DAVID TAPIAAUTHOR · A TESTIMONY OF FAITH
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COMING SOON · ENGLISH EDITION

When I
Emptied My
Cup.

From Santería and Palo Mayombe
to a life in Jesus Christ

Leaving the past behind was the beginning.
Learning to live in Christ was the journey.

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A TRUE STORY A FAITH TRANSFORMED
English edition cover of When I Emptied My Cup, by David Tapia: an ornate golden cup pouring out dark liquidA STORY OF SURRENDER, FAITH, AND TRANSFORMATION

01 / THE BOOK

Leaving was a decision.
Remaining was a lesson.

For years, David Tapia sought protection and prosperity in Santería and Palo Mayombe. His return to Jesus Christ opened a new chapter, marked by difficult decisions, loss, and a profound renewal of the way he thought and lived.

In these pages, he shares the family crises, financial uncertainty, temptation to return to familiar practices, and essential support of his wife, María. His testimony is woven together with biblical reflections on obedience, perseverance, and the renewal of the mind.

The practices David left behind provide context for his story. This book does not teach readers how to perform them.

WHAT YOU WILL FIND IN THESE PAGES

01

A renewed mind

Learning to recognize what needs to change and to live out faith in everyday decisions.

02

Faith through hardship

An honest look at loss, unanswered questions, and the decision to follow Christ through uncertainty.

03

Walking together

The value of family, María’s support, and the humility to accept help along the way.

A mountain path opening toward the light

FROM THE BOOK · TRANSLATED FROM SPANISH

“
Today I understand that I could not measure my return to God solely by my financial situation. Having resources would not, in itself, have proved that all my decisions were right. Lacking them did not prove that God had abandoned me, either.

DAVID TAPIA When I Emptied My Cup

02 / THE AUTHOR

David Tapia

David Tapia lives in Brentwood, California. He shares his experience of returning to Jesus Christ with the desire to glorify God and encourage those seeking a new beginning.

This book brings together personal memories and biblical reflections. His aim is to tell his story honestly: the struggle, the lessons learned, and the importance of persevering with the support of family and faith.

One life. One journey. One testimony.

03 / THE BOOK LAUNCH

The next chapter
begins with you.

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