"They treat the wound of my people like it's nothing!" I have a similar story as the daughter of a Pentecostal minister who lived a double life. My parents and younger sister died one by one decades ago refusing to get help though I pleaded on my knees. How impossible it seemed to survive such a legacy. How can God love me when my parents called me the "voice of Satan" for saying "we need help"! I was punished for talking about what was going on. Forbidden to bring a friend to our home. The wimpy threats "you must forgive" only pushed me into deeper despair. Then is nothing sacred? How do I "honor" my parents who caused me to visibly tremble and from whom I cringed in fear? I can tell the truth with understanding. I can ask God to remove the blinders I inherited ...and encourage others to do the same. When I realized Jesus paid for the sins done AGAINST me also, I wept in relief! I don't have to pay for what they did to me anymore. Or be saddled with it. Russ, the sincerity of your story RINGS out. Thank you!

@Red_Pill_Matrix

2 жыл бұрын

So touching a story. God will someday make ALL things NEW! He will reconcile all things in heaven and on earth to himself. God's ultimate end goal is so stupendous most of us cannot believe it because we have been lied to by so many, including the religious. My parents in religion didn't really know how to love us 6 kids. All of us have had trauma of one kind or another, but some of us have come to love our parents in spite of what they were not capable of giving us. We kind of pity them now... My Dad, in the nursing home, not hardly remembering things or speak... I can't expect him to know how he could have done better. We just love him as he is now, and pray for him to have a safe journey home to heaven, where God will make him the way he should have been. He will probably give us all a hug in heaven, which he had not felt comfortable doing in this life. My Mom is almost 90, and struggling with her health, how can I expect her to change? We just have to love her as she is, and know that on the other side, she will be beautiful and loving and keenly aware her religion got in the way of truly loving us kids. Best wishes to you.

@perstgaard

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Someone came to me with a word of knowledge. Don't think much of forgivness. You have forgiven. I could have killed someone or harmed someone. Thanks also to the psychiatry. Taught me to slow down/not be angry (anger management). 😗.

@snowboardslider24

Жыл бұрын

Story of my life Cheryl. I haven't forgiven my father, truly. I've said the words but lack that sincerity to see that monster let off the hook. What is it with religious people that live like Hell? Well, they murdered Jesus... I know God, rich in Mercy, will restore, for His name sake in His perfect timing. I'm going too bible college right now, reading the word a lot. I'm hurt so bad and not allowing myself to trust - even God - because if religious fools continuously trying to shove information down my throat as a teacher instead of being a father, as Russ talked about in this video. I need what he went through and don't believe I can change otherwise. Yeah, good 'ol Pentacostalism The people who need grace the most...

@cherylholt4083

Жыл бұрын

@@snowboardslider24 I see your courage, brother! I've shared your journey up close and personal.. concluding that MANY have a robotic "faith", mechanically mouthing scripture. "They draw nigh to Me with their lips but their hearts are far from Me." They will cave at the FIRST test. We cannot forgive until we face the whole of it raw full throttle, holding nothing back. I loathed those who urged me to mouth a saccharine "I forgive you" while I was still bleeding! I despise church leaders that protect someone in authority from accountability from their abuse of others. How vile and lame to do so "for the sake of the church." “Only a real risk tests the reality of a belief.” CS Lewis

Russ I have loved your music from when I was so young....your Silent love comes over me ....and many many more.....I just didn't know that some of those songs were borne out of so much pain....but I am so grateful for you...your life...your testimony ....truly forgiveness is such a wonderful thing.....and I have had my share....but I know that at Christ's cross...! it is well!! thank you Russ....i am eternally grateful for you..!

Russ Taff, you have a beautiful heart.

Every man needs a father or father figure to love and affirm him and his ministry. One day while walking, I heard the Lord say to me what I always wanted my father to say to me. “I love you, and I always have. I have always been your Father. And you’ve always been my son. And you always will be.” It broke me and changed me forever.

This man is a man of God. Love to hear him sing. So inspirational.

This comes at a time when my brother, Michael, relapsed into alcohol addiction a few days ago after almost a year of sobriety after being hospitalized in ICU for extreme alcohol withdrawal for six weeks last year, all because he was molested as a child and still can't face it. Please pray for my brother whoever you are reading this, and God bless

@henriettagoldsmith5132

3 жыл бұрын

Yes ,I'm praying for your brother Michael..I'm also praying for you my friend,you have such a pure heart....I praise the Lord for your life.

