MySpace


ISRAEL HOUGHTON



Last Updated: 5/14/2008

Send Message
Instant Message
Email to a Friend
Subscribe

Gender: Male
Status: Married
Age: 38
Sign: Taurus

City: Houston
State: TEXAS
Country: US
Signup Date: 8/9/2006
Saturday, March 10, 2007 

Current mood:  awake
Wow, still rockin' in the afterglow of the deeper level weekend.
I actually had to repent to for not having greater expectation than I did.
And believe me , I had RIDICULOUS expectation for the weekend, but we got hi-jacked (actually God-jacked) so many times it became almost comical (in a pure way). It all started in the 403 on Monday the 26th (you'll be hearing so much more about the 403 soon) We came together to pray at about 9am or so. Our goal was to share a quick word and pray to set the week in motion...30 minutes TOPS! Right? To make a very long story much shorter; we ended that session at around 4:15 pm, we as a group will NEVER be the same again because of what happened in the 403. It was like a new UPPER ROOM experience with so many layers it was unbelievable! Totally bananas. We experienced such a fresh move of God's Spirit, words are difficult to describe, someday soon I will find the right words. Rehearsal had it's challenges and after a while it became obvious to us that the recording was so secondary to the real plan of God, to really start something, birth something, reform and revolutionize something in our lives and consequently for the Body of Christ. So we just made peace with that. And did HE ever!!!! The conference started on 10! And just kept going and going. The hope is that we can edit all of the footage and audio and make it available to you, it was that amazing.
If you were there, I want to thank you for coming; and I would love to hear your feedback as well.
For those who didn't make it, please plan on coming next year. It will be life changing guaranteed!
I'll be sharing more in the coming days of some specifics.
Thanks again,
israel
A Reflection Of Love
Kandi Kernan

 
Love you brother... I am glad it exceeded your expectations...He's just like that...So awesome.
I am confident that "the end product" will be as anointed as ever...
Take care brother and Lord Bless EVERYTHING you put your hands to!
Kandi Kernan
 
Posted by A Reflection Of Love on Saturday, March 10, 2007 - 4:25 AM
[Reply to this
Grant Jenkins
Grant Jenkins

 
Iz... brother. I don't have much to say because like you said, it is hard to find words. All I know is that surely the presence of the Lord was in that place. I left Houston early Sunday morning with a residue on me unlike anything I can remember experiencing. I think I very well may be ruined. And it's all your fault! :O) Love you, my friend. It was an honor to be there and go deeper with you and your crew. I will not be the same.
 
Posted by Grant Jenkins on Saturday, March 10, 2007 - 4:25 AM
[Reply to this
Amber♥Rose

 
wow!! I wish I could have been there!! I wanted to be!! :(

-Amber
 
Posted by Amber♥Rose on Saturday, March 10, 2007 - 4:26 AM
[Reply to this
Wayne Hermz

 
Hi Israel,

I had such a great time there, I could feel the presence of God from the moment I walked into the building... strongholds were broken and i feel refreshed!!

Its hard to put the whole conference/recoding into words to tell the truth, ive tried to explain but it seems its just one of those things where if u missed it you need to make sure u come to the next one.

I've definately been taken to a Deeper level!!!

God bless you bro and thanks for everything, say hello to the family for me please!

Wayne Hermz ( i am new breed!! )

You need to do the next one in London...lol!!
 
Posted by Wayne Hermz on Saturday, March 10, 2007 - 6:12 AM
[Reply to this
Rick Flanagan
Rick Flanagan

 
Israel,

I am sorry I missed it. Man you still inspire me to do great things for God and His people. When we met at Jericho in DC a few years ago, I interviewed you for WRBS 95.1. Your cuz Lonny is one of my pastors. That was actually my first professional radio itervie...THANKS Bro!!! Someday, I hope the and pray that God somehow aligns us again so that we can write together. That's my prayer. Anyways...God bless you and your family!!!

