Tag Archives: SONG: One Business in Life

Alone With 18 Male Prisoners

Posted on May 7, 2020 by Kathleen

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 →

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Crossroad Prison Ministries

Posted on January 28, 2020 by Kathleen

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 →

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God Did it Again!

Posted on December 11, 2019 by Kathleen

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 →

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Noisy Bar and Hot Dogs

Posted on November 25, 2019 by Kathleen

There’s a popular bar in Texas.  It becomes noisy on Saturday nights with rowdy, disorderly people coming and going until the wee hours. Across the alley is a church.  Every Saturday night at 11 PM, the men from the church … Continue reading →

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First Time In Jail

Posted on August 24, 2019 by Kathleen

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 →

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Aaron is Dying? Lord, He Doesn’t Know You!

Posted on March 13, 2019 by Kathleen

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 →

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How Do We Reach Out in Love?

Posted on January 11, 2019 by Kathleen

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 →

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Cursing Girls Respond to God

Posted on September 2, 2018 by Kathleen

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 →

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Teen With Death Wish Finds Jesus

Posted on May 25, 2018 by Kathleen

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 →

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Pastor: “You Changed My Life”

Posted on April 4, 2018 by Kathleen

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 →

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