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God does the unthinkable

God does the unthinkable

I was sitting at a table in prison waiting for Rick to join me and a few inmates for a short Bible study. Matthew, whom I had not previously met, spotted me and rushed over to sit at the table. His face was glowing and he obviously had something very important to share…

Gary’s Surprise – Finds His Estranged Dad On The Front Page

Gary’s Surprise – Finds His Estranged Dad On The Front Page

Recently, a young prisoner, Gary, placed a newspaper on the table in front of me. “Jan, I brought this paper to show you. Someone gave it to me today and I read the whole thing except for the front page. … then folded it and threw it on my bunk. Just then, I glanced at the picture on the front….”

Why Do You Keep KNOCKING?

Why Do You Keep KNOCKING?

A few days later, I was sleeping and… knock… knock… knock! It was him! I was angry and asked, “Why do you keep knocking on my cell door?” His answer was simply, “Because …

God’s There Even When You’re Unaware

God’s There Even When You’re Unaware

I’ve been in and out of trouble almost all my 24 years of life.  I’ve heard Jesus’ name throughout this life but I’ve been ignoring Him.  I’ve read a testimony from Susan on the cover page of Freedom Walk Issue #41, and it made me feel good to know that the Lord is always there.  [...]

A Blind Man Sees

A Blind Man Sees

I was very lost and blind in my past. I didn’t want to talk to people. I was always closed up in myself. It seems like I had all these demons inside controlling me…. But I lost everything and made very bad choices that brought me to this place. I’m in prison.

God Revealed His Power to Ordinary Men

God Revealed His Power to Ordinary Men

Alan surprised us when he came into the Bible study after being absent for six or seven months.  When we last saw him he was on oxygen, looked near death and was being treated for rapidly advancing cancer.  When he walked into class I was shocked.  He looked wonderfully healthy… like he had never had [...]

Church adopts a church on the inside

Church adopts a church on the inside

Grandview Christian Church in Canon City Colorado is adopting the church at Arrowhead Correctional Center. Churches can make a difference in the lives of men and women.  This impact is a need to help make the transition from prison back to community smooth and also safer for the lives of the inmates as well as [...]