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December 2007

Looking Ahead

12/31/2007

 
I press toward the mark for the prize of
the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 3:14


Another year had come to an end. I have been in prison for more than thirty years, and by human understanding my life should be filled with despair and hopelessness...

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Pakistan

12/30/2007

 
And Jesus said unto them, Go ye into all the
world, and preach the gospel to every creature. 
Mark 16:15


The Lord is full of mercy, compassion, blessings, and surprises, too. And He has been faithful to grant me the desires of my heart. And one of these desires is to be used by the Lord to share the gospel throughout the world. This is happening!

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Auntie's Gone

12/27/2007

 
Anthony got the news today that his "Auntie" went home to be with the Lord...

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A Man in Need 

12/26/2007

 
In my distress I called upon the Lord...
Psalm 18:6a



Several key persons in Anthony's life are dying, and his heart has been overwhelmed because of it...

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A Quiet Christmas

12/25/2007

 
It has been a day to relax, recuperate and rest as I rejoice in the goodness of God...

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Christmas Eve Service

12/24/2007

 
At 10:30 this morning the inmates who wanted to were allowed to attend a Christmas Eve service in the chapel...

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A Celebration

12/23/2007

 
This morning a worship service was held in the prison's chapel from 10 to 11:30. It was then followed by our annual Christmas celebration which began at 12:45...

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A God Who Pardons

12/22/2007

 
Who is God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity,
and passeth by the transgression of the remnant of
His heritage? He retaineth not His anger for ever,
because He delights in mercy. 
Micah 7:18


Society scoffs as the idea that a criminal can be forgiven, that his sins could be erased. However, many are ignorant of the fact that all have sinned and done wrong...

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At the House of a Criminal

12/16/2007

 
For the Son of a man is come to seek
and to save that which was lost. 
Luke 19:10


I had the feeling that I was going to do the preaching during today's chapel service...

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A Lost Generation

12/14/2007

 
One generation passeth away, and another generation
commeth; but the earth abideth forever.
Ecclesiastes 1:4 

I am in my cell sitting in front of my typewriter, while at the same time looking at a snowed covered ball field...

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Making the Time Count

12/10/2007

 
Redeeming the time, because the days are evil
Ephesians 5:16


This morning, while I was awake at the break of dawn...

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Praying Always

12/7/2007

 
Praying always with all prayer 
and supplication in the Spirit...
Ephesians 6:18


My chaplain is very diligent by allowing the inmates to have prayer meetings every week of the year...

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Good Things

12/2/2007

 
My soul shall make her boast in the Lord:
the humble shall hear thereof, and be glad.
Psalm 34:2


I desire to have a heart of continual thankfulness and gratitude towards the Lord for all He has done for me, and for what He is doing with me now...

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The Last Month

12/1/2007

 
For when I am weak, then I am strong. 
II Corinthians 12:10b


It is now the last month of the year. And I remain hopeful that God will continue to use my life for a good purpose...

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