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Hi :) I can't wait for the next video! I want to soak in what the word says :)

I feel that the title to the album its awsome and that we should all follow it.There are so many out there that are in need.Hope to here if you guys make it to Puerto Rico they are in need also.Believe me there's a struggle out there. Please if you guys are and need info or sponsor I might be able to help contact me and I'll try my hardest to get my contac out there on the works.

lacoquikrs@gmail.com or lacoquikrs@yahoo.com

                                                                       Katherine

Ps Im in florida and your concert                                                                                                   is a life changing experience!

I just want to take a moment again to say thank you for using your talents to spread God's Kingdom.

 - Dale

This letter of thanks comes a little late. Please accept my apology. Two years ago we moved to a small community. We were only here a year when three boys ages 15, 18 and 21 committed suicide. This broke my heart. It was two days before mother’s day and as I mother I ached for these families. When we spoke to people in our community we were told this happens every year. It sounds liked it was the norm for a town. I couldn’t understand how this could continue to happen and how no one seemed to know what we could do as a community to try and support people. I tried to talk to people and seek answers. I felt so lost and devastated that this was happening and it seem like no one would do anything. While driving home one day I heard your song “Praise You in this Storm.” I cried the whole way home. I knew it was God speaking to my heart. Instead of feeling lost I felt that God was trying to speak to me through your music. What makes this story unique is I live in a community where the Christian radio station only plays in part of our town. The station is based out of Washington State and I am in Campbell River BC. I listen to the station as often as I can but it cuts out most of the time but not this time. The song was crystal clear. It was the first time I heard that song but it is one that I will never forget. On the one year anniversary of these boys death I tried to request this song from Praise 106.5 but they said they didn’t take request. I was devastated. I wanted this song to play in hopes that the families might be flicking through stations and it happen to land on your song. =) I did tell everyone I know about the song. Not sure if they ever heard it but it wasn’t for lack of trying. Since this has happened I have tried to commit to seeking help for families. I pushed for counsellors to be allowed to present in the hallways of school instead of hiding them in a room. We needed to acknowledge this problem. I was not sure what would come of it but I knew I couldn’t stand by and do nothing. Sorry for the long story. What I really want to say is Thank you for making such beautiful music. I love the name of your new cd Until the Whole World Hears. I lift you and your band up in prayer. I know my life has been blessed by your music. Thanks Mark for the twitter updates. I will continue to retweet in hopes that all that follow your band. Together we can all ensure that the whole world will hear God Bless you and your families. Tracey

What does "Let your sleeping giant arise, catch the demons by surprise" mean?  Are you referring to a certain Scripture?  

Hey I just wanted to thank you for everything.

I was at your concert last night and I absolutely loved it. I never really listened to a lot of Casting Crowns but now thats about all I listen to. 

What you do has impacted my life so much. I'm 13 and I play the guitar, piano, and drums and I also want to spread the word of God through music, but I'm not quite sure how I'm supposed to do that yet.

You have truly inspired me and I really enjoyed everything.

Thanks Casting Crowns! 

CASTING CROWNS...THANK YOU FOR THE SONG :"ALWAYS ENOUGH". I RECENTLY RETURNED FROM A MEDICAL MISSION TRIP TO HAITI AND "ALWAYS ENOUGH" JUST SPEAKS TO THE EARTHQUAKE DISASTER AND TO THE NEED OF THE BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE OF HAITI. I HAVE DECLARED THIS SONG TO BE THE THEME OF OUR TRIP. I BELIEVED THEY KNOW THIS SONG TO BE TRUE...THEY HAVE THE JOY OF THE LORD IN THEIR HEARTS. TOMORROW AT CHURCH, I WILL BE DOING A SLIDE SHOW PRESENTATION OF THE HIGHLIGHTS OF THE TRIP WHILE PLAYING THIS SONG. THANK YOU AGAIN , TRUSTING IN THE LORD, toni

I was at the Tupelo concert tonight and you guys were great! Thanks for a great show and may God be with you. Be safe on the return trip home and on the rest of your tour! There's a lot of icy roads out there right now!

Greetings from Germany!

Last week I bought your Album "Until the whole world hears" and I love the songs. They have spoken to my heart, and I just can praise the Lord for what he has done for me.

