Author Archives: Heinrich Botes

Regret

Regret…that emotion experienced when the realization dawns that nothing can be done to “make things right”, seems to be one of the most prominent emotions inmates deal with in prison. Regret is usually ignited when a relationship with a loved … Continue reading

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Faithful Over These Few Things

Faithfulness, the definition of this word and its application on prison ministry is so much more relevant than ever before. The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines faithfulness as “firm in adherence to promises or in observance of duty”. Jesus concludes a parable … Continue reading

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“I was just about to Lose my Faith and Lose Hope”

Reading Inmate Request Forms with messages such as these below inspire us as chaplains to continue being faithful to perform the seemingly mundane and insignificant tasks that atypical day in prison holds: “I just want to thank you for your … Continue reading

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God Does Prison Ministry Better Than We Do

It is now widely acknowledged that persecution and restrictions, contrary to human reasoning and expectations, enabled the ‘under-ground” church in oppressed nations to flourish. The Holy Spirit entered homes and hearts in an unprecedented manner to produce fruit…”fruit that will … Continue reading

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“There Is Something Going on in this place”

There is something I need to tell you…actually two things: First, God is at work at Chester County Prison among inmates and staff and, secondly, that you, the reader, play an incredibly important role in the outreach to these 1000 … Continue reading

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Chaplain Heinrich’s Jottings

There are so many reasons to provide a chaplaincy service at Chester County Prison. Every day creates opportunities to share CHRIST as THE ANSWER to all the many and wide-ranging problems that face incarcerated men and women. This may sound … Continue reading

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Chaplain Heinrich’s Jottings

While some recognize it as the legendary April’s Fool Day, April 1 will forever be the anniversary of my first day as Assistant Chaplain at Chester County Prison. I have been in many ways challenged, stretched during these past 12 … Continue reading

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The Honeymoon is Over?

Jeremiah 23: 21 – 24 21“I did not send these prophets, but they ran. I did not speak to them, but they prophesied. 22“But if they had stood in My council, then they would have announced My words to My people, and would … Continue reading

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A Sound Investment

1 Corinthians 3:5-9 New King James Version “Who then is Paul (Peter Roomet), and who is Apollos (Heinrich Botes), but ministers through whom you believed, as the Lord gave to each one? I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the … Continue reading

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