Author Archives: onesimus1

My Brothers and Sisters in Christ, As they entered the prison chapel last night, one inmate said to another “It’s gonna be so hot, they got no air conditioning”.  What were they talking about? Unsaved sinners going to hell? Actually, … Continue reading →

Brothers and Sisters in Christ, “It’s not the heat, it’s the humidity!”  A common phrase heard during many Pennsylvania summers, and very true inside Chester County Prison where the chapel air conditioning seems minimal at best.  The air in that … Continue reading →

Brothers and Sisters in Christ, As can happen on occasion, the prison was on lockdown last night, and that means all available staff are focused on the security situation causing the lockdown. Unfortunately, it also means that regular programming like … Continue reading →

Brothers and Sisters in Christ, The summer season has begun! So many beautiful days that we get to spend outside if we choose. Let’s not forget those who don’t have that choice – Hebrews 13:3 reminds us “Remember those in … Continue reading →

Brothers and Sisters in Christ, What a beautiful weekend God graced us with for Memorial Day.  And for those attending Memorial Day ceremonies (at least in the morning), it was a blessing that the rain held off. It’s weekends like … Continue reading →

Brothers and Sisters in Christ, When life is busy we still need to dedicate time for things that honor and glorify our Heavenly Father, even if we don’t feel like it.  Can God use us if we just sit on … Continue reading →

Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Monday nights are always a joy for the prison ministry team, and last night was no exception. The inmates in both services were actively engaged, which is always great.  It makes us feel like we’re … Continue reading →

Brothers and Sisters in Christ, We are encouraged by increasing numbers of inmates coming out to both church services on Monday nights. Pray that attendees would be inspired to invite even more of the guys on the cell block to … Continue reading →