Laughter – Good For the Soul
2021-01-21
In prison, and I venture to say, in most mission fields where there is little light and hope, the most effective way to open doors to share the Gospel is to spread joy.Read More →
God Loves Surprise Endings
2021-01-15
I could choose to focus my eyes and mind on the weathered chain link fence and razor wire above me or look past that to the sun, which was just beginning to burst through the clouds.Read More →
Can You Hear Me Now?
2021-01-09
As a believer in Christ and a Watchman, I have worked to prioritize listening to the “still small voice” of God. This has proved to be a great challenge during my incarceration.Read More →
Are You Ready?
2020-12-30
I’m always fishing. My Bible, and I hope, my peaceful countenance, serve as a line in the water. It’s bait, so to speak, designed to draw those who walk the corridor to my cell, and through me, to Christ. A few days ago, I got a nibble on my line.Read More →
The Power of a Touch
2020-10-30
“The Cage” is harsh and medieval-looking. It is designed to isolate and humiliate. There I sat for 45 minutes while inmates shouted an assortment of encouragement and curses.Read More →
Listening – the Bridge to Witnessing
2020-10-27
Prison life is hard, rough, and lonely. Sometimes finding common ground is difficult, as is currently the case for me. In those times, do not underestimate the value of simply listening.Read More →
“Let Our Hearts be Broken by the Things that Break the Heart of God”
2020-10-27
A man in my cell block attempted to take his life today. I wonder if I failed him? He was many cells away, and I can tell myself he was too far to offer help. But where is the line for watchmen?Read More →
Jesus Noticed
2020-10-11
Into the chaos slowly walked Jim. I was locked in my cell but noticed him – walking with red eyes, seemingly oblivious to the noise and trash raining down all about him. I called him over.Read More →
The Three Words You Should Never Say
2020-10-11
I was not surprised to find a profound lack of faith in prison. What is a surprise, however, is why? Here, most men are not followers of Christ because they have given up. Read More →
The Importance of Mentoring (Baby-Steps Part 2)
2020-10-08
According to the unwritten prison code, the man had aggressively disrespected Mr. S. I held my breath for a moment, not knowing what was about to happen.Read More →
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