Where Would I Be Without God’s Ministry?
Here? Separation in my mind means a dividing of, a parting of ways. The Forsyth Jail and Prison Ministry closes that gap and allows me to fellowship with God, and have a relationship with my Creator. If this ministry wasn’t in place, I would be in a dark, dark place. My spiritual man would die […]
Standing Beside
One night after a 7 Habits class John came up very close to and said, “We only want two things – to know someone cares and a second chance. You people who come here do that.” Mother Teresa says that what is wrong with our world is that we have just “forgotten that we belong […]
Between My Desk and the Door
The day was very busy. As Administrative Assistant of FJPM, my inbox was full of projects that needed to get off my desk and into the proper format. In addition, none of the chaplains were in the building, so I planned to also get caught up on several minor projects. I was progressing through the […]
Can Anything Good Come From Jail?
Can anything good come from jail? The biblical background for the question comes from the beginning of Jesus’s ministry in the Gospel of John (1:43-51). Nathaniel is approached by Philip with the good news that he has found the Messiah, the one to whom Moses and the prophets pointed. Nathaniel does not believe that good […]
I Don’t Think God Can Forgive Me
Last week I was talking with Chris, an inmate in the jail. We spent a couple minutes in light conversation when he decided to quit wasting time and get to the point. “Chaplain,” he said, “I think I have done too many things in my life for God to ever be able to forgive me.” […]
Daughter in Distress
One of the important core values of Forsyth Jail & Prison Ministries is connecting and reconnecting families. We do this through various initiatives through the year, including our “Fun with Father” retreat and annual “In the Name of the Father” Christmas program with dads and kids at the prison. The importance of this family connection […]
Ripping Roofs
I am often struck by the uniqueness of the Forsyth Jail and Prison Ministries. It was the first community supported jail/prison ministry in the state. And the first to hire a full-time African American female chaplain. It serves maximum and minimum security facilities. Perhaps the most remarkable characteristic is the people who serve God as […]
The Impact of Imprisonment
When someone is sent to jail or prison, he or she is not the only one to suffer. Spouses, children, parents, even pets, may face consequences when a loved one is incarcerated. From lost income, to lost guidance for children, there are any number of impact points that may be touched by one’s incarceration. Children […]
