by AIC B. Jeremiah As we come and go within the prison system, our ask to the AIC (Adults in Custody) is for personal stories of how God has changed, blessed, rescued or led them during the years behind the walls. It seems many do not follow through, not because […]
byDale Russell *“I had been shouting so much that I’d lost my breath, and just then the jailers rushed in and started trying to release the chaplain from my grip. One of them moved as if to strike me. The chaplain quietened them down, then gazed at me for a
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(Notes by Dale Russell) “For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” Ephesians 2:10 A steady flow of awesome art continues from prison. Along with it are stories of the how’s and whys. Mastering the tools
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by Dale Russell An inmate artist is someone who uses bravery, insight, creativity, and then boldly takes it to the rest of the world. Artists are resilient in a prison, even if they had to paint pictures on the dusty floor of a cell. AIC artists care when the world
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by AIC Artist Jeremy Burgert “I felt inspired to create this piece after a dream. I saw this image and was told to draw it for Visions of Hope. It is my prayer that all who look upon it will feel God’s love and believe that Jesus Christ died for
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By AIC Brian Jeremiah Since 2019 I have been doing a discipline that has been valuable beyond calculation. Every morning before I start my day, I read my bible, then I talk to God (pray), but then I go way out on a limb and I LISTEN for God. Since
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by Dale Russell (+ Inmate artists) Artists are primarily thought of as makers. But they are also thinkers and feelers. They think and they feel. Deeply. And I believe the thinking and feeling are the most important parts of an artist, more important than the making. Because their thinking and feeling is
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God’s grace easily relieves a troubled soul, no matter who’s shoes you are standing in.
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by Dale Russell “In everyone’s life, at some time, our inner fire goes out. It is then burst into flame by an encounter with someone who brings Good News. We should all be thankful for those people who rekindle the inner spirit.” Albert Schweitzer It is always hard to find
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When things go wrong, your best recovery effort is required. But don’t just provide the missing piece, also provide uniquely personal assistance. R Kaufman An AIC (Adult in Custody) artist carefully chooses what to include and exclude in their creations. It results in something beautiful that somehow makes sense amongst
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