Rick Flanagan
Columbia, MD
 
Posted by Rick Flanagan on Saturday, March 10, 2007 - 6:17 AM
[Reply to this
DeShawn

 
Hey Israel,
I like what you said about a "fresh move" of God, sometimes we get so boxed in our salvation, in our walk, in our beliefs that we forget that we serve a progressive God...he is consistent and he is always moving forward. We think it's HIS job to keep up with us but it is our job to keep up with him. I have been praying for that experience, a new, fresh, undiscovered move of God in my own life so your testimony is just a confirmation for me. I pray for your ministry often as it has blessed my life in ways I can not describe either because you seem to "keep up with God" so to speak...God bless you, I pray that he continues to increase you more and more...

DeShawn
 
Posted by DeShawn on Saturday, March 10, 2007 - 2:54 PM
[Reply to this
Stephen
Stephen Ivey

 
hey brother...
I wish I could've made it! I know God released His oil of joy upon your heads during this meeting....
Be sure to let me know the release date of the project...I'm definitely anticipating it very much. I WILL be there next year, should the Lord tarry.
God Bless

PS - I heard Darlene showed up! Man, that had to be awesome!
 
Posted by Stephen on Saturday, March 10, 2007 - 7:39 PM
[Reply to this
S.P.A.G.P. Ministries

 
To God be all the glory and honor. I love when God comes in and takes total control and takes over our plans... I just love it.
 
Posted by S.P.A.G.P. Ministries on Saturday, March 10, 2007 - 9:09 PM
[Reply to this
David

 
Yeah brother!!!!!

That's so what it is all about!! The deeper level. For God to reveal himself in a deeper way. Deeper than we have ever known.

Looking forward to seeing ya soon. Nigel has been bragging non-stop about the album experience. Really looking forward to having you here for album. Pray that you can bring what God has been doing in your life and be able to partner it with what God has been doing in our lives here!

Bless ya brother!
 
Posted by David on Saturday, March 10, 2007 - 10:29 PM
[Reply to this
ISRAEL HOUGHTON

 
looking forward to seeing you Bro,
Hope you can come here for next year's conference.
 
Posted by ISRAEL HOUGHTON on Sunday, March 11, 2007 - 4:12 AM
[Reply to this
ISRAEL HOUGHTON

 
looking forward to seeing you Bro,
Hope you can come here for next year's conference.
 
Posted by ISRAEL HOUGHTON on Sunday, March 11, 2007 - 4:12 AM
[Reply to this
David Freyer
David Freyer

 
It was soooo refreshing to attend. I'm bringing more people than just myself next year... I was expecting 'how to write killer tunes like Israel' but instead God was there to minister to me in a very special, laser-like way. I was inabled to minister to God in a DEEPER way!

I'm so happy that you are duplicating your ministry... Pastor Israel. Now, you've got your work cut out for ya'. Let me know if I can volunteer in any way to help.
 
Posted by David Freyer on Sunday, March 11, 2007 - 4:25 AM
[Reply to this
Pastor Timothy
Pastor Timothy Alden

 
Israel....Man there are no adequate words to fully explain or describe what happened at the Deeper Level jump off. The worship was life changing, and brought about such a change in perspective for my life, ministry vision..... It was so much more than hype and excitement over the great singing and great music and great songs, but it was a change in my reality. There was such an aligning of hearts with Kingdom Purpose! More than ever before I could feel what God feels and see from HIS perspective, and see how much I was stuck in my own way of thinking and seeing and doing! It was awesome to see your brokeness and willingness to deviate from the plan, and align with HIS!!! That made it what it was...a life changing, revolutionizing, transforming, experience that will leave an eternal imprint, and bless future generations! AMEN!
 
Posted by Pastor Timothy on Sunday, March 11, 2007 - 8:21 AM
[Reply to this
trie

 
I am so glad that I made the trip that changed my life for so long I had been wanting more and the Deeper level conference far exceeded the more I had been praying for, last weekend just can't be put in to words but thankx to everyone involved for taking us deeper. See ya next year.
 
