Debbie Blackburn

I have seen you perform in conference situations. I spoke to you once about how beautiful and touching your sacred music is. In this day in time, it is so hard to find the sincere and touching music that you sing. It is a reverence that is about to become extinct in the church. I have just about all your CDs for that reason. Your singing, which is the Lord's gift to all of us, is so soul healing. My son is getting married soon, and we would love to have someone sing "Prayer for Home". Is there any way to get a copy of sheet music and lyrics? I have seen other requests on here, but have no clue how to obtain the music. Thanks so much for any help. 06/27/2009 - Jonesborough, TN.

Ish

Hello Mr. Ortega! I just wanted to let you know how much your music has brought peace into our new home. My wife and I just got married June 13. We had "Grace and Peace" play during our communion. During our devotion time, we play "The Shadow of Your Wings" CD. We were going through a rough time this week.and after our devotion last night.the song "Power in the Blood" came on.what an assurance! Thank you for your beautiful music."Margee Ann" is one of my favorite songs.it reminds me of my beautiful aunt who passed away.that song describes her life.I could go on and on.just wanted to let you know that you have blessed our lives. 06/26/2009 - Phoenix Arizona

Sopheavy

Several years ago I was at a Christian bookstore and I saw your "Home" album on the shelves. I think that the cd had just came out that week. At that time, I have never listened to your music before but there was something about the cover and the title that drew me to it. I sure was glad I bought the cd that evening because your music is awesome! That week I ran back to the store and bought all of your cds, even the ones in Spanish. Your love for Christ is evident in your music. Your lyrics are poetic and beautifully written. My favorite song of all time is Lord of Eternity which my husband and I used as the song during the lighting of our unity candle. Everytime I listen to that song, it reminds me of how fragile we are as humans and how GREAT our Lord is. 06/24/2009 - Houston, TX

Jessie White

While listening to my Robin Mark station on Pandora Radio, I must tell you that each time a song of yours played, I stopped dead in my tracks and looked to see who was singing. I especially love "Sleepless Nights" I'm a pianist/missionary working in N.E.China 1/2 each year. Also, my wife and I sponsor a child through Compassion. If you ever want to come sing in our theater in Hunchun, China, you're welcome to come. We have a school for disabled children and I put them on horses for Hippotherapy. God Bless you!! 06/22/2009 - Capitan, New Mexico

Ron Gross

Hello Mr Ortega I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoy the music that the Lord has let you share. When you play the hand of the Lord comes upon me just as in 2Kings 3:15 But now bring me a minstrel. And it came to pass, when the minstrel played, that the hand of the LORD came upon him. I pray by the hand of the Lord and the water of life is directed to those I pray for (see the whole context of the chapter to see what I mean). My wife said that such a one that is used much by the Lord needs prayer to keep them from evil. By the Lord I will pray for you. Be encouraged you do minister to the body of the Lord Jesus. The Lord be magnified, Ron 06/20/2009 - Mckinleyville Ca just south of the Or. border on the coast

Debbie Jones

Fernando!! We are rejoicing with you with the arrival of sweet Ruby!! You two must be overjoyed and overwhelmed at the same time! I'm the director of the Compassion Pregnancy Center & Clinic in Monterey, CA and we met many times over the years as you led worship for the conferences. We also chatted at Spirit West Coast one year. My husband is the Fire Marshal for that event. I have a question; you often sang a song that I just loved and I don't know the name. The lyrics were "I am the Good Shepherd, I lay down my life for you. I know you I know you I know you." Did you ever record it? 06/18/2009 - Monterey, CA

Cristina Ortega

Hello, Just wanted to send greetings your way. Congratulations and bievenida to Ms. Ruby! What a sweet sweet baby. Also, I love the "Shadow of Your Wings" CD. May God bless you and your family. 06/17/2009 - Phoenix AZ

Sherilyn Monkemeier

Hello! Your music has always been a tremendous blessing. I first heard you in San Diego many years ago. Is it possible to buy the sheet music for your arrangement of "Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing"? There is a tenor and cellist who would like to present this in our church. Thank you, and congratulations on your beautiful baby girl. 06/13/2009 - Chicago, IL

