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Changing lives through Music
Working with the forgotten ones
Welcome! Here is my testimony:
God’s Heart for the Lonely
In 1985, shortly after I gave my life to Jesus and turned from the darkness I had been living in, the Lord gave me a vision during prayer. I saw a multitude of elderly women sitting at the windows of a nursing home. When I looked closer at their faces, I saw broken hearts—souls that were lost, lonely, and aching for love. The picture was so vivid that it stayed with me as a burden on my heart.
Not long after, the Lord gave me a clear call: to go and help my great-aunt Gretchen in Germany, who was on the verge of being placed in a nursing home. In obedience, I left the United States on May 16, 1986, and what I thought would be a short mission turned into nearly 20 years of life in Germany.
During those years, I cared for Aunt Gretchen, loved her, and walked with her through her final years. She passed peacefully at the age of 87, no longer alone, but embraced with love. What began as a call to help one lonely woman became the doorway to God’s greatest blessings in my life. In Germany, the Lord gave me my wife, Bernadette, and together we were blessed with four beautiful children—David, Stella, Marie-Claire, and John-Paul.
Looking back, I see how God used a simple vision to redirect my entire life. What seemed like a burden became a blessing. What looked like a sacrifice became the foundation of my family’s story.
Takeaway:God is faithful to guide us when we listen. A single step of obedience can open the door to blessings far beyond what we imagine. He places the lonely in families (Psalm 68:6) and uses our “yes” to write stories of love and redemption.
Prayer:Father, thank You for seeing the lonely and brokenhearted, and for calling us to be Your hands and feet. Give me ears to hear Your voice and courage to obey, even in the small things. Let my life be a vessel of Your love and faithfulness. Amen.
In 1985, shortly after I gave my life to Jesus and turned from the darkness I had been living in, the Lord gave me a vision during prayer. I saw a multitude of elderly women sitting at the windows of a nursing home. When I looked closer at their faces, I saw broken hearts—souls that were lost, lonely, and aching for love. The picture was so vivid that it stayed with me as a burden on my heart.
Not long after, the Lord gave me a clear call: to go and help my great-aunt Gretchen in Germany, who was on the verge of being placed in a nursing home. In obedience, I left the United States on May 16, 1986, and what I thought would be a short mission turned into nearly 20 years of life in Germany.
During those years, I cared for Aunt Gretchen, loved her, and walked with her through her final years. She passed peacefully at the age of 87, no longer alone, but embraced with love. What began as a call to help one lonely woman became the doorway to God’s greatest blessings in my life. In Germany, the Lord gave me my wife, Bernadette, and together we were blessed with four beautiful children—David, Stella, Marie-Claire, and John-Paul.
Looking back, I see how God used a simple vision to redirect my entire life. What seemed like a burden became a blessing. What looked like a sacrifice became the foundation of my family’s story.
Takeaway:God is faithful to guide us when we listen. A single step of obedience can open the door to blessings far beyond what we imagine. He places the lonely in families (Psalm 68:6) and uses our “yes” to write stories of love and redemption.
Prayer:Father, thank You for seeing the lonely and brokenhearted, and for calling us to be Your hands and feet. Give me ears to hear Your voice and courage to obey, even in the small things. Let my life be a vessel of Your love and faithfulness. Amen.
The Healing Power of Song
In the mid-1990s, after moving to the Bonn area of Germany to be closer to family, the Lord opened another door. Around 1994, I was asked to serve as an elder at St. Anna, a Catholic church in our community of Hermerath. It was there that the Lord placed on my heart the desire to begin a nursing home ministry.
By 1995–96, I found myself sitting in the common room of Haus Tusculum in Ruppichteroth, Germany, guitar in hand, song sheets spread out before me. My good friend Kurt Lohse would often join me as we shared music with the residents. Week after week, I sang my heart out—sometimes to those who seemed lost in illness, loneliness, or frailty.
Yet I began to notice something beautiful. Even when words failed or bodies were weak, the music reached them. A tapping foot, moving lips, or a single finger keeping rhythm told me God’s love was breaking through. No matter how severe their condition, the songs carried life, joy, and connection into their hearts. This inspired me to keep growing in my gift—practicing daily so that I could play and sing better for the Lord and for those He had entrusted to me.
