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Posted by Wolfgang in Neunkirchen, Germany @ 18:36 on Jun 2 2012
Incredible. Praise God for His faithfulness. He is able!
Incredible. Praise God for His faithfulness. He is able!
Posted by Cora in Calgary, AB, Canada @ 05:55 on Jun 1 2012
I started listening to older Newsboys albums again this past weekend as I was driving through the mountains and am still playing Going Public over and over again in my car. I'd forgotten how honest and piercing the lyrics and vocals are and how much I just love the music. God meets me there. It breaks my heart to hear about John's experience and to think how difficult that journey would have been for him and his wife. I praise God and rejoice with them that their lives and marriage have been restored. It's also encouraging to see how the body of Christ can bless and support each other. Thank you so much for sharing.
I started listening to older Newsboys albums again this past weekend as I was driving through the mountains and am still playing Going Public over and over again in my car. I'd forgotten how honest and piercing the lyrics and vocals are and how much I just love the music. God meets me there. It breaks my heart to hear about John's experience and to think how difficult that journey would have been for him and his wife. I praise God and rejoice with them that their lives and marriage have been restored. It's also encouraging to see how the body of Christ can bless and support each other. Thank you so much for sharing.
Posted by adam greene in Danbury, ct USA @ 04:33 on Apr 21 2012
Wow i remember the not ahamed tour and every tour after that until the take me to your leader. The music you guys recorded made a huge impact on my life (lost the plot is still my fav) I am glad to here of restoration. God's mercy always startles thoughs of us who are, for whatever reason aware of how undeserving we really are. Thanks for the music the memories and for being open about it all. God bless you, and someday i hope i wander into a worship service and get lift up the one who restores we stupid sinners, with you.
Wow i remember the not ahamed tour and every tour after that until the take me to your leader. The music you guys recorded made a huge impact on my life (lost the plot is still my fav) I am glad to here of restoration. God's mercy always startles thoughs of us who are, for whatever reason aware of how undeserving we really are. Thanks for the music the memories and for being open about it all. God bless you, and someday i hope i wander into a worship service and get lift up the one who restores we stupid sinners, with you.
Posted by Berta Shuffield in Odessa, Texas @ 21:04 on Mar 26 2012
John, I want to say how grateful we are that you visited CrossRoads Fellowship! You are very courageous to share your testimony! God has a plan Jeremiah 29:11. We are all praying for you and your wonderful family here in Odessa, Texas! We hope you come again you inspired a lot of folks here dealing with these situations! We believe you touched their hearts into the souls especially! You are a new creature in Christ 2 Corinthians 5:17,18!! Galatians 2:20,21!! God is faithful to His Word! He is the author and finisher of your faith, and God is raising you and your wife to commitment in God now for your lives and to help others in your ministry! God has given you this beautiful talent in music But! You will succeed in it for the Kingdom of God!!! Satan is a liar!!! Remember you are "free to dance like David" worship is what God loves!!! Therefore, no more condemnation in your life can control your mind! Romans 8:1-11!!! God is ALIVE His spirit is in you!!! You are King!!! Revelation 1:6!!! Now you are FREE!! God loves you that He GAVE us JESUS!!! Fight don't give-up you are Running a marathon yet You will Win the race!!! Many blessings to you are coming your way! God loved you from time you were in your mothers womb! We love you!!!
John, I want to say how grateful we are that you visited CrossRoads Fellowship! You are very courageous to share your testimony! God has a plan Jeremiah 29:11. We are all praying for you and your wonderful family here in Odessa, Texas! We hope you come again you inspired a lot of folks here dealing with these situations! We believe you touched their hearts into the souls especially! You are a new creature in Christ 2 Corinthians 5:17,18!! Galatians 2:20,21!! God is faithful to His Word! He is the author and finisher of your faith, and God is raising you and your wife to commitment in God now for your lives and to help others in your ministry! God has given you this beautiful talent in music But! You will succeed in it for the Kingdom of God!!! Satan is a liar!!! Remember you are "free to dance like David" worship is what God loves!!! Therefore, no more condemnation in your life can control your mind! Romans 8:1-11!!! God is ALIVE His spirit is in you!!! You are King!!! Revelation 1:6!!! Now you are FREE!! God loves you that He GAVE us JESUS!!! Fight don't give-up you are Running a marathon yet You will Win the race!!! Many blessings to you are coming your way! God loved you from time you were in your mothers womb! We love you!!!
Posted by Lisa in Houston @ 05:22 on Oct 29 2011
Dear Mr. James,
I just discovered you two days ago. I was born again this past summer and have begun listening to Christian music on jango radio online. I was so drawn in by your voice and music. I began to look into the Newsboys, and found that you were no longer in the band. (yeah, Im a little behind!) So I looked and found that you had a drug and alcohol addiction. It broke my heart for you. I prayed for you. Then I found this interview. Thank you for speaking out. You and your amazing wife are a SUCH A HUGE BLESSING. I am so happy for you. Is there an update on your lives? I will google it. If not, we want to hear from you!
