Crying in prison is not common, and in some circumstances not safe. One of the places where it is usually safe is within the jurisdiction of the chaplain’s authority. Yet, even in those environments, there is an unspoken pressure to suppress emotions that might communicate weakness. So, when tears show up, it always catches me off-guard and reminds me of the ability of the Holy Spirit to reach men’s hearts.
Read MoreShe was thirty years old when we first met. Since I was newly born, I was zero, and like anyone else at that age, I wasn’t aware of how important Mom was outside of her taking care of my infant needs. But as I would grow up, I would come to realize how blessed I was to have her as my mother.
Read MoreIn one way or another, most of us think in terms of cause and effect. If we do A, then we should get B. Surprises are great when it is something good, but not too many people are fond of them when they’re not. We usually prefer knowing what we can expect.
Read More “I just turned my life over to Jesus Christ a couple of weeks ago, and this is causing me to look at everything differently,” Dan said.
“I was raised in the culture of the Native Americans and have followed their religion for most of my life. I thought I could continue participating in both the Native American services and the Christian services, and there would be nothing wrong with that.
The battle between good and evil never ends. Sometimes we get a little reprieve in our own personal lives, but in reality, someone, somewhere, is going through a difficult time. Whether we like it or not, our own break will end at some point, and something in the category of pain, suffering, sickness, and death will invade our space. It is called “life on earth.”
Read MoreWe meet every Friday, a few men and myself at the Douglas County Jail. It has become one of my favorite things to do each week. We go through the Lessons for Life course, but before we get into the actual content, I always like to see how the men are doing in their personal walk with God.
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