Personal Testimony

I can remember singing solos before I knew the Lord. I can remember knowing what it was like to be lost. I would go to sleep each night thinking, “If the house caught on fire I would die and go to Hell.” No one ever shared the gospel with me outside the church. As I would sing, I would want to just get through the song and go home. Then I would go right to my room and try to ask Jesus into my heart. I must have asked him in hundreds of times by myself.

I would go back to church for more of this singing so I could experience this powerful spirit that was drawing me to the gospel songs about Jesus. Then one night during revival at Caledonia Baptist Church in Olmsted, IL, we were singing the invitation hymn, “Let Others See Jesus In You.” It was time to give in. I so strongly experienced emotions of Jesus drawing me to Him that I could no longer sing. The Holy Spirit won. As I gave up and started down to the front of the church, this tremendous burden lifted from me the moment I started to leave the pew. I gave testimony that the singing word drew me to salvation.

Then the solos I sang took on a greater meaning. I started a Youth Choir while I was still a youth. That same power I received at age 13 still lives in and through me. I praise the Lord for giving me the gift of Music and Evangelism. I have many testimonies to share with you, your church, or group. My theme, Mountain Top Ministry, will take us up where we belong.