What I witnessed in those moments reminded me that music is not just sound—it is a ministry of the Spirit. God uses it to reach into places where words cannot go, to bring comfort to the lonely and healing to the broken.
Takeaway:God has given each of us gifts that can be used to minister His love. Whether it is music, words, a smile, or a gentle touch—He can take what we offer and use it to heal hearts. Our calling is not to measure the results, but to give ourselves faithfully to the work, trusting Him to move.
Prayer:Lord, thank You for the gift of music and the way it reaches beyond words. Help me to use the gifts You’ve given me to bring hope, joy, and healing to others. Let my offering, no matter how small, be a vessel of Your love. Amen.
In the mid-1990s, after moving to the Bonn area of Germany to be closer to family, the Lord opened another door. Around 1994, I was asked to serve as an elder at St. Anna, a Catholic church in our community of Hermerath. It was there that the Lord placed on my heart the desire to begin a nursing home ministry.
By 1995–96, I found myself sitting in the common room of Haus Tusculum in Ruppichteroth, Germany, guitar in hand, song sheets spread out before me. My good friend Kurt Lohse would often join me as we shared music with the residents. Week after week, I sang my heart out—sometimes to those who seemed lost in illness, loneliness, or frailty.
Yet I began to notice something beautiful. Even when words failed or bodies were weak, the music reached them. A tapping foot, moving lips, or a single finger keeping rhythm told me God’s love was breaking through. No matter how severe their condition, the songs carried life, joy, and connection into their hearts. This inspired me to keep growing in my gift—practicing daily so that I could play and sing better for the Lord and for those He had entrusted to me.
What I witnessed in those moments reminded me that music is not just sound—it is a ministry of the Spirit. God uses it to reach into places where words cannot go, to bring comfort to the lonely and healing to the broken.
Takeaway:God has given each of us gifts that can be used to minister His love. Whether it is music, words, a smile, or a gentle touch—He can take what we offer and use it to heal hearts. Our calling is not to measure the results, but to give ourselves faithfully to the work, trusting Him to move.
Prayer:Lord, thank You for the gift of music and the way it reaches beyond words. Help me to use the gifts You’ve given me to bring hope, joy, and healing to others. Let my offering, no matter how small, be a vessel of Your love. Amen.
A New Song in a New Land
After nearly twenty years in Germany, the Lord opened a door for my family and me to return to America. We settled in Atlanta, Georgia, and it was a major culture shock for all of us—including me. Everything was new again, yet one thing remained the same: the call that God had placed on my heart to sing for the elderly.
Even as I worked as a salesman, the desire to bring music and joy to those in nursing homes never left me. On occasion, I would find opportunities to play—almost like “the guitar man” who shows up with a song and a smile. About five years into living in Kennesaw, GA, I made a decision. I invested in a sound system, not for myself, but for the vision God had planted in me: to reach more people, especially the elderly and handicapped who struggled to hear.
I thought the sound system would allow me to play for larger crowds—and at times, it did. But what surprised me most was how God led me into smaller, more intimate gatherings. Instead of stadium-like settings, I found myself in cozy rooms with 10, 20, maybe 50 people, where the atmosphere turned into prayer and worship. It wasn’t about size—it was about presence. In those smaller rooms, God met us powerfully. Hearts opened, spirits lifted, and His love was felt in the simple strum of a guitar and the unity of song.
Takeaway:God often redirects our plans for His greater purpose. We may think we need bigger stages and louder voices, but He delights in working through the small, humble places. What matters is not the size of the crowd, but the sincerity of the offering. When we bring what we have, God brings His presence.
Prayer:Father, thank You that You use even the smallest gatherings to show Your greatness. Teach me to trust Your plan, whether You place me before many or just a few. Let every song I sing and every word I speak be filled with Your Spirit, bringing comfort and joy to those who need it most. Amen.
After nearly twenty years in Germany, the Lord opened a door for my family and me to return to America. We settled in Atlanta, Georgia, and it was a major culture shock for all of us—including me. Everything was new again, yet one thing remained the same: the call that God had placed on my heart to sing for the elderly.
