Light in Prison Editor – Light in prison https://lightinprison.sharethepractice.org Healing our prisons and those in them Tue, 11 Jul 2023 03:03:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 https://i0.wp.com/lightinprison.sharethepractice.org/files/2018/03/cropped-Light_in_prison_sq_large-1.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Light in Prison Editor – Light in prison https://lightinprison.sharethepractice.org 32 32 53831944 Two inspiring stories. One amazing healing could just make your day. [Video] https://lightinprison.sharethepractice.org/2023/01/10/two-inspiring-stories-one-amazing-healing-could-just-make-your-day-video/ https://lightinprison.sharethepractice.org/2023/01/10/two-inspiring-stories-one-amazing-healing-could-just-make-your-day-video/#comments Tue, 10 Jan 2023 22:45:18 +0000 https://lightinprison.org/?p=4075

In this video, Chaplain Sharon tells the stories of two men in prison: one who eagerly shares what he’s learned of Christian Science and another man who finds healing by applying its principles.

God’s ability to change hearts, which results in healing, is always available. So feel free to share the message in this video–it could help someone else. And invite your friends to our website: https://lightinprison.sharethepractice.org/ to learn of the amazing prison ministry work done by Christian Science chaplains throughout California.

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“God had a plan” – Troy’s Story Part 2 [Video] https://lightinprison.sharethepractice.org/2022/11/22/god-had-a-plan-troys-story-part-2-video/ https://lightinprison.sharethepractice.org/2022/11/22/god-had-a-plan-troys-story-part-2-video/#comments Tue, 22 Nov 2022 10:24:12 +0000 https://lightinprison.org/?p=4062

Here is Part 2 of the Troy Spann story. (Be sure to see Part 1 if you have not already!) Hear how, while serving a sentence of life in prison without possibility of parole, Troy learned of his unlimited capacity for doing good, and is now out of prison and living it.

His story is a powerful reminder of the amazing work being done by Christian Science chaplains throughout the State. Please share this video and visit our website: https://lightinprison.sharethepractice.org.

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“I was supposed to die in prison” Troy’s Story, Part 1 [Video] https://lightinprison.sharethepractice.org/2022/09/27/i-was-supposed-to-die-in-prison-troys-story-part-1-video/ https://lightinprison.sharethepractice.org/2022/09/27/i-was-supposed-to-die-in-prison-troys-story-part-1-video/#comments Wed, 28 Sep 2022 03:07:26 +0000 https://lightinprison.org/?p=4045

The video we’re sharing with you today is, quite simply, one of the most amazing stories we have ever shared. It features Troy, who was initially sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.

Please feel free to share Troy’s story with others. And by all means, invite your friends to our website:  https://lightinprison.sharethepractice.org/ where they can learn of the prison ministry work done by Christian Science chaplains throughout the State.

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Inmate serving life joins with chaplain to pray for girlfriend suffering with covid [Video] https://lightinprison.sharethepractice.org/2022/05/25/inmate-serving-life-joins-with-chaplain-to-pray-for-girlfriend-suffering-with-covid-video/ https://lightinprison.sharethepractice.org/2022/05/25/inmate-serving-life-joins-with-chaplain-to-pray-for-girlfriend-suffering-with-covid-video/#comments Thu, 26 May 2022 02:47:02 +0000 https://lightinprison.org/?p=4010

When she was asked for Christian Science treatment for healing by an inmate whose girlfriend had tested Covid-positive, Angela also told the inmate how she would be praying as a Christian Science chaplain. The inmate, invited to pray in the same way, learned that the power of God to heal has an impact on the one who prays.

If you know of someone who might benefit from this story, feel free to share it with them. And invite them to our website–https://lightinprison.sharethepractice.org/–where they can learn more about this prison ministry work being done throughout the State.

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Shelly finds Christian Science serving time in jail, gets early release, finds community [Video] https://lightinprison.sharethepractice.org/2022/03/24/shelly-finds-christian-science-serving-time-in-jail-gets-early-release-finds-community-video/ https://lightinprison.sharethepractice.org/2022/03/24/shelly-finds-christian-science-serving-time-in-jail-gets-early-release-finds-community-video/#comments Thu, 24 Mar 2022 07:27:15 +0000 https://lightinprison.org/?p=3996

The woman in this video felt she had committed a mistake so horrific she couldn’t see how she’d ever be free of the consequences…one that lost her most of her family and friends as a result.

