THE INSPIRATION
I once heard a sermon about Barnabas whose name means "Son of Encouragement," and the question was asked, "Are you a balcony person or a basement person?" I knew who I was and who I wanted to be. I wanted to be that Barnabas person in the balcony caring enough to pay attention and applaud and lift others up. I did not want to be that person in the basement, the one dragging others down with negativity and criticism.
And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing.
Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable,
and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable.
Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.
Philippians 4:18
I grew up in a home without God, where my unbelieving dad dominated and my mother suffered severe depression. I grew up knowing something was wrong, but didn't understand what the root of the problem was. Then, as a young adult, I learned about and accepted Jesus as my Lord and Savior. God began a wonderful work in me. It continues today and it is my heart's desire to share what God has done for me.
But my life is worth nothing to me unless I use it
for finishing the work assigned me by the Lord Jesus--the work of
telling others the Good News about the wonderful grace of God.
Acts 20:24
My music ministry consists of sharing my testimony through song and story. Here are some of the songs I sing:
HYMNS TRADITIONALS ORIGINALS
Must Jesus Bear the Cross Alone I Saw the Light Nothing but a Sinner
He Leadeth Me I'll Fly Away Jean
Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus The Old Rugged Cross Breath unto My Bones
Are You Washed in The Blood Mansion Over the Hilltop You're Doing Fine
Blessed Assurance Just a Little Talk With Jesus Never Thirst Again
How Great Thou Art His Love For Me
I Am Thine, O Lord