@sabinamccaul586

2 жыл бұрын

God help him.Thats one of the worst things that can happen to a child.Only the amazing healing of Jesus can deliver.We pray he would know the mighty healing touch of the Lord Jesus taking away all the shame and pain and bad feelings.Draw him to Thee, Lord.May he find healing, forgiveness, purity and peace in Jesus Name Amen.

@scraytonify1

2 жыл бұрын

@@henriettagoldsmith5132 God bless you, Henrietta, I just read this from two months ago; it was a blessing

@scraytonify1

2 жыл бұрын

@@sabinamccaul586 Thank you so much. God bless you for praying :) May the Lord reward you in kind for praying for Michael

@coleneritchie5625

2 жыл бұрын

Praying for him. God bless the family.

Watched Russ's full length life movie today. Helped me heal more and gave me hope for Yeshua to save my daughter's dad and for my other family members to return to Find Yeshua again. His testimony gives me hope that my daughter's dad can receive God's love and come into the kingdom to serve Yeshua with me and our child.

Russ I wish we were closer I need you to pray for me I'm 61 and I to had a dad that drank and I've had a bad childhood I got saved 30 year's ago and I was on fire for God and something happened 15 years ago I walked way from him and now I need more than ever😢😢😢 please pray for me. My name is Russell.

You have been an inspiration to me since my childhood. I went through much trauma myself but I was raised hearing your music and it caused me to fall in love with Jesus at a very young age. Please know you had a huge part in my salvation. My children now know your music as I still play it in my house as I clean and do whatever I'm doing. God bless and keep you.

One of the most amazing voices I’ve ever heard. He is definitely one of the top ten male vocalist because his voice transmits his heart and passion. Russ has an anointing as well as a great voice. I’m so glad he got free and it’s a reminder the power of living in forgiveness through Jesus. It’s also a reminder of the brokenness as many people and our selves.

What a beautiful voice, talent, and testimony. Thank you, for so many blessings to me and the Christian body of Christ.

I welcome forgiveness I welcome hope I welcome trust I welcome truth I welcome humility I welcome joy I welcome happiness I welcome freedom I welcome care I welcome affection I welcome beauty I welcome justice I welcome goodness I welcome mercy I welcome adoration I welcome exaltation I welcome admiration

He loves the LORD it is clear. What a beautiful testimony. I learned that the LORD loves us and no matter our messed up condition, he loves us and works with us, stays with us, comforts us, helps us. Praise Jesus for his love and grace for sinners.

Alcoholism has hurt so many. I grew up in a big catholic family- Our step father was an alcoholic. He would rage on our mother. I was the only child willing to come to her aid. I was a child, but I would jump on him, pulling him off our mother, as his rage would turn on me and mom would run outside from him. It was hell. The catholic priest knew. I told the priest how he would rage against us all and how I hated him, wished he were dead. Such conflict for a child. I just wanted the violence to end. Ya know? I got to see Russ Taff in concert in 1981, at Bend Highschool. I was blown away!!! WOW!!! Russ Taff is a true man of God. ANNOITED ✨🙌🏼 Thank you, Russ for obeying your call. I would love to sing 🎶 with you! I too am a songbird for Jesus!!! Lead singer for ‘Soul Inspiration’ a gospel 🎶 singing group!!!

Can't even say what your testimony means to me and how I relate... Thank you

This man has every reason to be proud and arrogant, yet he is humble. He is a great inspiration and great example!

You can tell Russ has had a hard, hard life. I'm so glad he is finally free from drugs and alcohol. God bless you!!!

Amazing to see someone who is a hero to me so vulnerable and real.

Thank you Russ for telling the truth . It took me 56 years. But thank God I was able to forgive

Such words of truth bathed in the love and freedom of Jesus.

We never know the pain that people is going through. Thank for that testimony.

@readytogo3186

2 жыл бұрын

Amen to that. Only Jesus knows.

seeing and hearing your testimony i can put myself in empathy as i see myself in your testimony your songs have been healing and restoration for me may our God continue to bless you for us to bless

How wonderful that we are able to be vulnerable to one another as Believers. Legalism was the primary thing Jesus hated when He was here. He corrected and loved the sinner, but the Pharisees He said made others twice as fit for Hell as they were, themselves. Very telling! God neither loves, nor condones sin, but He hates when we attribute to Him what is not of Him. Lack of loving grace, lack of the need to help and heal one another, focusing on looking good but not looking to God is not of Him.

Russ, please write a forgiveness song and do a duet with Cochren and Co.

