Archive Comments - November 2006

Name: Bonnie Dudley-Bigfoot
Date: 11/30/06

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Hey Kirk, I hear you are having aches and pains. I hate to tell you (HA HA) but that goes with getting old. That goes with the territory. Been there, done that. You are getting old just like the rest of us. BIGFOOT

Name: Jimmy
Date: 11/29/06

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I only caught part of you interview on James Roberson's broadcast. I too have been plagued with same sex attraction. My wife of 28 years divorced me this past June. I feel your pain, and have exprienced the same trials in find help. All of the "professionals" tell me I just have to live with it and maybe I do but I know that I'm not alone, and reading & hearing your testimony gave my spirit a real boost, to know that I'm not the only one with this problem. There is strength, and power in the name of Our Lord. May God Bless you and keep you in his care as you reach out the those in need. You have been given a very special gift. God will make this trial a blessing. My thoughts and prayers will be with you. Keep The Faith my Brother in Christ.

Name: Tim
Date: 11/24/06

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kirk,i have 3 sons.a couple of years ago our oldest told us he was gay,we cried , felt hopeless,then we told him we loved him.i am so sorry your sister disowned you,she is missing out on alot.we will pray for you also please pray for me,i also have my own struggles

Name: Norman Proudfoot
Date: 11/19/06

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Kirk, Missed you on the Robison show. Glad you are still in the fight. God will see you through as long as you keep your eyes on Him. Hope to see you again some time. Those visits to Teays Valley were great! Norm

Name: Kay Prevette
Date: 11/19/06

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Kirk, Iread your story and I hear your pain.I, too, have struggled with attraction to someone of the same gender. I was married for 20 years, have two children, but am now in a "marriage" with the best partner in the world. She and I are both the happiest and the closest to God we have ever been. We researched the scriptures, there are only 6 in the entire Bible that could even remotely refer to same gender relationships. Jesus said not one word on the topic. Paul has three scriptures.....I am sure you know Marsha Steven sand her life story. We also would recommend reading Mel White's Stranger at the Gate and Sex Dirt and Greed....another excellent book. We think you will find that our culture is afraid of same gender attractions, it is not God. What the Bible really says about Homosexuality is another good book! We have been together for 8 years now and love every minute of our lives. Linda was married for 26 years and also has two children. We met in a fundamental church praying for our very difficult marriages.. Of course, we were not feeling welcome in that church anymore though we had been very active and contributing members. In time, our friends and our children have come to see what a wonderful sharing relaitonship we now have and how happy and successful we are since we operate out of a home of love. Our home is a place of refuge and happiness and laughter but also a place to heal. We have been through court in order to have visitation with my children, I am a breast cancer survivor, we both work, help others, love our neighbors, contribute to charities, invite people into our home and love life. We both believe culture caused us to always feel we should marry men and fit into society. The Bible has been used against Jews, (still is), blacks and women.....culture uses "God's Word" to back up what culture wants...not necessairly what God wants. Jesus said that "loving God with all your heart soul and might and your neighbor as yourself" summed up all that God wants. Another book, The Truth will Set You Free, i We would welcome you into our home anytime. We live in Burlington, NC...you are welcome here to stay with us. You can email me at the above address. We do not want anyone calling our home or sending us multitudes of email telling us how to "get healed"...we are healed and love who we are as we are! Marantha

Name: Don
Date: 11/19/06

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Kirk...I have listened to your music,seen you in concert, but still I wonder if you struggles you describe is not just a facade you use to enhance your attempts to make another dollar. Why did it take someone outing you for you to seek guidance for your struggles. If you are truely a gay man, deal with it accordingly, and accept the fact you are gay. Don't go about giving people hope that this can be cured with ongoing struggles. I will admit, you do perform a GREAT speech that brings many to tears during your confession period. I was quite impressed but did not believe you were in any way sincere. The best to you as you struggle with finding out who you really are. Remember one of the females who is listed in the lineage of Christ was also a prostitute her complete life. You are doing more damage sitting on the fence using your struggles as an example of your life.....GET HONEST..

Name: Anna Bales
Date: 11/18/06

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Some people, (Julie), love to see people continue dying at the cross for the same thing over and over again, just to satisfy their own judgement of the matter. I really wish you'd explain why you seem to think that Kirk has not totally dealt with the issue he is having. Because he has not brought everything out before you? It is to be taken to the cross and then left on the cross. The innermost thoughts are respected by God to remain with Him and His child. I believe Kirk has confessed what he needs to in order to deal with "us". This is not the National Inquirer. God is not going to have him reveal everything to the public in order to be forgiven and healed. Kirk desired an answer, someone to talk to. God heard him and here he is...talking to so many with more support than he could even imagine. Would he have come out in the open if this wouldn't have happened? This was destined to happen, so he was coming out one way or another. Sometimes it takes someone else bringing it out. What was meant for evil, God turned to the good because Kirk loves Him.

Name: Scott
Date: 11/17/06

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kirk, God is a Loving God and a righteous God. Many people who are quick to condemn the person instead of the sin need to read more about the person of Christ. Christ himself said that he came to care for the sick (spiritually sick). God is a God of forgiveness and mercy. We should hate the sin but love the sinner. It is our job as Christians to be Christ like, to condemn the sin but love the sinner. There is always forgiveness and God can use your experiance to do a great work. The Christian army is the only army that shots its own wounded. We must change that, we must minister the ones that need it most, and sometimes it is our own brothers and sisters in Christ. God bless you and continue to show the love and mercy and grace of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To those who throw rocks and condemn, there should be a time of soul searching and seeking the will of God in there lives. God Bless

Name: Cathy
Date: 11/17/06

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Thank you for giving your testimony on your personal battle. I do not have the same struggle as you, but do battle loneliness. It encouraged me to know I'm not the only Christian who has felt this way. I pray God will strengthen you day by day and encourage you to continue on each day :) Be Blessed!!!!! Cathy

Name: Tina
Date: 11/17/06

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am in the middle .....discovering my husbnd is cheating on me with a gay man at work. He wears a Jesus bracelet on his wrist. He uses the Lord and me to hide behind his being gay. I am very hurt, lonley and afraid. Any advise would be great. I do not hate him at all, but he is being so dishonest. Please advise me. Your sister in Christ, Tina

Name: Craig
Date: 11/17/06

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Hey Kirk I heard you talk about your experience on the program Life Today in Australia and I felt your pain. I am so sorry. Immediately I wanted to share a word of encouragement with you and this is what I percieved to be inspiration from our Lord and Saviour. Everyday Jesus is the same and so is his great love for you. Everyday Jesus is the same and so is his mercies, in fact they are new every morning. Like the woman with the issue of blood I encourage you to say everyday that you are a righteous man of God; that you are bought with the blood of Jesus; that you are saved by the grace of the living God; that you are kept alive and sustained by the faith of the Son of God in this life and for all eternity and that you are in the presence of the One, True and only Living God. Like the woman with the issue of blood you will be delivered and made whole with no thing missing and no thing broken. Remember mate the One who is in you can do this and he is greater than he that is in the world. God Bless in Jesus Name

Name: Mary
Date: 11/16/06

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Kirk, I am truly sorry that you have gone through this, but there is a purpose. My heart went out to you when I read the articles when this first hit the press. I had a simuliar Scene in my family. The church members and aquaintences just about banned the member from the church, instead of praying they began to spread rumors of all sorts. So I know how you felt- totally ready to kill yourself. I am so glad that your TRUE CHRISTIAN FRIENDS have stood by you. I prayed for you that day and left you in GOD'S HANDS. I ask you and everyone reading to pray for everyone who is having this struggle and for the ones who have acted upon this. PRAY that GOD will take this interest/ desire away from them. KIRK< Thank you so much for your testimony, as I can see that GOD has helped you, I can know that GOD will help those in my Family also....May GOD continue to bless you as you give your testimony.... Please keep on writing to..I love the song IF HE HUNG THE MOON< (and have sang this in church myself- always with hands of PRAISE TO JESUS! Again GOD BLESS YOU!!!!

Name: Joan
Date: 11/16/06

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Good Morning Kirk I am sorry we missed your interview with the Robinsons. I would have liked to listen to your testimony. I did read your testimony on this site and was amazed to say the lest. The first time we heard about your situation was when I was at the MUSC in Charleston,SC. My husband was getting ready to have bypass surgery and needless to say I was stressed to the limit. Our pastor came to see my husband before his surgery sharing with us that he had just heard about you and seemed very sad......but prayful for you as well. At some point in all our lives we have had skeltons in our closet. I cannot condemn you for yours because in my life Christ has forgiven and cleansed me and now lives in my heart. He uses every trial as a tool to further mature me as His child. You know in your heart that this problem is a sin. Just remember to ask God for His help in fighting the attraction because you know that He said that He would never leave us or forsake us. That statement is very constant in my everyday life. I just don't understand the people who don't know Jesus and how they handle problems. It is a very stressful and empty life. I know because I was there once but then Jesus came into my life because I asked Him to and my life will never be the same, thank God!!! So keep looking up......for all the answers to your problems, I know I do daily. The ones that send you comments about us Christians are surely ignorant as respects to the love and peaceful life that Jesus offers. All this and without costing us a thing! May God bless you as you give your testimony...this will help you get through it all! Just remember that we are not perfect but one day we will be.....that is if you have accepted Christ as your Savior......So don't act just react.. God bless you and your family

Name: Ray Davis part II
Date: 11/15/06

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Dear Kirk, my previous entry was not put in your guestbook in its entirety. Here is the part that was not published: The testimony that you’re sharing may seem inspiring to some (predominately fundamentalist heterosexuals) as evidenced by the entries on this site. However, it continues to feed the ignorance and homophobia that is hurting members of the LGBT community, leading many individuals to place their lives in the hands of unqualified “programs” such as the so–called ex-gay ministries (e.g. Exodus International, Christian restoration teams, etc). These programs have a proven track record of failure (I will be glad to provide you with studies/documentation/documentaries). In fact, there is a high rate of self-mutilation and/or suicide among the programs’ participants because of the pressure to change an innate unchangeable human characteristic…affectional orientation (often referred to as sexual orientation). It’s time the church deals honestly with the realities of same gender affectional orientation and the biological complexity of gender identity, for example, individuals who are many times unknowingly biologically interesexed, e.g. Kleinfelter’s syndrome. God doesn't make mistakes. A loving God would never create just to sentence that creation to a second-class life of dishonesty, loneliness and celibacy. Thank God for Christians who are working for the full inclusion of LGBT folk in the life and ministry of the church. Among these groups are: the United Church of Christ, Reconciling United Methodists, Reconciling Pentecostals, Lutherans Concerned, Alliance of Baptist Churches, Reconciling Baptists, Metropolitan Community Church, Soul Force International, Unity Church Movement, etc… So you see, Kirk, you are not alone. You can be gay and be a Christian…a first-class Christian!!! However, this IS a choice (unlike your affectional/sexual orientation). Quit selling out.

