Worship Sunday night at Blackrock was intense! The power of the Holy Spirit was like a giant wall of wind! It was like riding a rollercoaster and the skin of your face is blown back and trying to keep up with the rest of your face! Talk about being ushered into God's presence! Wow!!! Thanks so much! I had some intense fellowship with God there and was just overcome with tears! Now, two days later I've realized that due to some previous heavy lifting I had been waking up with some serious back pain every morning, but since Sunday night, that's been healed and completely gone! Hey, can we do that again? Maybe next month in New York! Thanks for the huge blessing! I stand amazed!

I was walking around sharing the gospel of Christ at the fair one night and I talked to several people. Everyone I talked to listened with interest and I could tell most were recieving it gladly, which was a change from my previous street witnessing experiences. The next night I went back to share Jesus with the crowds and I was getting rejected and mocked time after time. Finally I had enough and in my frustration I decided to leave. As I was walking to my car the Holy Spirit said, "Resist the devil and he will flee." Because this scripture was imbedded in me through scripture memorization, I knew immediately that the devil was on the prowl and wasnt happy with me. I followed Gods Word by sitting on the curb and praying. What better way to resist the devil than by praying to God Almighty. As I prayed my spirit was getting recharged. After a short time in prayer I looked up and saw a couple walking past me pushing a baby stroller. I jumped up and introduced myself and asked them if they had a personal relationship with Jesus. The man told me they were both saved and very active in their church. Then he asked me if I was out there the night before. I told him I was. He then asked me if I was wearing a John 3:16 shirt and I said yes. He began to weep and hugged me. He went on to tell me that he got a call from his brother late the night before to tell him about this guy that was telling him about Jesus and he could not quit thinking about the conversation and he began to question his brother about the Lord. Praise God! He led his brother to the Lord over the phone that night. I was so encouraged after that. I went on witnessing and continued to get rejected but I didnt care. I was there to plant a seed, so thats what I did. We have to know Gods Word so when the battles arise the Word rises up in us to push us through. If I would not of had that scripture memorized I would have never sat down and prayed, would have went to my car and never found out that a seed planted the night before would harvest only hours later. God is so good!!

This is my freshmen year at Monmouth University and its going great so far. The one thing that has been bothering me and is very clear to me is the lack of God in the student body. It is seen all over campuses around the world that students feel so invincible to everything and that nothing can possibly go wrong. You here friends and other students saying, “There’s no such thing as a God, I’m agnostic.” This comes across so disheartening to me because I do believe in such a thing. I find ignorance in these statements and I tell them of my faith in hope that maybe they will listen. In the song Let it Out Now, a few lines make me think of the students all across this beautiful country. Not even students, it’s everyone. It says, “It’s like you got to walk like him, got to talk to her, got to be like them.” The sad reality is that everyone tries to fit in so hard in the University life that they loose themselves and what they stand for. It’s so easy to fall into this trend, but I try so hard to help people see the good that is out there instead of falling for the temptations. In that song it says, “I'm not ashamed to call myself one of Yours, Lord,” and that’s exactly what I tell people. I show them that it’s okay to stand up for themselves and go the Opposite Way. I try to lead by example so they can see how God is working in my life and with the people around us each and every day. Your music is very inspirational and it gives me motivation to help better the lives of others. “If you have faith as small as a mustard seed, nothing with be impossible for you.” Leeland and band, your mission is a great one so continue the hard work you guys do every day because you are in the spotlight. Your words touch people all over and use your fame to spread peace. I will be seeing you guys very soon at Rock the Sound and I hope all is well. God Bless.

In mid November of 2002 ,not long after my brother was born, I was 12 when the most important person in my life died. I spent the next 3-4 years wondering why God would let this happen to me. After that i finnaly got some friends that would help find what i realy wanted in life. These friends I trust with my life. About 4 years after my grandfather died i was able to talk about my grandfathers death and move on. My grandfather was the only male role modle i had, i didn't have my daddy. After i got over his death it was like God had changed my life and given me more friends to love. I thank God everyday for what he has given me. I beleave that he took my grandfather at the time he did because that was how he was going to use to help shape my life. He let my grandfather live long enough to show me what kind of man i want to be when i get older and have a family.

I heard about leeland on the D2S site and i was interested to hear their songs so i would know what to expect from them at this year's D2S conference in St. Louis because this impactes who i will bring, based on their musical preference. So i started reading a few of these and i saw someone had written that they felt really strongly about the "Tears of Saints" song. so i began listening to it at school on a site that i found. my eyes started welling up with tears and i began praying that i this school year i would effect someone within my school with just this song. i will give you all updates as i can. I wan to move the opposite way and reach all of the people i can. may God be praised for you guys, you've helped God speak to me and hopefully i can speak to others now that i am listening more carefully. thanks so much!