Even as I worked as a salesman, the desire to bring music and joy to those in nursing homes never left me. On occasion, I would find opportunities to play—almost like “the guitar man” who shows up with a song and a smile. About five years into living in Kennesaw, GA, I made a decision. I invested in a sound system, not for myself, but for the vision God had planted in me: to reach more people, especially the elderly and handicapped who struggled to hear.
I thought the sound system would allow me to play for larger crowds—and at times, it did. But what surprised me most was how God led me into smaller, more intimate gatherings. Instead of stadium-like settings, I found myself in cozy rooms with 10, 20, maybe 50 people, where the atmosphere turned into prayer and worship. It wasn’t about size—it was about presence. In those smaller rooms, God met us powerfully. Hearts opened, spirits lifted, and His love was felt in the simple strum of a guitar and the unity of song.
Takeaway:God often redirects our plans for His greater purpose. We may think we need bigger stages and louder voices, but He delights in working through the small, humble places. What matters is not the size of the crowd, but the sincerity of the offering. When we bring what we have, God brings His presence.
Prayer:Father, thank You that You use even the smallest gatherings to show Your greatness. Teach me to trust Your plan, whether You place me before many or just a few. Let every song I sing and every word I speak be filled with Your Spirit, bringing comfort and joy to those who need it most. Amen.
Stepping Fully Into the Call
For years after returning to Kennesaw, Georgia, I played here and there, sharing music with the elderly whenever opportunities arose. But the call on my heart kept growing stronger. About seven years later, family and friends gathered around me in prayer. They spoke words of encouragement and confirmed the vision I had carried for so long: to step more fully into this ministry.
In September 2017, I took a leap of faith and began calling nursing homes in my community to offer worship, prayer, and music. The response was overwhelming! Many activity directors were eager for something different—someone who would not only entertain but also pray with residents and bring them into God’s presence. While I am sometimes asked to play secular songs for larger events, I always weave worship into the gatherings, lifting our eyes back to Jesus.
One of the most meaningful parts of this ministry has become a special event where I play for one to two hours, then host a raffle in the middle. Each resident receives a number, and when theirs is called, they receive a stuffed animal. The joy on their faces is unforgettable. Many hug those little animals tightly, as if they had finally found a companion. In those moments, healing flows—hearts are comforted, loneliness is lifted, and sometimes even bodies are restored. Often, I invite others to join me in laying hands and praying for residents, and the love of Christ moves among us in powerful ways.
What began as a vision decades ago had now blossomed into a living ministry—filled with prayer, music, joy, and healing for those who are so often forgotten.
Takeaway:When we step out in faith, God multiplies our efforts beyond what we could imagine. He doesn’t just call us—He equips us and surrounds us with people who will confirm and encourage the vision. Ministry is not about performance but about bringing His love to those who need it most.
Prayer:Lord, thank You for confirming Your call in my life through the prayers of others. Give me the courage to continue stepping out in faith, and use my gifts to bring joy and healing to those who feel forgotten. May every note of music, every prayer, and every touch reflect Your great love. Amen.
For years after returning to Kennesaw, Georgia, I played here and there, sharing music with the elderly whenever opportunities arose. But the call on my heart kept growing stronger. About seven years later, family and friends gathered around me in prayer. They spoke words of encouragement and confirmed the vision I had carried for so long: to step more fully into this ministry.
In September 2017, I took a leap of faith and began calling nursing homes in my community to offer worship, prayer, and music. The response was overwhelming! Many activity directors were eager for something different—someone who would not only entertain but also pray with residents and bring them into God’s presence. While I am sometimes asked to play secular songs for larger events, I always weave worship into the gatherings, lifting our eyes back to Jesus.
One of the most meaningful parts of this ministry has become a special event where I play for one to two hours, then host a raffle in the middle. Each resident receives a number, and when theirs is called, they receive a stuffed animal. The joy on their faces is unforgettable. Many hug those little animals tightly, as if they had finally found a companion. In those moments, healing flows—hearts are comforted, loneliness is lifted, and sometimes even bodies are restored. Often, I invite others to join me in laying hands and praying for residents, and the love of Christ moves among us in powerful ways.
What began as a vision decades ago had now blossomed into a living ministry—filled with prayer, music, joy, and healing for those who are so often forgotten.
Takeaway:When we step out in faith, God multiplies our efforts beyond what we could imagine. He doesn’t just call us—He equips us and surrounds us with people who will confirm and encourage the vision. Ministry is not about performance but about bringing His love to those who need it most.
