January 2017

Saying Goodbye

1/31/2017

Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old
things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.
2 Corinthians 5:17

During this morning's time of Scripture reading and prayer, the Lord impressed it upon my heart to continue to go forward, and not dwell on the past...

The Light

1/28/2017

Then spoke Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the
light of the world: He that follows me shall not walk
in darkness, but shall have the light of life.
John 8:12

Earlier, I was talking to a man about depression...

My Help

1/25/2017

My help comes from the Lord,
who made heaven and earth.
Psalm 121:2

There are days when, even though I've been walking with the Lord for many years, everything seems flat...

Tea and Bibles

1/19/2017

Behold, how good and how pleasant it is
for brethren to dwell together in unity!
Psalm 133:1

Earlier on this blustery winter's evening, as I was sitting in our Bible study class in the chapel, I quietly gazed at the faces of the men who belong to our fellowship...

Band of Brothers

1/17/2017

Let brotherly love continue.
Hebrews 13:1

Here at Shawangunk Correctional Facility, we have a band of brothers knit together as one body through the blood of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ...

Praying Friends

1/15/2017

I am thankful more than words could express for all my friends who pray f or me, whether on a daily basis as some say they do, while for others it may be only once in a while...

The Cold

1/14/2017

I've been enjoying the cold weather as I go outdoors most evenings for fresh air, exercise, and to find a sense of solace...

The Final Salute: Detective Steven McDonald

1/13/2017

I was fortunate to have the day off...

Stress Kills!

1/10/2017

Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you:
not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not
your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
John 14:27

Like any disciple of the Lord Jesus Christ, I have my share of trials, troubles, and difficult days...

A Portent

1/9/2017

I still had the burned out fluorescent lights in my cell when I left for work this afternoon...

Let There Be Light!

1/8/2017

I am continuing to recover from a bad case of the flu which snuck up on me shortly before the New Year...

Growing Up

1/7/2017

But grow in the grace, and in the knowledge
of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
2 Peter 3:18a

Maybe it's because I'm now in a new year, or because I sense that 2017 may be unusually challenging for me, that I see the need for more spiritual growth...

Strong and Courageous

1/2/2017

Have I not commanded thee? Be strong and of good
courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed:
for the Lord thy God is with thee wherever you go.
Joshua 1:9

As usual, my New Year's Day was uneventful...

January 2017

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