My Redeemer Lives!

HE'S ALIVE!!
Easter is just around the corner, and as I ponder what Jesus has done for me, I can't help thanking Him and praising Him for knowing me backwards and forwards and making me who I am, like the potter creates his masterpiece with the clay. I might have Tourette's Syndrome, but God knows all about it. He created me with the Tourettes, and He knew that when I sing for Him, I would not have any symptoms of Tourettes. Only He knows how many lives have been touched because of His miracle. So the next time the devil tells you you are worthless, just know that God created you just the way you are, and you are a masterpiece. Remember the old saying, "God don't make no junk."
Have a wonderful Resurrection Day! Praise the Lord.........He's alive!
Lisa Ann

NO MORE SPAM!!

The U.S. Postoffice is raising postage again this May. The costs of mailing keeps climbing! I just feel it won't be long that our servers will start tacking on a charge for e-mail. I know e-mail isn't affected by the gasoline prices, but greed is always there lurking in the shadows. Would there be an end to spam? What do you think?

www.lisaannhammond.com

Searching for Stephen in North Carolina!

I write my blogs and my mother types them for me. She apparently clicked on something and it deleted some comments. She did read one comment before it was deleted from Stephen in NC who invited me to sing at his church. To Stephen: If you see this, please let me know how to get in touch with you! I would love to sing at your church. Please comment again, or e-mail me at loislisa@sccoast.net?

Why do people stare and laugh at me?

I get so discouraged when I am in a store and people stare and make fun of me. When I'm jerking my head or having vocalizations, they can see there is something wrong. Having Tourette's Syndrome is hard, and when people don't know what it is just makes it so much harder for the sufferers of this incurable brain disorder. Don't people read or watch TV? There have been so many publications and TV shows that have talked about it. Please educate yourself on what Tourettes is. You will make it so much easier for me and my fellow Touretters. www.tsa-usa.org/ You can also find out more about Tourettes by visiting my website at http://www.lisaannhammond.com/.

Smoky Mountain Gospel Jubilee * February 7 & 8th

This coming week I'll be off to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, Lord willing, to sing at the Smoky Mountain Gospel Jubilee at the Country Tonight Theater. Please try to be there if you are in the area, or take a quick vacation get-a-way for a two day wonderful meeting with Jesus. It's Thursday, February 7th at 6:30 pm, Friday morning at 9:30 am and Friday evening at 6:30 pm. There will be beautiful music by many church choirs and great preaching by many preachers, including Dr. Ralph Sexton, Jr. and T.D. Burgess. (The services are awesome!) I usually open up the Jubilee and sing the first song. So come early! If you get there, please don't forget to stop by my table. On Sunday, February 10th I'll be singing at my old church, Roaring Fork Baptist Church in Gatlinburg, TN.

Democrat Adults?

I don't know if you watched the Debate last night that was held here in my home town (Myrtle Beach, SC), but I couldn't believe what I heard. Fighting and squabbling like children! How pathetic. Can you imagine how they both would react with the Congress? They would really get a lot done in the white house!

What do you think?

DON'T VOTE.........

Since the election will be held this November, and many states are voting in a primary now, I want to say that I think it is crucial that we know where the candidates stand on key issues. I can't believe it, but there are probably people out there who don't know what the candidates oppose or support. If you are going to vote, read up, not only on what the candidates believe, but what the issues themselves are. I did, and it has helped tremendously. I'm picking the candidate that I think will best serve the country.

DON'T VOTE FOR THE WRONG PERSON!

VOTE FOR ONE WHO WILL CARE ABOUT AND BEST SERVE OUR COUNTRY

DID YOU KNOW: (According to the AFA, American Family Association) http://www.afa.net/

The Federal Marriage Amendment that defines a marriage as being only between a man and a woman is opposed by Hillary Clinton, John Edwards, Dennis Kucinich, Barack Obama, Rudy Giuliani, John McCain, Ron Paul and Fred Thompson. So out of the top candidates, only Mike Huckabee, Duncan Hunter and Mitt Romney support the Amendment.



Also, the Right to Life is only supported by Mike Huckabee, Duncan Hunter, John McCain, Ron Paul, Mitt Romney and Fred Thompson. Hillary Clinton, John Edwards, Dennis Kucinich, Barack Obama and Rudy Giuliani oppose the Right to Life.



These issues are important to me!

Go on the AFA website and select VOTER GUIDE. This will give you information on where the candidates stand on specific important issues.

Scheduling for 2008-2009

Hi, Everyone;

I hope everyone has all of those New Year resolutions going great, and sticking to them! I have! I have lost over 25 pounds in the last 5 months with Weight Watchers.

Anyway, I'm busy getting my 2008-2009 schedule ready. if anyone wants to schedule me please visit click here.


I will share my story and music wherever the Lord leads me. If you, your organization or church would like to invite me to share my music and testimony, please complete the information, click here.

There is no charge; however, love offerings are graciously accepted. I support myself through love offerings, donations, selling my 6 CD'S and through mission sponsors. The Lord provides for me through Mission sponsors' financial help to enable me to travel without charging for appearances. I will go anywhere in the world, wherever the Lord opens the doors. I request only necessary travel expenses.

