700 By His Grace

A Little Celebration, A Lot of Gratitude

700 subscribers,
How can it be?
I am not deserving,
Nor worthy, you see.

Yet somehow you come,
You read and you stay,
You leave your kind comments
Along the way.

In this little neighborhood
We have built together,
Through sunshine and storms,
Through every kind of weather.

I cannot thank you enough
For being here with me,
For helping this community
Become what it can be.

But the Glory belongs to God,
Always and forever.
For every Blessing He gives,
For bringing us together.

I share what He gives me,
The Blessings along the way,
Though sometimes it feels like
I share nothing but the pain.

But if you’ve stayed around,
You’ve seen it all too,
The laughter, the heartache,
The struggles I’ve walked through.

And through every trial,
Through heartbreak and tears,
I’ve learned I am never alone
Through all of these years.

I have my God,
I have my family,
And now 700 amazing people
Walking this journey with me.

Helping guide me forward
To where God wants me to go,
Trusting in His purpose,
Even when I don’t know.

So thank you from myself,
Leo, and David too.
Thank you for being kind,
For being wonderfully you.

Here’s to 700
And the journey still ahead.
Whatever God has planned,
I’ll follow where He leads.

Praise His Holy name,
For every step along the way.
And here’s to the next hundred,
By His Grace, someday. 🙏

Willie Torres Jr…

9/07/2026

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168 responses to “700 By His Grace”

  1. LaDonna Remy Avatar

    Congratulations Willie. I learn from and look forward to your blog. And, genuinely appreciate that your share both the pain and joys in life, anchored deeply into faith.

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    1. Willie Torres Jr. Avatar
      Willie Torres Jr.

      Thank you so much LaDonna 🙏🏼 And Thank you for being a part of this Journey and Milestone… I truly appreciate you taking the time to read my blog and walk alongside me through both the joys and the difficult seasons of life.

      All Glory and Praise belong to God. He has been my anchor through it all, and I’m grateful He allows me to share this journey with others.

      God Bless you, today and always 🙏🏼

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  2. Mary K. Doyle Avatar

    Congratulations, Willie. Your messages are enpowering. God’s blessings upon you always, dear friend.

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    1. Willie Torres Jr. Avatar
      Willie Torres Jr.

      Thank you so much Mary 🙏🏼 Your kind words truly mean a lot to me. All Glory and Praise belong to God, for He is the One who gives me the words and the strength to keep going.

      Thank you so much for being a part of this Journey and Milestone…

      May God Bless you always, Dear Friend 🙏🏼

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  3. Cindy Georgakas Avatar

    Congratulations, Willie~! Well deserved!!! xx

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    1. Willie Torres Jr. Avatar
      Willie Torres Jr.

      Thank you so much Cindy … And Thank you for being here and for being a part of this Journey and Milestone. All Glory and Praise to God …
      God Bless You, today and always…

      Liked by 3 people

      1. Cindy Georgakas Avatar

        You’re so very welcome, Willie.. It’s my pleasure!! xx

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    2. Willie Torres Jr. Avatar
      Willie Torres Jr.

      🤗🤗

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  4. The Mindful Migraine Blog Avatar

    👏🌟👏
    well done and congrats – you deserve this!

    Liked by 5 people

    1. Willie Torres Jr. Avatar
      Willie Torres Jr.

      Thank you so much and Thank you for being a part of this Journey and Milestone…

      Liked by 4 people

  5. Valerie Cullers Avatar

    So happy for you! What a blessing!

    Liked by 4 people

    1. Willie Torres Jr. Avatar
      Willie Torres Jr.

      Thank you so much Valerie and Thank you for being Here and a part of this Journey and Milestone…

      Liked by 4 people

      1. Valerie Cullers Avatar

        You are so welcome!

        Liked by 3 people

  6. Zama-Zoe Grace Avatar

    Congratulations, my friend! I’m so happy for you!

    Liked by 4 people

    1. Willie Torres Jr. Avatar
      Willie Torres Jr.

      Thank you so much and Thank you for being here and a part of this Journey and Milestone…

      Liked by 4 people

  7. Livora Gracely Avatar

    Congratulations on reaching 700, Willie. What makes this milestone especially meaningful is that you present it not simply as a number, but as part of a shared journey through joy, heartbreak, struggles, and God’s continued grace. I was touched by the way you give thanks for your readers while still directing all the glory to God, and by the warmth with which you include your family, Leo, and David in the celebration. May the next part of this journey continue to bring encouragement, purpose, and blessings to you and this little community you have built.

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    1. Willie Torres Jr. Avatar
      Willie Torres Jr.

      Thank you so much, my Dear Friend, for such beautiful and thoughtful words. 🙏🏼 It has never been just about a number, but about the people God has brought into this Journey and the joys, struggles, and blessings we have shared along the way.

