Len Sweet said:
“Don’t just make a difference in the world, make the world different.” Now that is one tall order. Is it possible — you bet! Will it be easy — no! David Archuleta - just by being who he is already is making the world different. We all know of how David will often spend his rare free time doing what is called “Fireside” chats within his church - where ever he may be in the world — from far away Manila in the Philippines to numerous places here in the United States. These events are usually kept more private but we recently had a rare glimpse into one Fireside chat due to the attendance of Don Ashley who posted a video blog called a “Special Thanks To David Archuleta” about his observations of both David’s character and the response to those also who were blessed to be in attendance:

I don’t want to paraphrase Mr. Ashley’s words as he says it so perfectly in his blog so here is verbatim what he had to say about David Archuleta:

After the fireside I had the opportunity to interview about 30 (or so) fans . . . My question was simple; “What do you like about David Archuleta?” – “He’s so cute”, “He’s adorable”, “Such a sweetie”, “He’s so incredible NICE!!!!”, “He seems so kind” and on and on…I then asked – “What about his MUSIC?” – unanimously, all loved it – I find it very interesting that even though David Archuleta reached “stardom” on a reality singing show, his fan base developed because of his sincere and genuine personality…talk about things that make you go hmmmmm. In a world where everything seems to have an angle of deception, I honestly believe we hunger for that which will truly fill us. While I’m not saying David Archuleta is “the answer”, but he is definitely part of a formula that makes this world a nicer place to be. Whether we have celebrity, fame or fortune or whether we’re just 9 to 5er’s, whether or talent is music or tuning a car, what good does it do if we’re not true to ourselves and others. David, thanks for causing us to pause and look past “the music”.

Thank you Mr. Ashley for putting together in that one paragraph so succinctly what David Archuleta has meant to his fans. And thank you for making the rest of us pause a moment and go…hmmmmm. So are we a part of the formula? Are we more a problem or a solution to what ails this world? Is making the world a better place all on David Archuleta’s shoulders? Or do we have a role to play too? As we share our David CDs and proudly wear our David inspired t shirts, buttons and charity bracelets, we are visibly David’s ambassadors. May we always keep in mind that David can’t do it alone. In the words of NFL coach John Madden on how we should go through life, “Stand for something. Always have class, and be humble.” Let’s surprise the world with our positive attitude and actions like David surprised Mr Ashley!

David -by living a life of good character - by living a life taking on what comes your way with grace and humility - by living a life of just being one of the nicest in the business: this world is a better place.

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