Meeting at the Manger
Sometimes we experience things in life which unexpectedly fill our hearts with joy. Recently, I had the privilege of witnessing…
Category: Ministry to Incarcerated Women
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…
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…
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…
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…
Show Up
There are moments in life when it feels difficult to put one foot in front of the other. At times…
Much Is Given
After the last prayer, she turned to me and boldly asked, “Where does it say, To whom much is given,…
For the Others
As I began to write today, my eye caught this post from two years ago. After I read it, I…
Reborn
She approached the podium with confidence and joy. Looking at her outward appearance, one would never guess the horrors of…
This Christmas – Love More
The magic of Christmas melodies, the twinkle of festive lights and the historic traditions of this wonderful season are a…
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