“But her story has a good ending…

And if you like our videos, feel free to share them with others. Go ahead and invite them to our website — https://lightinprison.sharethepractice.org/ — where they can learn about the amazing ministry work being done by Christian Science chaplains throughout the State.

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Chaplain Chris shares story of an inmate in lockdown who learns how to heal himself and others [Video] https://lightinprison.sharethepractice.org/2021/12/30/chaplain-chris-shares-story-of-an-inmate-in-lockdown-who-learns-how-to-heal-himself-and-others-video/ https://lightinprison.sharethepractice.org/2021/12/30/chaplain-chris-shares-story-of-an-inmate-in-lockdown-who-learns-how-to-heal-himself-and-others-video/#comments Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:13:35 +0000 https://lightinprison.org/?p=3975

It’s an amazing story. In this video Chaplain Chris tells how one inmate found Christian Science in jail and embraced it whole-heartedly, and is now sharing it with other inmates for healing both himself and others.

If you like this video, please feel free to share it with others. You can also invite them to our website–https://lightinprison.sharethepractice.org/–where they can learn about the prison ministry work done by Christian Science chaplains throughout the State.

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Just released from San Quentin: Michael’s transformation in Christian Science + Chaplain Dan [Video] https://lightinprison.sharethepractice.org/2021/11/16/just-released-from-san-quentin-michaels-transformation-in-christian-science-chaplain-dan-video/ https://lightinprison.sharethepractice.org/2021/11/16/just-released-from-san-quentin-michaels-transformation-in-christian-science-chaplain-dan-video/#comments Tue, 16 Nov 2021 09:45:50 +0000 https://lightinprison.org/?p=3963

In this video you’ll hear from Michael, sentenced to 45-years-to-life in prison. Getting to know God and himself from a spiritual perspective, everything about him–and his circumstances–changed dramatically.

Thank you for viewing our videos. And please share these stories with others. You can also invite them to our website–https://lightinprison.sharethepractice.org/–where they can learn about the prison ministry work done by Christian Science chaplains throughout the State.

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An inmate’s prayers heals a condition often considered “incurable.” [Video] https://lightinprison.sharethepractice.org/2021/10/25/an-inmates-prayers-heals-a-condition-often-considered-incurable-video/ https://lightinprison.sharethepractice.org/2021/10/25/an-inmates-prayers-heals-a-condition-often-considered-incurable-video/#comments Tue, 26 Oct 2021 05:13:57 +0000 https://lightinprison.org/?p=3945

Christian healing is what inmates experience when they learn about prayer as taught in Christian Science. Marilyn, one of our corresponding chaplains, shares how this inmate’s prayers healed him of a disease medical practitioners often pronounce “incurable.”

Please know how grateful we are to you for viewing these videos. And also remember you can share these stories with others and invite them to learn about the prison ministry work being done by Christian Science chaplains throughout the State, at our website: https://lightinprison.sharethepractice.org/

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Manage anger? Or heal anger? An inmate learns God’s choice. [Video] https://lightinprison.sharethepractice.org/2021/09/15/manage-anger-or-heal-anger-an-inmate-learns-gods-choice-video/ https://lightinprison.sharethepractice.org/2021/09/15/manage-anger-or-heal-anger-an-inmate-learns-gods-choice-video/#comments Thu, 16 Sep 2021 06:07:10 +0000 https://lightinprison.org/?p=3930

More than “anger management”–can anger be overcome?

In this video Chaplain Sharon describes how a woman in prison, prone to fits of anger, receives an answer from God that goes beyond what she may have expected.

We invite you to tell others about the work Christian Science chaplains do in our State prisons and county jails by sharing this video and encouraging them to visit Lightinprison.org.

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New to Christian Science, inmate finds relief exploring the power of gratitude [Video] https://lightinprison.sharethepractice.org/2021/08/05/new-to-christian-science-inmate-finds-relief-exploring-the-power-of-gratitude-video/ https://lightinprison.sharethepractice.org/2021/08/05/new-to-christian-science-inmate-finds-relief-exploring-the-power-of-gratitude-video/#comments Thu, 05 Aug 2021 23:01:39 +0000 https://lightinprison.org/?p=3919

Even though chaplains can’t visit inmates, the letters exchanged by Corresponding Chaplains and inmates continue to inspire and uplift. In this video, Corresponding Chaplain Caryn shares what one inmate wrote–that she turned to God wholeheartedly after being diagnosed with a serious ailment. Find out how she prayed (with her newfound understanding of God).

Invite others to learn about the work Christian Science chaplains do in our State institutions. Consider sharing this video and encourage them to visit Lightinprison.org.

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