Thank you that you remind me of God's love through your songs.

God bless you!

Daniel.

...one day He's coming, oh glorious day!!!

I just finished reading Your Own Jesus for the second time.  I have a friend that reminds me a lot of Blue.  He has been out of prison for about a year and a half and is in the middle of a slow fade.  I know that the Lord had me read your book again at this particular time in order that I could minister to my friend.  I intend to give him your book and pray that he will see what the Lord did for Blue and realize that the Lord can do the same for him.  Thank you for showing me how I can have my own Jesus. 

I went to your concert (which was truly a worship service) and I was sooooo refreshed and filled spiritually.  I had totally forgotten that you were a youth pastor Mark.  I guess that's why you are my favorite band and the fact that your songs stem from your sermons.  May God bless your whole band and your lovely wife Melanie.  It was great meeting you all and having you pray for us youth leaders.  I am soooo inspired further.  Keep walking forward in faith, and my two children (4 & 6) and I will keep lifting you up in prayer.  My kids LOVE you guys:)

Luv ya in Christ!

Tweety:)

Grace Fellowship Church, Timonium, MD

Hi, I have never done anything like this, but my friend Cherie Hardman has been such an inspiration and has brought my back to God and has stood by my side through my divorce!  Cherie even cleaned my house today!  I have two children and am trying to work to have them involved in church and provide a stable environment for them through this time.  She is trully a sister in Christ and such an important part of my life.  I am not sure where I would be without her.  I found out today that Casting Crowns was sold out and told her and she literally started crying.  I am not asking for free tickets, but if you hear of someone selling 2 of them I would love to surprise her and it would be a great way to thank her for all she has done and all that she is in our lives!  Please call me or email me.  My number is 770-396-1145 and email is tamale_2005@yahoo.com.  Thank you for understanding and helping in any way you can!

God Bless You!

Hey Crowns

I've just got your latest album and it's really good! This week, while working and listening to my MP4 I could hear and appreciate the songs and messages and the excellence for our God in each one of them.

I pray that our Father continue to bless you guys, and that you keep in His vision and dreams, living for our older brother, Jesus.

Thanks for letting yourselves be used by Him!

God bless you all,

Danilo (a friend from Brazil)

 I just have to add a note of what an awesome instrument of God, ya are.Last year a dear friend turned me on to You. I was going through a bad divorce, and even growing up around the church as a Preacher's Kid, I was confused at 46 yrs.old, but then my friend said I want you to listen to this. It was Here I go Again, & Prayer for Friend, it literally brought me back into focus. And I here publically wish to Thank Ya for your ministry,and answering the call and Thank God for using you to touch so many lives including this ol' boy. I saw ya 1st last year here in the Carolina's in Ashville. I was in such Aww of the presence of the Almighty and how you stopped the concert to pray for the little boy touched my spirit, I was just in tears basically the whole time, and as we walked out I turned to my dear friends who turned me on to your music and said thank you, and I feel like we have been to church. And believe this a couple of weekends ago ya were playing in OKC at a church, I got up at 5:30 A.M. here in Sc., and flew from GSP to Tulsa picked up a friend who had never seen you and drove to OKC to see ya. And once again I was so blessed. It was worth the effort and the cost to do the 1000 miles that day to be in church with ya again. So Please Continue," Until The Whole World Hears", and a simple Thank You for the difference you have made in my Life,I'm hoping to see ya in Ashville next month if there are any tickets left and I can swing it.

