A TESTIMONY FROM SA CARES FOR LIFE...
Dearest Bruce,
We have a tremendous testimony, and
through it God has just spoken to my heart - "Yes, this is
it, this is what it's all about."
In the midst of the suffering in this world He changes people's
eternal destiny. I am rejoicing for this woman, though it is
also a time of great sadness. Just thinking that this birthmother
is with Jesus right now, and maybe if it wasn't for her AIDS
leading her to Him, she would have died without knowing Him
and spent eternity in hell.
A few weeks ago I received statistics
that there are 200 AIDS births every day in South Africa.
More and more women are coming to us and other pregnancy centers
HIV positive, and my heart cried out to God to enable us to
make more of a difference. Then this happened, and as sad
as I was, I was so encouraged. Be blessed as you read the
story...
Just recently we had a woman referred
to us. She was about 7 months pregnant and very ill. Because
she arrived at our premises quite late, we decided to keep
her overnight and then transfer her to an HIV/Aids Care facility
the next day.
That particular day just happened to
be our 'art day' where we teach the mothers art. The art teacher
came and after the lessons, she had the opportunity of introducing
this mother to Jesus, and lead her and another mother to Him.
What an absolute blessing!
Later that afternoon the mother was
transferred to the HIV/Aids facility, and that night delivered
a very premature baby girl. The baby and mother were taken
to hospital where the baby, though very small, has put up
a great fight and is now ready for discharge.
The mother, however, sadly passed away
two weeks later. But here's the thing - through that art teacher
that day, she passed into the arms of Jesus! I cannot help
but wonder if she was brought across our path for only one
day so that she could be given the opportunity of accepting
Jesus as her Lord and Savior. Praise to Jesus!
Then there was baby 'T'. This little
one made such an impression on us personally that we took
her into our home as a temporary place of safety while trying
to find her a 'forever family'. We thought it would be for
about 2 weeks but this turned into 5 weeks. Placement was
made difficult by the fact that she was 'HIV exposed' and
her first test came back positive.
As you know, we pray and pray for these
babies, and we have just learned that after having her PCR
test, she is in fact non-reactive/negative! We are overjoyed.
Praise God! Soon she will be up for adoption with a clean
bill of health.
Perhaps God was teaching us a lesson
in compassion, mercy, and understanding by giving baby 'T'
to us, as we had to release her after 5 weeks and go through
many of the emotions that the mommies go through when releasing
their babies for adoption. It was a hard, but valuable lesson
to learn.
Bruce, what blesses me the most is
to see how God has spread the vision of His heart and His
love that is given through humble women throughout our country.
We just had our annual Conference and nearly 100 women came
together from the more than 70 Pregnancy Care Centers in SA
to share, learn from each other and to be encouraged to proceed
with their special calling from God to make a difference in
the lives of mothers and babies.
Thank you all for praying for our mommies
and our babies. We are learning more and more everyday about
God's grace and His great love for everyone that cross our
paths.
Thinking about this mother in heaven
with Jesus just makes my day, and I hope it will do the same
for you.
Love to you,
Riekie
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Bruce,
You have truly blessed our church with
your "Footsteps of Jesus" seminar! We have been praying for
a "fresh wind and fresh fire" for a long time now and God
has used you to bring it to us. I cannot thank you enough.
You are very special and I know God will continue to use you
as long as you testify about Him. I am praying for you.
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Dear Bruce,
Just wanted to let you know that I just returned
from a mission trip to Thailand. We went there to help a friend,
Shelly, who teaches English in a high school there. I had taken
"Meeting Jesus" with me to read on the plane. Maggie saw me
with your book and was excited - she is going to use it to teach
English to the other teachers. She hopes that the teachers will
'meet Jesus,' then help her to reach the students. Praise to
Jesus!
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Dear Mr. Marchiano,
My name is Caleb and I'm
10 years old. We've enjoyed the movie and the books you wrote
about Jesus. Even though I am already saved, I've found a
lot more about Jesus than I ever knew. I knew that Jesus came
to earth as a person but I never realized how humble he was
and how much he loved us.
I don't tend to read the
Bible very much, but the videos and your books showed me that
I need to read the Bible to know more about Jesus. Thanks
for that.
Caleb
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Dear Bruce,
I need to thank you for
this ministry. I attended one of your services this past weekend
and never in my life have I been so impacted. I was brought
up in a Christian family, went to Christian schools, and serve
in my church, yet until now I have NEVER grasped the love,
gentleness, compassion, and humility of Jesus Christ. You
presented Him in a way that finally made me understand, and
I am overwhelmed.
Furthermore, I was touched
by the way you addressed issues specific to the men and women
there. It was as though you were reading each heart in that
room! It was obvious that the Holy Spirit was speaking, and
I couldn't hold back the tears. THANK YOU for coming to our
community, and THANK YOU for the way my life has been touched!!
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Hi Bruce,
I had coffee with a good
friend of mine and you won't believe what happened. Her oldest
son is a freshman in college and radical for Jesus. He sat
with us and started talking about "his favorite actor" and
how his life in Jesus started with "that actor." As you can
guess from me telling you the story, that actor is you.
He went on and on about
the work God did in his life through "Footsteps" and "Matthew."