Awesome, heart-rending testimony, Russ. GOD bless you and your family & ministry forever. 🕊💎keep singin' for Him. it's a special gift.🕊🕊💛

You're my brother in pain but more so you are my brother in Christ.

What a gift God gave you in that hospital room that day! 🙌🙌🙌

Beautiful story about forgiveness and the faithfulness of the Lord to heal wounds.

Russ you are a true man of God, thank you for sharing this testimony to everyone watching and receiving the true heart felt forgiveness from our heavenly father.. I have personally loved your music since my very early 20's and the one that has touched my life and I have sung in the church is (YOUR MY BROTHER YOUR MY SISTER so take me my the hand TOGETHER WE WILL WORK TIL HE COMES)....I'm so glad that NO FOE has defeated you my brother, you are LOVED so much by so many PRAISE GOD...I love you and your music and what an inspiration you are to me and so many others, the devil is a liar cause you became something to us all.. God Bless you and your family.. Praise Jesus Praise Jesus....Love, Stacey

Very touching testimony. I had a bad relationship with my father for years, I just couldn’t get passed my childhood, still haven’t, my father was very wicked. I forgive him last year August ( 2021 ), I’m glad that I did. He’s aged and is a softer person. I pray that God gives us long life and good health to enjoy some time together 🙏

True and Sincere Forgiveness will truly set one Free and breaks the chains ✨⛓✨ that holds one bound. The forgiveness is not only for them but for US. ♥️💯

You've been such a blessing in so many ways , more than you'll ever know this side of Glory

Such a heart felt testimony. Thank you for your inspiring music Russ.

All glory to God for Russ's life and testimony.

Russ U R an awesome singer.I understand U so much . God never let u go.U went through so much.I listen to u almost everyday.God brought U so far.Keep singing don't give up.God gave u so much talent I wish and hope I had just a little little bit of your talent i would b so happy.

Inner healing.

I have an incredible amount of respect for you. Thankyou for sharing your testimony with us.

Thank you Russ. My dream at 19 years old was to be the next lead singer of The Imperials. I was about 23 when I became president of a production company and we had the Imperials come to Woodward Oklahoma in 1983. Paul Smith had taken your place much to my dismay. Like you shared in this video cause me to cry because my alcohol had become food. At 58, I am hoping to finally start singing again. God bless you and love you.

Like 930 Just starting to watch Loved you since I was 13...I'm now almost 50...still love you, through your struggle and fight, and never wavered, because I know you truly love Him!!! Vancouver Island Needs You ❤️🇨🇦❤️

I love your story! I watched your full length movie, its absolutely beautiful! I'm so thankful for you, your wife, and your daughters' honesty and transparency!! Many will receive breakthroughs and healing from your life message!! Thank you!!💝I will share this with my family, many struggle with alcohol, I pray that they will receive healing, hope and deliverance in Jesus name!

Amen, praise God!

Russ Taff, I love your testimony! I am 69 years old and have listened to your songs most of my life. I never knew what you went through as a person on a day to day life experience, but I knew when I heard you sing I knew you knew the Lord and were not just singing. I found your song on youtube Bethlehem, Galilee, Gethsemane and when I heard it the song spoke to me. I heard it and still do at night. I have been fighting spirits that want to keep touching me and it is hard getting sleep. When I go to bed I know I will deal with the spirits and they will steal my rest. But one night I heard your song all night and I did not have to deal with the spirits any longer that night. I played that song for my wife and she said " That song is anointed!". And when you sing it, you sing it with all your heart! Thank you for sharing this with us! You are my friend.

"To forgive is to set a prisoner free and discover the prisoner was you.", Lewis B Smedes

What an amazing testimony, God is good and so are you Russ, God bless❤

I love this, praise God!

Who knows it might have been your dad in heaven praying through the man who looked like your dad to affirm you. He was sorry and spoke his heart to you I believe Russ. I’m glad Jesus set you free from your anger and pain and helped you to forgive your dad. If you’re ever able to read this. God Bless!

love u russ, been following you for 40 years,

Praying for you everyday brother. I will always be a fan of you and your music. You have helped me through your music and being you. I know in my heart several people love you.Your friend George Houts Omaha Nebraska

I love him so much praying for him🙏💜

Praise The Lord!👏🥲🙌🙌🙌🙏

Speechless.

