Download or read book Prayers for People in Prison written by William Noblett and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This title includes the following features: Factual accounts of prisoners' experiences; Introduction to the closed world of the prison; Prayers and meditations rooted in reality; Crucial material for all involved in prison ministry

Download or read book Finding God Within written by Ray Leonardini and published by Lantern Books. This book was released on 2016-10-01 with total page 125 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For nearly a decade, Ray Leonardini has been visiting the incarcerated in Folsom State Prison and other correctional facilities, where he has been teaching and facilitating contemplative prayer—the contemporary manifestation of the ancient Christian meditative tradition. In Finding God Within, Leonardini demonstrates the extraordinary power of contemplative (or centering) prayer in transforming the lives of prisoners, and offers insightful analyses of biblical passages that show the power of prayer, faith, and surrender to ease addiction, stress, and despair. Filled with testimonies of prisoners who have been helped by centering prayer, Finding God Within is an essential introduction to contemplative prayer for people of all faiths engaged in prison ministry.

Download or read book Prayers by a Prisoner written by Aubrey Lee Price and published by . This book was released on 2017-05-08 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As disappointing and difficult as your incarceration may be, there is always hope and a spiritual solution. In your desperation, take time to be still, put your anxieties to rest and draw close to God. He is very near and will meet you at your point of need. This book will help you discover that the God of all comfort is near to the brokenhearted and discouraged. God will turn your despair into hope, your darkness into light, and your doubts into faith.What other prisoners have written about Prayers by a Prisoner:"Price puts our deepest questions about walking with God through this darkness into perspective. Every prisoner must read this book." Jason Chapman, federal prisoner"I've been arrested forty nine times and have read many books in jail and prison. I've read this book three times already, and I feel like I need to read it again and again. This book on prayer helped me understand that God loves me no matter what I've done." Terry Buck, federal prisoner"After struggling with years of depression, bad decisions and lots of prison time, chapter twelve has changed my entire thought process. If you read nothing else, read chapter twelve. Chapters fourteen and fifteen are very powerful too!" David McNutt"After over thirty arrests and being in and out of jail sice I was thirteen, this book helped me finally understand why I am making so many impulsive and irrational decisions. I did not understand that God loved me this way. My life is now being transformed." Johnny Hill, federal prisonerFrom the Introduction:I want to explain that I am a fellow struggler in Christ. I am not infallible, and thankfully, I have abandoned the God complex. My flaws and mistakes are obvious, and I say along with the apostle Paul that I am the chief of all sinners. This book is not about any extra ordinary knowledge or insight that I have attained. It is simply about the practices and habits that God has led me to develop to make the most of my time in prison and the remainder of my life. I am a learner, an avid reader, and a lifelong student of contemplative prayer. I am always asking God to make the necessary changes that He knows I need to implement in order for me to conform to the image of Christ.Just because I am a Christian does not mean I am without troubles, pain and suffering. We all know the affliction and darkness we experience in prison. We have been through the inhumane, harsh and brutal process of eternal condemnation. We are alienated, isolated and despised by society. Our names have become a reproach. The odds of any kind of comeback are stacked against us. The world looks upon us as pariah and with contempt. Many of us are rejected and forsaken, and we wrestle with feelings of deep loneliness, abandonment and overwhelming regret. We wonder if there is any hope.The good news is that Jesus repeatedly gave dignity back to the despised. Others may look at us with scorn, but Jesus makes us human again. Here is the bottom line: God knows every thought we have ever had, every step we've ever taken, and every word we've ever spoken. He knows the intentions of our hearts. He knows all the things we've seen and done that make us want to run, hide, and even die. And yet, He still loves us. Jesus is a friend and lover of sinners like you and me, and there is nothing we can do to make Him stop loving us. He meets us where we are. He disciplines and corrects us when necessary. He forgives our past. He overwhelms us with His love, and He gives us an eternal home in Heaven. Nothing can separate us from His infinite love. Because of this, we can say along with the Psalmist, "I will not die, but live, and tell of the works of the Lord. The Lord has didciplined me severely, but He has not given me over to death (Psalm 118:17-19)."Included as a supplement is a five chapter preview of my memoir, Hope Is Not My Enemy, which details my life story and the failure of my securities business and MBT Bank.