Name: Dianna Jacobs
Date: 11/15/06

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Comments: I have been told that the song Serenaded by Angels was written about a young lady who died suddenly while sleeping due to an aneurism. I was told I should read your story because I found my 30 year old daughter, Kanda Michelle, drowned in her bath tub, later ruled from a seizure in which she passed out, had no control (4-13-04) Losing a child of any age is just the worst loss of all, I am here to tell you. I love the song Serenaded by Angels and have used it on a couple of my pages on Kanda's website www.kandamjacobs. Could you at lease let me know if what I have been told is true about why the song was writtten? I see the story is for sale and if I knew for sure, I would love to buy the DVD as it relates so much to my daughter's sudden death. We, grieving parents are always searching for THAT which will give us comfort. I thank you Dianna

Name: Ray Davis
Date: 11/15/06

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Dear Kirk, it was with a heavy heart that I watched your interview on Life Today. How sad it is that Christians will not sit down and discuss all viewpoints on the issue of same gender affectional orientation. I am so tired of the manner in which gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered (GLBT) people have been marginalized by the "church", you know "hate the sin and love the sinner". Many well-intentioned religious folk throughout history have abused the scriptures to justify spiritual discrimination and bigotry. The few (7) verses cited to oppress gay and lesbian individuals are the result of incorrect translation of Hebrew/Greek languages, misinterpretation and/or taking the passages out of their historical/cultural context, for example, the Levitical passages. Did you know the Bible has been used by many well-intentioned Christians as a moral authority to condone slavery, the subjugation of women, the crusades, the outlawing of interracial marriage, etc...? There are many more scriptures in the Bible, if taken literally, that endorse the institution of slavery than presumably condemn same gender affectional orientation. Yet, I think all Christians today would agree that slavery is morally irreprehensible. It was interesting to note how James and Betty didn't blink an eye at the fact that you were divorced (nor any of the Christians on this guestbook site). Let's see, Jesus had a lot to say about divorce, but I guess His words don't count on this subject. And what was it Jesus had to say on the issue of homosexuality? Let's see....NOTHING. Kirk, I do pray for God's best for your life. Embrace God's truth for your life. Don't sell out to the religious right and their ignorance. God’s grace doesn’t ask or require anyone to live a lie in order to be accepted by modern-day Pharisees or to sell CD’s. The testimony that you’re sharing may seem inspiring to some (predominately fundamentalist heterosexuals) as evidenced by the entries on this site. However, it continues to feed the ignorance and homophobia that i Ray

Name: Cathy Mullins
Date: 11/15/06

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kirk thank you for autograph my hoodedsweatshirt i love the color orange take care god bless i hope to see you soon cathy

Name: Terry Warford
Date: 11/15/06

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Glad to hear your still singing!!! Greater is he that is in me than he that is in the world. Keep up the GOOD NEWS Terry Freedom Ministries

Name: Raymond V
Date: 11/14/06

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Julie, Your post to Kirk's comment page doesn't make you sound judgmental. But your spelling makes you look uneducated. After reading Kirk's testimony and hearing it in person, I would think that there would be no doubt that he has fully come to terms with his battle. And any educated person who would read his testimony and hear him in person would come to the same conclusion. Whether or not he was exposed or he admitted his battle on his own has no bearing on whether he has fully come to terms with it. That was just an insult from you to make Kirk look bad to the readers of his website. No you don't sound judgemental, but you do sound like an uneducated, small minded, typical church going person who has no comprehension as to what a battle it is to be attracted to the same sex, and at the same time desire to minister. You aren't being an encouragement to Kirk, you are encourageing others to doubt his testimony. I "sence" you don't have a clue about the subject on which you so quickly criticize.

Name: Sue
Date: 11/14/06

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Before I read your testimony, I always said that no one born that way. I admire you publicly admitting the problem. I'm thankful for Phil Hoskins for being there for you and for the fact he didn't give up on you. I'm sure your testimony will help many people. May God bless you and your ministry. KEEP SINGING.

Name: Julie Crooks
Date: 11/14/06

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I know this sounds judgmental and maybe it is... but here it goes. I still sence that Kirk has not really fully come to terms with his battle. I am sure it is a day by day experience to overcome but if you had not been exposed do you think you would of ever even got to the point that you are now in dealing? I also want to encourage you Kirk, please never stop laying yourself on the alter and on the Cross each and every day, it is truly your salvation. Continue to get real and make many trips to the honesty room, for the TRUTH will make you Free! God Bless You. In Jesus Name Julie Crooks

Name: Steve
Date: 11/14/06

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Kirk.....you were awesome in Columbus, MS. I have never ever been as encouraged as I am today after listening to your CD w/ your testimony. O how I understand where you are coming from however I tried marriage and children to heal me and I have only hurt them in return... my marriage is fragmented and our home is broken but will mend.. I am enjoying the devotional book you recommended... Having been raised in the ministry plus singing w/ a local southern gospel group I felt the need to tell my story of healing/grace/strength yet still a "struggle" ...my family wants me to keep "quiet"...too embarrassed of my past.... I just want to brag on the Lord and I KNOW the church if full of people w/ SSA struggle...they are hiding behind their "positions" in the "work".... I am so thankful for you, you are willing to be transparent and I KNOW that God will bless you and protect you~ Satan is not happy. I attended a support group called "Free My Children"...I experienced "freedom" and "peace".....yet satan was on the prowl and not happy w/ me. I shared my story to some, helped others and the same time allowed satan in the back-door of my home (this was 4 yrs ago)...I thought I was doing what was right~ I knew I was doing what was right....now, I'm fighting this struggle alone...I have have developed such intimacy w/ the Lord~ prayer, scripture..literally talking out loud to the Lord while driving. God spared my life two yrs. ago(respirator/dialysis etc...) I have really felt it was to share my story but I'm so afraid of hurting my family....Please pray for me.. Stand strong Kirk/ I'm praying for a hedge of protection around your life. God Bless you! Steve

Name: Kim Wilks
Date: 11/14/06

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Good Morning! I just wanted to write you and let you know how I heard about you. Last week I woke up at 5:30 a.m. (couldn't go back to sleep and I was on vacation that week by the way). I turned the TV on and seen where you were on James and Betty Robison's show. Honestly, I didn't know who you (I'm sorry ha). I just sat there and listen to your testimony and literally cried like a baby. I can not get you off my mind I have told so many people how "real" you were and how much I appreicated that. It's time for the church to just take the mask off and get REAL. I appreicate you so much you have no idea. I fell in love with your testimony. I struggled with rather or not I should comment you because you know some people read this and some don't. I felt like I had to obey the Lord. I hope this encouraged you. I felt your anointing and when I tell people your testimony I feel the Lord! Your an inspiration. I love you in Christ Kim Wilks/Mississippi

Name: Vickie
Date: 11/14/06

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Dear Kirk, I submitted a comment back on the 3rd of this month but something just kept telling me that I was not done yet. Last night, I was listening to a few of your songs and when I heard you sing Serenaded by Angels, I just lost it. You know, I remember growing up and hearing countless preachers tell me that it does not matter what you have done, thought or said, you cannot point a finger at anyone else for ANY reason, without 3 fingers pointing back at YOU. All of us, no matter who we are or what we do, CANNOT live the life that Christ expects of us and be judgemental. All I know is, I just had to tell you again that you are such an inspiration to me and you have blessed my life with your music and testimony. God Bless you today and always.

Name: Terry King
Date: 11/14/06

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Kirk, Remember, Jesus still love you. Always remember that people will give up on you, but never Jesus. Also remember that temptation is not a sin. And if we do sin, when we ask, Jesus will forgive. But remember as Jesus told the adulterous woman, go and sin no more. My advice to you is "Keep singing to the glory of God".

Name: Karen Hall
Date: 11/13/06

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Dear Kirk, I know you can overcome this. I have enjoyed your singing alot. My Dad and I are big southern gospel fans. You have been a blessing to many people. Thank you for what you are doing. I look forward to seeing you the next time you are around High Point, NC

Name: Nannette
Date: 11/13/06

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WHEN GOD HAS GREAT THINGS FOR YOU THE ENEMY COMES IN LIKE A ROARING LION.BUT GREATER IS HE THAT IS IN YOU ,THAN HE WHO IS IN THE WORLD. GOD WILL NEVER LEAVE YOU OR FORSAKE YOU.I PRAYED FOR YOU AND WILL CONTINUE.ISAIAH41:9&10

Name: Sharon and Donnie Fritts
Date: 11/13/06

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Larry Petree is my brother (sharon) I saw that you signed his guest book and wanted you to know that the song you recorded years ago, If He hung the moon, has really helped my husband go through a horrible fight with a very rare facial cancer that has taken so much of his face. It has been a difficult time for us both. The song is our theme song. I can't tell you how many times I have had to sing that song to him. It has provided hope and encouragement. You can go to http://www.savingfacewithfaith.com to see our story and then you'll SEE how much your song has blessed us.

Name: Shayne Reeves
Date: 11/13/06

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Hey Kirk. Just wanted to say that you did great in Columbus Saturday night! We all had a blast! It was great to see you again. Thanks for everything. Keep up the great work! Shayne P.S. We're still laughing about the Christmas picture.

Name: Maggie
Date: 11/13/06

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Hey Ronald, So you made the comments you made, big deal! people are right you do need prayer mate, makes me wonder if you are dealing with a similar battle in yourself. Jesus can help you, honestly he can, at least Kirk was man enough to be open with his battle, why don't you fess up to yours like a man so we can pray that God takes away your prejudice and reveals true compassion and acceptance. You obviously think the blood of Jesus isn't good enough to cleanse everyone and cover everyone. I am sad for you. How miserable you must be.............Keep soldiering Kirk, be a messenger of the mighty grace of God. Bless you heaps Maggie.x

Name: Maggie
Date: 11/13/06

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Ronald, Ronald, Ronald, Why so angry????? Who has judged you my friend??? By the way, does the bible say not to judge lest you be judged in the same manner???? We all have battles dear one. If you cant say something nice, best to keep quiet. I hope you deal with that issue in your life that has made you feel so bitter and violated. Jesus can help you, He loves you, I pray you can face the issue and allow Jesus to heal the pain. No one is pathetic in the kingdom of God. love ya Ronald. Let Jesus heal the angry little boy in you.

Name: Maggie
Date: 11/13/06

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Dearest Carol, Having a battle and living a battle are two different things love. Do you think your battle with criticism is any different to any other battle one has? When one admits to a battle it doesnt mean they are practising it, so, please put the stone down............God loves you.

Name: Paul F Saunders
Date: 11/13/06

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Hey Kirk, Awesome story with Robinsons! Read your on-line testimony. Many similarites with SSA. Severely sexually abused as a child. Married to an awesome lady for 40 yrs. MAJOR struggles through 29 yrs of music ministry in the church. Resignation, confession publicly, etc in '95. Restoration program - then with great surprise today read in Comments that another commentator had sung your song, "Precious Unmerited Favor of God" at our restoration service in "96. Sometimes the battles still rage complicated by cancer, etc. I honor and respect you! I pray for your ongoing ministry. Hold the banner of GRACE and FORGIVENESS high HIGH!!P.S. Tenor Magnifique!! Paul

Name: Anna Bales
Date: 11/13/06

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I read your guestbook. My comments were not yet posted but my name was. There were no comments in my space, but right underneath my name was the name of someone who bashed you saying that you could not be a Christian because of what you had confessed (in so many words). I just want to make it clear that I had no part in that comment. I disagree totally with what was said and know that that man is the one who is lost. So many people who confess Jesus as Lord and who sit there and judge others so harshly, stating that those they judge are not Christians and are going to hell...I'm afraid for them. They do not understand how far they are from God when they are able to hate like that. I can see where people will approach the Lord and He tell them to depart because He never knew them. They are shocked at this by what the scripture says and it's just scary that we can think that we are so holy and not even be in the Book of Life. Every one of us needs to turn around and take a good look at ourselves before we point our fingers at someone else. Not only take a look at ourselves but judge ourselves by the Word. Until we can rise above all that the Lord counts as sin or sinful nature, we need to keep our mouths shut. I'm in the process of being totally humbled and I'm so thankful for it. It does not feel good, but I know that the Lord can deal with a humble spirit and only a humble spirit can serve God and people. Thanks for your humility. You are an inspiration to us all!!!

Name: Paul
Date: 11/13/06

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Hey Kirk; I don't know where my head has been, but I didn't even realize that you had won the three awards recently. What an amazing gift you have and how wonderful that God's people - your friends have shown you this honor. You have blessed many hearts with your music and I truly hope God is blessing you for your continued ministry. Be Blessed Kirk Talley, Be Blessed!

