For me, it has been an adventure living out the Christian life behind prison walls…
In here, one must conduct himself as a Christian in an atmosphere that's filled with anger and often swirls in a spirit of lawlessness.
For the most part, a majority of the men are either hostile or indifferent to Christianity. Many of them see Christians as weak. But of course, in reality, being a believer in Jesus requires inner strength and courage, as well as a strong commitment. One's faith is going to be tested daily with all kinds of temptations and trials.
Yet there are many God-given blessings and surprises to encourage me along the way. Today, for example, I got to share my testimony with two inmates who, when they were on the “streets,” were with organized crime. Now they're both doing long sentences.
I was utterly amazed when we started talking, and they immediately began to ask me questions about my faith. We spoke for about 45 minutes. And one of them, Sal (not his real name), confessed to me that he has a brother who left the “Mob,” and is now living in Florida, and who is serving the Lord as a “born again” evangelist.
Today was one of the most spiritually productive times that I've had in a long while. Jesus Christ definitely touched some hungry hearts. I was amazed to find these two men so open and ready to receive.
D.B.
For the most part, a majority of the men are either hostile or indifferent to Christianity. Many of them see Christians as weak. But of course, in reality, being a believer in Jesus requires inner strength and courage, as well as a strong commitment. One's faith is going to be tested daily with all kinds of temptations and trials.
Yet there are many God-given blessings and surprises to encourage me along the way. Today, for example, I got to share my testimony with two inmates who, when they were on the “streets,” were with organized crime. Now they're both doing long sentences.
I was utterly amazed when we started talking, and they immediately began to ask me questions about my faith. We spoke for about 45 minutes. And one of them, Sal (not his real name), confessed to me that he has a brother who left the “Mob,” and is now living in Florida, and who is serving the Lord as a “born again” evangelist.
Today was one of the most spiritually productive times that I've had in a long while. Jesus Christ definitely touched some hungry hearts. I was amazed to find these two men so open and ready to receive.
D.B.