Tag Archives: SONG: John 3:16-18

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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Construction Workers Need Jesus Too!

Posted on October 12, 2019 by Kathleen

Nearly two years ago there was a wildfire in our community.  Hundreds of homes were destroyed, including the house across the street from us. Finally, after all this time, construction has begun on the new home. There are lots of … Continue reading →

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Colorado When I Die

Posted on August 19, 2019 by Kathleen

We met a fisherman who was fishing off the pier.  We talked to him about fish – and then about God.  I asked him the question, “If you were to die today, where do you think you’d go?”  He said, … Continue reading →

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Bobby, Have You Been Born Again?

Posted on April 14, 2019 by Kathleen

When I arrived at the juvenile facility, Bobby was the first to sit at my table.  He said, “I don’t know why, but when I see you come through the door, I stop whatever I’m doing and follow you.   … Continue reading →

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No Touch Policy

Posted on April 6, 2019 by Kathleen

I’ve discovered that different jails have different rules for Bible study facilitators. Our jail has a “no touch” policy. That means absolutely no hugs or handshakes. One day while clothes shopping I saw a former inmate who had been in … Continue reading →

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What if YOU Were God?

Posted on January 8, 2019 by Kathleen

She was angry when she stopped at our Bible table at the beach.  She looked about 20 and was yelling as she approached:  “This is wrong!  You should not be permitted to be here!   It’s wrong when one group … Continue reading →

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Perfect Christmas? NOT!

Posted on December 18, 2018 by Kathleen

I wonder how many people actually experience a perfect Christmas. I suppose it’s possible, but I believe it’s rare. Yet Christmas can be perfectly happy without being perfect—if we are willing to be flexible and allow traditions to bend.  People … Continue reading →

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Sin—Not Allowed in Heaven

Posted on November 9, 2018 by Kathleen

One night at the juvenile hall, I was talking to the boys about sin:  “We are all sinners. The one thing not allowed in heaven is sin. So everywhere we go, everyone we see up and down the street, EVERYONE … Continue reading →

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Hang Around Afterward

Posted on October 14, 2018 by Kathleen

When our young friend Susan married and moved away, she asked me an interesting question.  “We won’t know anyone in our new community. What’s the best way to meet people?” “Hmm.  First you’ll want to meet your new neighbors. You … Continue reading →

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Spirit House

Posted on August 8, 2018 by Kathleen

We were privileged to travel to Cambodia and actually visit some private homes. I noticed the homes in the villages each had a small spirit house outside, usually perched on a pedestal, facing the front of the home. Some of … Continue reading →

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