Some Testimonies from inmates:
- "I don't know about the rest of the guys in our Tuesday night
service, but for me personally you remain, eerily, a godsend. The
sermons Tuesday after Tuesday hit the nail on the head of the issues
I have either been discussing with friends or that have been
weighing me down personally and privately... I can't explain this
phenomenon except for the Holy Spirit, and the only thing I can come
up with about all this is change nothing, pray for your health and
wait for Tuesday to come around. So Thank you so much for your
ministry, your lessons, your effort with us prisoners. Just like
you said, God has arranged your life just so, so know that He put
you in my life for a very immediate, specific, and very necessary
purpose!"
- "I used to receive your Bible lessons about 3 months ago or so.
I am no longer in jail, but
have moved to a youth center. Remember that I was 16 years old in jail and your Bible Study was one of the reasons I got through the hard times in jail. So if you can please start sending them back to me I am at a new
and better place now. I am going be here until December when I will
be released. And again thank you people for helping me with the Bible
Study."
- "By far the most valuable thing I have learned in this lesson is that God uses the trials in our life for our good. By responding to them in faith knowing that God is using the trials in our lives to fashion us into the person He wants us to be, then we will see His purpose and find comfort and joy in the midst of them. Praise God!"
- "Before I became a Christian I was completely confused about my beliefs. My relationships with others were difficult too. Now I constantly include Jesus in my conversations. If I feel something is wrong, He convicts me. If I feel that I'm not where I need to be, I leave. Satan got me caught up in his trap and I got out because Jesus saved me. And now I try my best to smile to show others that God is in my heart."
-"I turned my life over to God when I went to jail 4 years ago. I included myself in a Christian group which did Bible studies every night. At that point I knew God was with me. And I knew in my mind and heart that God was knocking at my door. It took me going to jail to become a Christian."
-"This lesson reminded me that because I’m saved and baptized in Christ I can’t return to the darkness. I want to remain in fellowship with Christ as my Savior. He died for me, therefore I shall remember to die everyday for Him."
-"Before I became a Christian I was one of the meanest persons you did not want to know. I used foul language, sold drugs and guns, chased after women. I treated women with the most disrespect I could. I was a big time liar. It seemed I was always mad at everyone, did not trust anyone, and hated everything. I loved money more than my own kids. I just did not care whether I lived or died. One reason I became a Christian was coming to prison. Being away from my family and losing everything made me realize I was taking everything for granted. I was tired of hurting those that loved me no what I did, and tired of being unhappy. I wanted that peace in my life that I had seen in the Christian brothers that were locked up with me. They told me that I could have that joy in my heart that they have with Jesus. So when it seemed like everyone started turning their backs on me; all my friends, and some of my family, I was so sick and tired, I thought about suicide. But God spared me. I once was blind but now I see. Praise God. The Lord has put love in my heart. He has put my kid's mother back in my life and now we are married. The trust is back with no more fighting. Praise God. I have a better relationship with my kids. I no longer use profanity. I now smile instead of frowning all the time. I respect everybody around me. He has put joy in my heart and my mind has been renewed. I do not think about how I can hurt people or scam to get money. I trust fully on the Lord. Even when trouble comes my way, I still keep my eyes on Him and praise Him. Thank You Lord for giving me another chance and loving me when I was a sinner. Amen."
-"...I feel that the course of study that you all have created is well organized and prepared. I wouldn't change anything, although more information and extra view points are always greatly appreciated. All is well!!"
-"[This lesson] gave me the opportunity to really think deep into the scripture and I was able through the power of the Holy Spirit, decipher the Word of God, and by the same token, I was able to break down and explain it to the best of my ability. Praise God something new! Prayer is awesome!"
-"[This lesson] showed me that we can't be selfish of what to ask God for. We should think about others before we think about ourselves and to be thankful that God gives us everything we need. He knows what we are in need of and when. God is in control."