But my friends in Christ Be Blessed
Murrell Jones

Memaj1963@yahoo.com

I really don't know where to begin. In December 2004 I was laid off. This is ironic, since I am a nurse. The hospital I worked for is large and still contiues to thrive, but to do so, they will close less needed areas. The area I worked in was Cancer research. Yes, we do need research, but my area was clinical trails. Only 4% of the adult population will enter into a clinical trail. So from Dec. to about March, I was angry with the whole world. In March, I answered a small ad, looking for RN's with experience. I interviewed with a small local hospice. The DON at the time saw my compassion, experience, and what people say is my "calling to be a nurse." Unfortunately this was only part-time. Every chance I got I blamed everyone including God for all this. I had blamed God before for things, but this time was different. The hospice office always had a radio on to the local christian station. Well about 1 month after I started, I was in the office and I heard something different. The station was now KLOVE. I was hoping for a little rock and roll, but this was not to happen...THANK GOD!!!! The hospice had a minster on staff. and a female at that. I was raised catholic, but she was an ordained minister. She had a stature of Jesus holding out his hand to Peter...faith to step out into the unknown. I wanted to trust God/Jesus again and walk on water. Well we all know what happened next. You guessed it, the next song I heard was "Voice of truth." I started to cry and took that leap of faith. I was never so happy that I did. I remained with that hospice for 2 years and experienced many life changing moments. Many nights as I went to a patient's home , knowing that their where on their way to Jesus loving arms. What will I say to these families who were greiving. Your song always came to me and I would once again step out of my comfort zone, where Jesus is and trust. Then the Holy Spirit would take over and the words would just come out. I will never be able to thank God for putting you on this path. My whole hearted thanks to you for listening and trusting Jesus. I glad he sent you a "Voice of Truth."

In Christ

Pat Payne

gypsy3455@yahoo.com

I attended my first Casting Crown concert on Saturday 2/20 at the Prudential Center in NJ and it was AMAZING!  I am still spell bound. 

I love the lyrics to your songs, please keep it coming.  The lyrics keep me energize and focus.  I have found a way to express my own unique relationship with God.  When I sing your songs - I can feel God's presence.  I want to cry and fall to my knees because I know I don't deserve his amazing love.  God is so good and He has blessed you with an amazing gift.  Thank you Casting Crowns for sharing your gift with the world.  May our Heavenly Father continue to bless you. 

Also, my husband attends the concert with me (I had to drag him) and now he can't stop singing your songs.  He downloaded all of your CD into his ipod.  Praise God, for He is good! 

Sincerely, Juana 

canna-aj@hotmail.com 

i need help with my faith my name is peter manley 2616 airline blvd portsmout va 23701

Hi Mark! I luv your band.My favorite song is Who Am I. Something amazing,I take voice lessons,so,the good part,I asked my voice teacher and she said I could sing Who Am I for voice recital!!!!!!!!I'm so exited.I also really like the song,Does anybody hear her?.I like that song because I feel like I was in that position before I found God.Same with voice of truth.Bye Mark!!!!REMEMBER I'M UR BIGGEST FAN!!! :) :) :) :) :P

Love your videos!! When can we expect the next one to be posted??

PS--Read your book--- Your Own Jesus---wonderful!

Deanna Chambers, Forest MS

my name is al and i just wanted to say thank you for the great show in new york on tuesday night.a good time of fun music and worship. thanks again al backus nicholson pa.

Any plans on being a part of this in the upcoming years?  We would love to see you there!

I just saw my first Casting Crowns concert last night in Grand Rapids, Michigan.(wyoming) You guys are all so inspirational and awsome. My husband and I were so touched by the word. Mark you are hilarious. You had me and my husband in stiches. Loved your concert so much we are gonna take our children to see you play at Unity Fest in Muskegon Michigan this summer. We took info about world vision to try to get some help started up from our church. Thank you so much for your ministry. God Bless Christy Olson

Brother Mark Hall,

I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart. My husband was injured as a child and it resulted in him having a learning disability and making it difficult for him to read and do some other things. He has been down on himself for years because of this. God has given him an awesome gift of music and he is a great drummer and guitar player at our local church. We bought your live Lifesong DVD CD combo and were watching your testimony of how God used you even though you had a reading problem as well. I saw my husband cry during your testimony and now he is so inspired. He says that if God uses you the way He does than God can use him too. I want to thank you for being an inspiration and always pointing the way to Jesus and not selling out like a lot of Christian bands have. We are looking forward to seeing you in concert in Dayton Ohio this April. God bless you brother and see you in heaven if not before!

Rose

Hey, we were really disappointed to see that your Until the Whole World Hears Tour isn't going to be coming to the west coast. do you ever come to the west coast? If you do, we'll be there. Your songs have really helped move our church towards evangilism, and for that I thank you/

Hey guys;

My wife and I saw your tour for the first time at the Mellon Arena in Pittsburgh last weekend and we had a blast!  This year was the year I found the Lord and it's amazing how your whole life changes!  I just want to say thank you for the great inspiration you all are.  We've bought your cd's and man are they getting a workout!  I've never heard such awesome music.. we both had tears coming down our faces by the end of the night!  Can't wait to see you again!

