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Posted by Judy in Red Wing, MN @ 15:44 on Dec 21 2008
Dear Terry,
A few random thoughts............don't know if you read these things, but I wanted you to know that I find it special that my soul does not shrink from you. For me, this means that God has not changed His mind about you in any way. There are some ministers that
I just could not continue to support in the face of infidelity, but somehow I'm maintaining hope for you and Greta.
I also expect this to be true as I continue to play the music God gave you. I have several of your albums and have given some as gifts. Some have caused me to weep.
My husband and I once had a difficult time in our marriage, but God walked me/us through it. First, I asked God to show me the truth, what I should do, and where I needed to change. I asked forgiveness for my own part. At the same time, I had to
keep standing in truth, with the risk that he may not
receive it well.
My children think that God favors me. Their dad and I are more in love than ever, and somehow we each have the constant aim to do good to each other. If God could do these things for me, I have no trouble believing that "it is no secret what God can do, what He does for others, He'll do for you."
Here's a wonderful verse that came my way in recent weeks that has been living and active for me as we adjust to retirement and the challenges of having grandchildren live with us:
"God is able to make all grace abound to us, so that in all things, at all times, having all that we need,
we will abound in every good work."
May you find His grace more than enough!!!
Dear Terry,
A few random thoughts............don't know if you read these things, but I wanted you to know that I find it special that my soul does not shrink from you. For me, this means that God has not changed His mind about you in any way. There are some ministers that
I just could not continue to support in the face of infidelity, but somehow I'm maintaining hope for you and Greta.
I also expect this to be true as I continue to play the music God gave you. I have several of your albums and have given some as gifts. Some have caused me to weep.
My husband and I once had a difficult time in our marriage, but God walked me/us through it. First, I asked God to show me the truth, what I should do, and where I needed to change. I asked forgiveness for my own part. At the same time, I had to
keep standing in truth, with the risk that he may not
receive it well.
My children think that God favors me. Their dad and I are more in love than ever, and somehow we each have the constant aim to do good to each other. If God could do these things for me, I have no trouble believing that "it is no secret what God can do, what He does for others, He'll do for you."
Here's a wonderful verse that came my way in recent weeks that has been living and active for me as we adjust to retirement and the challenges of having grandchildren live with us:
"God is able to make all grace abound to us, so that in all things, at all times, having all that we need,
we will abound in every good work."
May you find His grace more than enough!!!
Posted by Marge W. in Grant, Michigan @ 01:33 on Dec 20 2008
I am praying for YOU ALL!!! ...also, thank you to everyone in here that has posted comments. Not only do I love Terry's music... I love you all. Your words are ALL so kind and full of Jesus' love.... they speak of HIS forgiveness. Praise God for His faithfulness!! I am thankful to be your sister because of the blood of Jesus! May God restore Terry and his family!
I am praying for YOU ALL!!! ...also, thank you to everyone in here that has posted comments. Not only do I love Terry's music... I love you all. Your words are ALL so kind and full of Jesus' love.... they speak of HIS forgiveness. Praise God for His faithfulness!! I am thankful to be your sister because of the blood of Jesus! May God restore Terry and his family!
Posted by Ed Burrell in Denton, Texas @ 21:37 on Dec 18 2008
Back in 2003, I lost my job as the Family Christian Stores Bookstore Manager in Cleburne, Texas. For 2 months, I was unable to find new employment (I was 58 years old and had been a Christian (since 1982) that was active in Denton Bible Church, Denton, Texas 1986-2001 and at Cleburne Bible Church 2001-2003.
Having been to many book - music sellers conferences with FCS, I started listening to Terry's album "Live Worship" 2002 and I was able to sleep, rest, and get focused on the Lord for I was in a deep valley of depression.
Within a month of listening to the album and having the Lord give me much Grace, I went to CBC where the Elder board assisted my wife and I will a financial gift that allowed us to pay off 3 months of debt. During that time, my daughter in Wichita, Kansas called and I told her of my "employment situation".
She talked to her husband and called me back and sent me a ticket to Wichita, Kansas where they took me around the North side of Wichita to pick out a home which they bought for my wife and I.
I am so thankful for God allowing that album to be used in my life as a boundary to the downward spiral that I was on.
May God work out his Grace in Terry's Life so as to Confirm him in the Faith that is spoken about in
1 Peter 5:10.
IHS,
Ed
Back in 2003, I lost my job as the Family Christian Stores Bookstore Manager in Cleburne, Texas. For 2 months, I was unable to find new employment (I was 58 years old and had been a Christian (since 1982) that was active in Denton Bible Church, Denton, Texas 1986-2001 and at Cleburne Bible Church 2001-2003.
