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Category Archives: JAIL & COUNTY JUVENILE FACILITY
Hiccups Cured!
A special memory from my years doing jail ministry: One night at the juvenile facility, an incarcerated girl in my Bible study had the hiccups. I excused her to get a drink of water. Then she told me she’d had … Continue reading
I’m Bad – God Doesn’t Want Me
A precious memory from my years doing youth-prison ministry: I am still rejoicing over 17-year-old Rosemary, a precious new friend. She was incarcerated for six weeks and refused to come to Bible study during that time. Why? She said she … Continue reading
Crossroad Prison Ministries
I remember the first time I read Hebrews 13:3: “Remember those who are in prison, as though in prison with them.” I wondered, “How can I do that? I don’t even know anyone in prison.” Then I learned about a … Continue reading
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Tagged Crossroad Prison Ministries, Hebrews 13:3 " remember those in prison as if you were together with them in prison .", http://cbi.fm/get-involved, ricidivism rate drops from 87% to 14% for those prisoners who studied the Bible while incarcerated, SONG: One Business in Life
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The Third Commandment
The Third Commandment tells us not to take the Lord’s name in vain. People can dishonor God by their actions—doing something in the name of God with wrong motives. But I believe this commandment is speaking specifically to the way … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible study, Christ, guilty, inmates, Jesus, Matthew 5:37, OMG, SONG: 7 TIMES A DAY, The Lord will not hold anyone guiltless who misuses his name. God, The Third Commandment, You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God
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The First Two Commandments
I used to work with incarcerated youth. The first time I’d meet with them, I’d explain the gospel message, beginning with the Bible’s teaching that we are all sinners in need of a Savior—and there is only One. But sometimes … Continue reading
This Man’s Schizophrenia Gone!
I met Tom while he was in the medical unit at the county jail. He had attempted suicide several times, was on medication for schizophrenia and heard voices telling him to kill himself. We met weekly, speaking through the small … Continue reading
Incarcerated Again?
Another precious memory: The boys at the juvenile hall were painting decorations for an art competition. I was disappointed to see Juan back again. When he saw me he said he couldn’t stop painting or he’d fall behind. A few seconds … Continue reading
What IS a Christian Anyway?
A special memory from my years doing jail ministry: A female inmate asked me the question, “What IS a Christian, anyway?” I decided to let the other women in the group offer an answer to her question. One said, “A … Continue reading