Stories from prisonWhen S first came to Alpha, she was angry and highly volatile emotionally, alternating between tears and emotional outbursts, which she struggled to control. Her life is a sad but rather typical story of most women in prison, a story of physical and sexual abuse as a child and as a teenager. Her personal suffering lead to attempts to deaden her pain with drugs and alcohol.
I had just asked my small group: "Do you have a story to tell of what God has done in your life?" S was one of the first to...
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Free Insidesm
"Lord, thank you for becoming our brother. We ask that you would free those in prison from the bondage of their shame and disgrace. Let them see prison as a time to share in the sufferings of their brothers - and to know that you share those pains as well." Charles W. Colson
Welcome to Free Inside, a Christ-centered Prison Ministry, committed to bringing the love of Jesus Christ to prisoners. We are motivated by compassion for men and women in prison, whom society has marginalized and often forgotten.
Dedicated men and women volunteers, from churches of different denominations, are organized into teams of between 3 and 6 members, who present the Alpha Course to those behind bars.What is Alpha?
 Alpha is an opportunity for anyone to explore the Christian faith in a
relaxed setting in fifteen thought-provoking weekly sessions. Over 13 million people worldwide have now attended an Alpha course. Alpha is offered in tens of thousands of churches of all denominations, in colleges and universities, in prisons and on military bases around the world. To read the story of Alpha in prisons click on Alpha Behind Bars link in the menu on the left. You can partner with us in the following ways:
1. Regular prayer.
2. Join one of our volunteer teams.
3. Financial Support
You can get a great overview of what we do through the newsletter archive. Just click on "News" in the menu of the left.
Free Insidesm is a 501(c) 3 tax-exempt ministry, supported by donations from churches and individuals. All gifts to Free Inside are tax-deductible.
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