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 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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BY AIC TIMOTHY E. A little girl’s smile. I see hope, confidence, health and joy when I see a photo of my sponsored girl, Juliet. And she’s smiling at me! I can only thank God for his goodness. Only he knows where she would be if not for the work
by AIC David D. Intro by Dale Russell As we continue to ask our AIC (Adult in Custody) contacts to share their personal stories with us, it becomes very apparent the God never misses an opportunity to use each of us to further His plans. Our demeanor, our attitude and
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Intro by Dale Russell Don’t you just love it when God creates important connections? Such was the case this past fall as we were made aware of a potential blog contributor whom we had not met. To make a long story short, it was one of those friend of a
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Written by one of our Adults in Custody. Thanks Angela!! By Angela K. In any crisis the only control we have is over our attitude. Sometimes I am forced to choose it moment by moment. When I watch the news, I am reminded how egocentric we are as humans. We
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(intro by Dale Russell) Having to produce a blog piece two to three times per month is much like waiting for inspiration to find you. I don’t think I’m that far away, but the moment of revelation seems to wait for lightening to strike. Recently we selected a few of