Download or read book Prayers of a Prison Wife written by Danielle Steele Williams and published by . This book was released on 2019-08-08 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Prayers of a Prison Wife, you will find prayers to pray to help maintain your marriage/relationship through the prison wall. Danielle consistently prayed for her husband while he was in prison but sometimes, she didn't have the words she needed for their situation. In those moments, she would often look for books or prayers for her and her husband's situation, but she had no luck. Danielle knew she needed to be specific with her prayers for their situation, so she took time to think about those challenges that are faced as prison wives (fiancée or girlfriends) and talked to God about it. All prison wives know the journey of maintaining a relationship with someone on the inside is challenging. Prison relationships are more challenging than traditional relationships because of the barriers that are in place due to incarceration. Limited phone calls, lack of physical intimacy, limited visit time, and so many other barriers could very easily destroy a relationship. These prayers will help you through the ups, downs, goods, bads, doubt, faith, what the hell, how, why, what-ifs, happy, sad, lost, found, growth, stagnation, weak, and strong roller coaster of emotions that come with this journey. Without God, Danielle and her husband wouldn't have made it through their 14.5-year journey that would've been 22.5 years. There is no doubt that prayer allowed Danielle's husband to be released early! Use these prayers when you have no words, or simply as prompts (journaling pages included) to talk to God about your situation. Stay Strong. Beautiful. Unbothered.

Download or read book Prisons and Prayer written by Elizabeth Ryder Wheaton and published by . This book was released on 1906 with total page 672 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Prayer Journal For Incarcerated Women written by Amaline Cannings and published by . This book was released on 2020-04-15 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Product Description. Prayer Journal For Incarcerated Women: 52 Weeks Scripture, Devotional and Guided prayer Journal. The perfect companion for Individual worship or bible study, created with great love specifically for female prisoners. A NOTE FROM THE AUTHOR "When our loved ones are incarcerated, we hope and pray everyday for their welfare, missing them and knowing that they are deeply missing us and their freedom too. Imprisonment is a severe punishment delivered by society and along with it can come many hardships leaving our loved ones feeling isolated, terrified and alone. Throughout the years, turning to God has proven to be a miracle lifeline for many inmates. Not only does it give them a purpose and sense of hope, but if offers them a place to lay down their load, take much needed comfort and start the process of self-transformation whilst connecting them to other inmates with the same values. Prison is a place designed to punish those who break the law, but God can and does use it as a place of transformation, healing and refinement, pursuing prisoners with love and never giving up on them. When an inmate is enlightened with this truth, they will gain a sense of peace and hope and see a new way emerging for them. The time spent in prison does not have to be an unproductive hardship but a time of not only surviving but thriving. It can most definitely be a time of renewal and optimism for a new way of living whilst carrying out the sentence given and most importantly, starting a new life on release never to be never incarcerated again. Everyone deserves a second chance in life and to find their way back to God. The Christian Prayer Journal for Incarcerated women includes: Weekly Bible Verses for Prayer Journal prompts to enhance and strengthen the walk with God, including forgiveness and gratitude Weekly Scripture (52) to reflect on throughout the week, really taking the verse into our hearts with a reflection page to record thoughts and responses. Own personal prayer section. A perfect gift of hope for your loved one. "I, the Lord, have called you in righteousness; I will take hold of your hand. I will keep you and will make you to be a covenant for the people and a light for the Gentiles, to open eyes that are blind, to free captives from prison and to release from the dungeon those who sit in darkness" Isaiah 42:6-7

Download or read book Pardoned Prayers and Promises for Prisoners written by John Robertson and published by Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2017-01-25 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pardoned: Prayers and Promises for Prisoners sensitively addresses the emotions and needs of so many who are incarcerated. The author, John M. Robertson, has a gift for using the written word to meet special needs. Choosing scripture promises which touch the hurts and fears of individuals, Robertson then creates expressive prayers in poetic form, thereby allowing words to reflect feelings. Those in prison ministries find this book an inspiration in their work as they attempt to identify with those behind bars. Never having a personal prison experience himself, many have remarked on the author's keen insight into the hearts of those who cry out from behind prison bars. A marvelous tool for those in a difficult ministry.

