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 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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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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Prison Life with COVID – by AIC Timothy E. Forward by Dale Russell Today we continue our stories from inside prison during COVID. What we may not realize is the isolation that is brought on by lockdowns 24/7. Had you considered what mealtime might look like – or taste like?
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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
It’s really hard to get people to think differently about those who are in prison, broadly seen in some of the most negative terms. Many are generally uninterested in what happens to people in prison. Some say, “I can’t believe you would help those kind of people”. A good reply would
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How do you put back together the broken fabric of life? How can that be accomplished behind bars? The art of crocheting takes on new meaning in prison. This selfless work helps the AIC (Adults in Custody) develop self-esteem, pride in their work, and satisfaction in themselves. The same end
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