There are a few snippets from the hundreds and thousands of emails, letters, and texts we have received from our work and ministry around the world. Typically, I wouldn’t share things like this, but I also understand that there are a few people out there who say a lot of lies about my dad, so I’d like to share the truth of what some others say about how they received love and hope and understanding through his work. *We keep all records. Some have been translated from other languages. Some names and places have been altered for privacy purposes. All responses are 100% accurate to the original. (posted by Michael’s son, Joshua – I help create this website).
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” -Matthew 5:3
“In the name of the personnel of Officials, Sub-officials, Soldiers, and Civilians that are a part of the Unit, permit me to present to you a special recognition of our gratitude for your visit and all the services that you have unconditionally offered to this unit of infantry. We offer a very warm and grateful congratulations for your labor in our institution and for being examples of what it means to demonstrate service and patriotism and the selfless surrender of yourselves for the noble cause of Freedom, characterized by your great fighting spirit, valor, and unbreakable will. I wish to, in the most sincere manner, offer my feelings of appreciation and gratitude…”
-Commander Leonardo Antonio, Colombian Army, 2011
“Good Morning Dear Family,
My name is Alexandru. I’m a Systems Engineer from Bucharest, Romania. In September I lost my mother to cancer. These last years for me have been like I was in darkness, I have felt very sad, lonely and depressed.
On December 24th I got up early as usual, I went for a jog, after I got home, I knelt down and asked God if He would, even for just today, notice me and give me a little happiness…
God answered my request! That day for some reason, I became eager to go to the center of Bucharest, a site I frequent rarely. And there you were, on that street corner. You were about to start your angelic presentation. I decided to wait until you begin and what a surprise. Everything you said, all the music you played, everything you showed me entered my heart with great joy. I saw God’s love in you for me that day. I was there for every moment until you finished your presentation.
You have given me an excellent message of life, you have given me light, and this light will change my life…”
-Alexandru C., Bucharest, Romania
“I wish there was some type of expression or even an action that could possibly convey the amount of gratitude I have for you. thank you thank you thank a million times thank you. you’ve been such a good friend and had such a powerful impact on my life. I probably say that a lot but I’m compelled to because I don’t ever want you to think that these are just words I’m speaking, I really mean that.”
-Jon J., The Philippines
“…We received the benefit of their program, which is a foundation for rescuing human and social values in our culture, fundamentals in the belief of core values and the love for one another. Their support has been very important to help our students understand the meaning and importance of a society of peace and tolerance.”
– High School Director Armando Meza, Peru
“At the free event you did on the 7th Street in Bogotá, I only passed there by chance, and by chance I listened to your preaching, I listened to the testimony of Michael and it made me start to seek to know Jesus and to begin to be filled with His divine love. Today, I am grateful to God and to all of you for that day.”
-Johnny O. Bogotá
“Your family and your songs and stories and work SAVED my life. Thank you so very much!”
-Paul M.
“When I started to read the brochure a girl gave me downton in the city center, I had to sit down, it spoke to exactly what I was going through. I felt like it was a letter God had written directly to me”.
-ALEJANDRO P.
I want to start by saying thank you for coming here and sharing the love of God, and the gifts God gave you all, with us here. As I have said before, the show was amazing but the words you said were the real “Super powers”. All of you are awesome and I pray God keeps using you to spread the message He gave you to share with the people He loves so much. You are blessing from God. Now, may the Lord God bless your family abundantly. In Jesus’ name. Amen
Brandon H., the Philippines.
“Thank you on telling me to read john,I’ve been staying strong with Jesus. Michael your one of a kind, he’s using you to wake people up! Its amazing because people need your message just like I did! Thank you Michael and all of you. Keep on doing what god has you guys doing because you guys just brought that lost sheep back home to him!”
-John C. Ukraine
“I’m sorry, but I’m speechless. I really do not know what to say except that what you do is not ordinary. There is no category for this. It is all I could want for my community. You are a gift from God “.
-Brandi M | PARAGUAY
“Hope you are all ok in Brazil. You may not realize it, but your greatest magic trick you, making our sadness disappear in our hearts and replacing it with the feeling of God agape love! Love y’all, and pray for you often.”
-Jason, the Philippines.
“Your speech was the best speech I’ve ever heard. It changed my life. I’m going to think about it over and over and over again.”
JAMie mendoza Sarmento
“Ever since you have been here this place hasn’t been the same. The message of Christ that you shared has not only impacted the inmates but the guards and administrators as well”.
-HUMBERTO M. PRISON DIRECTOR | RIO GRANDE DO SUL, BRAZIL
“You have helped me look at my life with are Lord very closely. Now I started to read the Bible more in my days Thank you and nice day and your family are in my prayers”
-K.S. the Philippines.
“This date will surely be remembered in my memory and in my heart. the day that a group of Americans, whom I might even call them angels, have arranged to come to a penitentiary, where much of society wants to stay away, they came to give their personal testimony, to present themselves theatrically to demonstrate God’s love. I wanted to thank everyone without exception. I’ll introduce myself to you just by my first name. My name is Alexander, and I wanted to thank you who made this day the best day of the approximately 242 days that I find myself secluded here in this penitentiary. You have been able to awaken in me something, that perhaps I had no more, that is hope. God has bigger plans for me. I could be writing about you several pages, but I will abbreviate my words in a simple and simple Thank you !!
