Right now I am watching a flock of robins as they explore the grassy field that's directly outside my window...
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He who is often rebuked, and hardens
his neck, will suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy. Proverbs 29:1 Prison is a place where a man either comes to an end of himself, and his own devices, and admits his wrongs and calls out to Christ, or he allows his heart to harden further as he delves deeper into the darkness of his sin... One of the most inspirational books I have ever read is ANNE FRANK: THE DIARY OF A YOUNG GIRL. I also believe it's an important book because, not only does it portray the strength of the human spirit, but I think there is a deeper prophetic message that can be found within its pages...
For both He that sanctifieth and they
who are sanctified are all of one: for which cause He (Jesus) is not ashamed to call them brethren. Hebrews 2:11 I consider this to be one of the most beautiful and profound verses in the New Testament. It tells me that, as a Christian, not only have I been set apart for the Lord's use and cleansed from my past sins, but that Jesus Christ is not ashamed to consider me His brother... These things I have spoken unto you,
that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world. John 16:33 It's three o'clock in the afternoon on a rainy Friday. The weather has been wet and gloomy, but all is well with my soul... Yesterday I got a surprise. At approximately eight o'clock in the morning, only minutes before my cell door was to open for breakfast, I was informed by the housing unit's clerk that I was scheduled to appear before the parole board at 8:30...
On Monday night, while I was in the recreation yard, I had such severe shortness of breath along with sharp pains in my chest and along both of my shoulders as well, that I had to stop walking. ..
I want to continue from where I left off yesterday regarding the possibility of reconciliation with those whom I've been estranged from for thirty years...
Many years ago, shortly after I was sentenced to life in prison, I unwittingly and unconsciously began to destroy the relationships I had with the members of my family...
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AuthorDavid Berkowitz |
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