PRISON FELLOWSHIP: Myrtie Howell

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Never Too Late to Serve

One of the most endearing stories Chuck Colson shared is found in his book Loving God. He wrote of Myrtie Howell—a 91 year-old woman he met in an “old folks’ home” in Georgia.

Myrtie was born poor, had only one year of schooling, and was married at age 17.

By Mark Hubbell
October 11, 2016
Chuck Colson | letters | Loving God | Myrtie Howell | volunteer

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