Prayer:Lord, thank You for confirming Your call in my life through the prayers of others. Give me the courage to continue stepping out in faith, and use my gifts to bring joy and healing to those who feel forgotten. May every note of music, every prayer, and every touch reflect Your great love. Amen.
The God Who Loves the Unwanted
Over time, people began to call me “the guy who saves the unwanted stuffed animals.” It made me smile, but it also spoke to something deeper in God’s heart. Many people have closets full of stuffed animals their children have outgrown. Rather than letting them gather dust, I invite people to donate them. We carefully wash and dry each one until they are fresh, clean, and ready to be loved again.
At my special events—often on holidays—the highlight is a raffle. Each resident receives a number, and when their number is called, they get to choose a stuffed animal. The moment they wrap their arms around that little bear, bunny, or puppy is indescribable. What was once unwanted becomes a source of comfort and joy. For someone who feels forgotten or lonely, even a small stuffed animal becomes a symbol: “I am not alone. I am loved. I have something to hold on to.”
I told the Lord, “When I get 50 stuffed animals, it’s time to set up another event.” And each time, He provides. What began as a simple idea has turned into a powerful ministry of love, prayer, and healing—because God is in the business of redeeming the unwanted and giving them new purpose.
Takeaway:God’s heart is for the forgotten and the overlooked. Just as He takes what others might discard and makes it new again, He does the same with us. No one is unwanted in His kingdom. When we place our lives in His hands, He restores, refreshes, and fills us with His love to share with others.
Prayer:Lord, thank You that You never forget or discard us. You take what is broken, unwanted, or overlooked and make it new. Use me to bring Your love to those who feel forgotten, and let even the smallest gifts point them back to You. Amen.
Over time, people began to call me “the guy who saves the unwanted stuffed animals.” It made me smile, but it also spoke to something deeper in God’s heart. Many people have closets full of stuffed animals their children have outgrown. Rather than letting them gather dust, I invite people to donate them. We carefully wash and dry each one until they are fresh, clean, and ready to be loved again.
At my special events—often on holidays—the highlight is a raffle. Each resident receives a number, and when their number is called, they get to choose a stuffed animal. The moment they wrap their arms around that little bear, bunny, or puppy is indescribable. What was once unwanted becomes a source of comfort and joy. For someone who feels forgotten or lonely, even a small stuffed animal becomes a symbol: “I am not alone. I am loved. I have something to hold on to.”
I told the Lord, “When I get 50 stuffed animals, it’s time to set up another event.” And each time, He provides. What began as a simple idea has turned into a powerful ministry of love, prayer, and healing—because God is in the business of redeeming the unwanted and giving them new purpose.
Takeaway:God’s heart is for the forgotten and the overlooked. Just as He takes what others might discard and makes it new again, He does the same with us. No one is unwanted in His kingdom. When we place our lives in His hands, He restores, refreshes, and fills us with His love to share with others.
Prayer:Lord, thank You that You never forget or discard us. You take what is broken, unwanted, or overlooked and make it new. Use me to bring Your love to those who feel forgotten, and let even the smallest gifts point them back to You. Amen.
Called to Bring Joy to the Forgotten
Today, God has opened doors wider than I ever imagined. I am now serving in ten nursing homes—and the number is still growing. Each time I arrive with my guitar, I see the anticipation in the residents’ faces. They are waiting for me, and when I miss a day, their sadness is real. These precious souls are hungry for joy, music, prayer, and love.
My dream is to do this full time, as the Lord wills. I long to spend my days bringing comfort and worship into these homes, because this is not just entertainment—it is a lifeline. The elderly in our communities are often lonely, forgotten, and overlooked. In many ways, it has become an epidemic of isolation. Yet God has called me to be part of His answer: to bring light, music, and His love into their lives.
To do this, I know I will need support. My prayer is that God will raise up people who see the value in this ministry and will help make it possible for me to step more fully into this call. Every note I sing and every prayer I pray is not just about music—it is about restoring dignity, hope, and joy to those society has left behind.
Takeaway:When God calls us, He also stirs the hearts of others to stand alongside us. Ministry is never a one-person effort—it is the Body of Christ working together. If we are faithful with what God gives us, He will multiply it and bring others to help carry the vision forward.