My Dear Brother Russ,, Thank You for Your testimony,,,, I'm sure many people who have listened,, have been given New Hope for their lives✝️ I Love You and Your Family and I am keeping Y'all in Prayer 🙏 I Love to hear You Sing😊 Keep holding on to God's Hand,, He NEVER Let go of You ❤️ Blessings to You and Your Family,,In Jesus' Majestic Name,,, Amen 🙏✝️✡️

What a powerful testimony. Thank you for sharing.

Praise God! Thank you for your amazing testimony.

So nice to meet you Russ I had never heard of you before or seen you anywhere. What a beautiful soul. All for God's glory-Praise you Jesus! ❤

🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡 thank you so much for sharing such a tender raw story 🙏🏼🙏🏼

How can I believe in you Jesus Christ amen 🙏

@deannalindsey7888

2 жыл бұрын

John 3:16 For GOD so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son that whosoever believeth on him should not perish but have everlasting life. JESUS died on the cross and shed his blood so that we can be forgiven of our sins and that HE was BURIED AROSE AGAIN ON THE THIRD DAY so that we can have Eternal Life! Have faith and believe and repent of sins.

That you for sharing, blessings, only Jesus.

This is so sad that his parents were so harsh obviously they didn’t know the Grace and love of God, of course God wants us to live a better life but only God can help us live a better life of course not perfect. Jesus is the only one that can help us.

God is a forgiving God and he has set you free. God makes no mistakes. My prayers to you is just honor God blessings to you, because he has set you FREE. Love your song. What a blessing to hear. Peace, joy and love to your family.

Thanks so much for your testimony, Russ. Very much appreciated. Because of my upbringing…I, too, became Everything that I promised that I wouldn’t, but In the midst of it all Our Loving God, taught me how to forgive and all that forgiveness does for our souls… Thanks to God and all He taught me about Forgiveness my life truly has been forever changed. To God, I owe it All. I am Forever indebted to Him and am Privileged to call myself a born-again Christian. ✨🥲♥️

Russ, I never tire of hearing your testimony and how our good God is so merciful and longsuffering towards us, not imputing our trespasses to us, but he desires to forgive us, abundantly shower us in His mercy and grace , and reconcile us back to Him. He is a good good Father.

This is so powerful

Praise the Lord! BLESSED by your story - Love of Jesus FORGIVENESS

Wow 😢 beautiful testimony thanks for sharing

Powerful, thank you.

POWER-FULL!

That’s so awesome God helped him through that Pastor!!

HALLELUJAH

I can so relate............

Stay strong Russ!! You are a blessing for the world, God did not change His mind about you!! Greetings from Sweden

Thank you, Russ, for sharing your testimony. So powerful! So encouraging! God bless you and much love in Christ!

Amen!

Thank you for this offering sir. Blessings

Amen Thank you so much for sharing your story of your life. You are truly an inspiration to all of us. Showing us in your music how God is good and can change us,be our friend

Thank you so much Russ. Always have been a fan of his music.

God is in Control

Prayers for you.

God bless you my brother

Powerful!

You seem to be a so good person and God loves you and gave you a great talent as a singer and your blessing so many people when you sing for God so, dont stop we love to hear you singing and the angel loves it too and it goes up to heaven like a nice perfum to God's throne also,,,,

Thank you!

Whom the Lord sets free is free indeed powerful testimony of forgiveness

So lovely! What a powerful testimony from my favourite vocalist!

Thank you for sharing

Thank you Brother!❤️

Thank you 🙏

Very good. Important.

I come to you Jesus Christ I trust you Jesus Christ I allow you Jesus Christ I accept you Jesus Christ I honour you Jesus Christ I receive you Jesus Christ I adore you Jesus Christ I welcome you Jesus Christ I accept you Jesus Christ I enjoy you Jesus Christ I like you Jesus Christ I believe you Jesus Christ I accept you Jesus Christ I ask you Jesus Christ I approach you Jesus Christ

I am so sorry ❤

Russ you are a good man

love this

I know this post is a year old but I just wanted to throw my hat in the ring and wish your brother and your family well.

Why am I here Jesus? What do want from me Jesus? What do you expect of me Jesus? What do you need me to be Jesus? What do you mean me to be Jesus? What plans do you have for me Jesus? What do you expect me to be Jesus? Why am I who I am Jesus? How can I go on Jesus? Why have you chosen me Jesus? Why have you called me Jesus? Why have you created me Jesus?

You are good enough❤❤

Stand Strong

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❤

You could translate this into The Spanish language please using the Spanish subtitle thanks and blessings

How sad a childhood he grew up in He himself got into alcoholism I know his feelings