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PRISON FELLOWSHIP BLOG: In-Prison Stories

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Investing in Prisoners Today Shapes the Leaders of Tomorrow

The Prison Fellowship Academy addresses criminogenic thinking while offering prisoners a chance to learn values and skills to help them thrive in life after prison.

By Emily Harris Greene
March 19, 2019
employment | Prison Fellowship Academy | Texas
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Prisoner B28545: God Provides A Way Out for Fred

"I’m no spiritual giant. I am just a sinner saved by the grace of God."

By Fred Mendrin
March 11, 2019
gang | In Prison | Insider | Prison Fellowship Insider
Prisoner B28545: How a Drug Addict Became a Hardcore Criminal Behind Bars
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Prisoner B28545: How a Drug Addict Became a Hardcore Criminal Behind Bars

When Fred went to prison, he joined a notorious prison gang. His membership came at a price.

By Fred Mendrin
February 25, 2019
gang | In Prison | Insider | Prison Fellowship Insider
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Pursued by God: How Rodney Found Faith and Discipleship Behind Bars

"I stepped out in faith, and I started getting into the Word."

By Emily Harris Greene
February 13, 2019
Insider | nebraska | Prison Fellowship Academy | Prison Fellowship Insider
shakopee mural create new beginnings
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Mural Project Brightens Prison During Dark Time

Martha Ackerman and Stephanie Segel are bringing community and peace to prisons through a restorative art program called Create: New Beginnings.

By Stacia Ray
November 19, 2018
Art In Prison | Corrections Officer | Create: New Beginnings | Minnesota Correctional Facility–Shakopee | Shakopee | The Language of Flowers
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Finding Freedom: William Jones Celebrates His Release from Prison

"It's time! This is my season! God told me this would happen if I trusted Him, and I trust Him. I’m going home!"

By Emily Harris Greene
September 12, 2018
Carol S. Vance Unit | Prison Fellowship Academy | release | Texas | William Jones
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Lost and Found: One Prisoner’s Secret to Joy

Peaches followed her families footsteps all the way into prison. After having her first child while she was incarcerated she knew something had to change.

By Prison Fellowship
August 29, 2018
Chowchilla | Hope for Prisoners | incarcerated mothers | Incarcerated Women | Insider
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The Only Way to Live: A Prisoner’s Calling

Angelina found her voice and her calling when she went to prison. Serving a long sentence, Angelina is helping lead women to walk better lives with Christ.

By Women of Shakopee
August 28, 2018
Incarcerated Women | Leadership | Letters from Inside | Prison Fellowship Academy
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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
Bibles for Prisoners | Inside Journal | Prison Fellowship
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Learning How to Think

Timothy didn't think he was smart and no one ever bothered to tell him he was. In prison he learned he was smart and valuable to God.

By Prison Fellowship
August 15, 2018
In-Prison Story | Insider | Prison Fellowship | Video | Video Blog
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