Tag Archives: incarcerated teens

Clean Up Your Language!

Posted on January 9, 2021 by Kathleen

An important teaching during my years doing Bible ministry with incarcerated teens: Incarcerated teens who come to Bible study often make a decision to follow Jesus.  Yet many of them have a habit of cursing and they want help in … Continue reading →

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Incarcerated Again?

Posted on October 30, 2019 by Kathleen

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 →

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God’s Word Speaks to Teens

Posted on September 12, 2019 by Kathleen

A treasured memory from the past: I started something new with the incarcerated teens. In addition to our regular lesson, I brought an envelope filled with small pieces of paper with Bible verses on one side.  The verses were either … Continue reading →

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Big Brian—The Gentle Giant

Posted on May 22, 2019 by Kathleen

Brian was big—yet I knew he was gentle. At 17, he began sharing his new faith with the other incarcerated teens. Sometimes because of his size, the younger ones felt compelled to agree with him. One night he was waiting … Continue reading →

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Man Down! Lock Down!

Posted on May 18, 2019 by Kathleen

There were eight incarcerated minors attending my Bible study, when the nurse arrived to distribute medication. Two of my guys excused themselves to take pills and quickly returned. Big Brian was seated next to me. Ten minutes after taking his … Continue reading →

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Studying The Bible Changes These Kids

Posted on October 22, 2018 by Kathleen

It was 8:30 PM and I had just said goodnight to the guys in my Bible study at juvenile hall. I was closing the door to the unit when I glanced at the window of the steel door across the hall. … Continue reading →

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Charlie’s Ants

Posted on June 18, 2018 by Kathleen

Thomas was 15-years-old and incarcerated for the fourth time.  This was his first time in my Bible study and he asked deep and thoughtful questions. When I finished the lesson he said he wanted to turn his life around and … Continue reading →

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Praying Together, Staying Together

Posted on November 25, 2017 by Kathleen

Can praying together hold a marriage together? Perhaps. It seem that most incarcerated teens are from single-parent homes—but not all.  One night a 17-year-old was grieving over disappointing his parents by getting into trouble. “They are good parents. They have been … Continue reading →

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Teen Wants to Become a Father

Posted on August 18, 2017 by Kathleen

I was having Bible study with a group of incarcerated teens when one 16-year-old asked if he could speak with me privately after we finished. Later he told me he is considering getting a girl pregnant. He wanted my opinion, … Continue reading →

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