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Last week I drove a limo for a wedding and while the wedding was taking place, I sat outside and listened to a copy of He's Alive. I was greatly moved and spent some time with the LORD in my limo... As I listened to the words of some of the songs, I just broke. Or I should say my LORD broke through to me. I was ministered to through these songs.
That night I found your website and ordered the CD He's Alive. I was thrilled to see it in my mail box already and am listening to it now.
How wonderful when we allow God to use the gifts for His glory. Thank you, Marie

Hi, Just wanted to say briefly how much I have appreciated Don's music, particularly in my early years ... I saw Don perform an open air concern Near maidstone, England many years ago and it was marvellous! One thing that has always stood out with Don's ministry and music is that he ministers to you, its not just a performance...God bless Carl (UK)

Wendy, There are no words to describe how beautiful this song, "We Will Ride" is and how much we love it! I've listened to it about 7 or 8 times today alone. Tears were flowing at the end of the song and if I hadn't stopped myself I would've been sobbing like a baby!!! What an awesome, beautiful, touching, faith-affirming story. Possibly the best song you've ever written and that is saying alot! Sheldon

Thank you so much for coming to Maine. Being at your concert in New Gloucester was like standing in a waterfall of God's love. I've been touched by your music for over 20 years. I've had Don's early tapes and worn them out, and even one from Wendy and Mary. We always had music on in the car when we drove anywhere, so our 2 sons were raised with your music and voices...Your ability to take us into the story and show us the heart of God is such an incredible gift. I can't begin to express how God refreshed me through that evening of music and reminded me of what God has done for us through Jesus. Please come back again! Val

Since I was 19, I have looked at parts of the Bible, and tried to picture what it was like to be there, to be a part of it. When I found your music and heard your songs doing the same thing, it struck a deep chord within me. The songs, "He's Alive" and "Too Small a Price" have seen me through some very dark times in my life. I just want you to know that you and your music have meant a lot to me. Thank you for sharing your love of God with me (and all others who hear your music). Janella

Hello,My name is SGT Seth. I am serving in the Army, stationed in... VA. I plugged "Don Francisco" into a search engine tonight, remembering an old CD that my Mom had and that I used to listen to. I found this site, heard some of the old songs, and read through the articles and things that are here

Man you all are on fire with these all these new tunes... I think Don is at the peak of his craft both musically and lyrically. Wendy's album is blowing me away right now as well. This is a good time to be alive and on Higher Ground! Love and Blessings, Dan

Your work is a fantastic tool to encourage, bless and/or gently challenge the hurting and lost, and to bring into contact those who would not otherwise have Bible stories and God's heart opened up to them in such a special way. Thanks very much for all that you do! Every blessing,Tony UK

I often wonder what my life would have been like if I had not decided to listen to "High Praise" that blessed morning. Instead of a scared and aching need and hope for Jesus, I have a heart that is filled up with Him and the daily sermons and teachings that I get from your music have changed my life and given me the opportunity to share the love and joy with so many others. You are in my prayers always, and I truly love you all!!! Lisbeth

While I was raised in a church, I've all but stopped going except for certain occasions when I'm back home. I was struck, however, by the message that you bring of freedom, purpose, and forgiveness in Christ. I was listening to "I Dont Care Where You've Been Sleepin" while I folded my laundry, and found myself just crying. Listening to the lyrics, I felt a hope that I had never even realized that I'd lost.

Thank you for your music and your ministry. Thank you for showing me meaning, passion, and forgiveness. Seth

"... I play, sing and cry along to your songs almost every day on my ipod. You challenge and inspire me in my walk as a Christian - the songs just never get old". Michael -

Hi Don, I first heard your Live in Concert recording when my parents were getting a divorce and I was suicidal. A man from a Christian coffee shop let me borrow your tape. I wore it out and had to buy him a new one! Today my 4 children listen to your CD and we all claim it is our over all favorite collection of songs. It blessed me tonight to be hunting for it and have my 14 year old daughter bring it out of her room. She knows every song by heart. When I finally found a grace message I knew I was loved no matter what... And I knew God was not mad but calling out to us to believe in His unfailing, unconditional love. Because of this message I am alive- -and laugh every morning and smile everyday.