Apparently the scene you described with the crucifixion took
him on an intense journey of the cross and started a great
work of the Holy Spirit in his life. According to his mom,
since then his growth has been astounding.
But get this. He's an
art student and the theme of his art project for school this
year is the photos of your book "Jesus Yesterday, Today &
Forever". He is painting from them. Can you imagine what that
will be like? I will send you some photographs if I get a
chance.
Of course, it was fun
for me knowing you to just sit there and say nothing. Undercover.
So, the Lord is using you, bro, all to His glory. Be encouraged.
I'll keep you posted.
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Hello Bruce,
I'm a medical doctor in
South Africa, and just thought I'd pass this along. I had
a patient from Swellendam in my office and we just started
talking about the Lord. She had lots of questions and the
more we talked the more it felt like the Holy Spirit was taking
over.
Then she mentioned you.
She said, "We had Bruce Marchiano in town earlier this year
and my eyes were opened. For the first time in my life I understood
who Jesus really is. I understood His pain, the cross, what
His blood really means. His love for me, ..."
I could see clearly that
what she' d grasped was real. Praise God. So keep going, Bruce.
The kingdom is being built!
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Dear Bruce,
Let me tell you this little thing that happened
that is really so HUGE and lifesaving. A friend of mine has
a 15 year old son, Kevin, who is really troubled. She recently
discovered he was slipping out at night, hanging w/ the local
30 year old drug dealer. Heavy stuff. I gave Kevin a WHO IS
JESUS? video. Last week he decided to stay home to watch the
video instead of hitting the streets one night. He came to my
door the next morning, and Bruce, he was so excited! His life
had changed.
He said to me, "Know what part I like the best?
I liked when that Bruce guy talked at the end, about having
a relationship w/ Jesus. He's cool, that guy!"
Bruce, you NEVER know what affect you have on
someone. Kevin's mother told me he's made some great changes
since that night. Bruce, what's going on out there is more
than you could imagine. Stay ever so encouraged!! FAITHFUL,
FAITHFUL!! The Lord is soooo VERY FAITHFUL!!!!
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Hello Bruce,
Wow! God is so amazing! I attended the 'Footsteps'
seminar that you did in Okotoks, Alberta. I was so blessed
that weekend. Many of my friends asked me how it was and I
answered them by saying it was as though I had been in a WATERFALL
of the Lord's love and Presence.
Now get this - I was listening to the audio
tapes of the conference and heard your prayer in the first
session. I had forgotten what you prayed that day, and was
blown away when I heard it. You prayed and asked the Lord
for His Presence to CASCADE into every life in the room.
A cascade is a waterfall! Can you believe that?
God answered your prayer in my life!! And I'm sure in the
lives of the others at the conference!
So thank you, Bruce. Keep serving our Jesus
the way that you do!
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Hi Bruce,
I saw you speak in Ontario, CA at the youth
event Saturday. I just wanted to thank you for your message.
I'm a youth pastor and if there's one thing these kids don't
seem to realize is how precious they are to Jesus, so know
that what the Lord showed you to speak was right on.
Some of the kids really struggle with this,
and for some reason church activities don't really cut it
for them. I mean they do help some, but still the kids struggle
to find who they truly are in Christ.
Anyway, all the kids I brought were touched.
Some just cried and cried. It's a simple message - "you're
precious to Jesus" - but it sure goes a long way. God bless
you, and thanks again for being a blessing to my kids.
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Dear Bruce,
Just a note to thank you for your ministry. My last 3 years have been grueling and painful. Jesus is the only
reason I have made it through. I have been watching the Matthew movie over and over during those years and reading/rereading
"In the Footsteps of Jesus". They, along with Scripture and prayer, kept me going when the darkness was overwhelming. May
God bless you richly for your faithfulness to Him and His people.
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Dear Bruce,
I'm in my 40's and have never known a love like
you showed while playing Jesus in 'Matthew.' My father left
us when we were children and I was raised in an orphanage where
the abuse was on a daily basis. I then lived with each of my
parents separately who each time heaped abuses as well. So it
has been hard to image a heavenly Father who loves you in any
instance.
I have found the need for healing from the lies
that were my past, and the Lord made this video part of that
healing. I now know what real love feels like. Now, when I
wake up I see 'His' face as in 'Matthew' looking at me and
smiling.
Thank you. Jesus has done a marvelous thing
through you. I pray that you will be able to continue the
work that He has just begun in your life. God bless!
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Hi Bruce,
I'm a pastor, and just heard you speak in Clark's
Summit. It was absolutely wonderful, and I find myself challenged
as a pastor to reexamine worship styles and how I present God
in my preaching, my ministry, and my life. I receive the challenge
as a blessing and a gift. Thank you, and may God continue to
bless you and your work.
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I would like Bruce to know that even though
I've been a Christian all my life, I am blown away. I read
"In the Footsteps of Jesus" and cried like a baby. I hadn't
realized the full extent of Jesus' love for me. It drew me
to 'be in love' with Him, not just know and appreciate Him.
Thank you, Bruce!!
I'm only 21 years old and the realness of Jesus
is now filling every bit of me. I will always be thankful for
all God took you through to get through to a hardheaded kid
like me! God bless you, Bruce!!!!
