Man cured of insanity
Recently a former prison chaplain, Brian Kissock–now living and teaching Christian Science in Northern Ireland–told of an inmate who had been clinically diagnosed as being insane. The man often disturbed the Christian …
A brief history of California prisons and jails leading up to AB 109 (“Public Safety Realignment”)
Assembly Bill 109 is designed to reduce California’s prison population and recidivism rates in order to comply with the United States Supreme Court’s mandate to reduce prison overcrowding. Here’s a …
California prisons, jails and youth facilities, all on one map!
We’ve been hard at work to create a comprehensive database and map of California state prisons, federal prisons, county jails and youth facilities. We’re hoping that by using this map and …
Chaplain’s Video: A quick healing at a mental hospital
Welcome. Here’s our third Healing Newscast in the series. You’ll hear Chaplain Marlon tell of a healing that occurred while visiting a mental hospital–which he does often. After praying for a patient, …
Introducing the Light in prison Interview Series: Sharing stories of hope and progress
We created the Light in prison website to specifically focus light on the healing and redemptive work going on now in our California prisons, jails, and youth facilities. Our own Christian Science chaplains …
Sheriff’s innovative inmate training program (AB 109 Auto Workshop) saves Tehama County thousands
The Light in prison video team interviewed Tehama County Sheriff Dave Hencratt and Deputy Sheriff Rich Ryan about their innovative AB 109 Auto Workshop inmate training program. Started in 2011 …
Chaplain’s Video: Inmate’s Prayer Heals an Infected Foot
Want to know what Christian Science Chaplains do in prisons, jails and youth detention facilities? They bring the light of Christ to those who most need it. In this Healing …
April “Adopt a Prison” Prayer Request – Fights are preventing chaplain services
Fights in the Santa Barbara County Jail are preventing religious services Dear Friends, I spoke with Rev. Ivan Vorster, the Sheriff’s Chaplain at the Santa Barbara County Jail two weeks …
Read how prayer alone healed these inmates of “incurable” diseases
Christianity is practical. It restores lives. It harmonizes relationships. It mends hurts. And it also heals the body. As Jesus taught, one’s health and well-being are the natural result of …
Are increases in crime the result of “Realignment”?
(Whatever the cause, your prayers are needed) There are always two or more sides to a story. And in the case of AB 109, the 423-page measure called “Public Safety …