Name: Carolyn Millhouse
Date: 11/12/06

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Dear Kirk...I was so sad when I heard your testimony the James Robison show, and hurt for you and your family. I have always loved your music and your videos and still do. I pray that you will be delivered of this thing and that God will be glorified by your testimony. I will continue to pray for you and listen to your music. I hope to see & hear more of your music in the near future. Sincerely, Carolyn Millhouse

Name: Glenda
Date: 11/12/06

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Kirk - I received "Words of LIFE" devotional from James Robison today. The devotional was portions of your interview with James on LIFE TODAY. James reminded us that God wants to embrace us. Just as you felt the arms of Jesus around you, God wants us to extend grace and love to others who are desperately in need of it. Thank you, Kirk, for agreeing to share your testimony on James Robison's LIFE TODAY. God has great and mighty things in store for you for being so willing to share your testimony with others in hopes of helping someone to find God's grace and love that you sing about weekly. We love you and will continue to keep you in our prayers.

Name: Jo Ann Reed
Date: 11/12/06

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Kirk, I saw you on Life Today and I love the way God touched your life. His Grace is awesome. I am glad that you are still singing praises to God. Never give up. The enemy puts those thoughts in your mind to silence you from singing the praise of our Heavenly Father, but you show him who is in control. God bless you.

Name: Rachal
Date: 11/12/06

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I saw you last night in Columbus Mississippi. Your concert was great. I had seen you before but last night, the Holy Spirit really worked on me as you sang. Keep singing. Don't let the others get you down. Keep writing beautiful music and we will keep coming to hear you. Rachel

Name: Marion
Date: 11/12/06

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Kirk, God Bless You for the brave soul that you are. I love southern gospel music and came to know your music from The Gaither Homecoming videos. I wondered what happened to you. I saw you on Life Today with James Robinson and cried when I heard what you have had to endure. You touched my heart. It was a very brave thing you did knowing what the consequences were and still going to the FBI. I know it could not have been an easy decision to stop this extortionest. Congratulations on all your awards but especially the Diamond Awards. I just know there are many more blessings and awards in store for you. I don't know which groups will not share a stage with you but as I do, and I will in time. They will not receive any of mine and my Husbands hard earned money. They will receive our prayers but not our money. We will also pray for all the Ronald's that certainly need prayer. Thank you for your New Ministry and our prayers are with in your every day struggles. Your friend , Marion

Name: Stephanie
Date: 11/12/06

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Thank you so much for your honesty. I remember seeing the Talleys as a little girl growing up at Waterville Baptist Church in Cleveland, TN. I want to take this opportunity to tell you that there are SO many folks out there who grew up with the understanding that homosexuality is wrong and I can imagine how much guilt you felt when you began having these attractions. No matter what your struggle...and I do wish you much success in whatever you choose...you must remember that above all, God loves you. We all do things that we are not proud of and we all have daily struggles, but grace is free. You don't have to change or do anything or be anything other than you are. We do not merit God's grace...we merely accept it. I don't pretend to know why some people must deal with these attractions when they would rather not, but I serve a loving God and I just wanted to remind you that God is ever close to those who accept what is freely given. Blessings on you.

Name: Jenny
Date: 11/11/06

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Kirk, Never give up on the Lord. Greater is he that is in us, than he that is in the world. Never forget that he is our father and always wants what is best for us. You have come a long way and the way may seem rough, but remember what our father went through for us while he was here on earth. One of my favorite songs says, that he is never late, he is never early, but he is right one time. Allways look to that, we both know that he is always on time. Love in Christ Jenny

Name: Harold Jones
Date: 11/10/06

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Never give up!!!! Saw you on James Robinson Show.May the Lord God continue to bring you out and throw ashes in the devil's face!

Name: Sandi Farley
Date: 11/10/06

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Kirk, It took me a while to access the guest book, but I finally got here! Yay! I got my first newsletter today. I really enjoyed it and look forward to recieving more of them in the future. Keep on fighting the Good Fight, brother. You're very courageous and I pray that the Lord continue to strengthen you and continue to bring new bookings and venues for you to sing in so you can continue to bring the Good News to the people that Jesus still saves and He still heals! God Bless, Sandi Farley Knoxville, Tn

Name: Joseph A Shaver
Date: 11/10/06

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I saw you on Life Today yesterday.Thank you for being so candid and honest.We all have a burden to bear.Too many are pretending that they are not tempted to the limit sometimes.I will be praying for you,that God will show us the way out.God Bless and God spedd my brother-Joe

Name: Dianna
Date: 11/10/06

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I found my 30 year old daughter drown in her bath tub on 4-13-04 and I plan to copy the lyrics to Serenaded by Angels along with the mid music to her website www.kandamjacobs.com but I have been told that you wrote the song for someone very special. I have searched the internet for your story, but can't find it. Could you give me direction at to where it is or could you email the story to me? A friend of mine told me that my daughter was Serenaded by Angels and I would love to not only add the lyrics but also the story about why the song was written. My daughter, Kanda, was Serenated by Angel as whe drown in her bath tub due to a seizrue. I TRULY BELIEVE SHE WAS!!! I do thank you and what a beautiful song. Sincerely An Angel Mom, Kanda's Mom Dianna Jacobs

Name: Grace Ellen
Date: 11/10/06

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Dear Kirk To me you are the greatest tenor singer there is, and you are an inspiration to any of us who are less than perfect my husband is a preacher who has had struggles not in quite the same way but still I know how harsh the public eye can be to any one who is in ministry and I just admire you for holding your head up I know it cannot be easy, You are in my prayers. Grace E

Name: Jim Peery
Date: 11/10/06

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Dear Kirk, MANY ARE THE AFFLICTIONS OF THE RIGHTIOUS BUT THE LORD DELIVERS US OUT OF ALL OF THEM. KEEP ON GOING, YOU HAVE STEPPED BACK INTO THE WATER.Jim

Name: Mary Tompkins
Date: 11/10/06

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Mr Talley God Loves You.

Name: Larry Brooks
Date: 11/10/06

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Hello Kirk, I was thinking bout you today and decided to search the net to see if you had a website. Thanks for keeping this one up and running. I miss hearing you and seeing you on television. You have a great voice and even better heart! My wife is a singer and has sung "He Is Here" more times than she can count. WE both enjoy your music and hope to see more of you real soon.

Name: Rebekah
Date: 11/10/06

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Hello Kirk!! I had also watched you on the James Robison show.And it brought tears to my eyes.And I was saying "Bless his little heart"How could this happen to a man of God?Who pours his cry's and song for all the world to hear...I know u deeply in my heart..When i was a little girl living back home with parents i had bought one of your CD's that had the song "HE IS HERE"and i would listen to that 24.7...and it always made me cry for some reason..And now my father Wilburn Kimbro is a pastor of church this was his dream he could never find a church and I and my parents would pray cause we knew that was the only way that God would help us was to PRAY and nobody can't live without prayer!!! So now my father has a church in Graham TX.It's called Grace Chaple..a wonderful church we don't have very many people going to that church...but were praying that people would start coming..My father's offerening's and tie's are very low not getting very much money at all!! It breaks my heart when i come home sunday nights after church i cry my-self to sleep..cause i think about it and just pray cause that's all i know what to do...Well you just keep up your good work and God has something speical stored for you in your life...hope to hear from you soon..and you take care of your-self and i will keep you in my prayers..And God Bless You!!!

Name: Rebecca
Date: 11/10/06

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I watched Kirk on Life Today then a little while later I watch Aspiring Women. Kirk was talking about his struggles. Which I personally believe he is resisting to serve Christ. Then on Aspiring Women there was a pastor's wife that had a total emotional breakdown because she was taught to hide and deny her feelings of depression. Things she had repressed all of her life. Which is similar to my own story. Eventually she was healed by God. She needed and was under a doctor's care for many years before God healed her and then another year so that her healing could be documented. The things the church tells us about overcoming are true and right. I was thinking it's like putting something together with the instructions. Step 5 tells you to put the screw in the bottom hole and the leg will stand straight. Which is a true statement. It will. But not until you do Steps 1-4 that put the pieces together and adding the top screw. We have to remember that all of the instructions are important. Don't pass the love of God, the learning of God's word through the leading of the Holy Spirit, the forgiveness of self and others, submitting to God then resist temptation. Yes, it is true that if we resist temptation Satan has to flee, but not until we go through steps 1-4 do we know how to do step 5. Kirk I couldn't have made it without your listening ear. I am still holding on to you holding on. In Christ, Rebecca

Name: Amanda
Date: 11/10/06

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Dear Kirk- I grew up listening to a lot of the groups who have appeared on the Gaither videos. I still enjoy listening to them over and over again even though my age group aren't so familiar with the same background. I have seen you since on several shows and felt the heaviness upon you, but didn't know what. I just would pray a prayer over you, not knowing anything about you and your life until the James Robinson Show. I admire your honesty. There is a time and a season for healing and deliverance (something we all need daily). Greater than these which seem priority in our own lives, God just wants us to continue pressing forward in obedience and faith even though we don't feel anything/changes. He never said to stop obeying and having faith in Him if we find we don't feel a change. I am going through some things now in my own life and regardless of the circumstances and my levels of emotions, I have an inner peace, when daily you do all you can, you stand and listen to Him. There is no such thing as unjoy, only unhappiness. With peace comes joy and with doing all you can do, you will have the peace the Bible talks about. Unfortunately, it is in those times that we begin down rabbit trails of listening to what our minds are processing through the enemy of doubt. Like the moon, remember we are to be His reflection even in the darkest hours. When others don't see or understand what we are suffering through, He is still with us. Write anytime.

Name: Tracey Carter
Date: 11/10/06

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Kirk, I don't believe in coincidences. I was listening to Poet Voices Live yesterday where you sang "Wedding Music" with them. That is one of my favorite albums. Then, last night my husband and I were switching channels and happened to see you on James Robison's program. I was glued to the set. I knew I hadn't heard much from you in the past few years, but I didn't know why. I want you to know how valuable you are to all of us and how you have blessed us. Please keep singing and ministering. Thank you for being real and speaking to some of the problems of our age. I am taking a Theology class right now in preparation to enter the ministry and it speaks of being relevant to our culture. It is so important that we as a church be a light for the world. God bless you and I will be praying for you.

Name: Jodi
Date: 11/10/06

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Hi Kirk! I was nearly in tears in the ladies locker room at a local fitness club yesterday, while listening to your testimony on James Robison's telecast. It was amazing and filled with such grace! Last night, I read many of the comments on your guestbook and was discouraged by some, and perhaps angered. Hopefully you knew that by sharing your testimony with the world, some comments would be holier-than-thou, supposedly "constructive" in nature, or just plain rigid religiousity. I hope you can just dismiss those as coming from people that are hiding behind religion because they are too afraid to face the reality of living in a confusing, fallen world. It is interesting that those struggling with sexuality feel such shame. I've not struggled with same-sex attraction, but I've suffered from horrible sexual abuse as a child and ironically received some of the same feedback: isolation, "exhortation" to pray more, "encouragement" to seek deliverance, have more faith, receive the "pentecostal" Holy Spirit, ignore it by Paul's scripture of pressing on towards the future. None of these worked, because it was a denial of the work Christ wanted to do in me. He's brought healing, although slowly, and answered my prayers in a way that brings Him glory. I too struggle in my sexuality as I try to remain a virgin each day because of my single status, although I was exposed to sexuality early on in my life (age 6). I also have a brother who will not speak to me (was not permitted to attend his wedding, haven't seen or spoken to him for 3 years) because he cannot or will not face some unfortunate truths in order to bring healing into both of our lives. It hurts alot, but it helps to know I'm not alone. I pray your sister comes to her senses! God will bless us for our struggles. He is using you as I'm sure you know to bring hope and healing to people that haven't even struggled with your temptation, like me! Thanks for being honest and courageous! You are a living miracle of His grace and love!

