Comments on: Stop the Humiliation and Restore the Dignity

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Tue, 26 Apr 2016 15:24:04 +0000

In reply to Carrie. I know I am very guilty about rarely thinking of inmates. Only when someone we know, or something stirs it up on the news, do I think about it. But after reading "Just Mercy" a year or so ago, my heart has been convicted more than normal to consider what we're doing to those imprisoned. Thanks for your encouraging words here, Carrie.

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Tue, 26 Apr 2016 15:22:17 +0000

In reply to Beverley. It definitely is a difficult situation, perhaps the hardest kind of thing of all. I don't know how I would respond either if someone I loved had been murdered. We can only pray that if we're ever in that situation, God forbid, that his grace would be sufficient to help us do the right thing.

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Tue, 26 Apr 2016 15:20:39 +0000

In reply to saleslady371. Such a beautiful comment all the way around, Mary. We do feel more dignified when we choose right, regardless of what anyone else chooses. Thanks for sharing!

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Tue, 26 Apr 2016 15:18:53 +0000

In reply to Ceil. I was glad to find that TED talk by Shaka Senghor. I first heard him on Oprah's Super Soul Sunday not long ago; very inspirational. How awesome that your brother is so committed long-term to prison ministry. May the Lord continue to bless his perseverance and his love for others, as well as bless those that he serves!

By: Carrie

Carrie — Sun, 24 Apr 2016 19:00:27 +0000

Wow, such a powerful post. We often don’t think about inmates. We lock them up, throw away the key and they’re forgotten. But worse, now we learn how they’re mistreated. Thank you for shedding light on this and for the critical reminder to love our neighbors as we love ourselves. I love how God opened up an opportunity for you to serve them 🙂

By: Beverley

Beverley — Sun, 24 Apr 2016 07:22:21 +0000

This is a difficult one. I mean I know it shouldn’t be, but I can see why is could be, if it was my husband, my child that had been murdered. No matter what a murder does he cannot undo the wrong, and there are few that can live such a life afterwards that the wrong does not change them perceptively. I am not judge and jury, but I am just wondering!

By: saleslady371

saleslady371 — Sat, 23 Apr 2016 18:47:45 +0000

Great message. I notice when I make that choice to treat someone with dignity, I feel more dignified. We all are, as you say, children of God and that’s the best reason right there for our actions! It doesn’t lessen what they’ve done just another choice for us to choose right.

By: Ceil

Ceil — Fri, 22 Apr 2016 22:22:52 +0000

Hi Lisa! That TED talk is amazing. What a life! How important just a hug is to a young person in pain.
My brother has volunteered in prison ministry for over 15 years. He runs a bible study, and I have to give him a lot of credit. He says sometimes there’s a lot of people in the group, sometimes not. I’m sure the insights he hears are incredible.

We can all do so much for each other, and when people like you provide ways to do that, it really is the work of Christ. May we all find ways to be love and support to the people we meet.
Beautiful post,
Ceil

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Fri, 22 Apr 2016 16:37:53 +0000

In reply to Alisa. I so agree with you, Alisa. It's the behavior that we want to change, not only in others but also in ourselves. Transformation is always possible because God wants it more than even we do, and he won't give up on us if we won't. Thanks for sharing your encouraging words here.

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Fri, 22 Apr 2016 16:36:04 +0000

In reply to Leigh. Good words, Leigh: we are to honor God's calling in others, even when it's not yet visible. That is faith. Thanks!