-ALEXANDER J.
PRISONER | Manila
“At first I wasn’t sure what to expect. I was watching you the entire time, and now I am left with my mouth on the ground. I can’t believe what you have done for us all here”.
-GILBERTO D. Romania
“I have always stayed away from God, but today you changed my mind. -Ricardo.”
-RICARDO M. (Eastern Europe)
“You guys did more here in an hour than all the churches have done in the thirty years this prison has been open”.
-GAYER MILITARY DIRECTOR | BRAZIL
“It was as if God was right there with me. His presence was so strong in those moments. Thank you for serving Jesus. Please pray for me. In such a short time I learned so much from you. A big hug”.
-LUIS CLAUDIO H. QUEZON CITY
“You are truly heroes. I want to live for Jesus without heresies or false words but from the choice of a true heart. Jesus used you tremendously for my life. I thank you for your family”.
-ANGELA G.
UNIVERSITY STUDENT S. KOREA
“Today you have taught us all what the meaning of true love is. On behalf of all the children, teachers and myself, thank you ”
-DOMINGO T.
SCHOOL DIRECTOR, MANILA
Your testimony is so powerful and it just proves how powerful our father God is, only He can change a heart! Your mother sounds so amazing and loving and a very Godly women on fire for Christ! Thank God she was in your life! Cherish all the memories!You all are totally awesome! You Rock! May our father God richly bless you all always!
I’m sending much love and respect, you all are in my prayers.
Love your brother in Christ and friend always, – Kris, THE PHILLIPINES
Hi Michael, you just don’t know how much you’ve made my day by hearing from you and encouraging me.
-Billy R. ROMANIA
“When your words came to me, I didn’t show it on the outside but my heart was sobbing inside me. I was so moved by what you did and said, I will remember this day forever”.
-FILIPE M.
I thank God each day for you all. We have not been forgotten. I thank you so much for sharing God’s Word with me.Your words have softened my heart , like God’s Word declares-his Word will not come back void. You have definitely been feeding me-God’s Word which gives me hope and makes me want to grow better and better. You have definitely visited me in this prison in this way through your magazine and videos.Thank so much because I don’t even feel alone anymore. Your entire family has seemed to touch my heart and wowed my mind. Be blessed.
Janet, Manila, The Philippines,
“You don’t know my friend, this city has descended into hell in recent years. The crime and violence are out of control. Our children are being killed. 7-year-olds are being given guns and told to shoot and kill. You can’t imagine. We need you, we need men like you to do this, to tell us about Jesus. The “churches” offer us nothing. The greedy pastors just beg for money, the rest do nothing.. We need you and what you are doing here.”
-MATEUS A.
“Today you hit the target of my heart”.
-LUIS M.
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT
Michael, I watch for you here always. I often share your words with others. I realize that you are a busy dude, thank you for your time and energy. I really dig your thoughts, insight and experience and I share that with others.Thanks for helping me stay strong and on a close, walk with Jesus.
Willam W, CZECH
“It is this day, the day I met you all, that I wish I could relive everyday”.
-ALBERTO S.
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT
“I can’t express with words how grateful I am, how grateful we all are for what you’ve done for us. To think you would come so far and give so much to those of us at the very bottom of life, the trash of the world, I just…there’s no words. I’m overcome with emotion, you brought us such joy and hope. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.”
A message from a member of the prison staff in Romania
“To think that God would bring a family from the other side of the world to personally speak to me, makes me see real love”.
-RYAN M.
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT
““I do not have the words to tell you all you put within me. I was so emotional watching your presentation. I have never met anyone that would care so much about the least favorable population. God is so perfect. I would like to thank you for a marvelous day, one that is unforgettable”.
-SORA G. WOMEN’S NORTHERN BRAZL
“Up until this point I don’t know if I can say that I believed in God, I hate the sense I get from ‘church’, but being around you guys, I know that I am missing something big in my life, so I will do everything I can to find what… or Who it is”.
-TERESA C.
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT
“I could never pay you enough for what you have done. I pray that God will return to you quadruple fold for all you give to everyone else”.
-MARCELO E.
DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL NEEDS SCHOOL
“I want you to know that I’ve never seen anything like it. I have been with these men for a long time, their sorrow is so deep that it leads many to insanity or worse. This “show” is remarkable. I’ve never seen them so happy. They really needed to laugh again. It’s like you took them from here to someplace beautiful. I can not imagine how hard you should work to do this. The training involved must be overwhelming. ”
-MARCOS. J.
PRISON COORDINATOR, SOUTHERN BRAZIL
“I worked here for 30 years and I have never seen these young people respond to someone as they responded to you.”
-SUSANA F.
DIRECTOR OF A JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER, BOLIVA
What an awesome ministry you provide worldwide. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
You’re stuff is real, to the point, and right on time to bring men and women hope.
Again thank each one of you for being real with God, real with yourself, and real with others.
Looking forward to meeting all of you one day.
Dale B. Pastor, SOFIA BULGARIA -translated