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Dear Bruce,
I want to tell you that "Matthew" is still changing
lives here in Washington.
I spread the word here about that movie everywhere
I go and I kid you not, it is changing people's perspective
on what Jesus was really like. All of us have bought into
the old pasty-face, highbrow, 'don't-touch-me' Jesus, but
to now see Him as a young, vibrant, full of life Man - I believe
was it absolutely divine inspiration.
It is STILL being watched, STILL changing lives
out here, so I hope that encourages you. You are blessed,
my friend, and I hope you always inspire and remain kind.
God bless.
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I hope this encourages you a big lot, Bruce.
You are sure doing a remarkable thing. Our school has not
been the same since you brought Jesus to our assembly in May.
Many speakers have shared wonderful testimonies with us before,
but no one has ever touched the hearts of the students (and
the teachers) in such a way. Perhaps it was that you were
so friendly and real, and unpretentious. Perhaps it was the
simplicity of your message that made us understand. All I
know is that the Holy Spirit did something great.
Several teenagers have come and opened their
hearts to Jesus since then. One told me, "Bruce made Jesus
real for me for the first time." Since that day the number
of kids in our school's Christian fellowship has doubled and
the Christian kids have started testifying and praying for
their friends.
Bruce, we are truly grateful for your visit.
You are a true witness with a powerful message. We pray that
God will strengthen and protect you in all that lies ahead.
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Dear Bruce,
I read some of your travel journal entries today.
Your stories and insights made me laugh, made me cry, made
me realize how much God loves us... loves ME! The entry you
wrote about how He just wanted to BE with you that one day...
That is so profound and yet, so simple, so loving, so unlike
our own thinking. I've been there before. I'm trying to get
there again. You're helping.
Keep on writing, Bruce, all this is so encouraging.
I've watched Matthew ,read and listened to the tape of 'In
The Footsteps of Jesus.' It all speaks to me. Speaks to my
heart. Thank you so much for taking the time. It's all incredibly
encouraging for me right now. Please never stop!
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Dear Bruce,
I know that you've probably heard this a million
times, but "THANK YOU!!!" for playing JESUS in Matthew. My girlfriend
and I knew that we needed to know GOD, we just never committed
to it. We went to the local Christian bookstore and I saw 'Matthew'
on a shelf. I figured that the two of us would do better watching
a movie than reading a book, so I bought it.
The way you played Jesus was simply amazing!!
I had never once thought of him as so "human". I never thought
of him laughing or smiling. I had always seen him as very
serious - a "stick in the mud".
After watching "Matthew," my girlfriend
and myself both accepted JESUS CHRIST as our Lord and Savior.
We realized we were living in sin, so she moved back home and
we are now waiting until marriage to live together again. We
both found a wonderful church and my girlfriend is even now
in the worship band.
So I just wanted to say "Thank You!!!" from
the bottom of my heart. I know that God has great plans for
you and your ministry.
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Greetings in the love of our Lord Jesus,
This letter have been lately to sent it
to brother Bruce Marchiano since last years. I have read your book: "The Footprints of Jesus." This book had make
me cry about How Jesus Did all things for my life.
My name is _________ from West Timor, Indonesia.
I am an orphanage when I was six and seven years old. And now ___ years old, and had received Jesus Christ as my Lord and
my Savior. I have surrender my life to Him to serve Him in my country - Indonesia the large Moslem nation of the world.
How can I get the VCD film according to
Matthew? What will I do to get it, because this film maybe can help us in this situation of my country. Many persecution
have make the Christians became fear to give a testimony or witness about their faith in Jesus.
Thank you for your help, GOD BLESS YOU.
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Dear Bruce,
The first time I heard of you, my mom and
I were visiting our cousins and my aunt was talking about this man named Bruce Marchiano. Being the eager eight year old
that I was, I interrupted and asked my Aunt who he was. She told me you were an awesome guy (she met you in person about
five years ago), and she told me about Matthew.
Once we got home my mom bought it. The
whole family watched it together and my mother and I cried when you were hung on the cross as Jesus (of course my big brother
and daddy were too cool to cry).
You helped me understand who Jesus was
in a more clear way and for that I am grateful. I am thirteen now and I pray to God every day since seeing Matthew and reading
In The Footsteps of Jesus. You made me love God more and more every day. That is something truly amazing. He is the most
important thing in my life and I LOVE HIM SOOOOO MUCH!!!!!!
Anyway, thanks a million times, Bruce.
GOD BLESS YOU!
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Dear Bruce,
I do not know if you personally are getting
this, but I really want you to come speak in my Catholic high school.
I do not know if the principal would allow
it, but I just got done reading 'In the Footsteps of Jesus', and I have seen 'Matthew'. I am a freshman in high school,
and your portrayal of Jesus, and your faith has opened my eyes, and now I view Jesus in a whole new way. He was a man of
so much love and joy. And like us, he too was human - He laughed and cried, and felt pain. Your book has changed my life.
It inspired me and showed me Christ.
Another thing I wanted to add - please
don't ever become like those televangilists I see on TV all the time. Please don't ever let money envelop you. Please remain
the same normal guy who chose to play Jesus, and who wrote such true things about Him in a book that changed my life and
the lives of many people. Thank you, Bruce.