Prayer:Lord, thank You for the doors You have opened and the lives You are touching through music and prayer. Give me courage to step fully into this call and trust You to provide. Raise up supporters who share Your heart for the elderly, and let this ministry bring comfort, joy, and salvation to many. Amen.
Today, God has opened doors wider than I ever imagined. I am now serving in ten nursing homes—and the number is still growing. Each time I arrive with my guitar, I see the anticipation in the residents’ faces. They are waiting for me, and when I miss a day, their sadness is real. These precious souls are hungry for joy, music, prayer, and love.
My dream is to do this full time, as the Lord wills. I long to spend my days bringing comfort and worship into these homes, because this is not just entertainment—it is a lifeline. The elderly in our communities are often lonely, forgotten, and overlooked. In many ways, it has become an epidemic of isolation. Yet God has called me to be part of His answer: to bring light, music, and His love into their lives.
To do this, I know I will need support. My prayer is that God will raise up people who see the value in this ministry and will help make it possible for me to step more fully into this call. Every note I sing and every prayer I pray is not just about music—it is about restoring dignity, hope, and joy to those society has left behind.
Takeaway:When God calls us, He also stirs the hearts of others to stand alongside us. Ministry is never a one-person effort—it is the Body of Christ working together. If we are faithful with what God gives us, He will multiply it and bring others to help carry the vision forward.
Prayer:Lord, thank You for the doors You have opened and the lives You are touching through music and prayer. Give me courage to step fully into this call and trust You to provide. Raise up supporters who share Your heart for the elderly, and let this ministry bring comfort, joy, and salvation to many. Amen.
God’s Presence in the Final Moments
One of the most tender parts of this ministry is serving in advanced memory care units. These are the places where men and women are in the final stages of life. Some are still somewhat aware, while others are no longer responsive. Yet one thing I know for certain: the soul is still there, and God still sees them.
When we enter these rooms, we come with a simple heart—to pray, to worship, and to remind them they are not alone. Sometimes, all we can do is sing softly, hold a hand, or whisper a prayer of comfort. We ask the Lord to surround them with His peace and love as they prepare to step into eternity. It is a sacred moment, standing at the threshold of earth and heaven, carrying a song and a prayer for a soul about to see Jesus face to face.
I don’t always know what they can hear or comprehend, but I believe the Spirit of God ministers beyond human understanding. What matters most is that, in those final moments, they know someone cares—that they are not forgotten, and that they are deeply loved by God.
Takeaway:Every soul matters to God, from the first breath to the last. Even when words fail or minds fade, His presence remains. He calls us to be His hands and feet, to bring comfort, dignity, and love to those preparing to cross into eternity.
Prayer:Lord, thank You that You never leave us—not in life, and not in death. Give me compassion to minister Your love to those in their final moments. May Your peace fill their hearts, and may they step into Your presence knowing they are loved and never forgotten. Amen.
Scripture:“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” — Psalm 23:4
One of the most tender parts of this ministry is serving in advanced memory care units. These are the places where men and women are in the final stages of life. Some are still somewhat aware, while others are no longer responsive. Yet one thing I know for certain: the soul is still there, and God still sees them.
When we enter these rooms, we come with a simple heart—to pray, to worship, and to remind them they are not alone. Sometimes, all we can do is sing softly, hold a hand, or whisper a prayer of comfort. We ask the Lord to surround them with His peace and love as they prepare to step into eternity. It is a sacred moment, standing at the threshold of earth and heaven, carrying a song and a prayer for a soul about to see Jesus face to face.
I don’t always know what they can hear or comprehend, but I believe the Spirit of God ministers beyond human understanding. What matters most is that, in those final moments, they know someone cares—that they are not forgotten, and that they are deeply loved by God.
Takeaway:Every soul matters to God, from the first breath to the last. Even when words fail or minds fade, His presence remains. He calls us to be His hands and feet, to bring comfort, dignity, and love to those preparing to cross into eternity.
Prayer:Lord, thank You that You never leave us—not in life, and not in death. Give me compassion to minister Your love to those in their final moments. May Your peace fill their hearts, and may they step into Your presence knowing they are loved and never forgotten. Amen.
Scripture:“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” — Psalm 23:4
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