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Tag Archives: juvenile facility
How Do You Know the Bible’s True?
A special memory from my years doing jail ministry: I was leading a Bible study with incarcerated teens. There was a new kid in my group—he’d just turned 14. The others were 17. Three years is a big difference with … Continue reading
Posted in DOCTRINE, JAIL & COUNTY JUVENILE FACILITY
Tagged archaeological findings, Bible is true, Dead Sea Scrolls, fulfilled prophecies, historical evidence, Holy Spirit, incarcerated teens, indestructibility of the Bible, Jesus, juvenile facility, pray for your parents, SONG: God is Ready
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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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