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Dear Bruce,
I need to take a moment to thank you for
speaking at my church. It was a service that I will remember for a long time. But most important, the son & daughter of
a good friend of mine both made decisions to accept Jesus that day. Like I said, thank you!
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Dear Bruce,
Thank you, thank you, thank you. I just
finished your book 'In the Footsteps of Jesus'. It was so awesome and anointed. I have a brand new perspective on Jesus.
I carpool to work and my coworker brought
your book and we read it to each other as we traveled to work 30 miles each way. We laughed and we cried. We cried just
about every day. May God prosper you and your ministry. I pray that God will pour out a greater announcing on your life
than you've ever had and many more souls for His kingdom.
PS You owe us $2 for all the Kleenex we
used crying on the way to work (just kidding :-). Thank you!
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Dear Bruce,
On Valentine's Day in 1999 I was in one
of your meetings in Utah. I received so much, but the greatest gift of all was to see my boss raise her hand to accept salvation
at your invitation after being Mormon for nearly 50 years. And I was a single parent that day, and you prayed for me that
I would be given a "tenderhearted" husband. Well, last July I was married to the most wonderful, "tenderhearted" husband
just as you prayed, and that was the beginning of the most amazing adventure of my life.
To write and say thank you for your ministry
just doesn't seem enough. Dreams truly do come true on Valentine's Day!
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Dear Bruce,
This is just a thank you note for the book
you wrote. I live in South Africa in the heart of the bushveld. I have seen the Matthew videos, and you gave a new perspective
to who Jesus really was. But I finished "In The Footsteps Of Jesus" in the early morning hours this morning and cried the
whole night through - being so close to the Lord that I have never been in my life.
I thank Jesus for giving me this book at
this specific time in my life. I thank Him for the courage you had to expose your emotions so that other people can learn
and be encouraged. Thank you for your book. You have no idea how many lives you have touched. May God guide and strengthen
you in every step of your life.
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Dear Bruce,
I just had to drop you this note to let
you know how you have blessed me and my children when you spoke at...My fifteen year old son had been backsliding and left
the building after only 15-20 minutes into the service. He sat in the car and cried to his Lord. You were a part of that.
My ten year old told me he had never seen the crucifixion described so vividly and he cried for Christ's pain. My daughter
had a more personal moment but has asked me not to share, rather to tell you "thank you."
You have changed my children's hearts by
your obedience to out Father. I thank you for your hours of prayer, discipline and sacrifices to be His child! Thank you,
my brother! If I don't meet you again, I'll see your 'at home!'
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Dear Bruce,
I can't begin to find the words to describe
how your meeting Friday night affected me. Every word you spoke was Jesus calling my name--what a life-changing experience!
I feel blessed beyond belief at finding Him at last.
God Bless, and many thanks!
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Dear Bruce,
I ministered to a girl in a homeless shelter.
She was heavily into drugs, alcohol, and prostitution. I talked to her about Jesus and showed her 'Matthew.' She cried and
cried. I told her that was how Jesus loved her.
She left the shelter and I may never see
her again, but I know the movie changed her life. I'm so grateful for it. It changed my life and it's changing the lives
of the people around me. I'll never be the same again, and neither will that girl.
Thank you
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Hi there!
Actually I have no inquiry. All I want
to say is that your web page has touched me. It touched me deep.
I am a South African student. I know about
the poverty and conditions among the black people in the townships and squatter camps, but I never truly understood until
now that they are my brothers and sisters in Christ there. And I dared to call myself a Christian...
Thank you for opening my eyes. May the
grace of our Lord be with you!
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Dear Mr. Marchiano,
I would like to thank you for allowing
God to use you in such a mighty way! So MANY young people have been affected by your video of Matthew. My own youngest son
has watched Matthew so many times that he has learned more scripture than I know.
The friends that he hangs with were never
raised to know Christ, so he shows Matthew to them, and I can't begin to tell you what that has done.
My nephew watched it, accepted Christ,
and then was involved in a tragic accident - so now, praise God, he is WITH the Lord. Thank you, Mr. Marchiano.
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Dear Mr. Marchiano,
I was at a youth camp last summer where
you spoke. It changed my life and I want to share the story with you.
I'm 16 and I really did not want to go,
but my parents sent me. The first two days I couldn't stand it. But then I caved in and started having fun and paying attention
to this God stuff which at one time I knew. I was hard into drugs, sex and self mutilation, but there I learned who God
was again and how much I need him in my life.
Since then I have fallen back some, but
I know that sex and drugs are only filling what I'm missing and they don't even fill that. I am missing God. I had fallen
away from God.
Then I saw an article you wrote and it
brought back memories from camp and as I was reading your article it brought me to tears. It reminded me how God "knocked
on my door" at camp and how he's been knocking on my door again.
I have answered the door again. I have
two great people at home who are here for me 24/7. Without my pastor and his wife I would be lost and I would never have
gone to the camp and I would most likely be dead today. I would have liked to meet you at camp but I was too sacred. Anyway,
I don't know if you will even read this, but thank you.
