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On February 14, Carman Licciardello, better known as Carman of Carman Ministries, posted devastating news on his Facebook page. He announced that he has incurable multiple myeloma and has an estimated 3-4 years to live.
My heart sank as I read his post. Carman doesn’t know me, but I know him. God used his songs to teach me who Jesus is and what He did for me.
This is the first Carman song I ever heard…and suddenly the battle between good and evil, the war against the powers of darkness, was real.
That was some time in the mid-80s and it still gives me chills today. Carman’s songs helped develop a desire to learn more about God and His Word, which eventually led to my speaking and writing ministry. And it all began with Carman’s songs.
Carman has had a music ministry for many years, and even now, in the midst of this diagnosis, he isn’t putting ministry aside. His Facebook post included: “I want you all to know that I will continue to minister and win souls until I can’t do it any longer…Now let’s get back to business, we have to work while it’s day, for soon the night comes.”
Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word about Christ. Romans 10:17
Carman will use his gifts and the time he has left to share the message of Christ…and others will come to faith.
Will we? Will we use our gifts to write the words, sing the songs, draw the pictures, and speak the truth that will lead others to faith in the only Savior, Jesus Christ? Will we faithfully use the time we have left?
I pray God’s blessing on the work of your hands and your hearts,
Vonda
