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A Shining Star

Scottie Barnes (r) receives the 2014 Angel Tree Star of Victory Award from Mary Engle, Prison Fellowship’s director for the Great Lakes/Mid-Atlantic region. (Photo by Edward Weston)

Scottie Barnes knows what it is like to grow up without a father present in her life. 

By Steve Rempe
August 20, 2014
Forgiven Ministry | North Carolina | One Day with God | Scottie Barnes
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Time to End Slavery

A version of the following story originally aired as a BreakPoint commentary on August 19.

A few months ago, at a conference on juvenile justice reform at Fordham University, Prison Fellowship President and CEO Jim Liske had made remarks that the key to criminal justice reform is, as Chuck Colson so often proclaimed, seeing offenders as made in the image of God.

By John Stonestreet
August 19, 2014
From the CEO | Punishment Clause | Slavery | USA Today
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Leaders in Prison

For the last 20 years, the Willow Creek Association has presented the Global Leadership Summit, a two-day event that brings together leaders from both the business and church spheres.  This year the event was broadcast via satellite to over 300 venues around the world – including three locations not often considered for their leadership potential.

By Steve Rempe
August 18, 2014
Burl Cain | California | Folsom Prison | Global Leadership Summit | Leadership | Louisiana | Nelson Mandela | Reentry | Texas
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What Can We Do About Gun Violence?

Carey’s call to Christians asks us all to step outside our individual opinions on gun laws and gun rights to take a look at how we can reach out to people whose lives have been impacted by gun violence.

By Rebekah L. Stratton
August 12, 2014
gun laws | gun rights | gun violence | incarceration | Prison | Prison Fellowship | prison ministry | Restoration
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Darryl Strawberry Finds a Savior

The following story originally aired as a BreakPoint commentary on August 7.

In 1980, the New York Mets selected an 18-year-old baseball phenom, Darryl Strawberry, with the first pick in the Major League draft.

“A worn-out baseball” by Schyler at English Wikipedia

Being a Mets fan in the 1970’s was tough—just ask my BreakPoint colleagues Eric Metaxas and Roberto Rivera.

By John Stonestreet
August 11, 2014
Breakpoint | Darryl Strawberry | John Stonestreet | New York City | New York Mets
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Passing the Gift Along

When Christmas comes this year, Michelle and her family will again be part of Angel Tree. But this year, they’ll be giving the gifts instead of receiving them.

By Prison Fellowship
August 11, 2014
Angel Tree | dreams | incarcerated parent | incarceration | Prison | Prison Fellowship | prisoner's child | prisoners' children
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Leave It Behind

Every week, the Lord is using Camp David of the Ozarks to reach Angel Tree kids like Caysha -- to show them His plans for them.

By Jerusha Hardin
August 6, 2014
Angel Tree | Angel Tree Camping | children of prisoners | christian camp | Cross | Prison | Prison Fellowship | prisoners' children | Trust
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Redeeming the Time, One Painting at a Time

Robyn's son is in prison, but through mother-son art projects she is staying connected with him and encouraging him to use his talents for good.

By Robyn Terry
August 5, 2014
Art In Prison | eagle | heart | isaiah | Prison Fellowship | prison ministry | prisoner | robyn terry
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Me First

God has called us all be His agents of restoration, helping everyone around us return to right, whole relationships with Himself, with our families, and with our neighbors.

I can think of no more exciting, important, or rewarding work to give our lives to, but restoration around us must start with restoration inside us.

By Jim Liske
August 4, 2014
From the CEO | kingdom | Restoration
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Luis’ Story: Redemption

After a life of drugs and violence, Luis came to know Christ while in prison. Now he's helping prisoners and ex-prisoners start a new life by ministering with his story of redemption and forgiveness.

By Luis Rodriguez
July 30, 2014
Florida | New York
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Songs from Prison

Tom Douglas is a legendary country music songwriter who was recently inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame.  His musical collaborators include country music stars like Miranda Lambert, John Michael Montgomery, Martina McBride, Tim McGraw, Collin Raye, and Lady Antebellum. 

By Steve Rempe
July 29, 2014
Tennessee
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Richard’s Release

A few weeks ago I was in a Florida prison, visiting the residents of a faith-based dorm there. As soon as he saw me, one man named Richard came up to me and gave me a bear hug, even though the prison regulations discourage physical contact between visitors and prisoners.

By Jim Liske
July 28, 2014
Florida | Reentry | the urban ministry institute | TUMI
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Congressman’s Plan to Address Poverty Emphasizes Judicial Reform

On Thursday, Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI) announced the rollout of his anti-poverty proposal, “Expanding Opportunities in America.” In the proposal, Ryan highlighted the 2.2 million Americans currently incarcerated and pushed for loosening the economic burdens that these men and women face upon return to their communities.

By Prison Fellowship
July 25, 2014
Justice Reform | Paul Ryan | recidivism | sentencing | State and Local Initiatives
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Illinois Gives Young People a Second Chance

Chicago lawmakers have decided it's time to take a fresh approach to counteracting all the gun violence and overflowing jails in their city. And this fresh approach starts with the young people.

By Rebekah L. Stratton
July 25, 2014
Chicago | crime | expungement | incarceration | juvenile | minor arrest | Prison | Prison Fellowship | Second Chances
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Forgiveness Brings Life

In the midst of tragedy, Tom found hope in his relationship with God.

By Kate Campbell
July 23, 2014
forgiveness | judge | murder | Prison | Prison Fellowship | prison ministry | prisoner | reconcile | tom kohl
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