By Dale Russell In prison it can feel as though nothing ever changes. When it does, it is still completely out of your hands. That feeling of being without control wears on a person. The combination of sameness and intermittent tragedy breeds a sense of subtle, but pervasive despair. But […]
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By AIC Timothy Espinoza I can’t stop thinking about a good friend who died unexpectedly at the beginning of the year. He had renewed his faith while we were incarcerated together, and the Lord was blessing him and his family after his release. It was beautiful to behold. His sudden
By AIC Timothy Espinoza World changer. It’s got an interesting ring to it. My mind first thought, whoa, that’s something very few people can actually claim. I mean, the world is a big place, so you’ve got to have some major influence to really change it. Influence usually takes a
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 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 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 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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