Name: Delores Moon
Date: 11/10/06

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My dear Kurk, I saw you on TV yesterday (Life Today). I love you, always did on the Gaither videos. You are very talented. God made you the way you are and be proud of what God has made, don’t try to change God’s handiwork. I am 94 years old, have three grandsons, and one is gay. They are all so precious to me. I have gone to church all my life (was born and raised in a Mennonite community), but that is not where I found my Lord (in church). My parents lived the Jesus life, and their children all found Jesus. I am so glad you are a follower of Jesus. You will find your way. God loves you, just as he created you, and I do too.

Name: Jenni
Date: 11/10/06

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Hi Kirk! Saw your interview with James Robison. My husband and I have been fans since your Cathedral days. You are still loved by us and we will pray for you. You have blessed us so much by all your songs and continue to do so. Thanks for being honest and for holding on to the Lord! I love your song, "Let Jesus get you past your past". God bless you Kirk!

Name: Shelly
Date: 11/10/06

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Kirk, Your music has always been such a wonderful blessing to me and my family. My mother, sister, and I have sung your songs for years. They are obviously written by a person who really knows and loves God. I just read your testimony and want you to know how touched I was. My brother has struggled with these issues for years and is living in a homosexual relationship. Your testimony of God's grace and deliverance have been such a source of hope for me. Thank you for sharing your life. You are in my prayers as you continue to do what God has called you to do. God best for you - Shelley

Name: Shirley Polley
Date: 11/10/06

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Saw you on Life Today yesterday. Just want you to know that I really do love you and to tell you that you have blessed my life with your music. I grew up on Southern Gospel and use to never miss a chance to see the Talleys. I had wondered what happened to you over the years and a few months ago on a visit to my daughter at Ball State Univeristy in Muncie, IN I saw a sign at a church that you were going to be there. I am so happy to know you are doing better and I hope I get the chance to see you someday soon.

Name: Rhonda
Date: 11/10/06

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At what point are you going to get back to singing and entertaining us with your wonderful gift of music and humor, and drop all this nonsense that continues to make people "heal" you and makes them argue about the gay issue? Let them keep argueing, they will argue until Christ returns. Sing to us and entertain us and inspire us with the songs that God has given you. My family thinks you are awesome, just the way you are.

Name: Cindy
Date: 11/10/06

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don't know how people can call themselves Christians while pointing their finger and condemning their brothers and sisters. I pray God will show your critics the mercy and forgiveness they weren't willing to show you. Thanks for hanging in there. Your testamony is inspiring

Name: Araceli Chavez-Camarena
Date: 11/10/06

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hi kirk how r u ? i seen your show that was aired tonite before i came to work it was on chanel 62 in chgo regular tv. i heared some of your testamony i that man we never know how much us christians affect the live of those of us who have stumbled,you know that we are one body and we stand to forgive and be there for one another not judge we are to help if there was no one to help us in our time of need where would we all be i was praying GOD please help us to be wise with everything for times like this specially when the time is almost near the lord is at the door so close to HIS coming you know the devil want's to hurt us believer he want's to take us down but greater is he that has mercy on us if there is a christian out there that is judging not forgiveing and being real nasty then he is not standing on the word the word that our father has left for us to do you really touched my heart but i leave you this that GOD gave to me HIS prophet for you to recieve it,claim it! proverbs 4:10-13 says hear, my son,and recieve my sayings and the years of your life will be many.I have taught you in the way of wisdom.I have led you in right paths. when you walk, your steps will not be hindered and when you run you will not stumble.take firm hold on instruction, do not let go keep her for she is your life... GOD love that is why he sent his son to set us free but put him in control of everything its not easy i can understand but you have the one that helps call on your prayer partners in christ that will help we are warrior ready to stand in the gap for one another so be strong and let GOD do what he has to do in your life satan destroyed it and GOD will restore it you have my email write so i can pray for you be blessed my brother. dot stop praying alright

Name: Renae, WV
Date: 11/10/06

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Kirk, I enjoyed listening to your testimony today on Life Today. Thank God for grace and mercy!! Know that God is going to use you in a mighty way to bring others to Him and give Him glory and honor. May God continue to bless you and open more doors for you to speak to others. Take care of your wonderful self.

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Date: 11/10/06

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Dear Kirk, I tried to click on sign the guestbook but my computer wasn't allowing me to, so I'm sending a comment via your e-mail. I've never e-mailed a professional singer or famous person before but I couldn't help myself this time. I was channel surfing this morning and caught your face on the Robinson's program and immediately flipped back because I loved your spirit and singing when I heard you a few years ago with your brother and sister-n-law. Then my heart felt heavy because I could tell you were describing a tragedy but I hadn't heard the show from the beginning. So tonight I found your web site because it was still coming back to me all day long--What horrible thing has Kirk gone through? My first reaction was total devastation for your hurting heart. It truly has been Jesus holding you, because humanly speaking none of us could endure this kind of rejection. As I've been contemplating what you must be feeling, it has come to me that you have surely "shared with Christ in His sufferings" because, Kirk, now you have been displayed before your world naked and rejected by your own. You are a friend of Jesus, because you know some of what He went through for all of us. Then as I continued to read your web site, I was overwhelmed with how all the people that love you would have felt if you would have taken your own life. I felt for a few seconds that pain as it dawned on me. I thank God that He protected you and brought loving, true Christ followers, the real family of God, to physically be there with you to keep you safe. You are a precious man of God. I always sensed in your concerts and tapes that you are genuine, the real thing, and very sweet. My Christian spirit connected with yours through your ministry and I truly believe that you were singing for the Lord and trying your best to serve Him. Your testimony has not discouraged me in my faith but encouraged me greatly. Now I have two people I can think of when I feel overwhelmed with the painful mistakes of my past. A music minister in a church I was a member of has a similar testimony as yours. And when I felt I just couldn't face another day, sometimes it would come to me that if Paul could go on and face his friends and family and church members and seek counseling and restoration then I could go on too. Sometimes it just doesn't make sense that some people in the body of Christ don't understand. I believe it is the Apostle Paul who talks about this gospel being a Gospel of Restoration. All of our sins placed Jesus on the cross. There is no sin too great He cannot forgive. Also the life of David really encourages me too. I would find it hard to believe that any Christian would disagree how loved and blessed David was to God and yet he committed adultery, premeditated murder, and later sat in arrogant judgement as a prophet described his life in a parable he did not understand at first. Yet the Bible said "he was a man after God's own heart". You probably think I'm just saying this to flatter you, but you really are too "a man after God's own heart". Please remember that God chose you before the foundations of the world were laid. He knew this tragic time in your life would unfold. He knew you when you were hidden in secret in your mother's womb. He wanted you all along. Also, you'll never convince me that Satan didn't mean this to destroy you. But (praise God for the "buts" in life) what Satan meant for evil God will use for good. This reminds me of another hero in the Bible-Joseph. God has used your testimony and your life to reach other people to lead them to Jesus and freedom from similar bondage. Joseph's brothers meant to ruin Joseph but God used all his suffering to save his family and the Israelite nation from starvation during the famine many years later. I know this e-mail is wayyyy to long. Please forgive me. Like I said, I really have never written someone famous before but you are too special and beloved for me not to rise above my feelings of rejection and inferiority to send a note of encouragement. His truly is a love worth finding, Kim. P.S. I just remembered that at my friend Paul's restoration service, my mom and I sang from one of the Talley trio's accompany tapes "Unmerited, Favor of God"--how cool is that!

Name: Sharon Manprin
Date: 11/09/06

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Hey Kirk..I love your voice. God gave you a talent I think when we all get together up there (Jesus) will be the one that will have to unwind the thread that is around the ball that people have thrown at you. Your journey has just begun so pick up your head and sing whats in your heart. My husband and I have heard you sing many times. You touched our hearts at each concert. We heard your story on The Life Today with James and Betty Robinson's show. Our prayers will be with you.

Name: Maurice Raker
Date: 11/09/06

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LOVE YOU AND PRAYING FOR YOU LOVE TO HEAR YOU SING

Name: Karen
Date: 11/09/06

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kirk i was so touched at your testimony i have a sister who has battled the same issues that you are facing the hardest thing for her was telling us her family but you know because of god s love and our love for her we accepted it because i know that she is so faithful to god and is blessed by him everyday one of her battles was a family member who said that she was going to hell and my dads response was if she was going the rest of the world was going too this man is a preacher instead of condeming her he should be praying for her people are cruel with their words but we all have our own battles and we need to face those in the same manner you have that god loves us and he will by this grace help us through them god bless you kirk i think you have a wonderful voice and you wouldnt have that if not for an almighty god

Name: Anna Bales
Date: 11/09/06

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Name: Ronald
Date: 11/09/06

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Don't you know you are going to hell if you don't change your ways???? I would have thought you would have known by now that gay people can't be christians! Neither can drunks and alcoholics. Why don't you stop trying to be some sort of warped ministry and do something else with your pathetic life?

Name: Brenda
Date: 11/09/06

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I felt for you so much when I saw you on James and Betty's show this morning. God bless you, Kirk. He is blessing you, isn't He? He loves you. You are such an inspiration to so many people -- please know that there are people who don't judge you, and just want to be a blessing to you. I am only one of them. We all have fallen short of God's glory.

Name: Jan
Date: 11/09/06

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saw you on the Life Today show. Praise to the Lord for being there no matter what. I dont have this particular struggle, but, I struggle just the same with my own "ball of wax". May the Lord continue to hold you close and the Lord's people continue to pray and encourage you to press on to holiness and wholeness in Jesus, the healer of broken spirits.

Name: Charlotte
Date: 11/09/06

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heard your testimony this morning as I arrived at work. I have always enjoyed your music. Now I know where those words come from. Only folks that have been in such low places can lift others to such high places. I am so thankful for a God that died for all sin of all mankind, past present and future, yours and mine. I am 48 years old now. When I was 30 for other reasons than yourself I was suicidal and acted upon it. I had lived with emotional stress all my life and finally I just did not want to go on. I tried to overdose and was told that I died 3 times that night. I woke up three days later, very upset with God for leaving me here. As yourself I was not quickly delivered. I had to walk out of that valley with HIM to know what I know today and be able to give it to others. I thought as I listened to the love in your heart, what a wonderful ministry. If God had delivered you totally, quickly and completely you would not have the effect that you had on me this morning, and others as well I am sure. I reconize sincere pain, I have been there. I also recognize and now experience deliverance from our God. I am clinically labeled obsessive compulsive and I am certifiable! My late husband used to have the papers to prove it! HA! I was released into his custody from a mental hospital after the suicide attempt. I stand today in Grace that I also found sufficient to meet my every need. I have no need for prescription medications. I see no counselors. I make no office calls. I still cry out HIS name and HE still reaches down His hand in the night. Me and my God can handle whatever comes today. How wonderful to know HIM. The Lord may or may not deliver you completely in the future. But I am confident that He saw a man big enough to step up and take the fall that others could be free from the bondage that holds you to the same cross that HE hung upon. What a wonderful privilege to humble and help those in need. I love you in the Lord young man more than ever. You were a blessing and encouragement to me this morning. God Bless You, Charlotte PS: I don't know if you caught it or not, but the crazy woman at 30 years of age was a young widow at 45 1/2 years of age and she has triumphed with the Grace of God in her life. God is faithful! II Corinthians 2:14 Now thanks [be] unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place.

Name: Gina
Date: 11/09/06

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You are an encouragement, letting people know they don't have to hide and be ashamed. Thats the reason Jesus came to the earth, because we needed him. He died for our sins and transgeressions, transgressions means mistakes, problems, issues. I pray God will continue to work through you mightily. Go where he tells you to go. And say what he tells you to say. And you will see people begin their deliverance process. May the Lord bless you and keep you and may his face shine upon you.

Name: Doris
Date: 11/09/06

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I too saw you on TV this morning and want you to know that we all make mistakes. I too got caught up in the sins of the internet and I regret it highly as it almost ruined my marriage. When I look back I can hardly believe that I partaked in such garbage. I know God has forgiven me and only hope my husband has as well in his heart. I forgive you as I know I would want to be forgiven as well. Maybe this is our way to become even closer to Our Lord. God Bless You Rick and may you continue to heal and feel the love of your fellow sinners.