      Thank You for being a part of this Journey and Milestone …

      All Glory and Praise belong to God. 🙏🏼 I’m simply grateful to be a willing vessel and to see where He takes this little community next.

      God Bless you today and always …

      Liked by 2 people

    1. Willie Torres Jr. Avatar
      Willie Torres Jr.

      Thank you so much and Thank you for being a part of this Journey…

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      1. The Devotional Guy™ Avatar

        Of course, my brother!

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  8. Expansão e Percepção Avatar

    😍👏🏻Willie, 700 souls touched by your sincerity and faith! What a wonderful blessing. You are so deserving of this community because you share your truth with such grace and humility. The photos turned out so lovely. May God continue to guide your steps, your heart, and your words, my friend. Congratulations and blessings to you and your family! 🤗🦁🦊🙏🥳

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    1. Willie Torres Jr. Avatar
      Willie Torres Jr.

      Thank you so much, my Dear Friend 🙏🤗 And Thank you for being a part of this Journey and Milestone … I’m so grateful for every person God has brought into this Journey and for the Love and Encouragement this community has given me.

      The photos were a lot of fun too 😊🌊 Most of all, I’m thankful that God has allowed me to share my heart and my faith through my writing. The Glory and Praise belong to Him. 🙏🏼

      May He continue to guide all of us in the days ahead.

      God Bless you today and always 🤗🙏🦁🦊🦆🐦‍⬛🤗🫶

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      1. Expansão e Percepção Avatar

        Amen, Willie! And so we carry on, spreading Light. Thank you for your contributions to the world. May the new week ahead bring great things for you and your family.🥳🙏🏻🦊🤗🦁

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    2. Willie Torres Jr. Avatar
      Willie Torres Jr.

      May God be Glorified …

      Hope you are having a Wonderful, Safe and Blessed Weekend…

      Liked by 2 people

  9. destiny Avatar

    Congratulations, Willie…so well deserved … 🙏🤍🤗

    Liked by 3 people

    1. Willie Torres Jr. Avatar
      Willie Torres Jr.

      Thank you so much Destiny… And Thank you for being a part of this Journey and Milestone…

      Liked by 2 people

  10. Publicist Avatar

    Awesome! If you subscribe to my blog, I can subscribe to yours as well. Thanks. God bless. 🙏🏾

    Liked by 4 people

    1. Willie Torres Jr. Avatar
      Willie Torres Jr.

      Done … 👍

      God Bless You as well

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      1. Publicist Avatar

        Thank you. I just subscribed to your blog as well. God bless.🙏🏾

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  11. SiriusSea Avatar

    Awesome Willie ~ Congratulations & Well Deserved! :-)

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    1. Willie Torres Jr. Avatar
      Willie Torres Jr.

      Thank you so much my Dear Friend… And Thank you for being a part of this Journey and Milestone…

      Liked by 2 people

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Hello and Welcome to my Website.
My name is William Torres, but my family and friends call me Willie. It is a pleasure to be here with you today, and I am excited to share my faith journey with you.

My journey has been amazing and fulfilling as a new Christian. I have seen God work in my life in ways I never could have imagined. I have grown closer to my faith and have seen Him work in my life and the lives of those around me. I am truly blessed to call myself a Christian, and I am excited to continue to grow in my faith.

I believe that I have come a long way in life. Over the years, I have worked hard to become a better man, husband to Frances Torres, and father to our children. I have strived to be a good friend and companion to those I have been fortunate to build relationships with. I have learned to appreciate the small moments of joy and fulfillment that come with every human connection.

I began writing stories that I believe were inspired by the Holy Spirit. These stories are my testimonies about the different trials I have gone through, and how the Lord has helped me to overcome them. Through this process, I’ve discovered that I can forgive those I once vowed to never forgive, and in turn, my relationships with them have been restored. They are now a huge blessing and a special part of my life.

I hope that through my writing I can be a source of encouragement to other people in their faith and relationship with the Lord. I pray that those who read my words will be blessed by the Lord and find strength and comfort in His Word.

To be honest, I have had to come to terms with the fact that I am not perfect, but it is in this place of acceptance that I am able to truly worship a God who is. His infinite love brings me joy, strength, and peace, and I am thankful for the privilege of being able to serve Him.

I have also started a Social Media Ministry on Facebook, which I invite you to visit here. Being Crazy For Christ is a platform where I share my journey of faith, and I am also on YouTube – Willie Torres Jr. and I am excited to see all that God will do through it.

This is my hope, and I’m so thankful for it. I’m thankful for the love of Jesus, and I’m thankful for the chance to grow in Him together with you.

You Are Loved

Willie Torres Jr.

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