Hometown: Sumter, SC
Management: Coffee House Productions
Website: www.elijahbradfordspeaks.blogspot.com
Sounds Like: John P. Kee, Luther Barnes
Genre: Christian/Gospel
I think its pretty safe to say that music enthusiast are coming to learn more about my music and ministry. I am enjoying every minute of getting to know you all as well! It feels good to be able to walk on stage and see the faces of the people I connect with online every week and those who spend your hard earned money on my music. Besides being a gifted vocalist and a budding musician, I want you all to go beyond the obvious.
I pray that my music encourages you to live a better life by drawing near to God and TRULY seeking his face, BUT i know my life and ministry is not all about music. God has given us many different ways to minister to and motivate each other. As inspiring, bible-based, life-speaking things (e.g. music, quotes, articles, etc.) come my way, I will surely relay them to you!
By the way, PLEASE make sure you understand what angle and set of beliefs your favorite preachers, artists, friends, and writers are speaking from. I believe in God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. I believe Jesus is THE way, the truth, and the life and in Him we are new creatures, run by God's love and all old things like past failures, mistakes, and flaws are passed away. What an amazing gift of love that was sent, lived, died, and resurrected for me. ANY questions...hit me up!
When I first REALLY internalized being Christian and the prospect of being "saved," I wanted to show everyone that I was bold about Jesus. I wore the Christian t-shirts, the crosses and you know all of us COGIC boys know how to suit up! I personally don't think it is wrong to wear your beliefs on your sleeves sometimes but what's waaaay more important is what is on the inside (i.e. God's spirit). If only we'd think to adorn our hearts like we adorn our bodies. Read what God says we should really be wearing due to the spirit that should be guiding us...
The people that gave me the hardest/strangest time were exactly the kind of people God was forming my music to minister to. The bible tells us to "love [our] enemies and pray for those who mistreat us." Don't go looking to be abused and hurt, but remember that some people just don't "get you" and don't "get it" and sometimes they are just jealous of what God is doing for and with you. Before you return the looks, the grudge, the attitude, and the words, just pray for them. Live with love and no weapon formed against you shall prosper.