I’ve discovered that different jails have different rules for Bible study facilitators. Our jail has a “no touch” policy. That means absolutely no hugs or handshakes.
One day while clothes shopping I saw a former inmate who had been in my Bible study for six months. Our eyes met at the same time. She was so excited she screamed!
I put my arms out and said, “Now we can touch!” She ran into my arms and it was a precious embrace. She started telling me how her life has changed since her release—she was involved in a church and had a new job.
Then she loudly called to her mother who was on the other side of the store, “Mom! Come and meet Kathleen! She taught me the Bible when I was in JAIL!”
No shame—just tears of joy as she related the love she has for Jesus, and for the one who told her about Him.
Another time while at the beach, a former female inmate stopped at our Bible table. She and her husband were looking through our books. When she looked up our eyes met. We recognized each other at the same time. We hugged and she happily introduced me to her husband and children.
She was bubbling with joy as she shared that her husband had now come to Christ and they’d found a good church and were growing in their walk with God.
“Thank you Lord, for the privilege of seeing a little of your fruit. This is Your work. These are Your beloved children. Thank You for continuing to lead them in Your ways.”
- Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, that person is a new creation. The old has gone, the new is here! 2 Corinthians 5:17
- SONG: JOHN 3:16-18 – Arrangement & music by Kathleen
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[This life is temporary. This life is short. When this life is over, our bodies will die and become empty shells, but our souls will continue to live forever. Where will the “real you” live? Will you live for all eternity separated from God? Or will you spend eternity in the presence of God in heaven? Learn more so you can make your most important decision: http://www.godlife.com/gospel/ and http://www.godlife.com/en/about-christianity
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Wonderful, encouraging real story, the kind that helps us all to remember to be more forward in our sharing of our faith in Christ Jesus. May Kathleen’s example help us all to walk closer to our Lord and Savior.
Thank you, Pauline! May God make us alert to the opportunities around us, and then give us wisdom.
Wonderful blog Kathleen!!! Brings back so many memories of my babies….I would never let anyone call them anything negative…one day my little boy was called slow poke by his dad…he said to him, “Dad, I am not a slow poke, I am a disciple, taught of the Lord, and great is my peace and undisturbed composure.” Love it!!!
Wow! What a precious child and precious memory you have to cherish!
What a touching and beautiful story. The Touch of the Master’s Hand is in all and needed by all. God Bless!
Yes, His touch is needed by all. God is so good!
Amen to how God is using you to touch lives for the Kingdom. We know He will reward us for our labor in heaven. But it’s great and encouraging to see some of the fruit of our labor in this life.
Amen-Amein Sweet Sister in Christ-Messiah Jesus-Yeshua Kathleen!! Everyone NEEDS Christ-Messiah Jesus-Yeshua in their Lives!!
“Happiness keeps You Sweet, Trials keep You Strong, Sorrows keep You Human, Failures keeps You Humble, Success keeps You Glowing, But Only GOD keeps You Going.”!! Amen-Amein Praise Christ-Messiah Jesus-Yeshua Hallelujah!!
Our ONE True GOD’S LOVE 💕💜 is ETERNAL THROUGH HIS SON Christ-MESSIAH Jesus-Yeshua for Today and Everyday Forevermore!!
I Love you all Everyone through Christ-MESSIAH Jesus-Yeshua, because HE LOVED 💜💕 EVERYONE FIRST!!
Love Always and Shalom ( Peace ), YSIC \o/
Kristi Ann