Answers to every need in God's book, behind bars.
One of the biggest challenges to ministering in prisons and jail is the limitation on what can bring into the
facility. Usually, you are limited only
to your bible. That being said, the
minister is faced with many difficult situations behind bars.
So I started writing bible references to key
issues of faith and life on the inside (blank) pages of my bible. Now years later, there are 17 blank pages filled with
scripture references. I have not counted
them all, but surely it is safe to say there are hundreds. Here’s what a page looks like:
At a recent bible study, the suggestion was
made that I put these all together online.
Well, after some diligent compilation, I think it is ready for publication. Each of the SEVEN LINKS below will take you to
another section of bible references. Of
course, these lists are constantly being expanded and revised. Your input and
feedback would always be welcome.
Of course, I must start with the HELP IN TIME OF NEED offered on the cover of ever Gideon bible distributed. Answers to life's biggest issues - right there before my eyes - continuing to work for others today scribbled in the back of my ministry bible.
When accepted by faith, Christ puts His Holy Spirit within the believer, compelling and enabling a powerful new life, with certain CHARACTER AND VIRTUES as described in Scripture.
When accepted by faith, Christ puts His Holy Spirit within the believer, compelling and enabling a powerful new life, with certain CHARACTER AND VIRTUES as described in Scripture.
Our relationship with God grows as we accept
his SPIRITUAL STANDARDS for our life by faith. While his spiritual standards can be
described as the whole body of Scripture, as well as the urging of the Holy
Spirit, the biblical foundations like the Ten Commandments and Sermon on the
Mount offer a bible-based bedrock foundation for Christian life.
God seeks to be relevant to your life through
his word, offering PRACTICAL PRECEPTS for all life could throw your way. The following precepts offer biblical
guidance for many common dilemmas faced by man.
The
bible has ANSWERS FOR TODAY's problems, with God-sized solutions for real-life situations ranging
from every day anxiety to major life decisions like abortion and same-sex
relationships. Where
to find help for LIFE SITUATIONS, from being afraid or defeated, to feeling overcome, sick
or worried and much more.
The Christian faith is formed from many DYNAMIC DOCTRINES, which occur throughout Scripture in many different ways and situations. Insights and growth in faith can be gained as individuals read and understand these doctrines, which of course begin with God’s greatness and man’s helplessness without God.
