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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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Grandma’s Talking to Someone! We Need to Pray!

Posted on September 14, 2018 by Kathleen

The best part about traveling is meeting the people.  We were blessed with a cruise to the Caribbean. Whenever we went ashore I brought my tracts with me. I began engaging people in the shops and on the streets by … 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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Occult Priest Becomes a Friend

Posted on March 17, 2018 by Kathleen

The occult priest began visiting our college campus Bible table weekly.  He was not a student, but he’d come on campus to hang out with his buddies at the witchcraft table, and to see us. He was no longer angry … Continue reading →

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Dog Bite

Posted on February 27, 2018 by Kathleen

My husband accompanied me on a two-week mission trip to Central America.  One early evening we were walking on the beach when a large dog came barking and chasing after us. I stopped, stood straight and still and spoke firmly:  “In the name of … Continue reading →

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Son in Drug Rehab

Posted on January 22, 2018 by Kathleen

We were eating in a quiet restaurant. There was one other diner eating alone.  He greeted us when we arrived and began sharing his sadness over his 19-year-old son in drug rehab. I asked him if he had a faith background. … Continue reading →

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