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The Opera Ain’t Over ’til the Fat Lady Sings

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

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How You Can Help

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

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A TALE OF 1,000 (K)NIGHTS

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

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When the Sky is Falling In – Andrew Leatherman

Tears squeezed out from the young man’s eyes. Then they opened wide in utter terror. “They’re going to kill me,” he cried. “They said they would. They claim that I am a ‘snitch’ and I can’t get away from them!” … Continue reading

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Expectation and Excitement – About Moving? -Richard Murray

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

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