Mike “PayDay” Danielson testimony

I was raised in a neighborhood known for gang violence and drugs by a mother who was addicted to just about every drug known and a step-dad who was physically and verbally abusive. Since I had been surrounded by drugs my whole life, selling them only seemed natural to me. My life was a real Hip Hop song. By the age of 30, I not only had a pretty good sized fan base in the secular rap world, but I also co-owned a very successful commercial printing company. Then in late 2007, God gave me a wake up call. Through a series of events that almost caused me to lose my family, my freedom and everything I had worked so hard for, I realized I needed Christ. When God gives you a wake up call, you have no choice but to answer Him. I did, and the answer was, ''Yes Father.''

J.D. “JDizzle” Danielson testimony

Telling a story about a past like mine is complicated to do in a few lines. Born in H-town & raised in Dallas I was exposed to church at an early age. My parents divorced when I was 5 and I was raised by a single mom. I hit the streets when I was 17. Already drinking & smoking weed, I returned to H-town & it spiraled down from there. By age 24 I had already been divorced & was living in the fast lane, pushing pounds & chopping rocks. Many times God tried to get my attention along the way and only by His “Amazing Grace” I lived to meet my wonderful wife. She got me back to church & Christ did the rest by the power of His Holy Spirit. Today I tell others of Christ love & teach youth how not to allow compromise destroy their lives. He has blessed me beyond measure: a beautiful wife, 2 incredible kids, a successful career & most of all, His daily fellowship.