Dear Mr. James,
I just discovered you two days ago. I was born again this past summer and have begun listening to Christian music on jango radio online. I was so drawn in by your voice and music. I began to look into the Newsboys, and found that you were no longer in the band. (yeah, Im a little behind!) So I looked and found that you had a drug and alcohol addiction. It broke my heart for you. I prayed for you. Then I found this interview. Thank you for speaking out. You and your amazing wife are a SUCH A HUGE BLESSING. I am so happy for you. Is there an update on your lives? I will google it. If not, we want to hear from you!
Posted by Brian in colorado @ 16:01 on Sep 20 2011
Perhaps the original newsboys can reunite......maybe this is why the new newsboys r so bad......the original band will come back & save the band & b even better in all their newfound humbleness?
Perhaps the original newsboys can reunite......maybe this is why the new newsboys r so bad......the original band will come back & save the band & b even better in all their newfound humbleness?
Posted by Trav in South Africa @ 15:34 on Sep 16 2011
This is powerful... more ministers should be able to open up on such matters. I really thank God John found his feet...that's a man of God for us to see! Taught me to pray for all the bands I love, after all they are ordinary people God is using for exploits. Blessed article hey!
This is powerful... more ministers should be able to open up on such matters. I really thank God John found his feet...that's a man of God for us to see! Taught me to pray for all the bands I love, after all they are ordinary people God is using for exploits. Blessed article hey!
Posted by marilyn haley in port saint lucie fl @ 02:53 on Sep 16 2011
i took my 2 grandsons to morningside church in port saint lucie. most times they go to the childrens sunday school, but that sun morning they suprisingly wanted to go to the (big church) i did not know john james was going t0 be there. they listened with intent through the whole service, no fiddling or wretching, just total attention on john james. i bought johns cd about his and his wife vesnas story. the kids listened to it in the car for weeks, every time thy got in my carthey said " play it again ya ya'. i then gave the cd to my son the childrens father. he had only recently become a christian. he had delt with addiction problems all his life. he was very moved by johns story. i took all of them and me to disney night of joy where we heard the newsboys.i never heard john sing but i listened and could only wonder how john felt being that popular as the lead singer. thank you john for sharing your story with my family. God bless
i took my 2 grandsons to morningside church in port saint lucie. most times they go to the childrens sunday school, but that sun morning they suprisingly wanted to go to the (big church) i did not know john james was going t0 be there. they listened with intent through the whole service, no fiddling or wretching, just total attention on john james. i bought johns cd about his and his wife vesnas story. the kids listened to it in the car for weeks, every time thy got in my carthey said " play it again ya ya'. i then gave the cd to my son the childrens father. he had only recently become a christian. he had delt with addiction problems all his life. he was very moved by johns story. i took all of them and me to disney night of joy where we heard the newsboys.i never heard john sing but i listened and could only wonder how john felt being that popular as the lead singer. thank you john for sharing your story with my family. God bless
Posted by Georgette Beck in Port St Lucie, FL @ 01:49 on Jul 21 2011
My family and I were abundantly BLESSED BEYOND this past weekend at our church, Morningside church listening to John's beautiful story. God does restore, and forgive, and in His giant ways! Thank you for your truth and honesty John..My husband and I have also experienced God's restoration in our lives, a bit differently than you and your wife..but His restoration nonetheless. We faciliate Divorcecare and it is a huge joy to see how God saves and heals marriages...it does not have to get to a Divorce..when hearts seek God and surrender all to Him, He can do miracles. Sadly, not all hearts are willing and remain hard or too tired to keep trying and give up too soon or are just plain rebellious and don't want to hear truth..God is there for the hearts who were abandoned..there is hope after divorce. God always desires unity with HIM. What a legacy to leave..a family intact! Will be praying for John James and his family. Powerful testimonies on the CDs, thank you Mr. and Mrs. James! God bless.
My family and I were abundantly BLESSED BEYOND this past weekend at our church, Morningside church listening to John's beautiful story. God does restore, and forgive, and in His giant ways! Thank you for your truth and honesty John..My husband and I have also experienced God's restoration in our lives, a bit differently than you and your wife..but His restoration nonetheless. We faciliate Divorcecare and it is a huge joy to see how God saves and heals marriages...it does not have to get to a Divorce..when hearts seek God and surrender all to Him, He can do miracles. Sadly, not all hearts are willing and remain hard or too tired to keep trying and give up too soon or are just plain rebellious and don't want to hear truth..God is there for the hearts who were abandoned..there is hope after divorce. God always desires unity with HIM. What a legacy to leave..a family intact! Will be praying for John James and his family. Powerful testimonies on the CDs, thank you Mr. and Mrs. James! God bless.
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I really enjoyed reading this story.It reminds me our God is a god of second chances.He really has a purpose for us;not for us just to exist.If John ever come to my area I would like to hear him.