By AIC Shane Hall You were born in a zoo and sold to a circus. After spending 12 years in captivity there was a newfound home in a most beautiful sanctuary. The reaction to this first day is the most heart-bursting thing ever but goes beyond that as we relate […]
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by AIC Timothy Espinoza “No, dear brothers, I am still not all I should be, but I am bringing all my energies to bear on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, I strain to reach the end of the race and receive the prize
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 Espinoza In prison, as in life, friends are important. Some guys were talking in the gym,” Did you hear about John? (Name changed to keep his privacy.) He fell with a massive seizure! He’s in the infirmary now. That can’t be good.” 1000 thoughts crashed through his
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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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Forward by Dale Russell To remain in the celebration of over a decade of art from prison, and our privilege of knowing these important people, we have more personal, redemptive stories. Redemption; noun; The act of redeeming or atoning for a fault or mistake; deliverance; rescue; exchanging your past for
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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
Forward by Dale Russell The past few months Visions of Hope has increased our communications with our AIC (Adult in Custody) contacts and partners. Within those notes and newsletters were requests for COVID related stories of life and discoveries in prison to share with you. I trust this gives us
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