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PRISON FELLOWSHIP BLOG: Inside Journal

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Redefining Success in a Post-Prison World

Can chasing the good life bring fulfillment? J. Kana shares how his incarceration redefined his understanding of success.

By J. Kana
March 11, 2020
Second Chances
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How to Find True Freedom: Staying the Course Behind Bars

In this article from Inside Journal, Zachary Sewell shares three tips for prisoners who desire true freedom and repentance.

By Zach Sewell
January 23, 2020
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Thanksgiving in Prison: What’s There to Be Thankful for?

It's hard to count your blessings when you're coping with the day-to-day realities of prison. It's even harder during the holidays. But four prisoners have found several reasons to give thanks this year.

By Alyson R. Quinn
November 20, 2019
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Prison Newspaper Inside Journal Is Worth the Read

How does Prison Fellowship bring the light of the Gospel to some of the darkest places in prison? Through Inside Journal, Prison Fellowship’s prison newspaper that offers the incarcerated encouragement and advice.

By Emily Harris Greene
October 9, 2019
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Living a Double Life: How a Good Christian Kid Ended Up in Shackles

Gilbert was raised in church but lived a double life as a gang member and drug dealer. When he was 21, his dealer turned on him. Betrayed, Gilbert’s world crumbled around him. Could his foundation in Christ give him a second chance?

By Whitney Thompson
August 13, 2019
California
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What One Dad Learned by Facing Tragedy

When his daughter tragically passed away, David struggled to trust again.

By Grayson Pope
June 4, 2019
Father's Day
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Coming Full Circle: Q&A with Former Prisoner Turned Academy Manager

Tammy Franklin has come full circle. A former prisoner, she is now a Prison Fellowship Academy manager at the same facility in which she was incarcerated.

By Emily Andrews
May 14, 2019
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Voices of Redemption: Letters from Behind Bars

This Easter, the name of Jesus will be proclaimed in some of the darkest corners of America.

By Prison Fellowship
April 16, 2019
Bibles for Prisoners | Easter
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By the Grace of God: How Lázaro Found Riches Better Than Money

Lázaro hoped to get rich quick, but the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil.

By Taylor Harris
October 22, 2018
Florida
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Free Bible Offer for Prisoners Ignites Hope in Dark Places

Prison Fellowship is partnering with Tyndale and Inside Journal to make sure that every prisoner has access to their special edition Bibles for free.

By Stacia Ray
August 21, 2018
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Conflict: What’s Your Piece of the Pie?

Conflict resolution is hard for everyone but everything is harder behind bars. These are some of the best ways to deal with conflict in your life.

By Danielle Arnold
August 14, 2018
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Q&A with Annette Oltmans: Abuse, Boundaries, and the Road to Self-Respect

Annette Oltmans, co-founder of The M3ND Project talked about how to help women heal, set boundaries and get on a road to self-respect.

By Emily Andrews
July 16, 2018
Dealing with abuse | M3ND Project
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Like Father, Like Son?

Patterns of brokenness seem to pass through family generations, almost like an inheritance.

By J. Kana
June 11, 2018
Children with Incarcerated Parents | Families of Incarcerated | Father's Day | incarcerated fathers | incarcerated parents
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Flikshop and the Power of a Postcard

Marcus Bullock recently spoke with Inside Journal about family connection, second chances, and the power of a postcard.

By Emily Andrews
June 4, 2018
Flikshop | Marcus Bullock
Blame Game
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The Dangers of the Blame Game

In "The Dangers of the Blame Game," Inside Journal's guest writer Stan Guthrie shares his personal story of life with cerebral palsy.

By Stan Guthrie
February 12, 2018
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