I thought it might be cool to let others know about how God has been using  this music in people's lives.  If you've got a story  about how the music has brought you through a tough time or has drawn you closer to God, please send it to me at dave@davepettigrew.net & I'll include it here to help inspire others...

TESTIMONIALS:

I just wanted to tell you how much I have enjoyed your music and the message that it contains. As my wife and I were traveling to the hospital for her to have major surgery she was comforted by a few of your songs from Every Minute Miracles, "The Best That He Can Be, Wonderful Maker, and All I need is You"

i was raised christian and somewhere along the line, i lost the faith. dave's records make me want to believe again. i'm not sure what else i can say....

How many times have we all heard a sermon and said: how did the minister know what's been going on in my life? Did he write that for me? The same is true for great music. "wow" that's exactly how I feel. I suppose that's how inspiration works. The same message speaks to each of us in the personal way we need to hear it at that time in our lives.

So many of Dave's songs do that for me and I am very grateful for each one. The one I have shared the most was "She Believes" from the CD "Somebody I'm Supposed To Be".

I am a member of a local chapter of the National Federation of the Blind. I have been visually impaired all my life and have always drawn my courage and strength from my Mom who taught me to rise above my handicap and helped me to be more then I ever could if not for her. As I looked around the room at one of our meetings I saw so many parents of blind children who have sacrificed so much and worked so hard to give their sons and daughters what we all want for our kids, success, happiness and independence. They are truly our gifts from God and deserve to be praised loudly and often.

So since I could not have phrased it better, I gave each and every one of the them a copy of the CD and it has now become the official theme song for our angels, the parents of blind children.

I understand that the song was actually written by Frank Di Minno for his wife, but as I said before, God knows what we need and his inspiration transcends all boundaries. Thank you Dave, Frank and all the guys and thank you Mom!

Your new CD "Every Minute Miracles" answered my prayers. I have been struggling for weeks, trying to be obedient to God and change things in my life. It's been difficult the past few days and I find myself asking "How Lord"... And yesterday your CD was in the mail... My answer was in your songs..."Change (Follow Me)" and "With My Faith"... My 20 minute drive to work was tearful and although I arrived with mascara running down my face, I heard the answer to my plea through your songs. God Bless.

God is doing wonderful work with your music. God Bless

I just wanted to let you know your music and lyrics have raised me from a dark place many times. God has called you to a very special purpose and I will pray for you and the words that make your music the special touching thing that it is. It is all about Him, a little Love can go a long, long way.

Thanks so much and God Bless...

You have reminded me anew how God can speak to us in all kinds of music. Your energy was contagious, the songs were terrific, the message powerful, and the atmosphere fantastic.

The first time I heard Dave sing the words "Are you really listening?", I was moved to tears because I knew that I had asked God that very same question, but like Dave, I know He not only listens-He really cares! When Dave sang: "If you show me the way I will follow", all I could do was shout "AMEN!" He not only shows us the way, He comes with us! When my friend introduced me to Dave, I immediately felt the Lord's love and compassion in him. He expressed his condolences for the death of my son Jesse and told me that he made a link to Jesse's website (without even knowing me!) The Lord continually shows me The Kingdom of Heaven on earth through His people. I consistently see that as the body of Christ we are one in spirit no matter where we are in life. We share the same victory and truth and sharing the love of Christ with others is our purpose. I am so blessed to have met Dave and will always be encouraged by his music and grateful that God is using him in such a mighty way to bear fruit for His Kingdom. Thank you Dave for reminding us that if we just surrender our lives to Him and open the eyes of our hearts?  He will show us the way!

I am deeply moved by music, the first month I found the Church I sat in the back and cried every time they played a song.  Your music moves me to smiles and tears...  I have been struggling "being fed" lately and I was greatly fed this weekend at your show......

I believe that your music has touched the class that I teach.  When I heard you play last year around Christmas time, your songs touched my heart.  The words are questions and conversations I have had with God myself.  I also shared this with my students.  Closer to You became our class song.  The interesting thing is that the kids I teach have behavior problems, kids that have not been able to make it in the public school system from the inner cities.  They were used to listening to rap and hip hop.  Now when they come into my class the first thing they do is turn your music on.  Your music has become soothing to me and to the students as the day goes on.  when things start to get crazy I turn your music on and they automatically calm down and start singing.....thank you

On the way home from work, your song came on..." You surround me". Have you ever had to pull over because you can't see because you're crying....

My name is XXXX and I was blessed enough to catch you in Bridgeton, NJ.. Your song ?Closer To You? touched me in my life more than you can ever know. I was humbled that God sent me there to hear it and I know have it to listen to the rest of your CD to see what else God has to say through your music... Thanks for the picture, CD and most of all allowing God through your free will to be used to His glory. May you, band members, and family members be blessed to continue your ministry.. Be well and thanks for the wonderful time!!! Always His Glory...