Name: Carol
Date: 11/09/06

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homosexuality is an abomination to the Lord. God created Adam and Eve for the purpose of the female being a helpmate to the male. Homosexuality is not a genetic problem it is a SIN problem, just like alcohol, drugs, lying, stealing. It is a CHOICE that you CHOOSE to do or NOT do. One can NOT serve the Lord and be in a sinful lifestyle. Let me ask this: how can one live in direct violation of the Bible and yet be a Christian? If you are going to live a sinful lifestyle, then why did Christ even bother to go to the cross? why even be saved? Thank God for his grace, that he does offer forgiveness once we confess our sins and TURN FROM OUR WICKED AND SINFUL ways. No one is perfect, we all have come short of the Glory of God. We should seek Him daily for righteous living. Obviously this is becoming the "big church sin of the century" and just like the Bible says, as the days were in Sodom and Gomorrah, so shall the days be before His coming. We need to get right before it's too late and confess our sins before the Lord and turn from the wicked ways and be about Our Father's business.

Name: Jamie
Date: 11/09/06

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I just wanted to remind you that Gods word tells us that what satan means for harm, God can turn around for the good of His Kingdom. Will be praying for you to be true to the Lord and yourself. God bless you.

Name: Frank Buttrey
Date: 11/09/06

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God bless you, dear brother. I can not figure out why Christians shoot our wounded. I pray that you'll feel the loving embrace of Christ daily as you seek to live for Him and that you will be strengthend in the inner man to overcome the stronghold in your life. Kirk, I truly believe that everyone strugles with something. Blessings to you my friend

Name: Jamie
Date: 11/09/06

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I just wanted to say ... to all of you who "gay bash" and would like to hurt people struggling with any issue of sin, we have to remember that Love does not hate, Love forgives and without the Love of God you are nothing but a clanging symbol. God can help you to understand and forgive if you are willing and ask for his help.

Name: Peter
Date: 11/09/06

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Kirk, I wanted to say how encouraging it is to hear how God works. I have struggeld with a similar issue, pornography, for over 20 years. It has only been in the last year that I have begun to address it. It cost me a position in ministry and nealy my family. But with God's grace and the help, love, and support of good friends, I am moving on to a new and better life. Thank you for being willing to speak publicly about your issue with same sex attraction. Our stories are ones that men today need to hear. I will be praying for you as you continue to minister God's grace to many people. I hope to be able to meet you personally one day and embrace you as a brother face to face.

Name: Joe
Date: 11/09/06

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Dear Brother in Christ, I saw you on LIFE TODAY with James and Betty this A.M. Count us in as a Prayer Partner with you and the Ministry God Has Called You to be obedient. Your song have always been a blessing to us. Hardly a Sunday goes by without singing He Is Here. I believe you being open and honest with people about your struggle will help many others that are struggling with the same battles will realize that God forgives and keeps us. There are many times that I as a Pastor have wondered how to help people who want to be free from the bondage of homosexuality, but I didn't know what to do or what to say. Thank the Lord you are stepping forward to proclaim liberty to them that are bruised. Again, I will hold you up in my Prayers and continue to wade out a litle deeper in the Love of Jesus. Standing Together for Souls, Brother Joe

Name: Ann
Date: 11/09/06

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i saw you on james robinsons show today im sorry i really thought you were gay and that you had fallen from grace but as i was listening to you you seemed so sincere i really believed what you were saying if you are inocent you have nothing to be ashamed of . you touched my heart love in christ ann

Name: Angela
Date: 11/09/06

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Thank you for your testimony. It has blessed me in many ways. Thank you.

Name: Maggie
Date: 11/09/06

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I have watched and listened to you sing for so long. I had no idea you had this problem. I read all the comments. I can't see how gay's think God is okay with their life style if they give into Satan's allure. I also can't imagine the struggle that you are fighting, but God does know and his grace will bring you thru if you hold fast to him. The courage it has took to face a blackmailer and the fall out came from God to put you back on your feet with the witness he has given you, miracles can come from it. We all have our own thorn in our side. It is like Paul , what we do with it is what counts. I really believe most christians will stand by you as long as you fight yours. But we have to understand if a person gives into this temptation, we are not to condone it, or agree with it. I believe the Bible and I think you do too, else this wouldn't be a struggle, would it ? God bless you and your witness for him, keep you close and friends in Christ close to you. Satan is constantly trying to make sin look okay and todays world is fooling a lot of people. Thank you for your courage, yes it is ! in coming forward to proclaim God's Grace.

Name: Jeremy
Date: 11/09/06

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Hi Kirk. I saw you this morning on Life Today and I was really touched by your testimony. I've been going through the same struggle for a long time, I've been to counseling and the like and while the attraction is not as prevalent as it used to be, it's still there. I was blessed with an understanding wife, family and pastors that have been right there every step of the way. My question for you is what do you when it feels like you want to succumb to the feelings? For me sometimes it's really hard and would be so much easier to give in and just give up, but I know that's not God's plan for me. Thank you for being so candide about your life and story. I know it will help many, many people.

Name: Denise
Date: 11/09/06

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Kirk, I just want to thank you for being bold in the Lord. It helps us, as your brothers and sisters in Christ to know that others share in struggles that cut to the core of their being. I have been a child of God for 20 years, but, yet I still struggle with panic attacks. Recently, however, I have said enough is enough. Pray for me as I work with God in this and as He heals my heart as He is healing yours. No brother or sister in Christ will think one bit less of you because of what you've been through............I know I sure don't. You are my brother...........much love to you as you continue on with God. P.S. One of my very favorite pieces you do is; "He is Here"..........it's strongly annointed. God bless.

Name: Joel
Date: 11/09/06

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Kirk, Hey there, brother. I just saw your appearance on Life Today with James and Betty Robinson. Thank you for your courage to candidly share your experience on this journey. I already thanked James and Betty through email for having you as a guest. Although the cross you bear makes you feel alone and abandoned at times, know that many others have, are, and will walk that same road. What is great is that we can share victory each and every day as we focus on Jesus Christ and His grace (sufficient for EVERY struggle and sin). God continue to bless you and use you as a blessing to the shunned and dejected in this generation. With Christ's love, Joel

Name: Sister Elaine Palmer
Date: 11/09/06

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Comments: Dear Brother Kirk: I just missed your testamony on Bro. Robinson's Life program this am. I went on line to read it and was moved to tears. My testamony is very simular and I pray will help you even to complete delivery. God had called me for years to serve Him but I was bound by lesbianisum and had no one to minister the love and word of God to me and let me know that God would delivery me and that He did love and that it was a demon spirit that came in to me at the age of 5 when my 5 yr. old cousin introduced me to same sex. To get to the point I lost my 19 yr. old daughter 7 weeks after I married a woman of which I knew was wrong and not legal but as a results of running from God so long I received more demonic spirits and one of them was vengence to hurt the other woman by this horrible act I did that I hoped would crush her because she didn't want me. Anyway I did not know then that God's number was 7 for completion and perfection and my child was dead in seven, ten months after her death the autopsy resulted in cause of death undetermined everything in her body was normal. So, as a closer I wept cause I thought God had let her suffer and as i was weeping my heart out for graditude to Him cause she did not suffer as the roomers stated, I heard God's voice say three times I had to take her to save you. About one month later I found myself on my knees telling God I like what I am doing but I don't want to go to hell and I said If you take the love for the things I am doing out my heart then It like I'll be able to serve you cause I won't be loving it. Immediately after after that pray request God gave me the grace to tell the woman living with me to leave, immediately after she left all the demons of lust left my apt. right along with her. Within the same week God had a sister call who use to party w/me but had been saved for 2 yrs., she invited me to church where I gave my life to the Lord and got baptised in the Name of Jesus for the remission(removal) of my sins according to Acts 2:38. God rooted me and grounded me in His word and when something comes my way that is not of God that's trying to attack me I do what Jesus did on the mountain when the devil came Him to tempt Him, I give that evil spirit the word of God and I according Mark 16 I take authority that is in Jesus name and cast that devil out after the Lord let's me know the demon spirit's name, such as lust, fear, sloffullness for an example. I have been set free from lesbianism and give my testatmony on the streets and buses when I travel and this is my ministry now to the street people who is suffering and looking for love in all the wrong places who need to know it's a devil or demon spirit and it can come out of them if they want Jesus and want deliverance. Please write me if you read this......and keep on keeping on for Jesus.....PS try doing what Mark 16 says cast the homosexual demon out of you in Jesus name and watch your total deliverance come forth as the noonday sun, in Jesus name. Sister Elaine Palmer at calledout08@yahoo.com

Name: Robert Welch
Date: 11/09/06

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Dear Kirk, I saw you on the life today show with the Robinsons and I am very happy to have seen and heard some of your story. I too have the same struggles and I found it very hard to find any church that would welcome me. I have since not been going to church because of this. I am struggling right now with many issues both mentally and physical. I am happy to have found your web site and I wish you continued success with your ministry. Take care and may God Bless you Richly as you deserve. You are and inspiration to more then you know. Thanks.

Name: Larna and Bob
Date: 11/09/06

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Dear Kirk: How your testimony touched my heart as I couldn't sleep & turned the tv on in the wee hours of the morning. We have a 24 yr. old son(Matthew) that is involved in the homosexual lifestyle, we struggle with this as christians. We lost our oldest son David (29) in an auto accident in on Aug 8, 2006, leaving behind a little girl named Gracie. He was in the process of getting a divorce. So needless to say in my heart at the moment I feel I've lost both my sons. Matthew knows we love him but do not accept this way of life. We have tried to get him to go to a christian counselor but he refuses and goes to a psychologist & psychiatrist on campus at OU in Norman, OK. Matthew is in graduate school and is under much stress with this and working and to top it off dealing with the loss of only brother. We only see much more heartache in store for him if he doesn't get away from this lifestyle. We have many praying for him, just resting on the hope the blinders will be removed from his eyes. I'm going to give him your website & hopefully he'll check it out. God Bless You & will pray for your music ministry to totally rebound. Faith in Him- Larna & Bob Perry P. O. Box 357 Bartlesville, OK 74005

Name: Sharon Copley
Date: 11/09/06

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Dear Kirk: I watched you on Life Today this morning. I have great understanding and compassion for you and where you are coming from. My son, who accepted the Lord at the age of 4, called me when he was 20 and told me he thought he was gay. He like you, is a sensitive, artsy and very intelligent young man. Now 32 he has a relationship with another young man. My husband and I did not reject him but have tried to minister God's love and grace to him and his circle of friends from the beginning. However, he is totally unacceptable to the church. Your stand in the Lord facing your struggle is supremely courageous. God Bless you, I pray for you and your ministry that perhaps it will reach other young men who struggle with this and with no one to turn to for help, often not even their family. Bless you.

Name: Kathy
Date: 11/09/06

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I saw your appearance on Life Today. Well done. Through your testimony you are teaching others what true christianity is all about...grace and mercy. Many people will find freedom in your struggle. Remember Romans 8:28. Keep singing His praises and sharing the good news.

Name: Betty Hammett
Date: 11/09/06

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God bless you, Kirk.