I value this Web site, its an Oasis in a dry and barren land... David - AU

Thanks for all the work done to make this site available, it is absolutely amazing! In His Name, Louise

I can't even begin to tell you how many times I heard your songs and how much they helped to teach me about God's extravagent love during my younger years. Even to this day songs that I have heard 100 times touch me and help me open my soul so God can give me a big warm hug.... Your songs help me to remember that God's love is truley unconditional. I was so happy to find your website today. Thank you for your dedication, passion, and willingness to let God touch people through your music.
Amity

We have been listening to Don's music from the mid 80s, and it never stopped bringing comfort and inspiration to us. It's skillful. It's profound. It's scriptural. It's convicting. It's gracious. It's thoughtful. It's cheerful. It's imaginative. It's liberating. It's tasteful. It's funny. It's timeless. There's really no one around who does Christian music better. Gianni and Riitta , Finland

Don,
Your music is a real inspiration to me and my family and has been for the 29 years I have been on this planet... thank you for continueing your ministry... It is truely remarkable! I believe god speaks through your music and I hear many of your songs in my heart throughout the day and I am always reminded of Christ's sacrafice to the world and his place in my life forever... Many thanks for making Jesus even more real to me everyday...
Bob

I am so blessed to have had your songs in my mind and heart all these years. I have, like many others have commented, grown up with your songs. I am now 18 years old and you are still my favorit Christian music artist. I love all of the songs I have heard from you. I love how each story unfolds feelings that give us all a deeper understanding of how each character felt. ....I personally have never heard any other artist whose words could capture the Bible passages and stories the way yours does. I am a fan of yours, but more than that I am a fan of the God who gave those songs to you. ....God bless you, Maryou my friend and brother/father In Christ

I love your music, my parents played the 'Live' tape in the car as I grew up. It influenced so much of my understanding of Jesus, love, marriage, grace, and because I never really read the bible.. those songs were the stories of my heart about Jesus as a child. It stayed with me even when I strayed from the Lord badly for several years. And your tape was one of the things God used to bring me back and teach me about Him again. Thank you for your ministry. ..
Lisa

I grew up on the music of Don Francisco, and to this day there is little that affects me as powerfully as those songs. I am blessed more deeply than might be immediately evident by the words you've sung over the years.
I'll always be grateful for that. Thank you.

I love your music and remember when I was at a very low time in my life,at which time I was not familiar with your songs and my sister sent me a tape of yours and the first song was "I'll Never Let Go of Your Hand". I cried every hurt out of me as I listened and took hold of Jesus hand
Thank you so very much.God bless you. Annette

I just wanted to let you know that over 20 years ago my husband had me listen to a tape of yours. At the time we were not walking with the Lord and when I heard a particular song, the Holy Spirit spoke to me and called me by name. Our lives have never been the same since...Thank you for serving our great King.
Susie

... Your music is a real inspiration to me and my family, and has been for the 29 years I have been on this planet... Many thanks for making Jesus even more real to me everyday...
Bob

I love your music, ...it influenced so much of my understanding of Jesus, love, marriage, grace, and because I never used to read the Bible.. those songs were the stories of my heart about Jesus as a child. It stayed with me even when I strayed from the Lord badly for several years. And your tape was one of the things God used to bring me back and teach me about Him again. Thank you for your ministry....Lisa

Dear Don and Wendy,

My family and I were at your concert in Lillian, Tx last Friday night, and we are still riding the wave of blessing and excitement! My 13 year old daughter told me this morning, "Mom, it feels like a dream that we got to be there and meet them"... We didn't even tell the girls where we were going until we pulled into the church parking lot. When they found out they were jumping up and down and saying, "No, really, are you serious...Don Francisco...really!?!" When I called my mom and told we were traveling to see and hear you, she starting crying. She said she remembered once when I was about 10, when the garbage collecters truck broke down on our street and my brother and sister and I insisted the garbage men needed iced-tea. She came out later on to check on us and the men, and saw little legs sticking out from the truck (we were helping) and hearing big voices singing. We were singing Balaam to the garbage men at the top of our lungs. ...There wasn't a time in my life that you weren't there, in song...Now you are there singing for my children, and I can't think of better family tradition to pass on. I know we are strangers (and none stranger than me!) to you, but I feel I known you my whole life...