Al & Barb- DuBois,PA

I just wanted to thank you for Friday night at Woodstock First Baptist.  I have told everyone about it! Mark the way you lead never lets the audience forget why they are there and for that I am very grateful!   

A mere ability to entertain never takes the place of someone who can lead you to the foot of the cross through music.

Enjoy His Day,

April Green

Mark,

Just wanted to thank you and the rest of the band for an incredible worship experience last Friday at First Baptist Church in Woodstock, GA.  I brought my Mom who had never in her life been to a Christian Concert along with myself and 6 others.  By the time you sang At Your Feet, she was in tears.  She is 77 years old and even though we ended up sitting on the third level, she enjoyed every minute of the concert.   She has grown to love your music as much as I do over the past few years.   I was very worried that we wouldn't make it to the concert as the Sunday before, my wallet was stolen with all 7 tickets inside of it.  However, God must have had a plan for us to be there, because even though it was sold out, someone blessed us with 7 tickets to replace those.   I brought several people who had never seen you in concert and they were all blown away by the amazing worship that night.  Thank you for all you do.  You guys are amazing and blessed by God to do what you do.  Keep on bringing us these fantastic messages in your music.  

In Him,

Julie

Hello Mark,absolutely love this video and sharing the awesome passion of Christ.Thank you so so much.I also want to let you know and thank you guys for helping me along my healing journey.I still reflect on seeing you guys 5 years ago on the night of April 29,2005 at the "All things new" tour.Really have been blessed and priviledged to see you guys on every tour.Thank you guys so much.I also was reflecting on how far Christ has brought me His profound healing illuminate hand of healing.Wow! Indeed until the whole world hears!! Praying that all are saved my friend.

Praying for you and your family fervently! If you guys need me I am here.God bless

Stephanie

Thank you so much for blessing us all in little Lake Charles, Louisiana!   What a great concert!   It was my 10 year old's first concert and I couldn't have asked for a better experience.  She has the love of the Lord in her soul and has asked to give up her allowance to sponsor a friend!  She even has gotten one with her same birthday!

Your music is awesome and we will continue to sing "UNTIL THE WHOLE WORLD HEARS!"

Olá Mark Meu nome é Lucas Nobre e falo do Brasil, São Paulo. Primeiramente gostaria de parabenizá-lo com o novo cd wholw até que o mundo ouve, que ele me abençoou muito, e todos os outros que você já lançados. Eu sou um jovem de 21 anos e quero lhe dizer o quanto Deus tem impactado minha vida de Casting Crowns. Cada letra e cada música tem sido mais do que uma bênção na minha vida, muitas são as noites eu passar rezando, chorando e buscando a Deus ouvindo suas músicas. Mark, você e Casting Crowns tem sido objecto de muita inspiração para nós músicos e ministros de culto no Brasil. Eu também sou um músico ", primeiro servo do Senhor Jesus, que ama adorar ao Senhor e uma breve experiência, encontramos uma tradução da canção que você fez por David Quinlan - Life House e estamos adorando a Deus neste louvor aqui em Brasil, foi uma verdadeira benção. eu quero perguntar uma coisa Marcos, eu posso sempre lembrar de orar por mim e meu ministério aqui em Braislei, bem como orar por você e todas as coroas de qualidade. Possa Deus levantar esses dias realmente verdade adoradores, assim como você. Sabe, não para a glória do homem, mas para a glória de Deus, vocês são um exemplo para E.U. ADORADORES. E nós decidimos pedir-lhe também vir para o Brasil, de modo que podemos adorar o Senhor. Lucas Nobre - Brasil, São Paulo - (e-mail para contato - lucas2005nobre@hotmail.com)

(em português)

