Testimonies

What a Blessing You Are

I just wanted to let you know what a blessing you are. I enjoyed spending time with you while you where here. You have left a lasting impression on my girls and for that I am very thankful. Joanne asked me yesterday if she could call you and talk with you from time to time. Bekah was so funny. We were listening to you read the story of Noah in the car (one the CD that came with the book) and every time you asked a question in the story she answered it. Thanks again for being so sweet!

Love ya,

Beth Desmond
Hosanna Church Secretary

Jesus is Alive in Your Heart

Dear Cissy:

Thank you so much for coming and blessing First Lutheran students with your inspiration and music! It is obvious that Jesus is Alive in your heart, and you are sharing that wherever you go. Our students could tell how much you trust in God and how your personal relationship with him helped you write your books. I can't wait for your new books to arrive. We will be looking for them! Thank you again for taking your time to speak and sing at First Lutheran. You were my son's most favorite part of the day and I have to say it was my favorite too!

In Christ's Love,

Mrs. Amos
Librarian

It Was a Wonderful Experience

Dear Cissy:

Thank you for donating one of your children's book to our school and for the music presentation to the children at First Lutheran School. It was a wonderful experience for everyone. May the Lord bless you as you use your time and talents to spread his word.

Blessings,

Mrs. Lavender
Principal

God's Anointing Was Clearly Present

Thank you for coming and ministering here at Christian Center. We greatly enjoyed having you with us, God's anointing was clearly present and lives were touched. Thank you also for going and sharing at the Filipino service. They enjoyed your ministry, you were a great inspiration to them.

May God richly bless your ministry and give you inspiration to continue writing songs to uplift, glorify, bring inspiration, and lead the lost to a saving knowledge of Him.

--Rev. Richard Dunn

Christian Center

Brussels, Belgium

Gentle and Refreshing Spirit

Thank you for your ministry at New Life Assembly in Ellendale, ND It was a joy to have you and your musical gifts in our service. Your gentle and refreshing spirit was so appreciated and the time of fellowship was rewarding.

Sincerely in Him,

--Dennis Huenefeld, Pastor

Touching the Heart of God

I wanted to say thank you for coming to Trinity and sharing your music and your heart. The service was anointed and as you finished... people were worshipping and praising God and I know that thrills your heart and touches the heart of the Father. I'm so happy for you and how God has opened ministry opportunities for you and Bill across this country and around the world. Cissy, I believe in you and what God's called you to do.

With love & appreciation,

--Rev. Keith Elder

Vice President, Campus Pastor and Dean of Students

Trinity Bible College

Voice of an Angel

You truly have the voice of an angel. You are the real deal and I know that good things will come your way. Isn't it a blessing to be doing something that you'd even do for free?"
--Teri in Florida

Thank You!

You may not remember [me]. I really want to thank you! That day I had been under alot of pressure and questioning myself. God blessed me that day through you! thank you! Also your CD is Very Good! Keep up the awesome work!

--Ariel

Gives Comfort and Hope

I think about you often and wonder how things are going with you and your family. I was reading the cover of the last CD and noticed that Bill is singing the last song about little David. I didn't know he sang too. He did good. I listened to the demos of your new CD on the web site, and I think I am going to like it as well as I have the others. I have one of your cd's on in my car at all times. They speak to me and comfort me and they give me hope. Good to hear from you again. I am anxiously waiting for my new CD.

Love you!

--Joan

Can't Afford Not to Support Ministry

Hi Cissy -

I'm not sure if this is the right email to write to you or not, but I'm going to give it a try. It seemed to me it was about a month ago, I called you with a praise report - and I will expand on it some here OK?

We were talking about the economy and how easily we fall into that trap of the enemy - quit giving so we'll have more. No sirree!! That's not how it works. Since I have committed to your ministry, God has blessed me in so many ways - not just economically - but in many other ways as well. When I write out my monthly check to your ministry, I pray for you and Bill and for all the people who will be blessed by your wonderful voice, and the heart you have for those people. Last month, just after sending your check, I received a gift card in the mail at work in the form of a debit card with a value of $400. I answered some survey from one of our vendors and was part of a drawing. However, I know it was from the Lord for being faithful with little.

Last night, I sat down and wrote out my checks for the middle of the month and again, I prayed for your ministry as I wrote out the check for you. Today, I got a letter in the mail on an insurance issue. The insurance company didn't want to pay a claim, but an independent review board determined they need to reverse their stance and pay their share. That determination will save me well over $1000.