Having been to many book - music sellers conferences with FCS, I started listening to Terry's album "Live Worship" 2002 and I was able to sleep, rest, and get focused on the Lord for I was in a deep valley of depression.
Within a month of listening to the album and having the Lord give me much Grace, I went to CBC where the Elder board assisted my wife and I will a financial gift that allowed us to pay off 3 months of debt. During that time, my daughter in Wichita, Kansas called and I told her of my "employment situation".
She talked to her husband and called me back and sent me a ticket to Wichita, Kansas where they took me around the North side of Wichita to pick out a home which they bought for my wife and I.
I am so thankful for God allowing that album to be used in my life as a boundary to the downward spiral that I was on.
May God work out his Grace in Terry's Life so as to Confirm him in the Faith that is spoken about in
1 Peter 5:10.
IHS,
Ed
Posted by Kathy Torres in Pomona, California @ 21:56 on Dec 17 2008
I know God will restore you Terry. God has anoited you, his hand is on you. Submit yourself completely to him and trust in him alone. You will rise again. My prayers are with you.
I know God will restore you Terry. God has anoited you, his hand is on you. Submit yourself completely to him and trust in him alone. You will rise again. My prayers are with you.
Posted by Andrew Christian in London, ENGLAND @ 23:07 on Dec 16 2008
Terry, my brother i only heard your name for the first time today as i was listening to the song of my heart 'I sing praises to Your Name, oh Lord' on You Tube and somebody said that you composed this marvellous song. If indeed you wrote this song, I can testify that you know God more deeply than anybody i have ever met in my life because The Almighty ministers to me through this and has given me this song to minister to his people throughout all eternity! Whether by dream/ vision The Father showed me myself in the Kingdom of heaven standing as a watchman ministering this song to His people, leading those who know His voice into His presence with other such people as myself also standing as watchmen each leading God's people in His presence through different means! You see, my brother.....if you wrote those words and composed that music you have a divine connection with The Great I AM and i declare and decree that YOUR SOUL WILL NOT BE LOST TO SATAN! You will repent and be forgiven by The Lord and your family will be restored to a greater and higher level than it was ever before....you will be faithful to God and He will be faithful to you! Our God (the one and only true, wise God) is a God of forgiveness to all who humble themselves to be forgiven!
God Bless You Saint and Prince in the Kingdom of Christ.
Your Brother
Andrew Christian
Terry, my brother i only heard your name for the first time today as i was listening to the song of my heart 'I sing praises to Your Name, oh Lord' on You Tube and somebody said that you composed this marvellous song. If indeed you wrote this song, I can testify that you know God more deeply than anybody i have ever met in my life because The Almighty ministers to me through this and has given me this song to minister to his people throughout all eternity! Whether by dream/ vision The Father showed me myself in the Kingdom of heaven standing as a watchman ministering this song to His people, leading those who know His voice into His presence with other such people as myself also standing as watchmen each leading God's people in His presence through different means! You see, my brother.....if you wrote those words and composed that music you have a divine connection with The Great I AM and i declare and decree that YOUR SOUL WILL NOT BE LOST TO SATAN! You will repent and be forgiven by The Lord and your family will be restored to a greater and higher level than it was ever before....you will be faithful to God and He will be faithful to you! Our God (the one and only true, wise God) is a God of forgiveness to all who humble themselves to be forgiven!
God Bless You Saint and Prince in the Kingdom of Christ.
Your Brother
Andrew Christian
Posted by John S. in Buffalo, New York @ 19:26 on Dec 16 2008
Dear Terry,
I too was just listening to your music on my computer and went on you website to purchase some more CD's and was in shock with the news of your situation. Your music has brought tremendous blessing to me and the church that I serve as pastor. We will be praying for your and your family during this time of need. My prayer is that the enemy will not gain complete victory. Thank God for His unconditional love and forgiveness. Your ministry is too vital to the body of Christ to allow the enemy win. Look to Jesus for strength and He will bring you and yours through.
Dear Terry,
I too was just listening to your music on my computer and went on you website to purchase some more CD's and was in shock with the news of your situation. Your music has brought tremendous blessing to me and the church that I serve as pastor. We will be praying for your and your family during this time of need. My prayer is that the enemy will not gain complete victory. Thank God for His unconditional love and forgiveness. Your ministry is too vital to the body of Christ to allow the enemy win. Look to Jesus for strength and He will bring you and yours through.