Mark Ola Meu nome é Lucas Nobre e eu falo do Brasil, São Paulo. Primeiro Eu gostaria de parabenizar vocês com o novo CD até o mundo wholw ouve, que esta me abençando muito, assim como TODOS OS OUTROS QUE VOCÊS lançaram ja. Eu sou um jovem de 21 anos e quero dizer o quanto oa você tem Deus Através impactado minha vida. Cada letra E do Casting Crowns cada canção Sido tem mais que uma benção em minha vida, São muitas as noites que passo orando, chorando e buscando a Deus ouvindo suas músicas. Mark, você eo elenco tem coroas Sido motivo de muita inspiração para nós músicos e ministros de louvor no Brasil. EU Também Sou um músico "Primeiramente servo do Senhor Jesus", que ama adorar ao Senhor e em breve um experiência, nós achamos uma tradução da música de vocês, feita pelo David Quinlan - Life House, e estamos adorando a Deus com este louvor aqui no Brasil, Tem sido uma verdadeira benção. Quero pedir uma coisa Marcos, sempre que puder lembre-se de orar por mim e por meu ministério aqui no BRAISL, como assim também orarei por você e por todos do Casting Crowns. E que Deus nestes dias Levantem realmente verdadeiros adoradores, assim como vocês. Saibam, não para glória do homem, mas para glória de Deus, VOCÊS SÃO UM EXEMPLO DE ADORADORES PARA NÓS. E aproveitamos para pedir que venham também ao Brasil, para que juntos possamos adorar ao Senhor. Desculpe-me o tradução, mas não sei nem falar e escrever muito bem. um forte abraço e que Deus abençoe você e todos de seu ministério. Lucas Nobre - Brasil, São Paulo - (e-mail para contato - lucas2005nobre@hotmail.com )

Ola Mark

Meu nome Michel, tudo bem? Seu trabalho é maravilhoso, suas músicas têm abençoado a minha vida. Mas a dúvida que tenho é: Quando voces virão ao Brasil?

WHEN YOU'LL GO TO BRAZIL?

I'M WAITING FOR YOU

SEE YOU. GOD BLESS YOU.

Hey Mark (et al),

Live in the Atlanta area and had to go to Florida to see you in concert! We are so blessed to have a christian mayor in Lawrenceville, Georgia. He doesn't believe a "day of prayer" is enough, so we have a monthly "day of prayer" that spotlights different topics for community wide prayer. They are looking for an awesome band for the April day of prayer - I know you have a busy tour schedule already planned, any interest in playing for the hometown folks??

pellen@thetabernacle.org

Hello,

Like your video and so happy about y'all's summer scheduled concert ministries.Coolness.See you guys there.God bless ya.Prayers to you all.

SG

Ready for a great concert in Sioux Falls tomorrow!!!  

I raised my children to know and love God.  As they became adults, my concern was whether they would follow these teachings and keep God in their lives.  I learned quickly that this was not within my control and I had to trust that God would call them to him and that they would answer. My son is now 23 years old.  He has had many health challenges in his young life and as a child he would pray each night for God to take them away from him.  I would always tell him that God would never give him more than he could handle.  He came to resent hearing this because all it meant to him was that he didn't get what he wanted.  When my son was 10 years old, he heard the story of God asking Abraham to offer his son, Isaac, as a sacrifice on the alter.  My son was disturbed by this and asked me if I loved God more than I loved him.  I fumbled around and tried to find the words to tell him that my great love for God only allowed me to love him more.  All he heard was that I chose God over him.  I have cried many a night over that conversation.  But God is the fixer of all and I have trusted Him to correct and make right any and all mistakes I made as a parent.  A few years ago I bought a new car and gave my son my old one.  Music has always played a huge role in our lives and my car radio is always set to KLOVE.  After having a particularly challenging day, Brett heard a song on KLOVE and called me to find out who sang it.  It was Casting Crowns, "I will praise you in this storm".  I got him the Casting Crowns CDs and he learned every song. My son told me later he had just been too lazy to re-program the radio and we laugh about it. For my birthday this year, I bought tickets to the Casting Crowns concert being held in Iowa and we attended together on April 8th.  It was the most moving and powerful evening for both of us.  While Casting Crowns sang, Brett and I broke down and cried in each others arms.  I don't think one song went by that we both didn't tear up.  We sang at the top of our lungs, laughed, cried, and went home exhausted, but so very connected to God.  God has yet to deliver my son from his health issues.  Instead, we have both learned to praise Him in this storm.  Thank you KLove and Casting Crowns for offering up ways for God to talk to my son.  I will be eternally grateful.  God Bless and Keep you all.