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Bruce:
At a time of struggling to find answers
to many questions about myself and why I cannot seem to grasp why I fail at every attempt to be who God wants me to be,
my sister-in-law sent me your book. I can only thank you from the bottom of my heart for revealing so much about Jesus that
I never knew. Thank you for opening my eyes to the wonders I'd never hoped for - that I, too, can know joy and peace because
of Jesus! I eagerly look forward to now being able to grow and become what God wants me to be! Many things have been coming
together to rattle me to my senses, and your book and testimony are two of the most wonderful gifts!
Thank you and God Bless You!
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Dear Bruce Marchiano,
I live in Indonesia. If only I could tell
you how much you help me in my process searching my one and only Savior. To understand the biggest love in heaven and earth.
Please come to my country in Asia. Please don't serve only America and Africa.
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Dear Bruce,
Your ministry while you were here in our
city absolutely busted through the walls that had been around my heart! So these days, and I'm not kidding, the sky seems
bluer, the light lighter, my walk is easier because I was being held back, and what a delight! God has come and brought
fresh wind to my sails and I'm so stinking free I can't even believe it!! I feel like I'm looking into the face of Jesus
for the first time, like the two blind men in Matthew that he healed and the first face they saw was His!!!
Yee! Haw!!!
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Dear Bruce,
The past 6 months have been very difficult
for my family and me, and I want you to know how the Lord has reached into our lives through your web site. The joy of Jesus
is so refreshing!
Thank you!
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God Bless this ministry, and I pray that
everyone has a wonderful Christmas holiday!
I attended your singles conference, and
the Lord really moved me. You see, I'm divorced and I was so hurt that my son and daughter wanted to live with their father,
I packed up and moved to the east coast to be close to friends and as far from all the pain and rejection as I could get.
When you spoke you said that a single parent's
first ministry is his/her children, and as you can imagine, that cut through to my heart. Suddenly I realized that I love
my children deeply and wanted to be a good mother more than anything. I went home and begged God's forgiveness and promised
Him I'd quit my job and move back - anything. For the first time ever, I think I approached true abandon - "May Your will
be done!"
Well, you won't believe what happened (or
maybe you will!). My son phoned and told me he and my daughter had been talking and both of them wanted to move out TO ME!
And already everything has been set and they're coming for Christmas and to stay! HALLELUJAH!!!
It's amazing - He was just waiting for
me to release my will to His, submit to my responsibilities, and like you always say, He 'blew my mind!'
Thank you, Bruce, and even more, THANK
YOU, JESUS!!!
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Hello Bruce,
I'm not sure that you will remember me.
We were in high school together and even went on a triple date to Disneyland together once. (That seems like such a long
time ago!).
Today my family and I live in China. We
gave Him our lives in 1995 and the adventure began. In 1998 We moved to China to start an International School for Him.
I was back in the US in the summer of 2000 and I saw 'Matthew' and brought it back with me. It has blessed many here in
China. The Lord is working through the talent He has given you to reach these people across the world in ways you cannot
imagine.
Blessings!
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Hey Bruce!
I am so blessed to share something with
you!!!! When you were here in July there was a young man, Dave, sitting way in the back who found salvation in Jesus in
your evening service. His wife had prayed for years for his salvation and since that evening he has grown quickly in his
relationship with Jesus!
Now we are in the process of getting ready
for a Christmas stage production and have been praying about the part of Jesus. Every time I prayed about it Dave came to
mind and that got confirmed by others. So.... Dave, who was saved in a service through 'the guy who played Jesus' has now
become 'the guy who plays Jesus'! I love it! He is overwhelmed with the idea, and is so in love with Jesus that it beams
from his face!
And I can promise you, he won't be one
of those marble statue Jesus'. He'll be exploding with love and joy - after all, he's learned from the best! Ha ha!
Anyway, as you can see, your ministry continues
to touch lives, and the Lord continues to multiply that. Thank you for serving Jesus so faithfully! You are such a special
brother!
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Dear Bruce,
I was privileged to have attended your
singles conference here in Salt Lake City. I can only say it was a WOW from God. For years I have been living life on the
sidelines, waiting for that certain someone, for God to give me the 'desire of my heart.' No more! I'm going to live my
life fully today and trust God for what only He can provide! No more will I let one more second of the precious time He's
given me pass me by because I don't have what I want. I'm so excited I could burst.
Also, in response to your session "You
Prepare My Bride For Me . . .," I've gotten instruction on sharing my faith and have been doing so, and also signed on to
participate in ministry. He's been knocking at my door for a long time and finally I've answered.
Thank you, and I pray the Lord will continue
to use you to lead and bless His single children.
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Bruce,
Thank you for coming to minister at my
church and sharing the love of God - my boyfriend gave his life to Jesus as a result! Although he had been coming to church
for a long while, your words and unique invitation style moved him to finally respond. You have an awesome ministry and
the way you convey the gospel is so very down-to-earth and real. Praise be to God for the ways he is working through you
to see people saved. Thank you again for the role you played in his salvation. Our lives are forever changed.
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Bruce,
I wanted to let you know how my life has
changed because of you and your ministry. I'm 17 and just graduated high school, and God used you in leading me to commit
to full-time ministry. And I was listening to your "Jesus" CD today, and I just cried and cried. I can't believe how incredibly
real Jesus has become to me. Thank you, brother.