Sincerely,Kerri , TX

I just heard a song called "In The Midst Of The Ashes" from the album "The Deeper Song" by one of my longtime favorite songwriters, Wendy Francisco.... I had been praying pretty intensely for connection and direction from the Lord, and I heard this song shortly after. I felt He was speaking to me through it....that what was lost could be recaptured... (Thank you, Wendy, for your faithfulness; I think this is really way beyond the scope of entertainment and what songs are truly for––ministry). James

G'day Don and Wendy,
I really want to thank you for your site. I was encouraged to read all the articles in the archives. The article on music ministry will be something I refer to for a while.... From Australia I send my greetings. I love your music. Don, 'Give Your Heart a Home' is my definite favorite.... Thankyou. Matthew, Australia

Hi from the UK, Don, ... I've been listening to you for some 30 years now, and your God given gift to bring the scriptures to life in song has been an ongoing revelation to me. Love you brother.

Hi Don,Your "Forgiven" album was the first Christian music I ever really listened to. I had it on 8-track! I now have it on cd, and on my ipod. Still great music after all these years!

Your music is my insperation to walk with God and do what he has set out for me. There are times that I listen and I hear your words but they are coming to me as God would want me to hear it. I guess what I am saying is that what you sing is from your heart and I feel that it is really Jesus singing to all of us through you. Well, I can sit all day and listen to your music, it is now and always will be a part of my life. I want to thank you again for the most beautiful songs I have ever heard in my life. Praise the lord and God bless you and your family.
Jeremy

from Jayme, TX

I will be e-mailing EVERYONE I know a link to your site... I'm 27 and have been listening to it for as long as I can remember, straight from the old record albums my dad had. No music has ever touched me more... And my kids love it now just as much!! I don't remember a lot from my childhood, but one of the things that I'll never forget was waking up EVERY morning to my dad listening to a Don Francisco album and reading the Word...

My husband accepted Christ shortly before we were married at age 16 and 18. The first time he heard your music the Holy Spirit moved through him like I've never seen before!! This is what we have put on for worship, prayer and soaking.

Thanks so much for blessing so many with your music! Jenny in Iowa

Mr Francisco, ...THANK YOU!!! While living in California, I was on a break from work and was on my way to my connections house to buy some speed. For some reason, I ACCIDENTLY had my car radio on Air-1 radio, and heard the song "He's Alive". I broke out in tears. Don't ask why...I have no answer. I do know I never made it to my connections house, have since been baptized, and have been drug free for 2 years 4 months and 1 day ... Your Bible story folk songs have also taught my daughter and myself so much about the Bible, and the Lords love that I cannot even begin to explain.
So THANK YOU!!! Joanni

My Brother Don,
Thank you for being who God has called you to be! ...I was in the U.S Navy at the time, in the 80's. God was calling me, His hook was well set in my jaw by this time. However, I had no teacher other than the word of God, a tape of yours, and a dream I will never forget. Your music was a testomony to me. The stories you told in your music were and are highly anointed and God used your music to touch me like I had never been touched before at that time! I can still remember the move of God upon me at that time I listened to "He's Alive"...WOW what a song...WOW what POWER! I have wore out tape after tape with that song. God Bless you sir!!! Thank you for being a Minister of God. Not many months after that I was filled with the Spirit of God. I love Jesus, and worship Him as my Lord! Keep on sharing His word, sir, through your music...It is reaching people!
God Bless You and All who support you! Ronnie King

Dear Don, I don't know how to thank you. Many years ago I was lost and running from the pain of my wife and I loosing stillborn twins. I began to stay out drinking and getting in fights. I was empty and felt so alone. Then one day I just happened to hear "Got to Tell Somebody" quite by accident. That song touched me so deeply I pulled over and wept like never before. I asked God to help me and within days, God brought a young man into my life who helped lead me to the Lord. Without your music, I am convinced my life would have been lost. My the Lord richly bless you and your lovely wife. Britt
Ps. My wife and I have to wonderful children, 23 and 21. God is good all the time.