Download or read book Inside Faith written by William Noblett and published by Darton Longman and Todd. This book was released on 2009-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The prison world is one that is largely hidden from our view, secret and removed. Part of the reason for this secrecy may be a fear that we will discover something of ourselves in those in prison. In Inside Faith, William Noblett attempts to bring the secrecy to light through the stories of individuals, and to bring to view something of the ministry of chaplains, and others, in a complex, emotional and sometimes violent environment. Taking the form of short reflections, William Noblett explores real situations that arise in prison life and offers theological insights, along with prayers and narratives that can be used in a prison, liturgical, or house-group setting. Inside Faith is an invaluable resource book for anyone wishing to know more about prisons, and prison ministry, as well as all those involved in more formal chaplaincy work. 'If you've ever wondered what life was like inside a prison, step inside the pages and the prayers of this book.' From the foreword by Rt Rev James Jones, Bishop of Liverpool and Anglican Bishop to Prisons.

Download or read book Finding God Within written by Ray Leonardini and published by . This book was released on 2022-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A thoughtful and moving guide on the many benefits of contemplative prayer and meditation taught and guided in a prison setting. For over a decade, Ray Leonardini has been visiting the incarcerated in Folsom State Prison and other correctional facilities, where he has been teaching and facilitating contemplative prayer--the contemporary manifestation of the ancient Christian meditative tradition. In Finding God Within: Contemplative Prayer for Prisoners, Leonardini demonstrates the extraordinary power of contemplative, or centering, prayer in transforming the lives of prisoners. Leonardini offers insightful analysis of biblical passages that show the power of prayer, faith, and surrender to ease addiction, stress, and despair. Finding God Within is an essential introduction to contemplative prayer for people of all faiths engaged in prison ministry and interested in exploring contemplative prayer mediation. This new edition includes a new chapter on The Welcoming Prayer, a new foreword and afterword, and a chapter on the documentary based on this book. It replaces the previous edition (9781590565513) published in 2016.

Download or read book Prayers of Deliverance for Prisoners Conquering the Enemy and the Inner Me Through the Word of God written by Sherry Peel Jackson and published by Xulon Press. This book was released on 2012-10-01 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you angry? Are you frustrated, depressed or in despair? Are you living in fear? Do you have a prideful spirit, a spirit of self-condemnation or a lack of forgiveness? Do you suffer from a spirit of doubt? Are you impatient? Do people ridicule you often? If so, you are not alone. This book will help you to: Maintain your Christian witness Obtain a strong resolve to obey God Retain and strengthen your relationship with the Savior Suppress fleshly desires Gain respect from friends, family and co-workers Establish a good rapport with those you interact with daily all by praying prayers of deliverance from the word of God. Sherry Peel Jackson is a Christian author and speaker. She was thrust into the national spotlight for taking a stand against government theft and landed in Federal prison for three years. Mrs. Jackson, a former CPA and Internal Revenue Agent, experienced God like never before while behind bars. She used her time in prison to form a spiritually intimate relationship with the Lord, minister to other inmates and to write several books and journals. Mrs. Jackson formed Titus 2 International Women's Ministry to help women reclaim and, for some, discover God's purpose for women in these last days. She formed Wake The People International Ministries to bring a Christian worldview to the social and political arena and to give a counterpoint to mainstream media. Mrs. Jackson lives in Stone Mountain, Georgia with her husband Colin. She has two children in college. For more information and to arrange speaking engagements, contact Mrs. Jackson at www.titus2345.org for the women's ministry and http: // www.wakethepeople.org for the social/political ministry.

Download or read book Prisons and Prayer or a Labor of Love written by Elizabeth Ryder Wheaton and published by Library of Alexandria. This book was released on with total page 764 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Hell Is a Very Small Place written by Jean Casella and published by New Press, The. This book was released on 2014-11-11 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “An unforgettable look at the peculiar horrors and humiliations involved in solitary confinement” from the prisoners who have survived it (New York Review of Books). On any given day, the United States holds more than eighty-thousand people in solitary confinement, a punishment that—beyond fifteen days—has been denounced as a form of cruel and degrading treatment by the UN Special Rapporteur on Torture. Now, in a book that will add a startling new dimension to the debates around human rights and prison reform, former and current prisoners describe the devastating effects of isolation on their minds and bodies, the solidarity expressed between individuals who live side by side for years without ever meeting one another face to face, the ever-present specters of madness and suicide, and the struggle to maintain hope and humanity. As Chelsea Manning wrote from her own solitary confinement cell, “The personal accounts by prisoners are some of the most disturbing that I have ever read.” These firsthand accounts are supplemented by the writing of noted experts, exploring the psychological, legal, ethical, and political dimensions of solitary confinement. “Do we really think it makes sense to lock so many people alone in tiny cells for twenty-three hours a day, for months, sometimes for years at a time? That is not going to make us safer. That’s not going to make us stronger.” —President Barack Obama “Elegant but harrowing.” —San Francisco Chronicle “A potent cry of anguish from men and women buried way down in the hole.” —Kirkus Reviews