This was my first Christian concert as a new man to the Christian faith. I took my 14 year old daughter and I think I got more out of this show than she did. I was floored and brought to tears by the songs, the words, the energy of the crowd and the commitment of the band members. This was a life changing experience for me and really made me realize how much God loves us. To see how God works in the lives of these amazing people who care so much about spreading the Word and the importance of having our personal relationship with Jesus gives me the desire to make Christ, our savior, my personal savior, friend and one and only God.

Thank you so much for what you do. You don't know me personally but you have made a change in this man who never wants to see the man he used to be rise up again. I am reborn and proud to be a Jesus Freak and a fan of Casting Crowns. It is my hope that everyone who is lucky enough to witness them will have the same life changing experience I had. God Bless everyone who reads this and God Bless Mark, Megan, Hector, Juan, Melodee, Chris, Brian and Melanie.

Cory Guyer

Hello there ;)  I'm Clarisse. A 12 year old Filipina. Me and my brother are fans of your band.

We just discovered your band yesterday and we got hooked up in your songs. We really

love Voice of Truth =)) To us, it's the BEST song you've written. We follow CastingCrowns'

tweets =)) And we always check them for updates. It's a good thing we saw this website

in Wikipedia :].

Can you please, please, have a concert here in the Philippines? :D

PLEASE?.. You have many fans here and they want to see you

guys in person ;) Thanks!

God bless & More power to your band!

P.S. Beware of WRONG GRAMMARS. We're not that good in English. :>

         Thanks for understanding. :)))))

Yours Truly,

CLARISSE and CARLO. <3

We are so looking forward to the concert. My 12 year old and I went to Newark NJ on 2/20 ,it was awesome , now we have tickets for my two younger girls and my husband to join us.  We live on Long Island so need to leave early Thursday and are staying overnight in State College but so worth it .  We all love Casting Crowns and are very excited to hear about you adopting . Our three girls are adopted from China , our four older children were all in college when we started adopting , knowing it was the Lord's calling . We have been tremendously blessed . Looking forward to hearing you in State College ...

Hello Mark!

I just want to let you know I was just at your Cedar Falls concert tonight (front row in the wheelchair).  It was a GREAT show!  I just want to let you know what a blessing Casting Crowns music  has been to my life.  Most importantly, the song "Who am I" saved me from committing suicide one night.  Also, one night I was struggling with issues with why the church doesn't do what they are supposed to be doing, and immediately the Christian radio station played "If We are the Body" for the first time.  From those two moments I have been hooked to your music!  

Thank you for your music and your ministry.

Hello Mark Hall,      I  saw your concert last night (April 15,2010),You were so good you have a great voice and God gave it to you.I am 10 years old my name is Katie, I think that Brian is really talented at playing the drums I have a set of drums too.Tell Brian I am am now a big fan of his.I also play the piano like Meagan.She has a wonderful voice too. I love  your band called CASTING CROWNS!!                                                                                                                                                                   My name is Camie  I am 9 years old. I have always wanted to play the violin.Last night we met Caleb Chapman and we hope to meet you too!! I love Melodee's blog I play the piano too just like Katie.We also have a sister named Bethany  she is 12 years old. Bethany, Camie ,and I were adopted from China , we heard that you are adopting also , I am happy for you  , congratulations .                                                                                                                                                                 God bless you all !

The concert in Charleston, WV was amazing.  I cannot tell you how much your music means to me, especially at this time in my life.  I just recently learned my only child is gay.   I am very confused and I am questioning everything I ever knew to be true.   The Lord Jesus spoke to me and comforted me with your music during this time of questioning and doubt.  Thank you so much for allowing the Lord Jesus to minister through you.  I will somehow praise Him through this storm.

Susie

Mark,

     Hi!  Just wanted to let you know we had an awesome time watching you guys last night.  We live in Franklin, Wv.  and it was well worth the drive to see you.  Thank you for your wonderful message about being on purpose in our lives.  It really hit home.  I am with a singing group right now.   Our talents are not for our glory but His.  Keep serving God!  Thank all of you!  Can't wait to see you all again.