So - for anyone who doesn't think they can afford to support ministry - I have just one thing to say. I can't afford not to. I understand that the Lord requires us to be good stewards, but when we are giving to the Kingdom, to the hurting, to the destitute - we simply cannot outgive God.

I pray these testimonies will bless you as much as they do me. Even if I weren't getting these kinds of rewards, I would still be investing in your ministry. May God bless you and Bill in ALL that you do.

Love, Jane

PS. . . .people really do need to remember that everything we have is the Lord's and He will ultimately have his way - We can give willingly to His Kingdom - or He can just take it away from us. I'm not minimizing that there are a lot of hurting people who are in financial straits right now - but I personally can attest than when it looks the bleakest is when we need to test him and allow him to prove himself to us and all those around us. I heard a sermonette about faith vs. fear that really made a lot of sense to me. If we have fear (from the enemy), we aren't walking in faith (from the Lord). Those are our two options. Conversely, if we are walking in faith, there isn't any room for fear to creep in.

You have certainly bolstered my resolve to keep on, keeping on. And again, I need to remind myself - the Lord uses the most unlikely circumstances and individuals to accomplish his goals. We just never really know the avenues he will choose. Hey - I have another blessing now that the insurance is going to pick up their share of the bill for my surgery

Not Just Another CD

Dear Cissy:
We were delighted to get your new cd. It's the best yet! We are so blessed as we listen to your anointed singing. It's not just another cd-it's a ministry. Our prayers go with you that doors will be opened to you that you can't imagine!

Dwaine & Nola Braddy

Blessings Wherever

We all know that "the hills are alive with the sound of music," and your music is a blessing to us in the hills and valleys of our lives. We pray for you and your ministry!
Blessings,
--Ron & Addie

Getting Us Singing for Jesus!

I was just on a missions trip to Romania as part of a group from my church in the UK. We spent a lot of time with Pastor Mahail from Radio SOS and wherever we traveled we listened to your cd's! We love your music, which you may have heard before but it is a bit more special due to us being between 13 and 26 years of age from a town near London where everyone loves Pop, Hip Hop or Indie. I would like to congratulate you on converting young people and getting us singing for Jesus!

God Bless,

--Joe, 19 years old

Thankful For You

We love your new CD and we are so thankful for you!

Love,

--Paige & family

I Sat and Wept

I just listened to your newest cd and I was so overwhelmed by the presence of God that I sat and wept! I pray that you and your ministry will continue to touch lives everywhere you go!

Love you,

--Jane

Love Your Songs

Thank you so much for being a part of our conference! You always do such a great job! Love your songs!

--Gail - W.M. Director/Southern Idaho District

Right On

Your ministry is right on and relevant. Thank you for doing such a fantastic job at our Southern Idaho Women's Fall Retreat!

--DiAnne

You Are in the Center of God's Will

Thank you for blessing us with your concert on Sunday! It is always wonderful to hear where you are ministering and the people you are sharing the love of Jesus with. We understand what a sacrifice of time and money this ministry is, but how you are in the center of God's will. Therefore, it is worth everything to be faithful!

--Jerry & Barb

Your Spirit is So Comforting

Cissy: I love talking with you! Your spirit is so comforting, loving and compassionate. Your music is such a strength to me.

--Earline

Greetings from Soldotna

. . .your contribution to the God and Country Rally was excellent! We look forward to working with you again in the future.

--Pastor Jim Duncan
Soldotna, A/G

God Really Used You

Thank you so much for your prayers, and your e-mail really encouraged me. I've been really feeling down lately about my music ministry and stuff, and I feel like God really used you to speak to me, and remind me to always use my talents for His glory.

--Josh

I Was Amazed

While reviewing your schedule, I was amazed at how, in the past four years, the Lord has opened up all the doors for you God is so good! Thank you for blessing my life and being an inspiration to me.

--Penny

You Carry So Much Energy

I am very happy for you that you get to do what you love and happy for everyone that benefits from it. I'm happy for all those who get to hear your voice because you carry so much energy with you that I can only suspect that you influence a ton of people whenever you sing.

--unnamed teenager

I Had to Have Your CD!

I wanted you to know that I listen to your Wonder CD all the way to work and all the way home Monday thru Friday! I enjoy every song on there – the whole CD is so inspirational!!! I borrowed your CD from a friend for the weekend and I was hooked! I made a special trip (about 70 miles from my home) to a store that I knew had your CD and purchased one for myself! I feel so blessed to know you and your family.

