I'm struck by the similarities...it is relatively easy to make "decisions" for Christ in prison and in Christian camps.
It is a different story to live out those decisions when returning to the real world...whether from a Christian camp or a prison sentence.As the inmates are always told just before they get out, "Don't leave Jesus at the gate." The same thing applies to students leaving Christian camps.
Of course a week of summer camp doesn't compare in most ways to a 3, 5, 10 or more year prison sentence.
But the fact remains - going back to the "real" world is where the decision must be lived out in dependence on God, in discipline, in accountability, and in community.
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Hello.
My name is Tonya. My son is currently involved in quizzing and is part of the Maysville youth group.
I have known about you for a long time as I was a YFC kid.
I look forward to reading your posts. I hope that you post about your prison ministry as that really interests me. My husband works in the Cameron facility and I try to do my part. (LOL--I make blankets for the prison dogs--but the prisoner dog handlers really appreciate them.) I have another follower of my blog because of my prison dog ministry that works with woman prisoners. I will send her your blog link.
I hope that you will truly reach your goal of being the oldest youth minister ever.
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