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Welcome, friend.
I'm Paul Cortez: Pastor, Air Force veteran, and a writer who believes God still redeems every part of our story, including the scars. Through Redeeming Pen Ministries, I write books to encourage believers, strengthen faith, and point every reader to the hope we have in Jesus Christ.
My memoir, Scars of Grace: How God Redeemed a Life Marked by Pain, Failure, and Hope, is my own honest journey from broken to redeemed, and a reminder that no life is too far gone for God's grace to reach. Now available on amazon.com, goodreads.com and bookbub.com.
Whether you're here to explore my books, find a word of encouragement, or learn more about the ministry, I'm glad you stopped by. Grab a cup of coffee, look around, and may you leave a little more encouraged than when you came.
Grace and peace,
Rev. Paul S. Cortez
Paul Cortez
Rev. Paul S. Cortez is an ordained minister, U.S. Air Force veteran, and author with about 25 years of ministry experience. He serves as Pastor at Seven Valley Christian Church in McGraw, New York, where his wife, Nicole, leads the children's ministry. Through his imprint, Redeeming Pen Ministries, Paul writes to encourage believers and point readers to the hope found in Jesus Christ.
His memoir, Scars of Grace: How God Redeemed a Life Marked by Pain, Failure, and Hope, tells the story of his journey from brokenness to redemption. His second book, CHRISTIAN: More Than a Name, is a call to live out what it truly means to bear the name of Christ.
Coming soon: Faithful to the End: A Devotional Journey from Brokenness to Unshakable Hope, a 31-day devotional for anyone learning to hold on to God through every season.
And that's just the beginning. Redeeming Pen Ministries has more to share in the days ahead.
Rev. Paul S. Cortez is an ordained minister, U.S. Air Force veteran, and author with about 25 years of ministry experience. He serves as Pastor at Seven Valley Christian Church in McGraw, New York, where his wife, Nicole, leads the children's ministry. Through his imprint, Redeeming Pen Ministries, Paul writes to encourage believers and point readers to the hope found in Jesus Christ.
His memoir, Scars of Grace: How God Redeemed a Life Marked...
Books
CHRISTIAN: More than a name (Redeeming Pen Ministries)
“CHRISTIAN: More Than a Name” is a nine-chapter book built on the acrostic C-H-R-I-S-T-I-A-N, each letter unpacking one facet of genuine faith:
- Called by Christ
- Holy Spirit-Indwelt
- Redeemed by the Blood
- Imitator of Jesus
- Servant of God
- Transformed in Mind
- Inheritor of Eternal Life
- Ambassador for Christ
- New Creation in Christ
Core argument: “...
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Scars Of Grace: How God Redeemed a Life Marked by Pain, Failure and Hope (Redeeming Pen Ministries)
Scars of Grace: How God Redeemed a Life Marked by Pain, Failure, and Hope
Some scars never fully heal—they become part of the story God is writing.
In this raw, honest memoir, Rev. Paul S. Cortez shares a life marked by brokenness: childhood wounds, personal failure, devastating loss, and the long road back to faith. From grief to rebuilding, ...
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