What Will God Do?

I am getting ready for our next trip to six women's prisons and the day before heading out can be hectic with lots of last minute details. The big question is: what will God do on this trip? Who will He put in my path, what strategies does He have for accomplishing His purposes? Will women be healed, restored, saved? What about the officers, the volunteers - what does God have in mind for them? And - what does He want to show me? Who will I meet that is going to impact my life? What "God-moments" will I witness?

It's exciting and joy-filled. Whatever God wants to do, I pray He does it!

Welcome to PrisonPoints

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...............