Jeffrey

Fernando and team, I first found your music on the Emily's Eyes album. There were times that I listened to many of those tracks over and over; it was the only place I found peace at a very dark time in my life. Your song, Beyond the Sky pointed me to the Light of Christ that is my only hope. Now, years later, at another dark blip, I am soothed by your music in Home. I saw you once in Bellingham, WA, with Twila Paris, perhaps a decade ago. That may be where I found this CD. I enjoyed your sense of humor; remember that big thing hanging from the ceiling? I give the glory to God, but I want you to know that the gifts he has given you are making a difference, at least I can speak for my life. You have an ability to communicate deep truths and touch deep pains with a gentleness that allows a hurting abused soul like mine to soften and open up, and call on Jesus. Thank you for seeking him and sharing him. I am going to places in my pain I never knew were there. But I know I need to go there to find lasting healing; at least that is my hope. Your music brings vibrant hope. Thank you brother. 06/13/2009 - Langley, BC

Dale Rhodes

i have been searching for accompaniment tracks of your songs to sing in church.i have 3 but that is all i have been able to find.are there more than that available and if so where can i find them.if not are there any plans to release any more songs into tracks any time soon.your music and arrangements are so beautiful i can't help but want to sing along.thank you for the wonderful music 06/10/2009 - Culpeper, VA

Patty Ann Sanborn

Fernando, My son was killed 4 years ago in an oil field explosion. While going thur Mac's stuff I found your CD The Breaking of the Dawn. Your song was like Mac was talking to me and telling me how much he loved me and everything was going to be ok. Thank you much love Patty Ann 06/9/2009 - US

Linda Carfagnini

Fernando, How you have blessed my life with your words and music. I listen to you everyday on my way to work. You make the start of my day with truth from God's word a blessing beyond description. God has blessed you with wonderful gifts. Thank you for following Him and giving all of us this joy. And, P. S. Your little girl is beautiful.just precious. God is good. 06/3/2009 - Grayslake, IL

Nathaniel S Olsen

Thank you for blessing me with your soothing music. I remember sitting in my car, and listening to Sing to Jesus, like 40 times in one sitting. It is such a beautiful melody. I can't tell you how calm it makes me. Almost like Jesus wrapping me up and holding me close. I would love to sing the song in church and share it with my congregation, but I also want to use a quartet as well. The problem is, I am having trouble finding the quartet music. I was wondering if you could help me. Thank you again for all the wonderful music. I can't wait to hear from you! 05/30/2009 - Lenexa, KS

Janice Chisholm

I am playing for a June 20 wedding and Prayer for Home is the perfect song, BUT.no sheet music to be found. Since it is out of print, if anyone has the songbook, would you PLEASE be willing to copy it and send it to me ASAP, so I don't have to take the time to transcribe it. THANKS so much. 05/30/2009 - Harker Heights, TX

Gustavo Orchiani

Hola Fernando, un placer saludarte por este medio, hoy escuche musica de tu autoria y quede fascinado, Que gran Bendicion!!! sigue adelante, me gustaria saber si tienes material en español.-Un saludo enorme de mi parte y por supuesto de mi esposa e hijos, DIOS TE COLME DE FAVORES SIEMPRE.- Escribeme a mi mail, seria un privilegio para mi.- 05/28/2009 - ARGENTINA

Sarah Montague

I'm getting married July 19, and we have an individual singing Prayer for Home. Is sheet music available? We very much appreciate your ministry of music. We have several of your cds and drove to Walla Walla last year to hear your concert there. 05/28/2009 - Battle Ground, WA

Cari Blasiman

Greetings from Upland,Indiana(Taylor Univ.)When my husband and I were given the gift of tickets to your Oct.08 concert,I fell in love with your music.It has enhanced my worship,and has even helped me teach Spanish a time or two with my very favorite song:"Con Que Pagaremos."I felt the Lord nudging me to pray regularly for you and Margee(and now Ruby!)especially as you tour.I consider it a privilege.Next week I will return to Budapest,Hungary,where we were involved in an English and discipleship ministry.I am taking along your music as gifts and to share as part of a message at a reunion/retreat.Blessings to you and your gals! 05/26/2009 - Upland,Indiana

