Album Notes

If You Could Not Fail

On February 21st, 2006 my family was visited by tragedy. My niece was involved in a terrible automobile accident, suffering a traumatic brain injury. At this writing, nearly two years later, she continues to improve and is a powerful witness to God’s strength and love. She is a true inspiration.

The days following her accident changed my life. As I watched with amazement, the outpouring of love for her and our family, the waiting room always alive with prayer and compassion, I noticed a woman sitting all alone. Carmen’s son had also been in an accident. Carmen was from another city. Her son had been in a coma for weeks and there she was, alone. Without money for food or shelter she slept, or tried to, in the hospital waiting room.

During the trip home, my niece was still in very critical shape and I worried but I knew she would be OK. I don’t know how I knew, I just felt it. The image of Carmen sitting alone wouldn’t leave me and I realized that I hadn’t even spoken a word to her. With a heart full of empathy for her situation, I did nothing.

Some weeks later my Pastor posed a question; “if you knew you could not fail what one thing would you do for God”? Carmen’s face flashed into my mind and Carmenhouse ministry was born. I don’t know exactly how I’m going to begin this work for God but I do know I cannot fail.
To everyone that helped produce this music and to anyone who purchases this CD, thank you. Soon, perhaps as you read this, someone will turn to look for help and we will be there.

Proceeds from the sale of this CD fund the Carmenhouse Ministry. For information concerning this ministry outreach visit www.carmenhouse.org