Just wanted to give and update to those of your who have stuck with us over the past year or so. I know it has been a very long time since I corresponded with you all. Stronghold has been through several changes in that time, overcoming near extinction on numerous occasions. Seems that the enemy got a pretty good foothold in the ministry for a while. Causing kaos, casting doubt on the validity of the ministries purpose and creating despair in my leadership. Many times we had an opportunity to play somewhere, and we prepared and as the day grew close, I began to be bombarded with doubt and kept asking myself "WHY" do I bother. But when we got where we were going and the music started is seemed that all was right with God, even though the enemy was hammering hard on us. Lately I've had the feeling of being "overlooked" the songs on the last album all came straight from God, no way I could have done them on my own, the messages contained in the songs are hard hitting and straight shooting. They are words of encouragement, and words that cause a since of urgency for the listener. But we realize that the enemy doesn't want people to hear them. We have been on the various "on air" and internet stations since 2011. And to be honest of all the sites ....FB, indiehaven, and others, N1M has given me the most encouragement, Thank You! Now that we are getting back on track, with a new and refreshed band and purpose I am focusing more effort in promoting on this site, I have upgraded my membership here to be able to share with those of you who have been so faithful to us and the music. SO coming soon , maybe even later today, there will be more songs and pics for your to enjoy, share, and be uplifted by. All of us in Stronghold, Mickey (me), Ann, John Young (new bassist) and John Hopkins (new drummer) ask for your prayers as we continue to fight the good fight in the ever changing presence of evil in this world. We leave you with this video from New Years Eve in Va, Beach VA at the River Room. It's called Church House Blues and it a song written by my good friend Keith Shealy, enjoy and get out and tell some one about JESUS. Blessings, Mickey , Ann, John and John