Our Readers write...

Thank you for the Bibles you provide for prison ministry. We use them in chapel services so that
we are all on the same page (pun intended!). The inmates use them to do Bible studies in their units. Many have recently read the book of Proverbs, finished the Bible studies and have received a certificate. One evening several inmates were sitting in the middle of the hallway. With their Bibles open, they were reading and helping each other to finish a Bible study I had given them in chapel earlier that day. The next day they shared with me how they enjoyed reading their Bibles and working together to learn and earn a certificate. May the Lord bless those who provide these Bibles and pray for prison ministries!—Mrs. R.

We have received two consignments of Bibles from LifeLight in the past, and they are well received by the inmate population of the jail. We have been using The LifeLight and How to Find God. Recently I received a copy of The LifeLight Message. I think it would be ideally suited for our situation since many of the inmates have a low reading level, and I think it would help them enormously. Would it be possible to receive a case of these Bibles? Since we have no budget allowance and are unable to purchase Bibles, we rely on the generosity and kindness of the Christian community to supply our needs. Thank you for your help in the past, and I hope that you will be able to continue to support our ministry.— Philip

I serve in The Salvation Army Correctional and Justice Services. I was looking through your copy
of How to Find God, and I find it to be a good level for many of my clients. I work with women and children who have been affected by the justice system in some way. Recently a new client, who had just received Christ, asked for a Bible, and I felt that How to Find God was perfect for her. Our program has limited funds, so I am writing to request a donation of some of your Bibles.—Sara

Upon receiving a shipment of Sports New Testaments, I realized the exciting potential of
these Scriptures. The athletes’ testimonies will be very appealing to many younger readers. These NTs will be distributed to inmates and youth in various settings. Thank you for making them available.—Lorne

I am an inmate, and a friend of mine (also an inmate), showed me a New Testament that I had never seen before: Hope for the Highway. I have been reading it and learning things I never knew before. My friend is going home soon, and I asked him where I could get one of these NTs. He gave me your address, so I’m writing in hopes of getting one for myself. I’ve been in here since September 2007 and, hopefully, I will get out in June. I asked our chaplain if we have these Bibles, but he said we didn’t, so can I please have one sent to me if it isn’t any trouble. Thank you very much.
—Brian

I am an inmate and first heard about The LifeLight New Testament through my ex-girlfriend. She is struggling in her life at this time and told me that she doesn’t understand the Bible when she reads it. She was asking me if I could get her this book because it gives a clearer understanding of who God is and about His Son, Jesus. It would be greatly appreciated
if you good people at LifeLight Ministries could send her this New Testament. —Kenneth

I am an inmate, and someone gave me a Journey of Recovery New Testament with the 12-Steps in it. Can you send me something else that talks about the 12-Step Program? I am a drug addict and about to lose my family. I have a long road ahead of me and look to others for help. I don’t
have any money, and my family is not willing to help. —Joel

I am presently incarcerated, and I have been reading the Bible. I find some things hard to understand, but I keep on reading. I ask the chaplain questions as much as I can, but I only get to see him for about fifteen minutes every Saturday. It would be nice to be able to talk to someone else concerning God, the way of life and what life is like having Him in it. If there is anyone who has time, could you please write back or come and visit me so I can learn more. —Eduard