Lisa Rodgers 

What an absolute blessing it was to hear you guys along with the other bands Sat. night. We had a group go from work and one lady couldn't use her tickets and aske if I would give them away. As she walked away from me I turned around and there, walking toward me, was another lady who was going with us. I asked her if she could use two more tickets, and she became so excited. She has two daughters who both wanted to trake friends and couldn't find tickets for them. The Lord was sure at work, because on one of those girls' Twitter pages yesterday, she stated she's rededicated her life to Christ and is living for God 100%. I thank Jesus for His Mercy and grace, and Casting Crowns for your ministry proclaiming His word.

Andy

Hey Mark and the group:

We traveled from Chilhowie, VA to see you, Caleb and Tenth Ave. North Saturday nite. My husband purchased the tickets in Febuary and gave them to me for my birthday then. It was worth the wait. I love your music and the concert was like a revival in me. Billy (my husband) was one of the youth pastors you met with during intermission; he truly received a blessing. You guys are truly annointed and are awesome. Thank you again for an inspiring show.

Ella, Billy and Mackenzie Frazier

I'm struggling with the call to full time ministry and cannot figure out how to do it without hurting my family financially.  I know it is not about the money and should never be about the money, but I do have a wife and a 2.5 year old daughter to consider and the church at which I am leading the youth can in no way support my family on a full time salary.  Any comments would be appreciated from any of the Crowns or any youth leader out there dealing with the same issue.  I just want to see people know Christ on a deeper level and lives changed forever.  I want to be in His will so I am not in His way.  Thanks for listening.

In His service,

Chad

Mark, I enjoyed this first video on living on purpose.  Will this be availble to purchase?  This is something I would love to be able to view several times with my daughter, Jenna, that is in 6th grade.  Also, do you have any of your material from working as a youth pastor available? I would love to be able to purchase any of your videos that are available. We are praying for your ministry and the group. 

Your sister in Christ,

Sherry Raines

I think this is good for those who lose goals to live. How to live our life on purpose and enjoy our life are very important to a person in the world.  Your tour plays an significant role in some people's life. You are doing a meaningful thing.

Hi Mark.

My name is Alvaro, I'm a brazilian guy (so, forgive me, if my English isn't too good ^.^)... I'm 23 years old... and... I come here to thank you and all the band..
Well... let explain (or try to) my history...
Since... (well... a long time ago) I believe in Jesus, I know and see all the signals of He in my life and I tell to everyone about all things that He done in my life... when I was a child, I learned to realize all the little things that God make in my life, in my family or all the other people... well, I'm a happy person.
But, I was growing... and with growth, I let Jesus drop behind in my life..I'm taking care myself with my life (and ONLY myself).. and... I don't have a reason to be upset, or protest because one or other things was wrong... but, I don't know to explain... I felt like my life isn't going ahead... and I became a closed person... that sensation if I lose the control of my life... and every day, before I slept, I was think if I made the things on a wrong way.. and I know that something is wrong... but I don't know what...
Then... in a fateful daybreak (I think it was 2 o'clock) I've watched a movie (Facing the Giants)... and I become to realize what it's going on... I've cried all movie... feels like my heart is gonna blow...
And in the end of movie, I've heard "Voice of Truth" and I was amazed but I can't see the name or which band singing it... I turn on the pc and I made a little search in the internet, trying to find the artist/band that sing that song (I confess... this song make chills in me)... and I've find "Casting Crowns"... and I've heard many musics of the band... and... (you must read this all time in your blog) something happened... I realize what is missing in my life... it was Jesus... or praise, recognize that He is Lord of all things including my life...
Now, every moment, I talk with Him, and praise all the time for Him...

I wish to thank you all... because your musics changed and keep changing my life... a life for Jesus... Keep going with the excellent work..

And... I like to ask... There are any possibilities to make a show in Brazil?? (I think you have many fans in here)

Peace... and... once more thanks.!

"That the peace of Christ be with you"

Hi Mark,

Are there any chances you might play a concert in Sao Paulo, Brazil?

Best regards,

Athos