2024
They perceived that He was talking about them…
Off the Chain / 0 Comments /The past week has been typical for me in the ministry, I have done one on one bible study/counseling sessions with 17 men in two different prisons and three at the transition houses. In those sessions we studied about gifts ...
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The decisions we make every day set the course for our lives…
Off the Chain / 0 Comments /Decision making is something the Bible speaks often about – “Choose this day whom you will serve.” You have probably said something like this to your children at times – “make good choices.” However, I want to ...
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I have seen some heated exchanges in Bible class before…
Off the Chain / 0 Comments /Like many of you, I have seen a lot in my years on this earth. Teaching in prisons for the last 19 years has given me a wide range of experiences – some good and some bad. This quarter I want to share with you an ...
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The important role so many play…
"Off the Chain" / 0 Comments /In this report, I want to share with you a letter from an inmate that recently died with Christ at Lawtey CI. His name is William, and it is his third time in prison. He has been a joy to work with over the last few ...
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In appreciation for the freedom to worship on the Lord’s Day…
Off the Chain / 0 Comments /Dear Supporters, Brethren and Friends, Doing full time prison ministry for many years now has helped me to better appreciate many things, like good food, AC, funerals, etc. There is one thing, though, that the work has ...
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Small things show up later as big things…
Off the Chain / 0 Comments /Dear Supporters, Brethren and Friends, As I have mentioned before, working with men after release from prison helps me to notice patterns of behavior occurring in prison that are connected to what happens after release. ...
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I am in awe at times at how much people care…
Off the Chain / 0 Comments /Dear Supporters, Brethren and Friends, Thank you for your interest in my work. I am in awe at times when I think of how many people care about men who are strangers that have led such rebellious lives and often have hurt so ...
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Good and bad, heartache and joy…
Off the Chain / 0 Comments /Dear Supporters, Brethren and Friends, It was 16 years ago, 2006, that I wrote my first report to the supporters of the ministry and those that were interested in this new work with men in prison. Thirteen of those that ...
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During my senior year at UF…
"Off the Chain" / 0 Comments /Dear Supporters, Brethren and Friends, During my senior year at UF, Missy and I decided we would like to start our own dairy upon graduation. For those of you who may not know, I graduated with a degree in Dairy Science. ...
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After my last report, it must seem that all I do is go to funerals…
"Off the Chain" / 0 Comments /After my last report, it must seem that all I do is go to funerals. Well this quarter has been much the same. I have been to three funerals in the last several weeks. All to memorialize Christians. That always makes ...
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