Comments on: After Prison

By: Gail Davis

Gail Davis — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 17:25:50 +0000

I have been going to Ridgecrest for some fifteen years now. Sometimes two or three times a week to see my sisters. Over the years I have taken time to speak, look at pictures and just share some words with the residents there. They are all so happy just to have someone say a few words to them. Some are truly forgotten souls.

By: Jim Martin

Jim Martin — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 15:40:46 +0000

Tina,Thanks for your note. It sounds like this ministry has been a real blessing to you.

By: Tina

Tina — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 01:32:15 +0000

I am active in the women’s prison ministry and find it to be a blessing to me.I leave the unit’s with a refreshing view of life.We are so fortunate to get up each day and share our love with our spouses and children and families.These precious women behind the wall are most saddened by the loss of their families and miss their children more than their freedom.I have also met some of the most powerful women of God behind the walls of Gatesville and Hobby Units and will continue to keep them and their families lifted up in prayer.We must remember that the only difference in them and us is that they got caught!

By: Jim Martin

Jim Martin — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 13:29:28 +0000

Connie,As I read your comment I thought about an "older" man who I visited with not too long ago. At one point, during his "productive" years, people were clamoring for his time, his opinion, etc. No more. I thought about how difficult it must be now for him and others in nursing homes.

By: Jim Martin

Jim Martin — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 13:22:27 +0000

Thanks Kinney. Sounds like that was a very rich and meaningful experience for you.

By: preacherman

preacherman — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 02:45:06 +0000

I did prison ministry for about 3 years and loved it. It was just me and 120 male inmates on Sunday afternoon worshiping God together. It was one of the most exciting times of my life. God is really working in the lives of some of those inmates. We need to pray for those who are working in prison ministry and for the inmates who become Christians.

By: ConnieLard

ConnieLard — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 17:51:07 +0000

I think of the elderly, particularly those who are unable to live independently. I have worked in nursing homes in the past and many of the residents seem to be forgotten by almost everyone who used to be a part of their lives. In our society, it seems that once you no longer function in what is considered a "productive" role, you just don’t matter any more. It’s very, very sad to me.