Download or read book Doing HIS Time UK Edition written by Lynn Vanderzalm and published by . This book was released on 2016-10-15 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Christian devotional bringing the Gospel to prisoners using their culture and slang and stories.

Download or read book Hear My Voice written by and published by Augsburg Fortress. This book was released on 2022-03-15 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This grace-filled prayer book invites people who are incarcerated to spend time in prayer, trusting in God's never-failing love for them and the whole world. Others who accompany and care for them, such as family, friends, and chaplains, will also find comfort and encouragement in this resource. Featuring the gifts of writers with diverse connections to the criminal justice system, Hear My Voice is a collaborative effort sponsored by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and Augsburg Fortress. This enduring book is enhanced with beautiful color artwork and provides prayers for many times and circumstances.

Download or read book Loving You Thinking of You Don t Forget to Pray written by Jacqueline L. Jackson and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2019-02-05 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Jacqueline Jackson, wife of Jesse Jackson, role model, and civil rights veteran, comes an inspiring gift of love to a child in his darkest hour—and a lesson to everyone who has been touched by the scourge of mass incarceration. Jacqueline Jackson promised her son, Congressman Jesse L. Jackson, Jr., that she would write him every day during his incarceration in prison while he served his thirty-month sentence. This book is an inspiring and moving selection of the letters she wrote him. Together, they comprise a powerful act of love—nurturing and ministering to her son's heart, health, and mind and maintaining his essential connection with home. Frank, anecdotal, imbued with faith, and sometimes humorous, they offer intimate details from the family’s daily life, along with news of friends and the community and glimpses of such figures as Nelson Mandela, Winnie Mandela, and Mayor Marion Barry. They also touch eloquently on issues of social justice, politics, and history, as when Mrs. Jackson recalls growing up in Jim Crow Florida, and they reflect the qualities, instilled by her own mother, that made her a role model for much of her life. Ultimately, these letters offer a blueprint for why we have to support our families not just as they elevate but when they fall. This collection is Mrs. Jackson's contribution to healing during a time when our prisons are full and our communities are suffering. She provides the road map for ensuring that the individuals serving sentences understand that prison is where they are, not who they are and for helping them sustain the courage to keep hope alive.

Download or read book United States of Grace written by Lenny Duncan and published by Broadleaf Books . This book was released on 2021-05-18 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This lyrical testament to life as 'a blind date with mercy' will challenge and inspire."--Publishers Weekly [Starred Review] In 1991, when he was 13 years old, Lenny Duncan stepped out of his house in West Philadelphia, walked to the Greyhound station, and bought a ticket--the start of his great American adventure. Today Duncan, who inspired and challenged audiences with his breakout first book, Dear Church, brings us a deeply personal story about growing up Black and queer in the U.S. In his characteristically powerful voice he recounts hitchhiking across the country, spending time in solitary confinement, battling for sobriety, and discovering a deep faith, examining pressing issues like poverty, mass incarceration, white supremacy, and LGBTQ inclusion through an intimate portrayal of his life's struggles and joys. United States of Grace is a love story about America, revealing the joy and resilience of those places in this country many call "the margins" but that Lenny Duncan has called home. This book makes the bold claim that God is present with us in the most difficult of circumstances, bringing life out of death.

Download or read book Four Prison Prayers of Paul written by Phil Pringle and published by PaX Ministries. This book was released on with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The apostle Paul exemplified the power of prayer even in the most unlikely of places - prison. He modelled spiritual leadership by caring for people through his prayers. Follow Paul's journey by reading his recorded prison prayers from his letters to the Ephesians, Colossians, and Philippians. This book will help you to pray effectively for your family, friends, and colleagues. Prayer will transform your life, as well as the situations for which you are praying.