the person he once was. Through this journey, God revealed Himself as the sovereign, all-powerful force who renews us from within, demonstrating His boundless ability to transform lives entirely. Mario’s life is now a testament to an essential truth: redemption is always possible, and God can use anyone, regardless of their past or starting point.
Blessed By Change: A Journey to Redemption
Spiraling out of control from an adolescent life of fun—experimenting with drugs, alcohol, gambling, and pornography—Mario created habits that led him down a path of destruction. Even after almost losing his life to the things that brought him pleasure, he couldn’t resist the temptation. He rationalized the darkness, convincing himself he had everything under control.
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Searching for the next thrill, the next high, and falling deeper into sin, his life began to unravel. He started running from the truth, which brought emptiness and brokenness not only to his life but also to his marriage and his family. It was at the time of what had become utter brokenness in his life that God intervened, leading him to Christ. For the first time, he heard God speak and surrendered to His will.
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This was the beginning of a full transformation. His journey to redemption wasn’t just about overcoming temptation—it was about learning to trust God, who had been waiting all along to welcome him with open arms. His journey to redemption became a story of forgiveness, patience, suffering, faith, hope, restoration, and a new identity in Christ.
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Through this transformative process, God began to call him to ministry. What was once a life defined by sin and brokenness became a testimony of God’s redeeming love and purpose.
Blessed By Change: A Reflective Workbook
This workbook offers readers an opportunity for self-reflection after reading Blessed by Change: A Journey to Redemption. In this book, author Mario Hall shares his path to salvation, with each chapter delving into pivotal moments in his life—from wrestling with temptation and seeking forgiveness to finding peace and purpose through surrendering to God.
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Readers are invited to engage with reflective questions located in each chapter, guiding them through their spiritual journeys. For example, when the author recounts overcoming his “Danger Zone” of recurring temptations, readers are prompted to identify their areas of vulnerability and explore how they can invite God into those spaces.
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By reflecting on personal challenges, readers will gain deeper insight into their truth, enhance their understanding of themselves and their spiritual walk, and open their hearts to God’s guidance and grace for transformation.