--Nancy

You Go Biking with Me

I have your CDs and am continuing to enjoy the music so much. It makes those 10 miles of biking such a wonderful time! Thank you so much for your ministry!

--Sandy

Your Songs Have Spoken to Me

I purchased your Wonder CD and have listened to it ALL weekend. Your songs have spoken so deeply to me. I was especially touched by your song Wonder. God has been speaking to me about having both feet firmly out of
worldly activities and as you sang that song, I heard Him clearly "Don't waste another moment" and "Only you can turn around" I want to thank you for being obedient to the call of God in your life. Your music has encouraged, challenged and strengthened me to fight the good fight. I thank God for what he has given you.

--Sandy

Thank You for Being Obedient

Just a note to thank you for being obedient to the Lord. God has been bringing scriptures to my attention over and over again about "The Potter." For several weeks in a row, at different churches, and also through Joel Osteen's Ministry, I have heard this SAME message about how God is the POTTER and we are the clay! (And then you preach the same thing!!) So I just want to say "THANK-YOU!!" Cissy, and I pray God will continue to use you as you continue your ministry for Him!--God Bless!!

--Peggy

His Spirit is Strong with You

Remember...when you are singing with Joy, His Spirit is strong with you. . . . May God bless you, give you strength, renewed vision and purpose, protection in your gifting and the ministry you've been given. Lord, let your blessings pour out over Cissy and bless your people! Amen.

--Rhonda

Memorized Your Songs

I am enjoying your CD, "He's Everything" so much I know most all of the songs word for word! I want your latest one, "Wonder." Each song is so good in a different way. I have had so much pleasure listening to you sing from your heart. I begin my day with your music and it puts me in a good mood and ready for the day. Just hearing over and over that God will deliver me in my time of need and there is power in the blood is very encouraging. God has blessed me so much with your songs. Thank you again for the message of encouragement. The prodigal son lets us know that God's compassion is always there if we just reach out and let Him show us.

--Joan

Keep Rolling

Just want you to know how much I appreciate your ministry. One thing for sure, you'll know the highways and by-ways and will be driving right into the hearts that need the word, the hope, the love and the peace of Jesus! Keep the wheels rolling!

--Betty

Your Voice Tells Us

I just wanted to thank you for the great CD you took the time to record so that we can enjoy it. Your voice tells us how much you love our Lord Jesus. You have been blessed with a beautiful voice and I've enjoyed listening to it many times over and will continue to listen to it many times in the future.

--Connie

To God be the Glory

Dear Cissy:

Thank you so much for your beautiful CD. You have no idea of the impact this CD has had on my life. For months now I have wondered where to find the energy to keep on going. Although there were no particular events that brought me down, life in general had lost its joy. I was tired of being alone, tired of being a single parent, tired of being broke all the time and just tired of life. Even going to church became an effort and it was real easy to find an excuse not to go. After all I was entitled to sleeping in one day a week, right? I withdrew from my friends, my church family and in some ways even from my children. I would have beeen perfectly content with laying in bed all day and sleeping. I had no energy left to do anything or show any interest in anything. Life was basically a drag. I'm not sure what was missing or what I needed, but something was just off. Thank God your CD changed all of that. First of all you put one of my favorite songs on there "Everything to Me" and then you put a song on there about not giving up and holding on to hope. That song along with what you had written about your mom gave me back the joy I had lost. What a difference it has made in my life. I have crawled out of the hole and life is good. Although I am still lonely at times, still a single parent all the time, it doesn't matter anymore . I have found my way back to church, have reconnected with my church family and friends and I don't mind getting up in the morning. I say all of this to say, don't ever give up using your God given talents and if you ever wonder or doubt if your ministry has an impact then please remember this letter. With all my love & gratitude, TO GOD BE THE GLORY!

--A Single Mom

Holding onto Hope

I wanted to thank you for your music. My husband has been deployed to Iraq. We have 4 young kids. I believe that God has really blessed me and our kids with His grace to get through our days with sanity. But my personal relationship with God has been in shambles for almost a year. I have been really wondering who God is, and how He would think I was special to Him.

I heard your music and bought your CD, but then misplaced it in the sea of things in the back of our Suburban. When I finally cleaned out our suburban I found your CD! The next day was a particularly low day, I felt like I would never know who God truly is and I began to feel desperation set in. At that time I heard the words of a song on your CD, "hold on to hope things are going to get better". I sat in my driveway and listened to the rest of your song and cried. Your music snapped me back to attention and helped me realize that if I have nothing I still have hope.

Thank you for your ministry, may God continue to bless all you do.

--Kalli