A moment in time
In 2016, Inside Out Prison Chaplaincy was at a critical moment in time. The membership of the Association was called to pray and seek God’s direction for our future. God…
Nothing is wasted
It was a near-death experience that inspired Alex’s quest to discover the meaning of life. He was 26 years old and had been raised as a Catholic but he never…
Forgiveness, grace and mercy
“What has God’s grace looked like for me?” In a quiet moment, we might look at our lives and ask this question. “There, but for the grace of God, go…
Amazing Grace
Jared* was a drug addict who had stumbled into dealing to support his habit. When a stranger in Toowoomba handed him a gospel tract, the words filled him with hope….
Guided by God’s hand
Like so many others trapped in a life of crime, Adam made bad choices which snowballed until he found himself in prison on a murder charge. It started out as…
From Ordinary to Extraordinary
If Adam’s story doesn’t bring a tear to your eye, then please read it again. The difference in his life from solitary confinement to married and living life in its…
His way, His Time
Lyn’s journey to chaplaincy As a teenager, I found attending church to be about as exciting as watching paint dry. It wasn’t until I was well into my adult life…
Jake’s Story
British Comedian, Ricky Gervais recently tweeted: ‘If all the Atheists & Agnostics left America, they’d lose 93% of The National Academy of Sciences & less than 1% of the prison…
Behind Closed Doors
If you follow Rugby League, there’s extra tension during the month of September. The burning question remains: will my team make it to the Grand Final and win the premiership,…
Leigh’s Story
Don’t turn around,’ Leigh whispered to himself. ‘It’s the worst day of your life; your sentencing. Whatever you do, don’t turn around when the sentence is handed down.’ That’s what…
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Guidance When Mick* was in prison, he discovered Jesus and poetry. This is one of his poems about his journey. Lord, take away the pain in my heart For there...