Posted by trie on Sunday, March 11, 2007 - 4:38 PM
[Reply to this
hannah

 
I only attended the recording on Saturday night, but it has changed so many things in me in just one week. The words that God spoke at the Saturday recording have been so precious to me that it was worth driving 8 hours for just one evening. He really is restoring dreams that seemed so dead to me.... I have been on a high since that Saturday night. Fear of the unknown regarding God' plan for my life seems to have disappeared. I know look at my life through God's eyes and I know that I am truly victorious with Him. I knew these things before, but it seems like the fear and failure of the past was finally broken off of me that night. God is so great!

He is miraculous. And I am victorious.
Thank you for allowing us to be part of an amazing move of God.
 
Posted by hannah on Monday, March 12, 2007 - 4:11 AM
[Reply to this
Michael
Michael Oldfield

 
Hey Israel I wasnt at the music conference but i was at the smoky mtn Winterfest and it was obvious to see that God had done something within the group that poured out of u guys on to that place on Friday night it was amazing!!!! thanks youve inspired me!!!!!!
 
Posted by Michael on Monday, March 12, 2007 - 10:55 PM
[Reply to this
Hans Christian presents: You are

 
Please post the dates as soon as you know them. I really want to go next year...arrrrhhhh - SO MUCH ;-)

God bless
Hans Christian
 
Posted by Hans Christian presents: You are on Wednesday, March 14, 2007 - 1:45 AM
[Reply to this
Dwayne
Dwayne Lacy

 
It was an experience that I will never ever forget. Man, I was so encouraged. I knew God was going to do something great, and He exceeded that. I lost a friend to a car wreck and I knew the other passenger. I needed "A Deeper Level". I needed it so badly. I am grateful. Thank you Israel and New Breed for your time of fasting and praying. Thank you!!!!
 
Posted by Dwayne on Thursday, March 15, 2007 - 2:31 AM
[Reply to this
Dwayne
Dwayne Lacy

 
It was an experience that I will never ever forget. Man, I was so encouraged. I knew God was going to do something great, and He exceeded that. I lost a friend to a car wreck and I knew the other passenger. I needed "A Deeper Level". I needed it so badly. I am grateful. Thank you Israel and New Breed for your time of fasting and praying. Thank you!!!!
 
Posted by Dwayne on Thursday, March 15, 2007 - 2:31 AM
[Reply to this
.~'*God's Princess*'~.
danielle bowler

 
wow, i cant even begin to comprehend that! have to make a plan to be at one of those conferences! its great to see what God's continuing to do in your life, you truly reach new levels all the time!
 
Posted by .~'*God's Princess*'~. on Thursday, March 15, 2007 - 9:05 AM
[Reply to this
Sheila

 
Dear Israel,

Of course you don't know me but I would of loved to have been there. I truly love your music as it had blessed me in ways you cannot imagine. God is soooooo good! Do you ever think you will make it to Seattle??? We need to have you come here......and let me know if you ever need any new singers:)

In Christ,

Sheila~
 
Posted by Sheila on Tuesday, March 20, 2007 - 2:50 AM
[Reply to this
J-DuBB is on a mission

 
Israel, I'm truly grateful for you, and the gift that God has placed inside you. As many have stated, there are no words to decribe what took place at that conference besides the title..."A deeper Level! I know I will never be the same! My prayer for you, me, and the body is that we continue to go deeper, and apprehend God's heart to carry out His purpose for our lives.
 
Posted by J-DuBB is on a mission on Monday, March 26, 2007 - 4:13 AM
[Reply to this
#1 OFFICIAL HOLY HIP-HOP PRINCESS!!) CHANGE!
Carolyn Essex

 
I wanted to be there but couldnt make it due to prior planned events...i plan to be at the next one God willing! we lluv you guys here in Vegas too! give it wings Lord!
 
Posted by #1 OFFICIAL HOLY HIP-HOP PRINCESS!!) CHANGE! on Friday, March 30, 2007 - 4:16 PM
[Reply to this