Comments on: What’s Your Story?

By: Kevin

Kevin — Tue, 19 Apr 2016 02:34:38 +0000

First heard about Keith Green in 1979 when a field mechanic at an oilfield shop plugged a cassette in his car and said you gotta listen to this! After that wasn’t very aware of what he was doing except that I knew he had become a megastar. In 1982 I remember reports of the plane crash coming in and I remember wow, that’s Keith Green, I remember him. A year later, leaving college, I walked into a book store in the local mall in San Angelo, Tx and saw a tract that said “Children, things we throw away?” And I was initially taken aback by the message, but I Knew it was a message I needed to hear, and as a result a decision was made and a life was saved. Then I walked over and was looking at cassette Christian albums, I had Keith’s greatest hits in my hand and a guy named Andrew walked up (one of the serious Jesus freaks from school) and said this is the one you need, it will really bless you, he had a huge smile and he pointed to Keith’s album. That started it, was blown away by all of it, the love, intensity, transparency. And I listened to Keith’s stuff non stop for years. I have read both versions of “No Compromise” at least 3 times all the way through and it always is a reset for me, a call to get close to the Lord. I never met or saw Keith but a couple of months ago met a couple who had met him and the lady was still mad because he made her baby cry in church which was kinda funny. Anyway he is my single biggest Christian influence, period. I still look up to him, – Thanks Keith!

By: Don (From Muskegon Michigan)

Don (From Muskegon Michigan) — Sat, 09 Apr 2016 11:29:06 +0000

Long ago I recall hearing that some singer would be at the Fruenthal center downtown. Didn’t know much about him but it was a Christian concert, so that sounded like a good idea. I had found a great church where people tried to take obeying God seriously, and it spawned a heart of searching for a more intimate relationship with Christ.

So, I went to the concert and was overwhelmed by the songs and the heart of a man who was trying to obey God.

After the concert, people began to leave, but a few went up onto the platform / stage to greet him. He stayed there talking with people so I had to go up there. Someone walked up and asked for an autograph. He declined and said the concert was to God, and he wouldn’t accept having himself glorified that way. That impressed me and was an encouragement. I had the chance to shake hands and thank him for what he had done. After we talked a moment, I stepped back. Another person asked for an autograph, but now I knew what his answer was going to be.

Some months later I was self employed and sent to him a letter of appreciation. I told them I didn’t have money to buy a cassette, but would if when I could. They sent me one free. I remember being totally shocked and floored by that kindness… and knew something was authentic. I wore out at least a couple “No Compromise” cassettes… but never could part with the worn out old ones… so they are still laying around in spite of having bought CD’s years later.

Yes, Keith is well remembered as I am not the first to say here. Still, it is of value to acknowledge how he touched my heart as well that day so long ago.

Later, a friend was to go with me to Grand Rapids to one of the memorial concerts. We had a flat tire and ended up so late we couldn’t get in. Some group was picketing that concert… and we stood outside in pain listening to would be concert goers “arguing” with picketers who objected to his music as if it was merely worldly music with a Jesus stamp on it. Much later, I finally had the chance to discover that Melody & LDM had put the memorial concert recording online to give those of us who couldn’t get in… a taste of what was shared. A huge thank you to LDM and Melody for having done that … ministering to so many yet again.

May God continue to be glorified by this servant who is long gone, yet ministers after his passing even now years later. If Elvis can entertain years after his death, it makes sense that God could / would use his servants as the authentic use … a far better choice than the world’s counterfeit. Thank you God for how you’ve blessed our lives.

Don

By: Bonnie Srteets

Bonnie Srteets — Wed, 06 Jan 2016 02:07:15 +0000

I take and listen to Keith’s music when I need to find time alone to hear the word of God. He has several songs that speak to me.

By: Bonnie Srteets

Bonnie Srteets — Sun, 27 Dec 2015 18:13:39 +0000

I have always loved Keith’s music since the first time I heard his song Oh Lord, You’re Beautiful. Melody Green for making it possible for people to download yours and Keith’s life story. I have put it on 2 C Ds so I can listen to it when I need a pick me up. I really listened to it a lot before and after the surgery that I had to have on December 17th, 2015. I need assurance that God would be there during the surgery. I listened to the Scripture Songs and I took Rejoice in the Lord and again I say Rejoice. Keith has a way that I can just take me out of the world and hear what I can receive a message from the Lord that I don’t get anyway other .

