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Teen Wants to Become a Father

Posted on May 14, 2022 by Kathleen

A special memory from my years doing jail ministry: 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 … Continue reading →

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Enemies in County Jail

Posted on November 5, 2021 by Kathleen

Here’s a precious memory from my years doing jail ministry: One night I was doing a Bible study with two men in county jail who were enemies.They were in the medical unit,  as one had a broken leg and the … Continue reading →

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I Know Him

Posted on August 26, 2021 by Kathleen

My first Bible study many years ago, was in the book of John.  It so affected me, that in a matter of weeks I had surrendered my life to Jesus Christ. I still remember being all alone at my kitchen … Continue reading →

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Doing Church for the Old Folks

Posted on April 22, 2021 by Kathleen

A friend and I were doing a church service for the old folks in an assisted living facility.  Most were quite elderly. We opened by singing three songs of worship, followed by prayer.  I then shared an interesting statement our … Continue reading →

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Why is Good Friday Good?

Posted on March 30, 2021 by Kathleen

It was Easter week and I was fishing off the pier with our eight-year-old grandson. We untangled the lines, baited the hooks, then sat on the bench to wait for a catch.  I’m thinking to myself,  “This is going to … Continue reading →

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I Cannot Kill My Baby!

Posted on February 15, 2020 by Kathleen

It was February 13 and my husband Dan and I were traveling. He dropped me off while he went to park the car. While waiting I noticed a young woman walking toward me.  She looked as if she’d been crying … Continue reading →

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You Came to Me in Jail

Posted on May 10, 2019 by Kathleen

One day while shopping in a popular chain store I noticed a sales clerk looking at me and smiling.  Later, I moved a few aisles over and there she was again—looking my way and smiling. Finally she came up and … Continue reading →

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Incarcerated Teen Surrenders to Jesus

Posted on March 9, 2019 by Kathleen

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 →

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The Miracle of the 18-Wheeler

Posted on November 12, 2018 by Kathleen

It was dark and we were driving through a large, unfamiliar city—in the days before GPS.  The kids were in the back seat, one was asleep. We were looking for our hotel, but clearly we were lost. Dan made a … Continue reading →

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Teen Atheist

Posted on October 10, 2018 by Kathleen

Most incarcerated minors who choose to attend Bible study are searching for God. They recognize they need help and want to turn their lives around.  But not all. Jose came to Bible study and boldly stated,  “My religion is Atheism. I … Continue reading →

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