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PRISON FELLOWSHIP BLOG: Stories

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The Power of a Second Chance: Forgiving Those Who Have Hurt You

A coffee shop. A former prisoner. A second chance. Michael realized ministry doesn’t always look like one person speaking at a pulpit, and a second chance can change everything.

By Emily Andrews
June 10, 2020
Second Chance Hiring | Second Chance Month
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The Weight of Reentry

Luis Centeno had served his time. Now he was getting out. But he soon discovered that being released from prison wasn’t the same as gaining his freedom. After his job search kept hitting dead ends, he decided to turn his hobby into a career.

By Grayson Pope
June 3, 2020
COVID-19 | Second Chance Hiring | Second Chance Month
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Inside Oklahoma’s Warriors Quilting Club at MBCC

An in-prison sewing club—which includes several Prison Fellowship Academy® participants—is helping to protect Oklahoma City from COVID-19, one handmade mask at a time.

By Emily Andrews
May 14, 2020
COVID-19 | Oklahoma | Prison Fellowship Academy | Women's Ministry
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Making God’s Word Available to All—Including the Blind

Where does one find a Bible in braille? Sean and his daughters had no idea where to start, but with God all things are possible.

By Prison Fellowship
November 27, 2019
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From Unanswered Calls to Answered Prayers: Restoring the Relationship Between Mother and Son

Each time in prison was supposed to be her last. Jeannie understood why letters and phone calls to her son went unanswered.

By Emily Andrews
November 6, 2019
Art In Prison | TUMI
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Walking in New Light

For Anh, stepping into a California prison felt like the end of a long, dark road. She was stunned when a stranger told her the meaning of her name—and even more shocked when she discovered the secret to peace behind bars.

By Emily Andrews
November 5, 2019
Art In Prison | The Inspiration Series | TUMI | Women's Ministry
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Is Angel Tree® for Real?

When Doug heard churches wanted to buy Christmas presents for his children, he thought it sounded like a prison scam. Was Angel Tree for real? Who would do something nice for a prisoner like him?

By Prison Fellowship
October 30, 2019
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You Can’t Break a Promise to Kids

I don’t know why I said it” but a promise is a promise. Lueida had no idea what she was getting into when she decided to move beyond the Christmas reach.

By Prison Fellowship
October 16, 2019
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Loaves & Fish at Shakopee: A Story of God’s Provision Behind Bars

Create: New Beginnings is giving prisoners—and Prison Fellowship staff—a chance to experience God’s provision. “The weekend at Shakopee was a success … God was there, and He showed us His presence every minute.”

By Emily Harris Greene
October 15, 2019
Create: New Beginnings
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Under the Influence: How a Drug Dealer Became a Positive Leader

Raised by a drug dealer, Oscar had a wild childhood on the streets before he was incarcerated. After living under the influence for years, could Oscar become a positive leader in his community?

By Emily Harris Greene
October 8, 2019
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