Yesterday (Sunday) was a new day for me. It was a day that for the first time in a long time I found myself on my knees, asking God for forgiveness and then thanking Him for granting me that forgiveness. I prayed fervently yesterday afternoon that my Sunday night church service would move me in a miraculous way. Now, understanding that church is a time to praise God, I still selfishly prayed that I would get something life changing out of it. God being the good God that He is did just that. To make a long sermon short, last night reminded me of what I have forgotten, or pushed to the back of my mind. Everything here, all of my trials, all of my flaws, failures and shortcomings, everything I am going through here that seems overpowering, the temptations of this world (that I repeatedly give into) are not too big for God. When I look at the wonders of the world, what He created, I am ashamed that I could ever doubt God and the power He has. How could I ever feel like there is a situation He can't handle or get me out of?  Anyway, when I got to work this morning I listened to your CD. It's funny. My prayer when I went to bed last night, and on the bus ride this morning was that God would find ways to help remind me of the presence I felt last night; that I would be reminded that if I follow him, and give ALL areas of my life to Him, I'll have peace. If I hold on to this amazing faith that's blind? and keep my eyes open, He will show me, and I will follow. I made that decision last night, for what seems like the millionth time, and God this morning answered a prayer through you. I sometimes wonder if I have ever really understood the meaning of forgiveness.

Just wanted to say thanks for a great concert at Good Shephard in January. I don't know if you remember me, but I was the "Emotional" one who could not even talk. I told you about my brother in law. He had a brain tumer, and had most of it removed, is on kemo and radiation. He has stunned the doctors with his success, and he says that it is all in Gods hands and he must have a plan for him to keep him going. I gave him my CD with your song "Strength of Angels". He found it very comforting, and really liked all your other stuff too. Just thought you might like to know that your music does touch people, and gives them comfort and strength. Thanks and God Bless you and your great work.

I must tell you that the concert and your CD tells me I still get renewed and restored by worshipping Him through music and I THANK YOU FOR THAT.... "I WILL FOLLOW".

I hadn't listened to your CD in a while, but recently I popped it in the car stereo.  Now, I know I've told you how great the music sounds before, but this was more than about the music.  You see, I found out recently that my job that I have been doing for the last 12 years has been eliminated.  My faith is being tested and while I know God is in control I was having a hard time getting the knot of worry out of my stomach.  All the thoughts of providing for my wife and three kids were pounding in my head.  It was about this time that "you surround me" started playing.  From the first line of God telling me to reach out and take His hand and throughout the whole song I felt such a spirit of peace as I listened and sang along.  I was so touched by the Spirit that by the time I was done listening the worry and anxiety started to lift.  Your song really helped me through a tough time and I wanted to say thank you.  (Following that song, "I Will Follow" was a great encouragement as well as my life is being turned upside down right now and I can't wait to see what is "beyond the headlights" for me!)

I really love your songs, especially "Closer To You." It has been one of my constant prayers, that even though I know I am in Christ, most of the time I feel that I am so far from Him.  Thank you again for the music. May the Lord continue to bless you with such talent to inspire people to go back to Him, God bless!

Many of you out there know what I had gone through with my twins (born at 28 weeks with a genetic disorder). At that time, the doctors were saying there was nothing they could do. If you would look at them now (see them under my pics!), you would never know they were deathly ill. You see, the doctors weren't in charge of my babies lives.There is a Christian artist named Dave Pettigrew, who has touched my life. Now when I usually buy a CD, I can relate to a couple of songs, but with his Somebody I'm Supposed to Be CD, I have related to every song... for those who have lost someone close, or are in jeopardy of doing so.. read the lyrics to the song "Strength of Angels"..I hope it will bring some of you comfort.. love to all....

The first time I heard Dave sing the words "Are you really listening?", I was moved to tears because I knew that I had asked God that very same question, but like Dave, I know He not only listens-He really cares! When Dave sang: "If you show me the way I will follow", all I could do was shout "AMEN!" He not only shows us the way, He comes with us! When my friend introduced me to Dave, I immediately felt the Lord's love and compassion in him. He expressed his condolences for the death of my son Jesse and told me that he made a link to Jesse's website (without even knowing me!) The Lord continually shows me The Kingdom of Heaven on earth through His people. I consistently see that as the body of Christ we are one in spirit no matter where we are in life. We share the same victory and truth and sharing the love of Christ with others is our purpose. I am so blessed to have met Dave and will always be encouraged by his music and grateful that God is using him in such a mighty way to bear fruit for His Kingdom. Thank you Dave for reminding us that if we just surrender our lives to Him and open the eyes of our hearts. He will show us the way!