You Are Very Dear to Us

Some reflections from the inside are lovingly shared by the Kairos Prison Ministry in the hopes of encouraging others to join Kairos, inside and outside, and not intended as breaches of confidentiality. They are cherished collective memories in the heart of a Kairos team member which keep her coming back!

“Seeing all these smiling happy people Thursday night just about made me sick. I wanted to leave and not come back. But smiles are contagious.”

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“Before I came, I didn’t feel like anyone cared. Now I feel like I have a new family. Not everyone makes fun of you. Now I have God’s Word and a whole lot of friends.”

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“You have been the best Bible I’ve ever read.”

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“I feel love all around. I never knew so many cared for us, more than my own family.”

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“I came with very little faith in people but have gained a lot of trust,especially in other inmates as well as God.”

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“This has been a total blessing. It has given space inside of my stone wall which I’ve been holding for a long time.”

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“I feel overwhelmed and special. I found more love this weekend than in my entire life.”

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“I never knew till Kairos what unconditional love meant. The cookies are magic. Eat a cookie and that’s it. I’ve been able to give love, but I never felt I deserved to get it back. I quit grieving and crying; I finally gave it all to God. I realize now I have thousands praying for me. Now when I’m walking around here when I see a Kairos sister it means a lot and we can reach out to each other. We can let the Son shine through us.”

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