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Bruce,
Last year you spoke in our area, and on
your way out of the hall you sat with my wife, Beth, who told you about her struggles with depression. You asked if you
could pray for her. You laid hands on her, asked God to lift her depression, and prayed for her physical health. Beth was
physically and spiritually moved. One of the factors at the root of her depression was her weight. She had tried many weight
loss programs to no avail. In the months following your prayer, however, she lost over 100 pounds and is continuing to lose.
Her depression is tremendously better and almost gone. Some physical issues persist, but we are trusting God to heal her
completely. Thank you for your sensitivity and prayers.
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Bruce,
I just had to thank you for the eye-opening 'Footsteps' conference I attended last Saturday. I am Jewish and so have never
given Jesus any consideration, but I can honestly say that you most certainly opened my mind. Words cannot express my thankfulness
to you for the seeds you have planted in my heart.
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Bruce,
wanted to let you know how my life has
changed because of you and your ministry. I'm 17 and just graduated high school, and God used you in leading me to commit
to full-time ministry. And I was listening to your "Jesus" CD today, and I just cried and cried. I can't believe how incredibly
real Jesus has become to me. Thank you, brother.
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Hi Bruce,
Pastor --- here, and I just wanted to let you know how much your ministry last year impacted our church. People still talk
about that Sunday and how it changed their lives. One guy who accepted the Lord that day is now heading up one of our very
important minstries here at the church. His life has been "radically changed." So I just wanted to let you know how much
we enjoyed having you, and that God has used you so much in the lives of us here.
Thanks for your ministry. Please read this when you are feeling ineffective and receive encouragement for the lives that
God is changing through you. Thanks.
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Hi.
I'm not really sure if you'll get this e mail. I'm a 16 year old girl who saw Matthew two years ago, and after I saw it
I gave my life to Jesus. Your performance touched me in a way that I never imagined possible.
Thank You.
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I read your book "In The Footsteps Of Jesus" and fell in love with Jesus. I was swept away as never before and stood at
the foot of the cross like never before. I have been a child of my Lord's for many years, but I was put in a very new and
different spot when I read those pages. I could not stop crying, and when I finished, all I could think of was, "Wow, He
did that all for me."
I have bought the book for several friends and passed mine to a number of people and we all at the end of that chapter
come to that same place we have never experienced before. "Wow", is all I can say. It is a journey I have never taken before.
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Hi!
A big thank you, Bruce, for coming and speaking to our community! I am still hearing comments about God's
power and presence in the meeting, and personally, I am overwhelmed by God's love and so encouraged. As you know, there
were people who came to accept Jesus for the first time. We have connected them with mentors who will follow-up with them.
Others filled out cards that said they rededicated their lives to Jesus, and they too will be matched with mentors.
Bruce, we were all so affected by your ministry and the love that God shows through you. He never ceases to
amaze me! Thank you so much for coming,and blessings on your trip to South Africa.
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Dear Bruce,
I just had to write. I’ve never done this sort of thing before, but then, there are lots of things I am doing
for the first time lately! Back in February a friend gave me your book - but first, let me backtrack...
I was an atheist most of my adult life. God took me in hand a few years ago, when I truly my life was nothing
more than a pile of ashes. I went to a service in a beautiful little Anglican church and kept going back. That church became
my refuge. But even though I was changing, something was still missing. That something was a 'real knowledge' of Jesus.
I knew of Him, but I did not know Him.
Well, I’m sure you see where this is going. A friend loaned me your book, and as soon as I started reading
it, miracles started happening. I have always had much trouble reading, but I devoured this book in two days. No sooner
had I finished reading it, that I hoofed it to the library to check out the video. After my third renewal, I decided to
buy the darn thing and save myself all that walking back and forth. I think I know the Gospel according to Matthew by heart
by now, and guess what? I have always had a big problem with memory!
Bruce, you have to know that you brought this Ice Queen to Christ. I don’t think I have ever cried so much
in all my life - tears of regret, tears of gratitude, tears of great joy, tears, tears, tears - I was engulfed in them.
Jesus had come into my heart.
I have been grinning ever since, and have been having the most splendid non-stop conversation with Him. The
world has changed for me, and I owe it to you in very large part. Thanks!
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Hi Bruce,
You do not know me, but a couple of years ago you came to my church in North Carolina and did a talk for the
day. At the end you made a call for commitment and I was one of those who made that commitment. Since then I fell off track,
but last week I went up to a friend's beach home to have some alone time with God and get back on track. Lo and behold your
'Matthew' video was there so I watched it. I had not watched it before. I would just like to let you know that even though
you were not there in person, you were involved in me coming back to Jesus.
Thanks.
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Dear Bruce,
Thank you for turning me around. I saw your answer to the question on your web site about - how to deal with
an atheist at work - and I decided to try what you suggested (just love him). I didn't want to love him. But after reading
your answer of just loving people - just 'being' Jesus to them - I started to ask the Lord if I was the one to do that.
Dumb question, I know, but I was fighting loving him. He's foul and intimidating to everyone in the company, and laughs
at me because of my faith in Jesus. Once he even he tried to slam my hand in a drawer.
