Sometimes, I feel like I am an old soul trapped in a young (but rapidly aging) body. Growing up, I always had a fondness for big band and southern gospel, re-runs of old sitcoms and game shows, and most especially Paul Harvey. Since today would have been Paul Harvey’s 99th birthday, I would like to share my thoughts on a great man. (more…)
Often, during one of our jail ministry sessions, one particular inmate out of the group will catch my eye. We had 12 ladies in our group tonight, but one drew my attention, though she was in the opposite corner of the room from me. (more…)
I post a lot about jail ministry, but not nearly enough about how my wonderful husband, David, supports me in it. He just spent over an hour setting up a trac phone, leaving in the middle to go get some more data and minutes for it. He’s getting really good at setting these up because it isn’t the first time he has done that for one of the women who have moved to Hamilton County Community Corrections with nothing. (more…)
I wouldn’t name her — I respect her privacy and admire her humility too much — but heavy on my heart tonight is an incredible member of our jail ministry team. We’ll just call her J. (more…)
A few years ago, I started to feel that God was asking me to minister to women in the Hamilton County Jail. As the prompting grew stronger and more persistent, it dawned on me that if God wants me in the jail, He can get me there one way or another. I decided to go willingly and I’m so glad I did! If you have ever considered getting involved in jail ministry, please take a moment to watch my testimony.
Thank you, Brian Hansen, of Hansen Multimedia, for gifting his time and talents to produce this video.
Every week in jail ministry, I encourage the women we meet that once they finish their time and have been “off paper” for a year, they could even come back and minister with us. There are several ladies on our team who have themselves been incarcerated and the connection and impact they have is amazing. (more…)