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Tag Archives: juvenile facility
Teen: I’m Ready This Time!
Another memory from my years doing prison ministry: I had some precious teenagers that night at the juvenile hall. One 17-year-old said he remembered me from the last time he was incarcerated: “You asked me then if I wanted Christ … 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
Incarcerated Teen Surrenders to Jesus
The following is a story from my time as a Bible study facilitator for our county juvenile facility: An incarcerated teen was eager to surrender his life to Jesus. Once he did, he began to change. He shared that he … Continue reading
Cursing Girls Respond to God
Five incarcerated teenage girls walked into Bible study cursing and acting disrespectful. I smiled, picked up my guitar and began playing. They picked up the song sheets and slowly began singing along—songs of praise and worship. A few minutes later I … Continue reading
Teen With Death Wish Finds Jesus
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
A 15-Year-Old Wants Jesus
I was leading a Bible study for incarcerated teens when I noticed a boy sitting alone two tables away. He was looking the other direction, but his ear was toward me. After awhile he moved to a closer table, still … Continue reading
Posted in DOCTRINE, JAIL & COUNTY JUVENILE FACILITY
Tagged fearful, forgiveness, heart, Jesus, juvenile facility, prayer, Romans 5:8, sad story, SONG: God is Ready, Spiritual, teens, teens incarcerated
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Why Did You Come Tonight?
I had a responsive group of minors in my Bible study at the juvenile hall. I asked them why they had come. Their answers were typical: “I need to find God” or “I’ve messed up and I need to turn my … Continue reading
Posted in DOCTRINE, JAIL & COUNTY JUVENILE FACILITY
Tagged Bible, Bible study, Christian, Father, God, incarcerated, Inspiration, Jesus, John 6:44-45, juvenile facility, juvie, juvy, Prophets, receive Christ, SONG: I Know Him, Spiritual, teens, teens incarcerated
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How Do You Know the Bible’s True?
I was leading a Bible study with incarcerated teens. There was a new guy in my group—he’d just turned 14. The others were 17. Three years is a big difference with teenagers. The older guys in the group had already … Continue reading