March 19, 2008

Linda Knott

Linda has had Something To Say to women inmates for 17 years. She initiated a weekly Bible study called The Master’s Life and has seen thousands of women come through the doors of Freedom Chapel at the Tennessee Prison for Women. Not only does she provided for the spiritual growth of these women through the weekly Bible study, but every year she coordinates the Christmas and Easter parties for the 700-plus inmates as well as Christmas and Easter parties for the inmate’s children.

She recruits assistance from the community collecting many items every year including greeting cards, and personal hygiene items that most of these women would never enjoy apart from the generous giving of others.

Her favorite project was establishing a shoe fund for the inmates in the memory of her husband. She has also been instrumental in bringing Christian artists in to minister to the women, including Matthew West himself.

Linda Knott is the fun-loving senior citizen inside the Something To Say CD cover.

Linda

November 25, 2007

Taylor Gibson Has Something To Say

This is my friend, Taylor. I met her several years ago, when she was 10 years old. She is awesome! I wrote a song about Taylor called, "The Last Ones," that I recorded on my last record, "History."

Taylor has Downs Syndrome, a mental disability that she was born with. As I have gotten to know this precious girl, and watch the way she impacts so many others around her, I know that Taylor has something to say. God is using this girl every single day of her life to reach people with love. A simple hug from Taylor can melt the coldest heart, trust me I know!

Taylor is a perfect example of how God has a plan for every one of us. No matter what kinds of setbacks, or disabilities, or trials, or circumstances, we still have something to say to this world.

Next time you think that you don't have anything to say that would be worth hearing, remember my friend Taylor, and know that God made you just the way that you are. You are unique, you are special, you are One in a million. And YOU have something to say.

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    Matthew West isn't the only one with SOMETHING TO SAY. Everyone has a story worth telling. Whether it's what God's doing in your life today, challenges you've faced, lessons you've learned or things you're grateful for, we all have SOMETHING TO SAY. If you would like to add your story, send it with a photo to matthewwest@mail.emicmg.com.
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