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June 2005

Simple Things

6/30/2005

 
For whosoever shall give you a cup
of water to drink in My name, because 
ye belong to Christ, verily I say unto 
you, he shall not lose his reward. 
Mark 9:41


Mike’s Sister Dee* is dying. She’s forty-five years old, living in an apartment in New York City, and has AIDS...

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Love

6/28/2005

 
Beloved, let us love one another: For love is of God;
and everyone that loveth is born of God, 
and knoweth God. 
I John 4:7


A short while ago I returned to my cell after attending this evening’s Bible study in our chapel. The teacher talked about love and he used I John 4:7-21 as his text...

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A Home for Outcasts

6/26/2005

 
Truly I say to you that the tax-gatherers and harlots 
Will get into the kingdom of God before you. 
Matthew 21:31 NASB


This morning the prison’s chapel was full. We had an unusually large turnout for the service, including some new men who recently transferred here from other facilities...

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Sifted As Wheat

6/23/2005

 
And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold,
Satan hath desired to have you, that he
may sift you as wheat. 
Luke 22:31


If we truly want to follow Jesus Christ, then I assure you, the devil will test us to see if our faith is genuine, and if our love for God is real...

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"Triple Six"

6/15/2005

 
Recently my friend Lorenzo, a Native American who grew up on a reservation and has seen much suffering in the lives of his family members from alcohol and other drugs, told me about the gang activity in his area...

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Gangbangers

6/14/2005

 
In the United States of America as well as in many places throughout the world, tens of thousands of our youth are joining gangs...

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Cruel Mockings

6/11/2005

 
And others had trial of cruel mockings and scourgings,
yea, moreover of bonds and imprisonment. 
Hebrews 11:36


Throughout the centuries many Christians have experienced ridicule and beatings...

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Rejoicing At Lies

6/9/2005

 
Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you,
and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely for my sake.
Rejoice, and be exceedingly glad: 
For great is your reward in heaven. 
Matthew 5:11-12


Earlier this month I wrote how that I had been falsely accused of engaging in a homosexual relationship with another prisoner...

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Full of Troubles 

6/8/2005

 
For my soul is full of troubles . . .
Psalm 88:3a


The Lord is merciful. His ear is attentive to may cries and pleadings...

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Showing Strength

6/5/2005

 
I can do all things through Christ
which strengtheneth me. 
Philippians 4:13


This morning I stood before my congregation and loudly proclaimed the goodness, mercy and faithfulness of the Lord...

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The Self-Destruction of Gary Evans

6/4/2005

 
Yesterday I was happy. Today I am sad...

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God's Surprise

6/3/2005

 
Thou crownest the year with thy goodness;
and thy paths drop fatness.
Psalm 65:11


God is full of surprises. Lately I have been weary because of the various difficulties I’ve had to encounter, as well as by my concerns for the church...

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