Name: Robert R.
Date: 11/09/06

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I am also fighting my homosexuality. I grew up in church and was really close to the Lord and I always had an attraction for the same dex but I knew it was wrong but God gives you the mind to choose your own path. I chose the lifestyle when I was 18 and it has been rough and I am under conviction for my gay life. I pray that God will show me the way out. Its hard and although I am still living the lifestyle, I know that my God is still with me. He is working on this old country boyy I will keep praying for you

Name: Donald
Date: 11/09/06

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Kirk, I saw parts of your story on Life yesterday. I have recently told my wife about my attraction to men. It caused minor problems but we have worked thru it. She made me promise her I would never have sex with a man again. She knows I struggle to with the attraction to men. I too was raised in church and I am still very active in church. I love God with all my heart and I love my wife and kids too. I was touched by your story and was hurt that the "church" wanted to throw you to the dogs. I pray that christians will change and begin to love people again like Christ loves us. I will pray for you and don't give up. You do a great job and your ministry is very important to the body of Christ. As a song we sing in church sometimes says, "Hold your head up and smile again." We can make it. Stay strong and keep your eyes on Jesus and not on what the world and a lot of "christians" may so or do to you. I love you in Christ and will keep you and many others in this sitiuation in my prayers.

Name: Tony and Linda
Date: 11/09/06

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Dear Kirk, I have had the opportunity to hear your story twice on Life Outreach lately. I just wanted to write and let you know how touched I was by your story, and how sad I find it, that we as the body of Christ are so quick to judge a brother or sister when they are struggling with cer-tain issues, all the while we gossip and back bite at every opportunity. I cannot tell you that I can understand your temp-tation, but I do sympathize with you and my heart goes out to you, as we all suffer from something some things just seem to more readily excepted by the body of Christ than others. Kirk after I watched the program I began to wonder if you had heard any teaching on generational curses, and was curious if possibly this could be a curse sent from a past generation against your life that needed to be broken. I am sending a name of a powerful man of God that ministers on this subject, you may already know him as he is fairly well known among the Christian community. His name is Larry Huch. I hope that this will be of some benefit to you to help you gain freedom as it seems you so sincerely desire to receive. God Bless You Linda Samples

Name: Debi Sherman
Date: 11/09/06

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Thank you for sharing your story with honesty and transparency. God has given me His compassion and heart for those with your same struggle. I really wish that those who judge you could experience first hand the Father's heart for all of us who fall short. I know for sure that He has wonderful plans for your life!!! Continue to overcome by the Blood of the Lamb and the words of your testimony. I thank God for those who stood by you and stood guard over you. They are the best representatives of the way the Body of Christ should be that I have heard of in a very long time. I pray that God will continue to bless you and to bless them for being such fine examples! I pray His joy and His strength over you!

Name: RC
Date: 11/09/06

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I watched the LIFE show today and missed the beginning of your story. So I came came here. After reading your story and watching you...God compelled me to send this ... Love and Support.

Name: Melinda Godwin
Date: 11/09/06

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Dear Kirk, I saw your appearance on Life Today with the Robisons and I heard your pain. I will be praying for you. God loves restoration. God loves you.

Name: Carol Pool
Date: 11/09/06

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Dear Mr Talley, I was moved by your appearance on Life Outreach, 11/09/06. I thank God that He has brought and is bringing you to His great knowledge and love and with it, bringing me also to a greater depth of love towards the struggle with which you are and were in. I am one of those who has been judgemental and even hateful of homosexuality, but God is replacing all that with a deep love and repentance of my attitude. I have two girls with a daughter, who bought the house next door to me a year ago, and in the beginning, I did alot of damage by letting them know I did not approve and that it was ungodly. Since, I have asked God and them to forgive me and I try on every occasion to be a giving, loving neighbor, but my heart goes out to them and the condition of their souls. They are great girls and I know I can no longer approach them with the raw gospel of Jesus Christ, as I have already stomped on the cross of Christ, so I pray and be as neighborly as possible. Please pray for me that I will shine the love of Jesus to them and possible have the opportunity to share Him with them. And if there is anything else I or you can do to share, please let me know. Thank You for your ministry and God keep you and bless you abundantly

Name: Nancy Nau
Date: 11/09/06

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Dear Kirk, Please try the Episcopal Church. I know that some denominations believe that it is the child of Satan; however it is very inclusive and very responsible to scripture. Take a look at the relationships of Ruth and Naomi, as well as David and Jonathan Search the scripture in its original languages, as I have done. You might have a different view if you can spend time looking at the context of the so-called anti gay passages. Please don't be so hard on yourself and remember that God loves you even if the church does not accept you. The church is an institution of man and God is God, so let God be God(Martin Luther). Check out my website, especially my spiritual journey. It goes to my spiritual journey as well as the chronology of my spiritual journey. Also my blog goes to my time at seminary. You may not appreciate my inference that God is neither male nor female; however if you look a Galations 3:28, that is exactly what it says. From my studies at seminary, we understood this phrase to be very inclusive. http://www.nanerlbutterfly.net/BLOG/blog 2.html Take good care of yourself. Nancy Nau

Name: Patricia Short
Date: 11/09/06

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Kirk, I seen you on tv earlier and seen that you had this on the pc,Just wanted to tell you God will not put on us more than we can bare,I know at times it seems that it does but 1 thing I know for sure That he will make away of escape for and those that are pointing fingures it will come home to them sooner or later and not to pass judgement on people as they do~ dont give up we are praying for you and I know things will work out in your favor I have that assurance God will lead you out Kirk ~ have always loved to hear you sing you are a blessing still to my husband and I and always will~we bought the cd that has been a blessing to us serinated by angels love the song and God has put his hand on your music and by the way I am a member of higher ground and I play the piano now for another church Charity Baptist Mike Ownes as the pastor and some people are so quick to judge the have skelotons in their closet too ~ if at anytime you would like to talk Kirk feel free to write me a letter you have my email address I am here to listen I have 2 sons 33 34 yrs of age and a daughter 37 and 4 little girls as grands so you hang it there our prayers are with you and you still sing for the Glory of God he is there with you and you Will over come this I Know you can with Gods help and again I say your a blessing to us and always will be your friend in Christ Pat and Dean Short

Name: Jeri Pair
Date: 11/09/06

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I love you and am praying for you every day. I am a 78 year old widow. My husband passed away November 19, 2000. We went through severe Spiritual Warfare for a number of years. The Gaither Tapes helped us to get through it victorously; largely due to your Songs. At my husband's funeral, our old pastor from Lancaster, Texas, stood by his casket, looking right into his face and sang, "Serenaded by Angels." He does this at every service he is connected with. The Anointing is there, and sadness turns to Joy. I also have very close family and friends who fight the same battle. You are not alone, Precious Brother. I pray your family and friends can forgive you. I Praise God for your courage to tell the truth! God will turn this trial for your good and His Glory! (I am a retired AOG Minister. If there is any way I can help, just let me know! The Joy of the Lord is your strength, and you can do ALL things, through Christ, who strengthens you! I have had close ties with some of the Gaither singers. My daughter was in school at Southwestern Assemblies of God college with Big John Hall.. we knew the McDuff brothers from Revivals and school) You Have Blessed my life, An old Sister in Christ, Geraldine (jeri) Pair

Name: Andres
Date: 11/09/06

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Kirk Just been watching you on Life Today (here in Spain.) Thanks for your couraga, for being here, and allowing God's grace to be with you and work through you. Blessings to James and Betty for having you there and blessings too to all the Churches that have welcomed you. What an inspiration you are. Bless you, Andrew

Name: Eloise Foltz
Date: 11/09/06

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What a burden!! What a blessing!!! GREATER IS HE THAT IS IN YOU, THAN HE WHO IS IN THE WORLD!!! GOD IS GOOD

Name: Jean Bishop
Date: 11/09/06

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Dear Kirk, How my heart is breaking for you in your struggle. My sister told me about the Life Today show that you were on and today I followed the links of that website to your website. I read your testimony just now. I will always keep you in my prayers. You have always been and continue to be one of my favorite Southern Gospel singers! My sister & I spoke with you at a concert in Pasadena, TX a few years ago and jokingly asked if you would sing Serenaded By Angels at her funeral -- when the time comes -- you said yes. I told you we wouldn't hold you to it -- I have since gotten the performance track and I'm trying to learn it. If I can't I'll play the demo side. God willing, I have plenty of time to practice. I mostly want to say I love you in the Lord and I know He has great plans for you. Remember Jeremiah 29.11 May God pour out His Grace & Peace on you daily. With His Love, Jean Bishop

Name: J Powell
Date: 11/09/06

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Hi, kirk. Although I have not seen you in person, i have seen you many times on tv. Usually, it would be on "Gaithr" videos. I have often wondered recently why you are never with them when I have been to recent concerts. I have also wondered why the Talley Trio has not been with them lately either. I never knew your story until today. I was at home instead of at work and saw you on tv with the Robertsons, i just visited your website today for the first time. I am here again tonight to let you know I will pray for you. Recently a friend opened her heart and said her son who is in his twenties has recently revealed to his family that he is "gay." Her heart is broken but she loves her son very much and encourages him to go to church and seek the Lord. I will print your testimony and have her give it to her son. Your ministry will help so many. May God continue to bless you .

Name: Dee
Date: 11/09/06

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Christians today are so guilty of shooting the wounded instead of loving as Jesus loves. Everyone struggles with sin. I admire Kirk (and many others) for admitting struggle and choosing to walk with Jesus in the midst of all the stone throwing. Don't EVER give up!

Name: Sharon Moody
Date: 11/09/06

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Thank you so much for sharing your struggle. We, as the church, need to realize that we are all sinners saved by grace. There is an area of weakness in each of our lives which makes us dependent on the Lord. You just had the courage to admit your weakness. I will be praying for you and asking God to give you an even greater ministry in the days ahead. God bless you!

Name: Annie Taylor
Date: 11/09/06

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Dear Kirk, I just read your testimony. May God truly bless you as you continue to praise Him with your beautiful voice, one of the best I've ever heard. Kirk, everyone in the church has problems some just different than yours! Chronic liars, cheaters, gossipers to name a few. But most are too proud to admit, and justify the way they are. Remember, God listed pride as the sin he hates the most. God has dealt with you and with His help you will overcome the weaknesses of the flesh. Our heavenly father isn't near as hard on us as we are on ourselves; that's why He sent His Son to die for us; we're too miserably lost and weak to make it on our own. I love you as a fellow christian and will hold you up in prayer. And I don't think a bit less of you for admitting your faults. He said confess your sins one to another and pray for each other. God knows these problems of the flesh happen and that's what the cross and resurrection is all about. Cleansing by His blood and faith in His final work, by grace are you saved by faith not of works lest any man should boast. And conversely we're not lost again when we give in to a weakness; God is there to love us out of it and give us defeat over the devil, so we can smile all the way, as you sing, "moving up to glory land." Just keep singing Kirk, sing your blues away and keep blessing us. We love you brother! Hey, it's all about love, not judgement. I'll see you on the other side one day and maybe you can teach me to sing some tenor. Your go Kirk!!!

Name: Shelly
Date: 11/09/06

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Hi...I just seen your testimony on tv...and I have to say it is an awesome testimony! I have a family member that struggles w/this and he reminds me so much of you...He has sung w/many well known gospel groups and we pray the grace of God will be given to him just as it was to you. We're purchasing your DVD of the testimony in hopes that it will encourage his spirit! Thank you so much for your willingness to set your pride aside and help others dealing w/this stronghold. May the Lord bless you and your ministry!

Name: Dianne
Date: 11/09/06

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Kirk, I was not aware of your situation until I saw you on the James Robinson Program and I was so impressed. I believe the church needs to reach people and quit being judges. My Mom, who passed away back in 1999, said you were her favorite singer on the Bill Gaither Videos. She especially loved the song 'Serenaded by Angels', which we played at her funeral. I admire you for telling about your sexual attraction to the same sex, because many people go through life with things they can never tell anyone, and thus never getting the help they need. Thank you for sharing this story with the world at the expense of being an outcast.

