Welcome to a blog about prison - a world I never dreamed of 15 years ago. Yet for the last five years, I've been a small part in going to prisons around the country and watching the Lord set the captives free. It has been nothing short of miraculous. Here I hope to share from my journeys, experiences, and connect with others drawn to prison ministry.
And so today's first prison point is this: the photo on this page was taken at Angola Prison in Louisiana a few years ago. In the yard I had the chance to listen to the man who was sharing his story. The photo captures what prison ministry is about for me. I didn't have great advice for this man, didn't rattle off five Bible verses to him, and I didn't have enough time to encourage him. It was my introduction to the ministry of presence. I learned so much about when to remain silent and listen. It was powerful and that day at Angola impacted my life.
And so I go to prison, and the Lord ministers to me there...............
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