Tag: prison

• Maria’s Story – Part 2

  When I came home from playing the piano for the Women’s Worship Service at the county jail last Thursday, Abbey met me at the door. “Did you see Maria?” she asked. “Did Maria come to worship?” “No, Abbey,” I replied. “Maria has already been transferred to the women’s prison in northeastern Wisconsin. That’s where she’ll […]

  Marian

  July 1, 2013

  Book Recommendations, God’s Love, Jail Ministry, Life’s Challenges, Reflections

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• Maria’s Story

  “Hey, Abbey. Can you come here a minute? I need to talk, and I need someone to just listen.” “OK, Mom. You know I’m always ready to just sit beside you and listen. What’s up?” “I’m really sad today. I heard on the news that a woman in Madison was sentenced to 13 years in […]

  Marian

  June 24, 2013

  God’s Love, Jail Ministry, Life’s Challenges, Reflections

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