Posted by John K in Australia @ 09:30 on Dec 15 2008
Dear Terry and Greta,
Jesus IS coming again very sooon.
Although I have never met either of you and only very recently have listened to your worship music, I can claim with absolute authority that God did annoint you both to bring thousands upon thousands into His presence, no matter where they are.
God gives to those in ministry 'extra' Holy Spirit to do His work and this is what Satan eagerly loves to attack. I can speak from my own personal experience here, as my wife, who was a prominent worship leader in our denomination and I, a leader in our church, divorced after 13 years and 2 beautiful children. Unfortunately, she also was not able to allow herself to go through the councilling. Not only was this disappointing to me but it also has affected my young children as well. I pray Terry, that you take a close thoughful look at Jesus, as He died on the cross as you, and me and everyone else who was, is and is to come, and realize the price He paid just for you...when you, as we all must, realize, the enormity of what He did to reconcile us, through His death on the Cross, again with the Father, God...then...I know and believe that with the touching of the Holy Spirit, you too will desperately want to be reconcilled with the Father again...and also to do His Will and return to Greta.
To Greta, God has obviously placed His hand of reconciling love upon you and all that I can express to you is to " Wait upon the Lord"....He will see you through....this situation is not a fight between Terry and you, but it is again another insight for us all to learn by in the Great Controversy of this world between God and the "devouring lion" lucifer....hang in their with God because He will NEVER leave you.
I will pray for divine help for you both. Amen.
Dear Terry and Greta,
Jesus IS coming again very sooon.
Although I have never met either of you and only very recently have listened to your worship music, I can claim with absolute authority that God did annoint you both to bring thousands upon thousands into His presence, no matter where they are.
God gives to those in ministry 'extra' Holy Spirit to do His work and this is what Satan eagerly loves to attack. I can speak from my own personal experience here, as my wife, who was a prominent worship leader in our denomination and I, a leader in our church, divorced after 13 years and 2 beautiful children. Unfortunately, she also was not able to allow herself to go through the councilling. Not only was this disappointing to me but it also has affected my young children as well. I pray Terry, that you take a close thoughful look at Jesus, as He died on the cross as you, and me and everyone else who was, is and is to come, and realize the price He paid just for you...when you, as we all must, realize, the enormity of what He did to reconcile us, through His death on the Cross, again with the Father, God...then...I know and believe that with the touching of the Holy Spirit, you too will desperately want to be reconcilled with the Father again...and also to do His Will and return to Greta.
To Greta, God has obviously placed His hand of reconciling love upon you and all that I can express to you is to " Wait upon the Lord"....He will see you through....this situation is not a fight between Terry and you, but it is again another insight for us all to learn by in the Great Controversy of this world between God and the "devouring lion" lucifer....hang in their with God because He will NEVER leave you.
I will pray for divine help for you both. Amen.
Posted by Timothy Nduhukire in Uganda @ 07:40 on Dec 15 2008
I have just learnt of the sad news. Tears immediately came to my eyes. Terry is my best. Only God knows how far Terry has taken me into His presense. I will be praying for you and your family my dear brother.
Dr.Timothy Nduhukire
I have just learnt of the sad news. Tears immediately came to my eyes. Terry is my best. Only God knows how far Terry has taken me into His presense. I will be praying for you and your family my dear brother.
Dr.Timothy Nduhukire
Posted by Lori in San Diego @ 02:02 on Dec 11 2008
Your music has touched so many people. I listen to it every morning, and I intend to purchase more. No Christian who matters is judging you, so forgive yourself, and get back to work.
Your music has touched so many people. I listen to it every morning, and I intend to purchase more. No Christian who matters is judging you, so forgive yourself, and get back to work.
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Dear Brother Terry,
I am a backslidden Christian and was once very close to the Lord. I have been trying hard to return back to the Lord over the past 2 years. I didn't know anything about the situation with you. Yesterday, without knowing anything I listened to some of your songs in You Tube and the presence of God just filled the room, forgiving me and embracing me. I assure you I have done much more wrong than you and still the Holy Spirit embraced me. So powerful is the blood of Jesus. After this, I wanted to find more about you and I searched through the net when I came across this news. I wept for almost 2 hours and the anointing kept on increasing. Your anointed song has brought me back home and in the spirit, I could feel you resemble David, you still have a contrite, humble and repentant heart which is what God loves. You will come out of this shining and more closer to God and more anointed that ever. You are precious to the Lord. God bless you and your family.
Vinod