By AIC Artist Jeremy Bergert Intro by Dale Russell It is always our privilege to witness the lives of AIC artists. There is much to be appreciated as we observe years of dedication, discovery of purpose and the love and concerns for the children of Otino Waa. Jeremy continues to […]
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By AIC Shane Hall After just a month of being at this prison location, the day came where God said to my heart, “Shane, go to the yard, with your Bible, sit down and wait.” Within minutes, a man walked up and said, “Can I see what you’re studying?” We
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by inmate Timothy Espinoza Faces, what amazing things. With them we smile or express anger. They can be read like a sign, or the cause of intense scrutiny. They express the soul and set us high above the animal kingdom. Human faces laugh and cry and show bewilderment. We beautify
by AIC H. Marsh Intro by Dale Russell It is always a delight to see more and more AICs (adult in custody) contribute to our blog posts. Today we introduce Howell, as he shares some answers to questions posed during 2020 and COVID in prison. As we see small glimpses
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By AIC Shane Hall Intro by Dale Russell – I would like to introduce you to our new blog writer, Shane. We have known him since 2014, our first visit to Two Rivers Correctional. Shane is a strong believer and a dynamic worship leader who takes the chapel experience to
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by AIC G. Ehler I’ve lost my way So many times before So dark and dank, I couldn’t find the door. . Angels ministered, But I did not listen. The world around me, Oh, how it glistened! . Distractions abound All around my life. You kept calling Through my strife.
By AIC Timothy Espinosa Some people really love coming to prison. When they arrive, they are all smiles and seemed to be glowing. I’ve witnessed this in various chapels in different prisons over the years. Yep, there are people, saints really, who love to come into this forlorn place and
By AIC Timothy Espinosa Have you ever considered how fresh air might be described? Are you taking it for granted with little thought of the special treat it really is? In Oregon, every prison is built a little different. Some are filled with units opening into courtyard, which allow movement
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by Inmate Jeremy B. (Forward by Dale Russell) As we continue to enjoy the writing talents of our adults in custody (AIC), we are blessed with a new writer, Jeremy B., who is also a very talented artist. This letter was sent to the Otino Waa kids last fall but
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by AIC Timothy Espinoza Solitude is synonymous with prison to many, but unfortunately for me that’s not the case. Prison is a place where there is no escaping the human presence. You eat, sleep, wait and recreate in close proximity to others. You go to chow in “line movements”, walking
