Tag Archives: incarcerated youth

I Don’t Believe in Hell OR Satan

Posted on August 22, 2021 by Kathleen

A memory from my years ministering to teenagers: Jake was a 16-year-old in my Bible study at the juvenile hall. He said for weeks that he didn’t believe in hell or Satan, but he was with us on everything else. … Continue reading →

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Please – No Bible Study, Just Prayer!

Posted on August 15, 2020 by Kathleen

A precious memory from my years doing jail ministry: A group of incarcerated teenage boys followed me into the classroom.  None wanted to come for Bible study.  Instead, they were only coming so I could pray for them. Each shared … Continue reading →

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Teen With Death Wish Finds Jesus

Posted on May 25, 2018 by Kathleen

Jimmy,  a 17 y.o. incarcerated youth, said he was never before interested in God or the Bible.  “Tonight something happened. I was playing basketball and I heard the call for Bible study.  It was strange, but I felt as if … Continue reading →

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Blessed be Your Name

Posted on January 7, 2018 by Kathleen

I walked into the day room at the juvenile facility for incarcerated youth. The deputy saw me and made the announcement for Bible study.  A group of guys headed for the classroom, leaving a new guy, Brett, sitting alone on the sofa. … Continue reading →

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