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More Than Ever is what made me a fan. That is a great performance along with Let Freedom Ring and It is Well.

I can only say a hearty amen to what you all have said. I stand in the gap for David and his family and everyone working with him. I know the impact David's ministry has to so many hurting people, which the devil can't stand, after he went to so much trouble to mess up their lives.

And David's gentleness and humility is part of the draw. I remember on the I Do Believe Video Mark Lowry saying the only difference between them and us was they were 3 feet higher on the stage. And how he loved them more because he had seen their scars. That we are all sinners saved by God's amazing grace, Praise His name!

God can work wonders through those who are humble and yielded to His will and David is such a conduit of the Love of God. We are so blessed to live in this time and to be even a small part of all this.


God bless you all, my phamily! I was one of those who was hurting, alone and without hope until God brought me to this wonderful place.

April

[quote="bon"]I wasn't at the Alabama taping so I can't compare although I am sure he brought the house down there as well!!

Bon he sure did! I will never forget that taping!

For me it was Huntington O Huntington. It was only my third concert and the Holy Spirit was there and working magic. When he sang There Is A River every hair on my head stood at attention, every tear duct started to produce its own river. You all know that's where i got my screen name..there was a thirsty woman drawing from the well. Her life was ruined and wasted...That was me before i came across the Tenor. The Tenor re-introduced me to the Master and well, y'all know the rest. i got baptized October 18. i'll never thirst again. But back to the song and DP. He sang it the best i have ever heard it. The passion, the tenderness, the utter acceptance of GOD came thru with every note. He has never (in my opinion) sung it better - never. That whole concert evening was so filled with mystical and magical GOD filled moments and DP had stepped aside and GOD took over. What a night!!

I love him singing Now More Than Ever, These are They, Alpha & Omega, O Holy Night, Let Freedom Ring., There is a River,Jesus, Love goes on, No ocean wide Enough. I guess the list could go on and on but these are my top favorites, The concert in Milton was the absolute best concert of his I have experienced. He was on like I have never heard him before. ( I wasn't at the Alabama taping so I can't compare) although I am sure he brought the house down there as well!! Maybe, because I was in the 2nd row in Milton, and he sang some of my very favorites ( Joy, Joy, Tonight, O holy Night, No Ocean Wide Enough, Love Goes on, Jesus, There is a River) also, having his kids there singing was a special treat and seeing Lori as well. ....the concert in Milton, PA is now my very favorite. It WAS the absolute best concert of his I have ever experienced!!!


Bonnie

you are so right shelisa my mom has been browsing around on the boards and she has come to realize what a great place it is! :-D you all are my comfort (as naomi says )

Thank you Liz!! I love this board so much! I fell comfortable enough here that I can bear my heart and know that it will be treated with love!! It is such a special place! You can't just go anywhere and find Phamily!! I love you Liz!!!

Shelisa, you already have been a huge blessing to all of us here in the phamily!

Liz, all I can say is Amen Amen!! Every sonce I saw David for the first time, I have been praying that God would make me the kind of person that ministers to people the way David does. I have a long way to go and I confess I don't know how to get there from here, but maybe someday God will bring me to that place!

I join everyone so far with having difficulty choosing just one. I could write a book about each song and concert that affected me in such a deep and spiritual way. Each one was so personal and hold such feeling for me that I can tear up at the thought of any one of them.

Tiff, thanks for that link for These Are They from Anthony's funeral. I was at school when the funeral took place, and was able to watch it on my computer. But, the streaming video kept going out, and I would miss huge chunks of it. Thankfully, I did get to see this performance in it's entirety! I was sitting there at my desk, with tears rolling down my face, while my class worked quietly. They kept looking at me, asking me if I was OK, and I assured them I was just fine, just very moved and very sad about Anthony's death. That clip is the first time I've ever been able to see any part of the funeral over again. Just Amazing!

I think that is the "secret" of David's appeal and the way he draws you to him. It isn't David, although he is great, but it is God using him as a vessel to draw all men to Him. What a gift that must be! To know you were being used by God to minister to hurting hearts and ones that need to know the love of God, and the redemption of our sinful lives. Don't get me wrong, but being used like that is almost like the prophets of old. God worked directly through them to guide and direct His people, and it is the same with David. There are many other performers that are touching to the soul too, but David seems to stand out above the others. And anyone who has ever seen David in person and has gotten to know him, knows that he is humble and takes that mantle very seriously. The fact that he is so approachable and warm and friendly is part of what draws people to him, and the Message from God is more readily accepted into your own heart.

It is just one of those God thangs, again!

Any song he sings just fills me with the wonder of the fact that God loves me, as though I were the only one who would ever need his sacrifice and redemption. Wow! I get goose bumps just contemplating all the times that has happened!

Thanks to all for the links that you put up on Youtube. What a blessing!


Love to all,

Liz