oldest fragments June 30, 2023 This entry for Gentle Reformation is somewhat different from what I have sent previously, but it reflects a subject to which my mind has turned repeatedly in recent months. What you see above,
They shall be as though I had not cast them aside. May 31, 2023 If you were to seek to summarize Scripture’s long story in but a few words, I believe you would find that exile and restoration would be central to its theme and message.
LEARNING TO THRIVE April 29, 2023 At the Bible studies in the prison chapels where I teach, the next verses at which we will look are these: I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to
I WILL HAVE MERCY March 30, 2023 At each of the state prison chapels where I have fellowship, my brothers and I have been studying the New Testament letter to the Romans since the middle of October. In recent weeks
the objectivity of hope in Scripture February 25, 2023 Isn’t it true that the word hope, in ordinary conversation, can be used in at least three ways? 1. We utilize the word hope to express a desire. "I sure hope the
when hope is actual, but not yet perceived January 24, 2023 What follows is a one-page letter I sent to those from my prison chapel groups on September 28, 2020, about six months into the virus lock-down crisis. During that season of time, the
no longer slaves to sin December 29, 2022 In all the CA State Prison chapels where I work, the current passage before us is the sixth chapter of Romans, in which are the words, “sin will have no dominion over you”
the light of the knowledge of the glory of God November 30, 2022 The Apostle Paul’s description of God’s grace in his salvation, in 2 Corinthians 4, reveals a most significant truth about what our souls need. We need to see and know God’
Learning to pray alert to harvest October 31, 2022 In all the CA State Prison chapels where I teach, we have turned now to the Book of Romans for the next season of our ongoing studies. Opening its first chapter, I was
stewards of manifold grace October 05, 2022 In this some-days-late article, may I share with you two verses from 1 Peter 4 that have been a source of refreshment when I've gotten bewildered about ministry? (Note: In using the word
You did not forsake them August 31, 2022 Allow me to bring to you some thoughts on the passage that each of the chapel groups with whom I work has been considering this week. Daniel chapter 9 is a landmark in
The season into which Daniel was sent. July 29, 2022 When I’m called upon to bring pulpit supply these days, I will often ask folks in the churches to reflect on the fact that brothers in faith behind the prison walls are
the accessibility of freedom from sin’s bondage June 28, 2022 Please accept my apology for being a day late for this post! The letter below was written to my believing brothers in prison about six months into the first portion of their season
fellowship Our Lord's encouragements on prayer, the night before His crucifixion May 31, 2022 When the first request came to contribute to Gentle Reformation, I counted the prospect quite a high privilege. With it, though, came a bit of the sensation of fear of heights. May the
