News - Dreaming HIS Dreams

I've had many dreams in my life. For many years I would see myself as a huge Christian recording artist singing in sold out stadiums. I chased those dreams until I discovered the doors I was trying to open were padlocked! I wanted to be the next Beth Moore until I realized that God isn't looking for another Beth. He's already filled that position. Even with good intentions, so much of our ego and our ambition can get wrapped up in our dreams. Over a year ago, I received a "God-Sized-No" and it was a final straw for me and my personal dreams. I began a journey of letting go in profound ways. I remember walking out of prison about 8 months ago. It was an amazing night with the choir. Watching my girls worship and watching God move among us. I looked up to heaven and began and whispering a prayer to God.

"Lord, if this is IT - if this is where you want me to spend my gifts and invest my passion for you then IT IS ENOUGH. I let go of all I have wanted to take hold of what YOU WANT."

Imagine my surprise when new doors began to open. Unexpected connections began to materialize before my eyes. I met with my manager, David Hassell, for what I thought would be a normal business meeting. We frequent a great coffee shop to discuss the book I am writing and work on upcoming projects. On this particular day he was more serious than usual and dropped a real bomb shell. I did not believe him at first. When he never started laughing, I knew this was real. A film producer - with real credentials and a real passion for God - had contacted him. This producer had been so moved in his heart after learning about our prison choir. This producer had a plan. A plan that has been so beautifully orchestrated that it can ONLY BE GOD.

Here is where we are today - many months later. That same film Producer walked into prison with me last Tuesday night - along with his Executive Producer and my manager. They made an announcement to the choir. We have begun work on producing a made for Cable TV film documentary about The Voices of Freedom Choir. We are in the early stages, but funding is nearly in place - we are finalizing a contract and ready to step into a new God-Sized Adventure!

My book in under final consideration by a wonderful publisher. They may say "no" - they may say "yes." I'm not sure. They are aware of the film and the desire to release a DVD and the book simultaneously - but we wait to see. What is most beautiful to me is the reaction of my girls. Watching them hear that they will have a voice lifted. That others will know of their struggle to make things right with God's help. That people will hear of God's Redeeming Mercy - His Saving Grace - His Relentless Love. Many will see that when Christians truly LOVE from Christ's perspective - the world is caught off guard. They are mystified by real people giving real love and their walls come down. Healing begins when God steps in.

Pray for us as we follow GOD on this journey. I am in a walk of faith and dependence on Him like never before. I keep asking Him to pour us out - to use our stories. This is something I could have NEVER in my wildest dreams imagined for my life. God has wilder dreams than me, I can tell you.
I walked away from MY DREAMS for ME- and I am fully embracing HIS DREAMS for this life HE CREATED in me. When you say YES to HIM - HE will use your YES to BLESS. He will use it ALL for HIS GLORY and to spread the FAME of HIS NAME to all who will listen!

We will keep you posted as the details develop. For now - in these early days - we need your prayers that obstacles will be removed and lives will be transformed!