Faith in Numbers
I could hear the hum of excited voices gathered around our carefully arranged tables. Our team had prepared for approximately…
Category: Hope
Meeting at the Manger
Sometimes we experience things in life which unexpectedly fill our hearts with joy. Recently, I had the privilege of witnessing…
He is Sitting Right Beside You
On a recent visit to a women’s jail, I was reminded about an important truth in our lonely world today—God…
Progress not Perfection
Pushing himself up off the mat, I saw the enormous effort needed to suspend his body weight for only a…
Company of Angels
She sat contentedly listening to the other women discuss the scripture passage. I wasn’t sure if she was going to…
Healing Feet
The residents filed into the room led by a security guard. Many were excited for this break from regular prison…
Forgive me Father
I’ve had my share of surprises in life – some good and some not so good. A recent surprise falls…
New Year – New Surrender
I heard him call my name from a distance. Even in the darkness, he could see me lying flat on…
Love in Unlikely Places
She was standing by the heavy metal door, waiting in line to fill her mug with hot water. I noticed…
We all have to give something!
Sometimes we find answers to some of life’s important questions in the most unexpected places. Attending prison ministry brought me…
Behind the Barbed Wire
The sound of the heavy lock being undone caused my eyes to turn toward the door. Women clad in yellow…
Where is God?
Saturday, November 18, 2023 – During my morning walk, I thought about this question again, “Where is God?” and my…
The School of Love
She greeted us with a huge smile and welcoming hug. Her colorful clothing exhibited a confident person willing to add…
In Life’s Hardships, Choose Hope
The sun shone brightly in the late April sky. It was a surprisingly hot day for spring in New England.…
Choose Kindness for Yourself
She was standing at the counter trying to put milk into her hot cup of coffee while holding a sweet…
Saved
“Ending up here saved my life, literally.” These were the words of a bright, faithful woman living out her incarceration…
Thanksgiving – more than just a holiday
“Always assume the best in people.” This is something my mom told me often – and she was absolutely right.…
Love with All You have Left
My sister’s recent Facebook post of a cherished memory from six years ago caused my heart to stir in an…
Show Up
There are moments in life when it feels difficult to put one foot in front of the other. At times…
Red Sea Moments
Spending time with a dear friend on a recent cold morning reminded me of the simple blessings in life. We…
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