My unexpected prison family journey began in 2011. It rocked my world when we received that middle of the night phone call about my son’s arrest. Then months later after his sentencing to state prison, the rocking gave way to shaking. Honestly, I felt like my life ended as I did not know how to move on with life. I secluded myself inside my own home—allowing the enemy to erect bars of despair and depression around my heart. As I…
In a place of heartbreak and confusion after my son’s trial, conviction, and sentencing, I was confused by the actuality that not all the facts and evidence were allowed to be presented in the trial for the jury to consider. Combined with the agony I felt because my son allowed himself to be placed in a situation that led to his conviction and the heartache I felt for the victims families, I ended up in a state of anguish. Though…
Most readers of this blog attend church on a regular basis. Which is a good thing. But take a moment to think about the kind of programs your church offers to foster spiritual growth and development. Perhaps your church offers: Ladies Bible study Men’s Bible study Meals for the infirmed Mother’s Day out MOPS AWANAs Divorce care Celebrate Recovery Prison ministry About prisoners, according to the Prison Policy Initiative…. “The American criminal justice system holds more than 2.3 million people…