AriseandShine.org - July 2026

Going Home

7/14/2026

“We tell you this directly from the Lord . . . For the Lord himself will come down from heaven with a commanding shout, with the voice of the archangel, and the trumpet (shofar) call of God. The believers who have died will rise from their graves, Then, together with them, we who are
alive and remain on earth will be caught up in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. Then we will be with the Lord forever. So encourage each other with these words”
1 Thessalonians 4:15-18 NLT.

I just had my latest parole hearing this past May . . .

Keeping the Faith Forever

7/11/2026

“I have fought the good fight. I have finished my course. I have kept the faith.”
2 Timothy 4:7 KJV

I would've loved to watch the apostle Paul . . .

Jail Birds at War!

7/8/2026

“The flowers are springing up, the season of singing birds and pruning vines, has come . . .”
Song of Solomon 2:12

This afternoon I was sitting in my prison cell reading a book, when suddenly and unexpectedly, the cell block's recreation yard, also referred to as the “TV yard” . . .

Going to Taiwan

7/5/2026

"There is salvation in no one else! God has given no other name under heaven (other
than the Lord Jesus Christ) by which we must be saved" (Parenthesis mine).
Acts 4:12 NLT

It has to be over ten years now, when friend of mine decided to go to the island of Taiwan...

Still Going Forward

7/2/2026

“I have said these things to you, that in Me you might have peace. In the world you
will have tribulation. But be cheerful and take heart: I have overcome the world!”
John 16:33

The Lord told His disciples to be of good cheer…

See Copyright Note

Purpose - The only reason for this website, and links for victims of crime
Statement of Faith - What this ministry believes
   Prayer Requests - For anyone who needs prayer
   My Apology - David Berkowitz's apology to all who have suffered because of his
   crimes, including his victims

Testimony - David Berkowitz shares his story (translated into many different languages)

Are You Ready?
   Ready or Not - Includes world events, some history, and what is to come
The Rapture - A future event worth reading about
The Good News! - How to know for sure where you will spend eternity
For Our Muslim Friends
     22 Messianic Prophecies - 22 of over 300 prophecies that have been fulfilled with
   100% accuracy
Take the Quiz: Tanakh or Brit Hachadasha?
Prophecies Fulfilled by Jesus - Past and future Bible prophesies fulfilled, and to be
   fulfilled, by Jesus Christ

Interviews
Monster Mirror - A book that dives deeper into the mental health factors and
demons behind David's crimes
My Life Story - A nine-part video interview with David Berkowitz as he discusses his
past
Video Interviews - Son of Sam (Part 1-3), with Inside Edition, Larry King Live, Andy
   Anderson, and more
Written Interviews - with the 700 Club, Larry King Live, and a College Student
Son of Hope Gospel Tract - The cartoon version of the Son of Sam story

Journal - David's prison journal from 1998 to today

Updates - An ongoing list of what is happening around the world with David's story

Where is David Berkowitz Now - A full page of the David Berkowitz story with pictures and other links

David Berkowitz's Life in Prison - Links to David's journal entries having to do with what life is like in prison

Parole Hearing Transcript - from 2016

For Parents, Teens, and Students - Advice for parents, troubled teens, looking for suicidal tendencies, and more

Psychics, Mediums, & Yoga – with Jenn Nizza

For Satanists - David's letter to a Satanist, Famous Last Words, a vision, links to personal stories, and more

Just Released Ministries – for a youth group in Chicago, IL

A Letter to a Soldier - David encourages a soldier with PTSD

Insights and Miscellaneous - David's letter to North Shore Baptist Church and some biblical insights

Inspirational Testimonies - Tracey Ann Lead's testimony, and more, to encourage many who may be struggling

Son of Hope Gospel Tracts - including the new cartoon version of the Son of Sam story

Ministry Tools - For those of us who want to reach and help others

Friends - A few of the friends and ministries David has connected with over the years

Contact - David Berkowitz's mailing address