The miracle of the ministry the Lord has given me is that His comforting touch takes away my affliction when I sing in praise to Him!


If you know me, you know that God is my agent and manager. I look to Him to direct my life and I depend solely on Him. Only He knows where the Holy Spirit needs to work! God gave me this ministry and it belongs to Him. The mission is to see souls saved and lives changed. Please pray that He will continue to give me the ability and resources to reach those who are hurting and need to hear how they can handle their struggles with His great strength and love.

May God lay upon your heart what part He would have you to play in this ministry for our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Thanks LisaAnn

Have a great 2008!

Most people make resolutions and many make resolutions to lose weight. My niece and I have been in the Weight Watchers program and have had great success. I lost close to 30 lbs. and my niece lost 70 lbs. If you are making a resolution to watch your weight, Weight Watchers is a great start for 2008. But first and foremost, I give God all the credit for my success. By praying for help, He has given me the strength to succeed and I give Him all the glory!
Happy New Year everyone!
Lisa Ann

Merry CHRISTmas

Hi all, I'm in Cincinnati, Ohio today for Christmas. Just wanted to say "Merry Christmas" to my fans! If you haven't seen my new site yet please, visit me at:
LisaAnnHammond.com

SHOUT IT OUT!

Hi!
I received this cute message in my e-mail. I printed it out, so I did not keep who sent it to me and I don't know where it originated. What do you think of it?

Twas the month before Christmas, when all through our land,
Not a Christian was praying, nor taking a stand.
Why the Politically Correct Police had taken away,
The reason for Christmas - no one could say.
The children were told by their schools not to sing,
About Shepherds and Wise Men and Angels and things..
"It might hurt peoples' feelings, the teachers would say,
"December 26th is just a HOLIDAY."
Yet shoppers were ready with cash, checks and credit,
Pushing folks down to the floor just to get it!
CD's from Madonna, an X-Box, An I-Pod,
Something was changing! Something quite odd!
Retailers promoted Ramadan and Kwanzaa,
In hopes to sell books by Franken & Fonda.
As Targets were hanging their trees upside down,
At Lowe's the word Christmas - was no where to be found.
At K-Mart and Staples and Penny's and Sears,
You won't hear the word Christmas; it won't touch your ears.
Inclusive, sensitive, Di-ver-si-ty
Are words that were used to intimidate me.
Now Daschle, now Darden. now Sharpeton, Wolf Blitzen,
On Boxer, on Rather, on Kerry, on Clinton!
At the top of the Senate, there arose such a clatter,
To eliminate Jesus, in all public matter.
And we spoke not a word, as they took away our faith,
Forbidden to speak of salvation and grace,
The true Gift of Christmas was exchanged and discarded,
The reason for the season, stopped before it got started.
So as you celebrate "Winter Break", under your "Dream Tree",
Sipping your Starbucks, please listen to me!
Choose your words carefully, choose what you say
SHOUT MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Not Happy Holiday!
Let's keep Christ in Christmas!




Merry Christmas Everyone from Lisa Ann!

New Site

MerryCHRISTmas to all of you who read my blogs!


WebPowerPros finished my new site, its wonderful. You have to come by and visit me ... www.lisaannhammond.com.It has been a complete change from my old site. I have a new shopping cart too! You can listen to some of my music as well as buy some too. Please come by!

Republican Debate

I saw the Republican debate last night. I am so concerned about abortion. Some of the candidates avoid a direct answer. Abortion is not a choice! I just wrote a song about it. You can download it free on my web site. It is on my new album, "Praise His Name". Go to www.lisaannhammond.com to hear it. By the way, I am now signed up for RSS feeds through FeedBurner so I will be posting more frequently.

Lisa Ann Hammond

What's Wrong With Me? I have a neurological disorder called Tourette's Syndrome which causes me to exhibit what might look to you to be strange behavior. I might jerk my head, arms or other parts of my body. I may blink my eyes, make facial grimaces or cough, shriek or make other noises. Although I am aware of what I am doing, I have little control over the symptoms.I was diagnosed with Tourette's Syndrome at the age of twelve, and often wondered why God would allow me to suffer so. All my life I have been ridiculed, stared at, and mocked by others who did not know about Tourette's Syndrome. I have felt the pain, rejection and loneliness that comes with being "different".What's Right With Me?In college I was searching for something, but I did not know what. A friend invited me to her church, and I heard how Jesus Christ died for my sins, and how I could go to heaven when I died if I would confess to Him that I was a sinner, believe He arose from the dead, and ask Him to come into my heart. That night I went home to my apartment...got down on my hands and knees and invited Jesus to come into my life.I have never been the same since that wonderful night! I now have a purpose in life. Jesus has given me a talent to sing. For several years now, I have been traveling throughout the U.S., sharing my story of hope and singing for Jesus.My first Gospel recording is entitled, His Comforting Touch. I named it this because of the miracle that happens when I sing. When my voice is raised in praise to Him, He calms me and takes away my affliction.