Well guess what? No, I can't say he came to Christ, but he's been touched. I started thinking about what kind
of person he'll be when he does choose Christ and that made me see him in a whole different light. I now giggle when he
makes fun of me for my faith because I know God's going to get him, too. The reason I know he's been touched, even though
he still teases me about believing in "nothing," as he puts it, is that suddenly he initiates the hello when I come in the
building. When I ask him about how he is, for the first time now he actually answers. I just keep smiling no matter what
he throws at me. I can tell you I don't feel the black cloud hanging over me like I used to. He still gets into his rages
and cuss fests. But now instead of getting angry at him I just pray under my breath and ask God to bless him.
Thank you for being so positive and kind. Blessings to you.
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Dear Mr. Marchiano,
I can't tell you what your web site means to me at times, and today you were a total encouragement. In the
last month we have had a death in our family, and as pastors, divorce, major surgery, heavy ministry decisions, people in
the congregation that just don't care about Jesus or serving God at all--and all this in the last month. It's just crazy.
But today I read your updates and your faith and praise in all situations just lifted me. There are times
that we in our ministry just wonder, "Am I making a difference?" and I can guess that you wonder that, too. Well, let me
assure you, YOU DO! Thank you for the work you do and the encouragement you give to others! Praise His Holy Name!!
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Dear Bruce,
You will never know the ways the Lord has used you. My son is terribly addicted to drugs and living a life of sin and heartbreak.
I have been praying for him for years. Recently while we were together I realized that I haven't seen him smile in forever,
and I remembered a story of on your web site that just made me laugh so hard, so I went to the computer and read it to him.
Bruce, he thought it was hilarious. He just laughed and laughed like I cannot remember seeing him laugh, and I just know
the Lord used it to soften his heart. Thank you.
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Hey Bruce!!
A while back I saw you on TV talking about the love of Jesus for us. I loved that talk! It changed my life. You talked
about Jesus and how He felt about the leper. That was just awesome. I was just channel surfing and I didn't even see the
whole thing but I was able to tape the parts that I did see and have played it over and over. Thank you sooo much for changing
my life!!
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I attended the "In The Footsteps of Jesus" conference that Bruce presented here in Michigan. I have been witnessing to
my family for a while, and in a last-ditch effort I invited my sister to attend with me. She wasn't too sure about all this
"Jesus stuff," but that day she was in a receptive mood and decided to come. You must understand, we are Chinese, and were
raised with Buddhist beliefs.
Bruce, when we left the conference and got in the car, my sister said that she finally understood and wanted to ask Jesus
in her heart. So we bowed our heads and I led her in prayer right in the car while we were still in the lot.
Bruce, she immediately looked different. It was so beautiful! She always carried a look of deep concentration - folks would
think she was angry all the time, but it was just her. But this look just went away and in its place was a look of peace
and satisfaction. She immediately snatched my Bible out of the back seat and asked me where she should start reading because
she had wasted enough time already and needed to catch up with what God was doing. It was amazing! Thank you, Bruce. You
changed a Buddhist's life!
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Mr. Bruce,
My name is Samantha, and I am 7 years old. You may not remember me, but I met you when you came to my church.
I was there with my aunt. My aunt (foster mom) is helping me send this letter, but she says to tell you it is my words from
my heart. I have great news! I got saved and was baptized! What I also wanted to tell you is that the book you gave me with
all the pictures of Jesus in it & the video of you playing like Jesus helped me understand Him better. You see, my daddy
doesn't hold me very much, but I saw how Jesus would hold & be happy with the children. He was always smiling. My aunt told
me that was how the real Jesus feels about me. Now I understand that Jesus loves me even when I don't listen sometimes,
and it made me want to ask Jesus in my heart & that is just what I did. Thank you Mr. Bruce for helping me see Jesus smiles
at me and one day He will hold me too.
Now your little sister in Christ...
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Dear Bruce,
I am just writing to say that I am someone who did read the text in your book "Jesus, Yesterday, Today, Forever"
and it changed my understanding of Jesus. In fact, I read it through in one sitting and then reread it. I have been a Christian
for many years, but it is like I really know who Jesus is for the very first time. Your writing opened my eyes, and the
photos took my breath away. Now I am nearer to Jesus than I have ever been. Thank you.
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Dear Bruce,
I was at your 'In The Footsteps of Jesus' seminar in Minneapolis last year, and I just have to tell you, it
was life-changing. Your words shook me. You truly hit me like a ton of bricks, and I am so grateful. When I got home that
day I literally wept for, I think, two hours. I was ashamed and disgusted with my lukewarm heart, and just going through
the Christian motions, thinking that a couple of hours in church every Sunday and then doing whatever I wanted the rest
of the week would get me through the pearly gates.
But I'm a new man, now, and I thank you, thank you, thank you. God Bless you!
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Dear Mr. Marchiano (so formal isn't it!?)
Your film literally saved my life. Just
a few days ago I watched it for the first time ever, and may I congratulate you on an obviously divinely inspired portrayal.