Name: Ray Davis
Date: 11/09/06

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Dear Kirk, It was with a heavy heart that I watched your interview on Life Today. How sad it is that Christians will not sit down and discuss all viewpoints on the issue of same gender affectional orientation. I am so tired of the man ner in which gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered (GLBT)people have been marginalized by the "church", you know "hate the sin and love the sinner". Many well-intentioned religious folk throughout history have abused the scriptures to justify spiritual discrimination and bigotry. The few (7) verses cited to oppress gay and lesbian individuals are the result of incorrect translation of Hebrew/Greek languages, misinterpretation and/or taking the passages out of their historical/cultural context, for example, the Leviticus passages. Did you know the Bible has been used by many well-intentioned Christians as a moral authority to condone slavery, the subjugation of women, the crusades, the outlawing of interacial mariage, etc...? There are many more scriptures in the Bible, if taken literally, that endorse the institution of slavery than condemn same gender affectional orientation. Yet, I think all Christians today would agree that slavery is morally irreprehensible. It was interesting to note how James and Betty didn't blink an eye at the fact that you were divorced. Let's see, Jesus had a lot to say about divorce, but I guess His words don't count on this subject. And what was it jesus had to say on the issue of homosexuality? Let's see....NOTHING. Kirk, I do pray for God's best for your life. Embrace God's truth for your life. Don't sell out to the religious right. God doesn't make mistakes. Ray Eastern North Carolina

Name: Mary
Date: 11/09/06

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Kirk, I saw you this morning on Life Today. I understand exactly where you are coming from. I've been there and survived. You will survive this with God's help. People don't know what to say or do. They are afraid of anything that they don't understand. But just remember that you are not alone. He promises that He is with you always. I live with that promise everyday. He has helped me overcome and I have been married now for seventeen years. I will be praying for you and everyone who goes through this same struggle. There is hope through Christ.

Name: Laurie Walker
Date: 11/08/06

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Hey Kirk! Billy & I wanted to say "Hey!" so..."Hey!"... just thought of you and came to see your itinerary to see when you would want to come up to Southgate, MI. The Pastor's wife (that's me!) wants to have you asap! I miss your laugh and STUPID jokes! heehee. I'm thrilled to see you are back to your old tricks...nice t-shirt about the "judge not..." you are a hoot! keep in touch. We still love ya (we never stopped)!

Name: Kim
Date: 11/07/06

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Kirk - although my mother-in-law said she is sure I have heard many of your wonderful and "TRULY INSPIRED" songs, the first time I have heard your name was on James and Betty Robinson's show. I was so touched by hearing your testimony - Thank you for your commitment to the Lord - what a blessing you are!

Name: Lucy Eddington
Date: 11/07/06

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Hi Kirk: I wanted your readers to know if they missed the program on Life Today with James and Betty Robison they can see it on line. Go to www.lifetoday.org Then "Television" Then "US/Canada Schedule" Scroll down to Nov. 2 and click to watch. It is certainly worth watching again! You did a great job and James Robison's compassion shines through. I know it spoke to many, many people! Thanks for your open honesty. As usual I am so proud of you!

Name: Ron
Date: 11/07/06

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May I just Say Ditto to Rhoda's posting. It cannot be stated any better. Name: Ronda Date: 11/05/06 Comments I am so proud of you. You have taken a bad situation, admitted to your weaknesses , and are in the midst of turning it around , and actually using that place , as a platform of ministry. I am sure it would have been much easier to give up and stop traveling and singing, but you knew your calling was much more important than your weaknesses. Keep telling your story and sharing the truth that GOD LOVES US ALL. You don't have to be perfect to minister to people! I pray God will use you to minister to thousands of people who need to drop their judgemental attitudes.

Name: Lisa Rager
Date: 11/07/06

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Kirk, I just read your testimony and wanted to let you know I hope and pray that God can use you to help christians understand this struggle. I was married to a man for 15 years and have 2 kids with him who had same-sex struggles and now he is in a committed relationship with a a man. I'm sure you have studied the scriptures as I have to try to figure out this great debate. I've come to the point in my life where I've decided that God is not so concerned with it as alot of conservative christians think he is. I've told my kids that they will hear lots of things in the church that will condemn their dad, but that Dad says he is free in christ and on his way to heaven and that it is not anyone's place to tell him otherwise. God is the judge. He will have to stand before God one day as we all will to answer for his life, and that we all need to work out our own salvation with fear and trembling. God Bless you as you you continue to Bless others and Never stop Singing! God gave you that talent to use for his Glory!

Name: Kirk Talley
Date: 11/07/06

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Normally, I don't answer or make comment from the posts that people make here on the guestbook. I just let people say what they think, whether I agree or not, but to Richard ? who asked my take on Haggard and Jones, I will respond. Here is my answer: TWO OF THE BEST COUNTRY SINGERS OF ALL TIME!!!!!!

Name: Linda James
Date: 11/07/06

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Kirk. We saw you and heard your sweet testimony on LifeToday. How difficult it must have been and I can't even begin to imagine. I am sorry that christians will come up against some people like they do. Sad, but I don't see it getting much better. You are LOVED by many honey. If I don't see you here, I'll look for you up there.

Name: MIke Adling
Date: 11/07/06

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My wife and I just want you to know that you are in our prayers. We have loved your music for a long time and will continue to come see you in person. The ones that think they can't lower themselves to support you are missing a real blessing. You, of all people, know what Grace is all about. Keep singing and writing about it, We will keep listening.

Name: Rachel Delany
Date: 11/07/06

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I saw you on James Robinson's program today. You need to let the Holy Spirit cover you with his Glory, learn to have the gifts of the Spirit, and you will be healed. Those of us who have the gifts of tongues are free indeed.

Name: Shirley McMurtray
Date: 11/07/06

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DEAR KIRK I JUST WANTED TO WRITE YOU AGAIN TO SAY ''I LOVE YOU SO MUCH''.I WAS BORN AGAIN IN ''82''AND FROM THE TIME I HEARD YOU SING BACK THEN TILL NOW,YOU ALWAYS BLESSED ME,I ALWAYS LOOK FOR YOU ON THE GAITHER SHOWS AND I MISS YOU WHEN YOU ARE NOT THERE,YOU ARE SUCH AN ANNOINTED SINGER AND YOU CAN HEAR THE''HOLY SPIRIT IN YOU....NEVER GIVE UP YOU ARE SUCH A DEAR MAN AND THIS GRANNY WOULD LOVE TO GIVE YOU A BIG LOVEING HUG,GOD BLESS YOU DEAR LOVE SMCMURTRAY

Name: Richard
Date: 11/06/06

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So Kirk, What's your take on Haggard and Jones???

Name: Mary
Date: 11/06/06

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IT IS GREAT TO SEE YOU HOLDING ALL THOSE DESERVING AWARDS. LONG OVERDUE. YOU KEEP ON GOING. I HEAR PEOPLE ARE BLESSED EVERYTIME YOU APPEAR ON SOME PROGRAM. WAY TO GO KIRK!!! BLESSINGS MARY SMITH

Name: Diana Burt
Date: 11/06/06

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Kirk, What a awesome story. I hope to meet you some day. Do you ever visit Huntsville, AL? God loves you. I struggled with a different issue and the best conclusion I came to was that I was to love others, but I didn't have to like them. Don't let others knock you down, be the energizer bunny and keep on going. God will give you strength and courage. God gave you a gift of voice; when those around you want to judge sing louder.

Name: Chinwe
Date: 11/06/06

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Hi Kirk, Saw u on life today on TBN europe,and while i was watching i checked out your site.I live in france and I was really moved when i heard your testimony,it made me cry.I thank God for you,and i know your testimony is reaching out to so many and changing lives.Christianity is all about love,for God is love,those you cannot love you have not experienced the power of God.For God is love.I am praying for you,keep doing what you are doing, you cannot imagine the number of souls you are reaching out to.God bless you!

Name: Ginger Towns
Date: 11/05/06

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Hi Kirk! I am a pastors wife from Florida and I saw you on Life Today with James & Betty Robison, and I am so thankful that you shared your testimony. God is faithful, and He will continue to heal and bless you as you serve Him. I love all of your music, God has annointed you with all of the songs that you have written. I'm sorry that the Southern Gospel circuit isn't using you, what a blessing they're missing! Continue to put God first and He will use you in a mighty way! God bless

Name: Cherie and Dennis
Date: 11/05/06

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Kirk, We want you to know how pleased we are for you, THREE well deserved awards! We can't help but tell you how very proud we are of you, and for you. We love you, and care for you in more ways than you can imagine. Keep praising the Lord, and he will guide you and direct you... and LOVE you.

Name: Sue
Date: 11/05/06

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I have seen you many times on TV, etc. Enjoyed your music. But I did not know your story until just a few days ago. And this is the first time I have felt like I wanted to respond to someone's story I've heard on TV. (I saw you on James Robison's show.) I just wanted to say that suffering in life is not an 'if' it's a 'when.' And who can say by what circumstance(s) or problem(s) that it will come? Did Joseph have a say in his choice? Did Paul? But I can surely tell you that God, in His wisdom, will turn bad into good amidst the pain and suffering. I've often wandered the 'why' in my life. They are tailored made for each of us. Let me say that a new way of life....a new destiny....is a part of yours once you know that, above all, God can really make a way in that wilderness....as He apparently has already done with you. Stay close to those pastors and never once think that you can go it alone. We need people. God uses people to show us how much He loves us. See you heaven. God Bless, Sue

Name: Kitty
Date: 11/05/06

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Dear Kirk, i have read and seen your testimony many times since Dec, 12 or 13th, of 2003 and i still get those Holy Spirit cold chills all over me everytime to. yes, i see a changed heart & soul in you. thanks and praise be He is still keeping you near Him and under his wings to. you are one of my favorite gospel singers and also a favorite soloist to me and my family, i read on one of the gospel news website's about you, your Mom's illiness, know this i am praying for her daily, alright? we thank God for what He is doing with your witness and ministry, tell people everywhere, God, i thank you for kirk and his ministry, his family and yes the Pastors, Promoter's who has asked kirk to come to minister in their Church's to. in our Lord's name. your friend in Jesus's witnessing, kitty singer, memphis, tennesse

Name: Monica
Date: 11/05/06

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I reside in Connecticut and at work last week you inspired one of my fellow co-workers to share your Testimony with me. His name by the way, Kirk Talley. We spoke of religion as we each practice it today. We shared our disappointments in the hyprocracy of various denominations. Your story touched my heart for the suffering you endured as I am the mother of a son who is gay and who did not come out until he was 21 years old. He was away at college at the time. Since then my son has removed himself from the Catholic church but I truly believe not from God. He is a brilliant young architect with a Masters Degree who surrounds himself with other well-educated and talented gay men in all levels of profession. How can we say God loves all and then add the "but". To me God isn't a church, or a group of appointed church leaders. Our platform for our love of God and man is supposed to be the church, not a place to condemn our fellow man. I believe God has blessed you with a strength of character. That is his love for you.

Name: Ginger
Date: 11/05/06

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Love, love, love the ABCs of life shirt! (Hmmm--is that Tennessee orange? :0) Will XL be in stock again? Will you offer it in a t-shirt as well? You really touched my heart when you sang at our church and when I read your testimony. I pray for you every day, that God's Will will be done in your life and that you will continue to reach people with Christ's message of "Judge not lest ye be judged." God bless you and all the people who make your ministry possible.

Name: Ronda
Date: 11/05/06

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I am so proud of you. You have taken a bad situation, admitted to your weaknesses , and are in the midst of turning it around , and actually using that place , as a platform of ministry. I am sure it would have been much easier to give up and stop traveling and singing, but you knew your calling was much more important than your weaknesses. Keep telling your story and sharing the truth that GOD LOVES US ALL. You don't have to be perfect to minister to people! I pray God will use you to minister to thousands of people who need to drop their judgemental attitudes.

Name: Debra
Date: 11/05/06

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I saw you on Life Today. I am so glad you are still singing and traveling. I am praying for you. We all struggle from time to time with issues but God will bring us through them. Keep up the good work. We love you!

