Barry Landrum is 60 years old, holds Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry degrees, and currently pastors a large Baptist church in Texas. Pastor Landrum writes: "My daughters and wife have been following the Hallelujah Diet for approximately one and a half years. I became convinced it was worth trying for my own health in January 2000, and since going on the diet have lost twenty pounds; seen my energy increase; have returned to running about fifteen miles each week; allergies of many years are almost gone and my diverticulosis has improved. My wife and I follow Rev.

Malkmus' diet very closely. I would like to begin a [health] ministry in the church--making it a vital aspect of our church. For too long I have seen church members suffering and dying needlessly of illnesses I am now convinced can be healed by this incredible body God gave us, if we will but follow His plan for eating."

"I am a little late as I have seven children and sometimes do not get to read my mail for awhile. I am looking forward to joining you in a juice fast for the remaining Mondays. Thanks so much! You have been an answer to prayer. The last few years I have been struggling with emotional mood swings, trying to quit smoking and figure out my terrible depression and temper problems. I was an avid coffee drinker, and after a year of that I was finding myself with irritable bowel syndrome.

Doctors tried to put me on several different anti-depressants (Christian doctors, I might add), and finally I ended up on Xanex. Spiritually, I did not agree with where I found myself. After praying diligently for an answer, an old friend told me about you and the Hallelujah Diet. Because of the diet I was able to quit the cigarettes, coffee, and Xanex without any Nicorette or other quitting aids, and have been eating healthier ever since. Thank you for helping me get my life back on track." --Shane Stansberry

Ted Perry, who lives in Minnesota: "In the summer of 1987 I began experiencing some cramping and diarrhea. By fall, my symptoms worsened to an almost continual need to eliminate, with much blood in my stools. By November I was suffering from serious fatigue, dehydration, and began running a temperature that peaked at 105. I spent two weeks in a hospital and then was sent to the famed Mayo Clinic. By this time I had lost thirty pounds, looked like a skeleton with skin, and was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis! My world had crashed! I was weak, tired, angry, and depressed. How could God let this happen to me?"

Ted continues: "I spent the next twelve years running to the doctor's office, taking medications that helped me somewhat control my disease, but I had continual flare-ups, with each one more intense and lasting a little longer. As a schoolteacher, I would count the number of times I would have to leave my classroom due to the rectal bleeding. The count often reached 20 to 25 times a day. My life was miserable and worst of all, I was losing hope that I could ever get better. My doctors were doing everything they could to try to relieve my symptoms, which meant trying a host of different medications. By now I was giving myself shots in the stomach and needing lab work to monitor any harm the drugs might be causing my liver."

In conclusion Ted writes: "About this time a friend introduced me to the Hallelujah Diet. I took a chance, figuring I had nothing to lose, went off all my medications and onto the Hallelujah Diet. Since going on the Hallelujah Diet, my bleeding has stopped and I have not had a flare-up in a year now. I still tire easily and have to watch my stress level at home and work, but my life is almost back to normal. I once again have hope for the future. I can only thank God for the second chance and pray for the discipline to keep my body on the road to recovery."

March 8, 2001

Cynthia and Joseph Pena live in Dearborn Heights, Michigan. They want to come to Health Ministry training so that "we will be better prepared to share the 'You Don't Have to be Sick' message with others. We enjoy seeing others find happiness through Jesus, and teaching them how to be healed by eating God's food." Cynthia tells us that she has experienced the following improvements in her health since starting on the Hallelujah Diet: "Have lost 15 pounds; sinus problems are better; all joint pain is gone; bone spurs on feet and tail bone are gone; 25 years of diarrhea is gone; acid reflux is gone; sleeping better and have more energy. Joseph says he has "lost 20 pounds, energy level is improved, as is his high blood pressure."

Sharon Hovis writes: "My family, including my finicky two-year old, started the Hallelujah Diet approximately four months ago. At that time my two-year old was having severe constipation problems. Her pediatrician had no solutions but prescription medicine. Two weeks after starting the Hallelujah Diet, I noticed some improvement in her condition. After three months into your program my little girl is completely regular. I have personally lost weight, have more energy, and sleep better at night. I am looking forward to having a Hallelujah Baby!"

All testimonies taken from Hallelujah Acres weekly health tips.