More than a decade ago, as he neared his fiftieth birthday, Ambrosio stared at a test during his first week in his prison’s faith-based pod program. With only the ability to write his name, he left the rest of the test blank. Upon reviewing their responses, the...
While serving as a deacon and usher at his church two decades ago, Dave noticed a man who consistently arrived late to the church service, joining his family in their pew. After several weeks, Dave felt compelled to ask him why he always arrived late, especially when...
“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!” The Apostle Paul didn’t write these words to people who had a lot of reasons to celebrate. He wrote these words to the church in Philippi that was facing persecution. How could he say such a thing to people...
Gary dedicated his career to teaching kids how to write letters. Today, he finds fulfillment in sharing his faith by mail with a unique group of students—men and women behind bars. His journey to prison ministry was sparked by a desire to experience the Kingdom of God...
Scottie’s introduction to the criminal justice system came at a young age. “I was born to parents who were involved in drugs and alcohol and were abusive towards one another and me and my siblings,” he said. “Because of their lifestyle, my mother was incarcerated...
Charles grew up in an abusive and dysfunctional home, witnessing his father mistreat his mother. After enduring years of abuse, his mom crossed state lines to a domestic violence shelter with Charles and his three siblings in tow. Yet life was far from stable, and...