By: John Pilon

John Pilon — Thu, 17 Sep 2015 02:08:49 +0000

Man, I am so glad I found this site. I became a christian in 1979. My sister Juanita gave me some of Keith’s music and I loved it. Over the years I stopped listening to him. Just about a month ago I found 2 cassettes in my wifes car. I began playing them and now I can’t stop.
Listening to both cassettes,”So You Want to Go Back to Egypt” and ” The Ministry Years” have moved me in a deep and profound way. I am so falling in love with Jesus more than ever and seeking sanctification and holiness like never before. I’m worried I might wear out the tapes.
Here is where the story gets really good. I shared this with my sister, Bernadette. She told me she and my sister Juanita and her husband Joe went to one of Keith’s concerts at Catalina HS in Tucson AZ about 1979. They were able to spend time with Keith and Melody after the concert and talk with each other. My sister Bernadette said she gave her heart to Jesus during that encounter and Keith led her in the Sinner’s Prayer. How special is that!!! Man, led to the Lord by Keith Green. Quite a memorable experience. I am so thankful for how Jesus used him, and frankly continues to.
It is so true that Keith Green’s ministry lives on today. How miraculous it is for this ministry to still have the kind of impact seen in the letters on this website.

By: Victoria Crow

Victoria Crow — Tue, 04 Nov 2014 04:57:43 +0000

Hi I would like to share that when I became a christian in the late 70s I remember a Keith green concert and some of his music I don’t think he was fasinating to me at that time many years went by and this year I wanted the fire and the passion to be restored to me that I lost along the way I started looking up Christian artist from the 70s Larry Norman stone hill Phil keagy Carmen then Keith green and 35yrs later found him fascinating and inspirational passion but mostly his honesty rejuvenated My soul and I can’t. Stop listening to Keith and just thanking God for his Honesty which has restored me to a greater love for my lord Jesus Christ and honesty to really see Jesus ,I’m so very grateful to God for giving us a man like Keith who brings to mind king David who sang to the lord and was a man after Gods own heart chosen as Keith was chosen and gave until god said Come home now your job is done my son(teardrop) thankyou

By: Debbie Lutton

Debbie Lutton — Fri, 26 Sep 2014 12:14:03 +0000

First introduced to Keith’s music while living in ElPaso,Tx at Jesus Chapel. His music still ministers to both myself and husband and our now adult kids! In fact I keep one of the CDs in the car. His music remains unique .

By: DAVID

DAVID — Sun, 24 Aug 2014 10:37:25 +0000

His crucifixion with Christ was what marked him and defined
Him. Christ was magnified in his body. This is what made all the
difference.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Tue, 27 May 2014 11:16:37 +0000

I came to know Christ at 16 thanks largely to Keith Green’s music and the book No Compromise. The absolute sincerity of his love for God, totally moved me. My whole life changed then, I was totally and utterly in love with Christ. I remember listening to Keith’s music as I was traveling I was overwhelmed with Gods love. That was 24 years ago now, I recently read the book No Compromise again and have been renewed in my faith, I am completely aching to be closer to Christ. I am so tired of lies and hypocrites, I really felt that Keith loves the same God that I know. I no longer felt alone. Keith inspires me daily, I thank God he showed me his great heart through Keith’s life.

By: Cindy Martin

Cindy Martin — Wed, 21 May 2014 16:56:51 +0000

Where to begin. One of friends from church was friends with Keith. He took me to one of Keith’s concerts and I felt more emotions in that single concert than I have ever felt anywhere else. Then after the concert, when most people left, I got the chance to meet Keith while he talked with my friend Wayne (who went on to become a Pastor). I did not know that this was the beginning of my own friendship with Keith as well. I quickly learned that Keith had a deep love for Jesus, and he wanted to share that with everyone he met. Years later, I began helping as a volunteer at a local Christian radio station WJTL that was in it’s early years. While helping at the Jesus festival and at Creation I found myself once again having conversations with Keith about spiritual issues. The amazing thing about Keith was that he always remembered who I was when we would meet. He seemed to do that with everyone. You were only a stranger the first time you met. I have every record and I knew every word to every song. As a youth leader, the kids that rode in my vehicle were always treated to Keith’s songs when we traveled. When we would load up, some of the kids would yell out “I’m riding in the Keith Green car” and everyone knew exactly who’s car that was. I still sing Keith’s songs and know they are based on Biblical truths. I sure do miss Keith, and look forward to seeing him again some day.