Name: Alice Mauch
Date: 11/05/06

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I saw you as a guest on James Robinson program. My heart went out to you in your time of no doubt confusion and suffering. Sounds like you kind of dropped a bomb in the gospel music circles. But as a Christian, I felt nothing but compassion for you as you work through this as GOD leads you. Just a few days after your program, a well- know spiritual leader in Colorado Springs is fighting for his spiritual life back after being accused of some bazaar things that were evidently his hidden demons. I rest in knowing Christian are not free of the temptation of sin and yes sometimes we give in to it. But God will not let you go. I just read a segment in one of Beth Moore's study books that touched my heart personally over painful happenings in my. My own past encounters with the demons of terrible mistakes. She states, Satan hopes shame will make us hang our heads and hide. There in the dark closet of secrecy he trues to make us feel bound and gagged. If we're in Christ we are neither. At times of greatist shame, we need to do the exact opposite of what we feel like doing. We need to lift our faces to our God in confession, let Him wash us with forgiveness and bathe us with His radience. CHIN TO THE SKY, REDEMPTION DRAWETH NIGH. I have been pleading to our Lord for help for you and a peace in knowing he does not let his errant children go unloved. A sister in Christ with scars of my own. I am learning to lift my face to God for his loving warmth

Name: Lori
Date: 11/05/06

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have followed your ministry now for a couple of years after I heard you speak at a little church in Tampa. That Sunday morning was so annointed. I left a denomination that I had been in for eight years because of all the gay bashing. Like them, I used to think "Those gays are rebelling against God". Then I met a lesbian at my work who I felt was searching for God. I began to gently witness to her. She said "But God hates lesbians, doesn't he?" I said "If that is what you think, then the church is not doing a very good job". She did eventually ask Jesus into her heart. So now my attitude is we need to love people and introduce them to Jesus & let him worry about everything else in their life. I now go to Without Walls & I was happy to hear you have been invited there before. They have a support group there for people who strugglew/same sex issues. I am so happy for you winning all of the awards that you did!!!!! You deserve it. I hope with this preacher Haggard getting exposed, someone in "the church" will finally say "we need to start having homosexual ministries, this is a problem we have ignored too long. It is so obvious to me & probably to you. I am so happy that the Lord is dredging it up; although it is of course very sad in many ways. I am sorry that you had to be the first one to be brought out Kirk; although I consider your case completely different becase you were not beng a hypocrite!

Name: Mary Ann
Date: 11/04/06

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good evening kirk, i saw you on life-today. i was so thankful that you were their. i am gonna hold you up in prayer everyday. remember, no weapon formed against us will prosper. you keep holding to jesus and he will bring you thru.. the only way we can help our bro. or sister in christ is to go THRU these trials of our faith.. we won't know how strong we are till we go thru!!!! be blessed mightly...

Name: Michael Nordine
Date: 11/04/06

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Hi Kirk, I saw you and taped the Focus 4 program you were on a couple months ago on Cornerstone Television. The Holy Spirit began working more intensely in me and when you sang "Intimacy with Jesus," I began to worship Jesus so much more closer than I can remember. I replayed the tape after I saw you on James Robsion's program, and began to worship Jesus in dance. After I first saw you on the program, that Friday night, I believe it was, I felt led to fast and pray for you. After that the Holy Spirit drew me closer toward the ministry I am to do. Much has fallen into place. It's been stage by stage by stage. God bless you much. The Lord has used you to bring me closer to His destiny in my life. I thank you much for that. -- Brother Michael

Name: Jan
Date: 11/04/06

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I heard your testimony on James Robinson's show. I praise God that you did not allow a bully to blackmail you and cause you shame. Satan is a liar and attacks those who serve God. Praise God the devil found you worthy to attack. It is good to know that you recognize sin for sin and have the wisdom to seek God in every thing. I praise God for your talents. Give God the Glory!!! You are in my prayers! Wise men still seek Him!

Name: Cindy
Date: 11/04/06

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Kirk: I saw you on Life Today with James and Betty Robison. I had no idea of your struggles, or the negative publicity that you have been through. We watch Gaither programs all the time and that's where we heard your beautiful voice for the first time. Please know that you have many people praying for you, and always remember if God is for you who can be against you. God has a purpose for all you've been through. Use it for His Glory. God Bless you in your ministry!

Name: Dismus
Date: 11/04/06

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Bro. Kirk You are not alone, I went through the same myself. it gets better everyday. Dismus- PA.

Name: Marty
Date: 11/04/06

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Saw you on James Robinson show yesterday. Appears that many others did as well. Look at how many people wrote comments on Nov. 3rd. I happened upon the program and when I knew what you are all about, I grabbed my cell phone and recorded a memo of your web site. Tonight I am on the site and I am really impressed with your life story so far. LET ME TELL YOU SOMETHING...AND TO ALL WHO READ THIS... Your situation of same sex attraction is so often unspoken in the religious realm. There is nobody else (that I know of) who is open about it and who can quote-unquote 'represent' those of us who share the same life challenge that you and I both share. Surely during any church sermon, there are countless 'sins' and 'sinners' who are in attendance. For some odd reason most professed Christians believe that any or all of their sins are much more forgivable and much more innocent than anyone who deals with same sex attraction. You must not feel isolated and think that you are the only one in any given room that deals with it. As you know, looks are deceiving and mean nothing. The 'burliest' of men can have this conflict, too. You should think of yourself as the BRAVE PIONEER, THE CHOSEN ONE TO REPRESENT AND OPEN THE MINDS OF THE BELIEVERS EVERYWHERE TO THE FACT THAT THIS CONFLICT EXISTS and you are testifying that you deal with it and that it can be dealt with through God's perfect Grace. My hat goes off to you and James Robinson and his wife for answering the call to inform the world that we exist and want to do what God wishes. The same way that God teaches us that children are the most innocent minds of all, it would be good for Christains everywhere to note that most who deal with same sex attraction as adults are or were as younger folks, the most humble, agreeable and loving people with the most polite and Godly attitudes among adolescents and possibly as adults.

Name: Dianna Hudson
Date: 11/04/06

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Kirk, Once again I want to say thank you for coming forward with your story-your life. Though I have not had your struggle I've known many who have and watched the church rip them apart. Praise God I have had a heritage of Grace and learned to love in spite of the sin at an early age. My pastor, grandparents, parents, family and mentors have taught this and hold this strong in our belief. We know that change comes through LOVE, of others, ourselves, and knowing GOD's love. Wow, if we were all too truly look in the mirror of our lives what would we see how we would look. If the sin was as revealing as yours, could we walk with humility? Thank God He put you in the path of someone’s mercy and forgiveness which is just a taste of what He truly offers us. His mercies are made new every morning and are so much greater than we can imagine. This is a promise to us in His Word. God knew that with your struggle you would be just the man that could carry the cross for yourself and others to find HIM, forgiveness and salvation. Praise God. Your sister loves you, I am sure, I know she does. She just does not know how to handle, express her feelings, or deal with this situation right now. Perhaps she has a hard time answering the questions that people present to her so she runs or separates herself from you to try and quiet the unknown answers. Maybe it's her way of protecting you. It's hard to explain but I know that fear she has racing through her mind. I have walked through having to forgive and be forgiven when I don’t understand. The feeling like she does not have the answers for you her brother that she loves so much. Forgive her, love her, writer her-don't email-WRITE in your own hand writing that you love her. Don’t stop until the wall falls. It doesn't have to be long, just say I love you and tell her that her Brother needs her love, not understanding but LOVE. God is the God of all things. This too will be a testimony for Him. Then you both can go on Life Today and share how God restored your lives

Name: Brenda Copeland
Date: 11/03/06

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Kirk, I saw you on James Robinson yesterday. You really touched my haert. As a pastors wife I get to see how unforgiving people can be. But just as you found out there is still grace and mercy in Him. Blessings to you and your ministry Brenda

Name: Holly
Date: 11/03/06

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Kirk, The Christian TV station that I manage airs Life Today, and when I went to fill up my water glass at the cooler this morning, I caught a glimpse of the program and quickly got caught up in your testimony. I couldn't walk away from the TV set. I missed the beginning of the show, so I didn't even know what it was that you did. I thought maybe you murdered someone... But regardless, I still had so much compassion pouring out for you. You seemed so genuine and caring. I went to your website and was amazed to see how many people in the church deal with homosexuality. It's also amazing that while you wanted to keep this matter personal, by having the matter go public, you have now touched and will continue to touch so many people. You sound like an amazing person and I'd love to have you on our local show if you ever make it to Rockford, IL.

Name: Cindy
Date: 11/03/06

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Dear Kirk, I Believe God just used you on James Robinson to give my nephews hope. Last year I had a nephew killed in a snowmobile accidnet. He had been married 3 months and flew home for Christmas and to encourage his brother that was seperated at the time from his wife. The 2 were snowmobiling together they went over a ravine 1 is still suffering from injuries physical and emotional. The newly married nephew was brain dead and died after 2 weeks. There is a third brother that was in a business with the other 2 that is also depressed and questioning God. They have had a believing mom but many many trials in the family. I never ever had Christian tv on at noon but today my kids took a early nap and I heard your testimony. I want them to read your testimony and how Jesus on the cross started the healing process. I pray God will continue to use you mightly to give hope to those in dispair. Yours was sex many is food, alcohol, drugs. So what Christians need to know but for the grace of God there goes I. Please pray for my newphews to find hope in Christ again. God had a divine appointment for you today. The JOY of the Lord is your strength. I pray the church body wqkes up and uses what Satan meant for evil for good. God Bless You and Thank you!!!!!!

Name: Joene
Date: 11/03/06

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God Bless you Kirk! God's on your side and satan is defeated. Tell him so. I know what depression is like. I thank God I have 3 beautiful daughters that was my reason to keep going. I just couldn't hurt them. We walk in victory when we help others.

Name: Evg. Sherry S. John
Date: 11/03/06

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Thank you for being stronge, and giving your testimony so you can Help others. That are going thru the same battles. God Bless Your work for Jesus!!! evg. sherry st.john

Name: Tressa Godwin
Date: 11/03/06

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God Bless You for your strength and desire to witness & help others. You will never know how many lives you may save. I am an overcomer of drug and alcohol addiction and have always listened to your music. Remember the lost and the hopeless are the ones who need us, not ones in church who would judge. Love in Christ, Tressa Godwin 2141 Bethel Rd. Conyers, GA. 30012

Name: Oliver Vanterpool
Date: 11/03/06

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I happened to tuned in to TBN and saw you, Kirk on James Robinson's show talking about your life. The last part I heard (I was late tuning in) caught my attention about how someone helped you through your struggles. I wanted to know more about your testimony; I immediately downloaded it so I can read it when i go to work this evening. Thank God for His saving grace.

Name: Gary and Sherry England
Date: 11/03/06

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KIRK: MY WIFE AND I LOVE YOU AND YOUR MINISTRY. WE ARE ALL SINNERS SAVED BY GRACE. IT IS A PITY THAT IN SOME CHURCHES THEY DONT EVEN BELEIVE THATS TRUE. YOU ARE OUR EXAMPLE OF SOMEONE WHO WILL OVERCOME WITH GODS ALMIGHTY GRACE AND MERCY.

Name: Ruth King Goddard
Date: 11/03/06

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I caught just a part of your interview with James Robison on Life Today, and went to your website to read your testimony. Thank you so much for your willingness and courage to share honestly God's work in your life. Your experiences of pain and God's loving grace are important for both the churched and the unchurched to hear. As I think of you, I will be continuing to pray for God's work in you and through you. We need more voices of truth and transparency, as you are sharing, in the Body . In the battle with you, Ruth King Goddard Everett, WA

Name: Doris L Henson
Date: 11/03/06

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11/2/06 - Just saw you on James Robinson program. I was a singer and I'm a saved lost sinner. Touched by your testimony. God hears you and me. We are all on this journey. We are all in this war against satin. I too have contemplated ending my life lately. What a battle. Seeing you today pulled me through, at least for today. No one knows