Maryjo Hartman

Hi Fernando, Congratulations to you and Margee on the birth of your little baby girl! She is beautiful! The Lord is truely good! I am so very happy for you both. I had been praying for you both to be blessed with a little child! Thank you so much for sharing your gift of music and song. It richly blesses me and my family's life. Thank you so much! 05/21/2009 - Medina, Ohio

Cathy

Hi Fernando, I have been studying piano for almost a year. My inspiration and drive that led me to the piano was you. I have played guitar for a very long time, but I wanted to be able to play some of my favorite songs that truely speak to my soul. Your tunes, 'Light of Heaven', 'Take Heart my Friend', 'If I flee on Morning Wings', and 'Mildred Madalyn Johnson' are just a few of those songs that I aspired to learn. Unfortunately, I can't find the piano sheet music anywhere. Is there some way I can get the music for these tunes? Thanks for blessing me so much with your amazing music and God's grace. Be well. 05/16/2009 - Michigan

Monte

Hello Fernando- I was sitting in my car, waiting for my son to get out of piano practice one evening a while back. I had the radio on and you were doing an interview and during part of it you were discussing song writing. You mentioned some writings of a particular person that you were very passionate about, that had a big influence in your personal thoughts about life which in turn inspired your writings. This interview was a while back and I have tried to find an archive of it since. Could you tell me who this person was? 05/14/2009 - Dallas, Texas Fernando Responds   Pretty sure I was talking about Flannery O'Connor. She was a Catholic fiction writer from Georgia who died in 1964. Mystery and Manners is a collection of her essays and lectures which I have found inspiring. The Habit of Being is a collection of her letters and it's also a fantastic read. I would start with her short stories - The Complete Stories of Flannery O'Connor.

Renee Mendez-Dosh

Hi Fernando, Margee & Baby Ruby! What great news to see the Lord bless you and Margee with beautiful Ruby! This was one of my prayer request I had for you and Margee!! I am a mother too. Our baby Kate Hope is 17mths going on "2". Lord willing we will run into one another taking our babies for a walk :O) Much joy to you and your new familia! Blessing! 05/13/2009 - Costa Mesa, Ca

Kassie Reinhart

I just wanted to say how inspiring your music still is to me. I saw you years ago and plan on visiting Bloomington this year again. Congrats on your baby girl! 05/12/2009 - Smithville, MO

Pastor Jachin Charley

PRAISE THE LORD : JESUS IS ABLE Date: May 10, 2009 Beloved in Jesus Christ, Greetings to you in the mighty name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. My name is Jachin Charley, I am 33 years old. I am serving the Lord as an Evangelist and helping the poor. Beloved, in my Rustumbada village, so many poor people are staying in small huts. They don’t have proper food, clothes. Due to poverty they are not having education. They are living in so much agony and pain. They don’t have proper Medical facilities. We are giving them food, clothes and medicines. We are spending our own money to help them with God's Love. I have started Jesus Gospel Ministry in the year 2006 on September 28. We are giving them Good News of Jesus. They are accepting Jesus Christ as their personal Savior. Please pray for these people. Please forward this message to many Christians to support our Indian ministry. 05/10/2009 - India

RUTHIE SMITH

CONGRATULATIONS ON LITTLE RUBY!! IS THERE ANYWAY YOU COULD COME TO NORFOLK, NEBRASKA, AT THE JOHNNY CARSON THEATRE OR THE ORPHEUM THEATRE IN SIOUX CITY, IOWA, WHEN YOU ARE TOURING IN FREEMONT, NE, IN JUNE?? WE WOULD LOVE TO SEE YOU AGAIN IN CONCERT THIS SUMMER OR MAYBE SIOUX FALLS, SD.WE PRAY YOU WILL THINK ABOUT IT.GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!! 05/7/2009 - TABOR, SOUTH DAKOTA