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Tag Archives: SONG: One Business in Life
Alone With 18 Male Prisoners
A memorable experience from my years doing jail ministry: When it comes to incarcerated adults, I believe women should mentor women and men should mentor men. One day that changed for me. The chaplain was short of male facilitators and … Continue reading
Crossroad Prison Ministries
I remember the first time I read Hebrews 13:3: “Remember those who are in prison, as though in prison with them.” I wondered, “How can I do that? I don’t even know anyone in prison.” Then I learned about a … Continue reading
Posted in DOCTRINE, JAIL & COUNTY JUVENILE FACILITY
Tagged Crossroad Prison Ministries, Hebrews 13:3 " remember those in prison as if you were together with them in prison .", http://cbi.fm/get-involved, ricidivism rate drops from 87% to 14% for those prisoners who studied the Bible while incarcerated, SONG: One Business in Life
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God Did it Again!
My friend M and I were on a power walk near the harbor. We passed the boat dock and noticed two men fishing off the dock. On our return I noticed they were still there. “Hey! Why don’t we go … Continue reading
First Time In Jail
I still remember my first time inside the jail. We were not permitted to bring a handbag, car keys or mobile phone. We were wanded and then led behind the locked steel doors—then more locked steel doors, and more locked … Continue reading
Aaron is Dying? Lord, He Doesn’t Know You!
Aaron is dying? Our dear friend and neighbor suddenly discovered he had terminal cancer. We were heartbroken. Aaron was not religious, but neither were we. Yes, I had recently come to know Jesus as my Lord. Yes, I wanted to … Continue reading
Posted in DOCTRINE, HERE & THERE, ILLNESS or HOSPITAL, PEOPLE
Tagged Bible, comatose, died, Faith, Faithfulness, forgive, heaven, Hospital, only Jesus can save, semi-comatose, SONG: One Business in Life, terminal cancer
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How Do We Reach Out in Love?
A friend told me she grew up in a home that didn’t know God. The only time she was ever inside a church was for a wedding or funeral. Consequently, churches were mysterious and intimidating. After she married she noticed her … 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
Pastor: “You Changed My Life”
I was invited to speak at three different church fellowships in another city. A year later I was invited back. A pastor from yet another church approached me. I was astounded by his words: “I want to thank you. Last … Continue reading
Posted in BEACH, DOCTRINE, HERE & THERE, TRAVELING
Tagged Christ, Faith, Father, free Bibles and tracts, grateful to God, Holy Spirit, Matthew 28:19, pastor, Son, SONG: One Business in Life, Titus 2:7
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