making a difference
Sunday, October 24, 2010 | Tony Nolan
I recently made a new friend. He sent me an email and it touched me deeply. I asked him if I could blog about it and he said yes. I copied the email here for you to read. I don’t want to say anything about it. I want you to read it and just muse about the phrase, “made a difference” and encourage you to share Christ.
Hey man I just wanted to say thanks for coming to speak. You are definitely the best speaker I have ever heard. Anyway I wanted to just connect with you and maybe just catch up from time to time and get some advice. And for real if you need a band were an e-mail away! haha. I know your busy so if you don’t get back to me I understand but just know that you have definitely helped at least 2 people in your life. Myself of course and my friend Sarah Lopez. We were both into drinking and doing drugs early in high school and she actually came to Liberty with me in 05 or 06 when you spoke there. Sarah and I heard you speak and because of you God spoke to us and we both were saved. I remember seeing her cry as we were sitting in the bleachers behind the stage. In 2007 Sarah was in a very bad car accident because of a drunk driver. Even though Sarah is gone I know that if it wasn’t for God’s calling for your life she would be in a very different place right now. Thank you Tony for following God’s plan for your life because you have truly made a difference.
Love
Adam
Comments (5)
Oct 24, 2010
Tony,
We never know who we are going to touch with our example and our words. I have been reminded of this alot lately. God has chosen me as an encourager, among other things, and I encourage and not expect feedback, I just do it to love people. God has been allowing me to see how my words have affected people I have encouraged and let me tell you…it is truly humbling!!! God is great and He has chosen you to speak and encourage others! God bless you as you continue in your calling!!!
Patti
Jan 30, 2011
Hi, Tony, my name is ashley I just saw your show in Cleveland and I believe you put a great message out there for many people like me to embrace and realize that no ones life is perfect but we can make it how we want if we just believe in the strength of the Lord. Thank you for being there and signing my bracelet. because of you I now know that There is no question or doubt or wrong with God. Thanks again.
Feb 05, 2011
It’s overwhelming, sometimes, isn’t it? When God allows you a vision of the effects of the work you’re doing for him?
Thank you for your words, especially when you speak about helping the world’s orphans. We’re in the process of trying to ransom a child from an orphanage in Ukraine. It’s a somewhat lonely and frustrating task, but it’s worth it. For this one, we’re making a difference.
Feb 05, 2011
Tony,
All I can say is you are a blessing. Keep doing what you do. God has given you a very special gift of reaching out to people. Your testimony alone is an indicator of the awesome power of God to change people. God bless you and your family in all that you do to serve HIM!
Donna
Jul 05, 2011
Hi Tony I heard you speak at the Creation Festival. Funny when you mentioned Goose Creek,SC, I used to live there. I was praying for my son who was at the festival, praying he would get saved. I hope you get this message, God Bless.Oh and do you still live in Jacksonville, Fl? Have a brother in Atlantic Beach. Great message at the Festival!