Category Archives: Guest Articles

We always try to live by Paul’s sage advice to “Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NLT) However, with Thanksgiving Day imminent, this ministry is especially … Continue reading →

Serving in Prison Ministry is incredibly challenging at times. There are those unexpected moments of anger from an inmate, blatant disregard for the ground rules and sadness at seeing and hearing about so much emotional and physical pain and suffering. … Continue reading →

In Isaiah 55:8 we’re assured: ‘“For My thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways My ways,” says the LORD.’ We can easily nod in agreement when things are going our way, but that’s so difficult to accept when … Continue reading →

Chaplains Peter and Lil Have a Difficult Task To Do. In their quest to minister to the men and women in Chester County Prison and to bring them the Good News of Jesus Christ, Peter Roomet and Lil Anthony are … Continue reading →

The title is a quip often heard when one wants to deliver the message that there is still more to come.  For us in prison ministry, the fat lady never sings.  We will rarely see the end result of our … Continue reading →

Three years ago, OMI volunteer and board member Rick Chiavetta enabled our ministry to enter the 21st Century with the creation of our website, www.OnesimusMinistries.org (and he’s graciously paid the renewal fees for the site). Now we’re attempting to be … Continue reading →

I just passed the 20 year mark of ministry at Chester County Prison. That’s 20 years of Monday nights and a few weekday visits along the way. Averaging 50 Monday nights a year that makes 1,000 times I have been … Continue reading →

Expectation and excitement, these are the two words which describe our Christmas vacation to Florida this year. The last time I was there was 7 years ago; God spoke to me by the way of 2 dreams. I have watched … Continue reading →