How do I know this to be true? Because I had fallen away from Christ for a good 10 years, and was about to embark on a path
of serious destruction. But 'Matthew' turned my head, and more importantly, MY HEART around. The film and its contents -
the very inspired Word of God, spoke to me on a deep, deep level, and for the first time in years - years of putting myself
through dreadful and soul-destroying things - I got on my knees and asked Jesus for forgiveness and unconditional surrender
in my heart, and for the Holy Spirit of God to be poured out upon me. Blessed be the Name of the Father and His Holy Son!
By the way, I live in Australia. I can't
tell you what a blessing this film is to the world. Thank you, Mr. Marchiano!
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Urgent message, Bruce!
All praise and glory to the Father, Son
and Holy Spirit. Bruce, I sent my parents the Matthew videos
and your "In the Footsteps of Jesus". Well, my dad watched the
videos twice and just finished the book. At the end of the book
you invite people to salvation, telling them about Jesus knocking
at the door and all you have to do is let Him in. Well, my dad
did it! He opened the door and now Jesus is in his heart. Praise
be to Jesus!
I thank you, my brother for being a servant
of our Most High Lord and Savior. My father was just pulled
out of the fire of hell by your work. You planted a seed and
the Holy Spirit touched his heart.
Oh Bruce, you don't realize what your
work means to people. I love you, my brother, and encourage
you to be like Paul and push onward for the Kingdom no matter
what. You have a story no one else can tell and the Lord uses
it over and over on people all over the world. I love you, brother!
Praise be to Jesus!
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Dear Bruce,
I thank you so much for revealing Jesus
to me as a man of joy! It changed my faith as well as my husband's,
and both of our relationships with Jesus have soared more than
words can say - and we've been in the church all our lives!
Thank you, Bruce!
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Bruce,
Just wanted to say thank you, thank you,
thank you, and may you be BLESSED beyond belief this year. Why,
do you ask? Well here's why..
In October of last year you did a 'Footsteps
of Jesus' seminar in Kimball MN and it turned out to be the
most life changing day of my life. I had a relationship with
the Lord before then but I was struggling with accepting His
love. Can you imagine? The one thing I wanted most and I was
blocking it. Well, that day I met Jesus and felt His love like
never before. You were an important instrument in His plan for
me that day - a day of breakthrough to His love. Glory to Jesus
and thanks to you, Bruce!
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Hi,
I am a single mother and work in a Christian book store. I've listened to Bruce's book on tape and watched 'Matthew' over
and over. I can't even begin to express to you the closeness I feel toward Jesus now. I have been a strong Christian for
23 years, but now Jesus is alive in me like never before. God bless you as you reveal Jesus to people like me!
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Dear Bruce,
I thank God for your passion and work. I read your travel journal I have learned so much. I have
learned that prayer and more prayer is the key to hearing from God and finding what His will is for your life. I learned
to pray for people who irritate me and seem so ungodly instead of rejecting and cursing them. Thank you Lord!
I also learned that I can "talk" to God, and talk with Him about anything. My, was I fooled into
thinking that He only listens when you have a fancy tone of voice and use special words. I am also more open in talking
about the goodness of God to other people. I would never before have shared a testimony with people who don't know Jesus,
but now it's like the goodness of the Lord is too great to keep quiet anymore.
Another thing I have learned is that being self-centered and selfish is not going to get me anywhere.
So now instead of always wanting, I have started to give. I thank God for every opportunity that I have to give, be it time,
finances or just an ear to someone who is hurting.
I will stop writing now, but I find now that I have so much to say about the goodness and blessings
of the Lord somebody has to hear it! Thank you for being an inspiration.
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Dear Bruce,
I have just read your book "In The Footsteps of Jesus" and guess what? I thought I was close to the Lord, but no. I have
grown closer to the Lord than ever before and have a new joy in my heart like never before. It is amazing what the Lord
has revealed to me. I never realized just how much He loves me, and I thank the Lord that He used you as He has in my life,
and no doubt there are many others, too. I never cried so much - and it was all in joy!
Thank you!
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Dear Bruce,
I just felt I had to write this letter to you after hearing you on the radio this morning. In '96
I was given 'Matthew.' My husband had given his heart to the Lord a few years prior but I had not. Then we were going through
very difficult times and my husband was backsliding and it was a terrible time. Then we watched the video and were deeply
moved by God. Together that night my husband came back to the Lord and I got reborn. Praise to Jesus!
Times got worse and we were left with only our faith to hold onto. We really became more committed
through it. In '99 I found your book, 'Footsteps.' We were badly off with barely enough to even eat, but I got your book
anyway. I cannot tell you what it meant to me and my husband in those times. We read it over and over, and the Lord just
filled us with His Spirit. Thank you for so much!
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Dear Bruce,
I just felt I had to write this letter to you after hearing you on the radio this morning. In '96
I was given 'Matthew.' My husband had given his heart to the Lord a few years prior but I had not. Then we were going through
very difficult times and my husband was backsliding and it was a terrible time. Then we watched the video and were deeply
moved by God. Together that night my husband came back to the Lord and I got reborn. Praise to Jesus!
Times got worse and we were left with only our faith to hold onto. We really became more committed
through it. In '99 I found your book, 'Footsteps.' We were badly off with barely enough to even eat, but I got your book
anyway. I cannot tell you what it meant to me and my husband in those times. We read it over and over, and the Lord just
filled us with His Spirit. Thank you for so much!
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