Laughter – Good For the Soul
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →