In July, people focus on Patriot Activities and FREEDOM. I love Parades! They remind us of battles, bravery, and victories! If we will follow God’s Plan, we can celebrate “Spiritual” freedom and victory daily. John 10:10 says, “the thief comes to steal, kill, and destroy,” The tactics of the enemy never change. He sends a …
Each Father’s Day it is a JOY to recall the special “Two-Day Seminars” which APM conducted at the large Women’s Facilities at Chowchilla. They were planned by our beloved President Patty Rose, and titled THE JOURNEY. We watched in awe as the Holy Spirit revealed God’s TRUTH to incarcerated women. This month at our Annual …
Sometimes it is wise to look back and SEE what GOD taught us in life’s hard places. During 1980’s, my life drastically changed. I enjoyed volunteering for the Chaplain, but realized I must support myself. Suddenly life was so difficult. But God had a plan for a job that brought me balance and joy… I …
Each Spring, my thoughts go immediately to The Cross and the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. This Season is a precious time for our APM Volunteers who minster in Prison Facilities. It is my joy to pray for all of you, and to recall many MIRACLES! I remind you of a TRUTH which God gave me …
In the 1950’s, God provided a delightful job to earn my CSULB Tuition. I was the Supervisor on an Afterschool Playground and learned to organize activities and sports for Elementary children. Although I knew this would later benefit me as a teacher, I discovered God had unique “life lessons” to help me for years ahead. …
When I was a young Teacher in my twenties, I especially enjoyed the month of FEBRUARY. My Second Grade Class decorated EVERYTHING with colorful hearts and flowers! We shared how to show love and appreciation to others wherever we went. My job was easiest that month! Aglow Prison Ministry Volunteers are always involved in …
Matthew 14:27-33 “And HE said, ‘Come’. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water to go to Jesus. But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, ‘Lord, save me’. And immediately Jesus stretched forth His Hand and caught him, …
Everything about Christmas is a miracle! God planned it before the worlds were formed. Prophets declared it for many years. “For unto us a child is given, and the government shall be upon His shoulder: and his Name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6,7 …
When teaching school, I loved the month of November because it was always a special time of stories and decorations to celebrate “Thanksgiving Holiday”. During the 1990’s, November became the last month of the year I could drive “over the grapevine” before the coming winter fog and snow in California’s Central Valley. I often shared …
God surely had a divine purpose when He placed me in a musical family! From my earliest memories, I heard my maternal Grandmother sing songs about Jesus. She taught me how to play a few of them at age four years. Later, my Uncle paid my Formal Music Lessons. It was a joy to regularly …