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1. Laurie Snyder

   December 31st, 2009 at 12:16 pm

   Hi, as usual, correcto-mundo. Times – another fav – back when I first got the cd I wasn’t sure about what it totally meant, once you explained it (several months ago) I got it. I play it now when I have no words to speak; it helps so much Mike, and is so beautiful. Beloved – awesome, love what you said “when your Jesus’ bride, divorce is not an option”, and I get what you say about Jesus and the/His Church. When I listen to it, I imagine He’s singing/saying those things to me (corny?, not at all); poetically beautiful. I’m not married yet, never have been, used to bother me so much, I’m a good catch, modestly speaking (and humble); however, I’m already in love with someone, had that revelation a while back, our Main Prince. When it happens “earthly”, it’ll happen, I have hope and plenty of patience. What I truly want is to be a reflection of God here on earth, that’s truly, truly, truly what I want, other than (like you have said) to be with Jesus, looking in his eyes. Now, You Are, has been one of my most favorites. I sing/say it all the time, I practically beg Him to take me apart…fill me with Him.

   I know you want your “fans” to worship God and not you, I don’t worship the band; however, I’m totally overwhelmed with your insight and how you explain things, all of you. You’re all excellent, and I thank God that I found you. Thank you for all you are (smile). Happy New Year fellas!

2. Marina G

   December 31st, 2009 at 12:39 pm

   That crying on the floor thing? Yeah. I did that multiple times But that’s helped me a lot. This song came in the time I needed it the most. God bless you guys.
   Marina

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3. Charity

   December 31st, 2009 at 3:09 pm

   I first heard the song By Your Side and it changed me. When it says, ” Why are you looking for love? Why are you still searching as if I’m not enough?” that right there was me. I was trying to find approval and love from everyone. Then I heard Love is Here the next day and man, that song has helped me SO much. It’s my reminder that God is always the answer and His love for me in everything is already here. The third day I went and bought your album and I love every song.

   But Beloved and Hold My Heart are my favorites.

   Beloved is, in my opinion, the ultimate love song. After all, God is the only one who’s love goes on FOREVER. But the line, “Death shall not part us, it’ you I died for” is absolutely amazing. Jesus really is the only thing we’ll have forever and ever and He will always love us the same throughout all eternity and more. Even death cannot part you. That’s just amazing.

   Hold my Heart really helped me though a really tough time when I was praying and praying to God for weeks and I wasn’t getting an answer. I started feeling like He was too busy for me. I had never really listened to that particular song force but I was at work one day listening to the album in my office and that song started playing and I broke down crying. I got on my knees and just cried out to God. I apologized for being so selfish. his presence cam over me and He answered my prayer.

   Thank you for this wonderful album. It truly has changed me. I love every song (which is rare for me). I can’t wait to see yall on tour. Thank you so much and God Bless each one of you.

4. Olivia

   January 2nd, 2010 at 5:39 pm

   I love the song “Let It Go”!! They are great! I just wanted to say thanx, guys, for your music, and how much of an encouragement it is to me. There has been many times that I have had a bad day, and just listened to your songs (like “You Are”, and “Satisfy”), and they really lift me up!! Thank you, and keep up the good work!!

5. Katie Cochran

   January 8th, 2010 at 3:03 pm

   God has seen fit to use you guys to shine his light into a lot of people’s lives. He is so amazing! Mike, I don’t say the following to puff you up or anything, but you are so HUMBLE in those videos, being completely honest about WHY you wrote what you wrote. I see a theme in your album of giving God ALL the glory for what he has done in your lives, and what he has done and will do in all people’s lives. You give God ALL the glory and this is a refreshing thing–some Christian artists only want to talk about the problems Christians face, and how WE need to do this and do that–the fact is we are unable to do a single good thing apart from the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives. It’s all because of Him.. And I see that in you guys, and am so thrilled. Can’t wait to hear your new album when it comes out! God bless you guys.

6. Vicki Powell

   January 20th, 2010 at 2:12 pm

   This song is my favorite of all of your songs and it has touched me the most. That God would be over and underneath and inbetween my messes and my failures and he would be lifting me up out of them while holding me through them. I know it’s not one that you do at shows, but it is still my favorite. I just got to see you at WJ 2010 in Tampa, FL and you signed my CD which I have had since it’s release. Love your humbleness and realness. Love, Vicki

7. Emily

   January 26th, 2010 at 7:21 pm

   Lately I haven’t been very close to God.
   And its been my fault. ‘Cause God never leaves, and if we aren’t close anymore, its our fault.
   And so I’ve been looking for love. I’ve been looking for truth and something that will fulfill me. Naturally, I logged on to http://www.tenthavenuenorth.com: these guys are my favorite band and I thought that maybe they could give me a sense of faith that I’ve been lacking.
   But I was wrong.
   Only God can give a sense of fulfillment, and He did.
   And here’s how it happened.
   My heart has hardened lately. my conscience has been seared. And its my own fault.
   You see, last year, I wrote on the bathroom wall of our favorite restaurant some very ugly things. Some very vulgar things. And I’ve kept them secret; not confessing; not being healed.
   For a long time I just dealt with it.
   But lately God has been telling me that He cant deal with m sin anymore.
   I need to get it out.
   And then I ignored God.
   I said, “God, if I confess this, it’ll cost my parents money. It’ll stress my mom out. Sorry, but can’t do it, God.”
   And it didn’t make me prosper.
   So I sat on my couch; reading all of Mike and Jason’s past blogs. And I’ve been touched.
   I’ve been unseared. I’ve benn renewed. God has used Tenth Ave North once again to work inside of me.
   God is good.
   God is real.
   God is working inside of me.
   Thank you, Tenth Ave North.
   -Emily

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