Weekly  Report

June 6, 08....Considerable discussion on law and order and necessity to submit to authority at all levels.

June13, 08....Extended discussion about our civil government at all levels and who is in charge, our duty before God as good citizens.

June 20, 08...Today's subject matter includes resisting temptations, selfish gratifications, and possible consequences of actions or behaviors.

June 27, 08...Dwelt on hope, thankfulness, regardless of circumstances we are in.

July 4,08... Recognizing deception,  its leading us to temptations, subsequent actions, and steering us to defeat.

July 11, 08... Discussed steps to godliness: faith, virtue, moral excellence, knowledge, self control,  perseverance, kindness, love.

July18, 08...Importance of being doers of God's word and not hearers only.  Faith without good works is dead.

July 25, 08... Overcoming fear, enduring longsuffering, putting life in perspective.

August 1, 08 ... Focus here is on life's purpose, serving God and others, submission and obedience to Christ by abiding in ten commandments + two great commandments to love God and love our neighbor as our selves.

Aug, 8, 08 ... Handling afflictions and trouble by using self control, temperance, patience.

August 15, 08 ... Discussion about our special place in creation.. his workmanship, specially made, our responsibility.

Aug 22, 08 ... About trusting in God,  the experience of so doing, and the rewards.

Aug 29, 08 ... We examined self control, and benefiting from making right decisions in areas pertaining to the work setting, family setting,

Sept. 5, 08 ... Lively interaction with some of the inmates about their regrets,  confessions,  their desires to move on and be beneficial to others.

Sept. 12, 08 ... Again, thoughts and issues of the heart shared.  Our condition discussed.  Our goals to live and present ourselves holy and acceptable in God's will.

Sept. 19, 08 ... This session was about the burdens of unforgiveness -- bringing grief, anxiety and pain for all.  Consider others to bring peace and hope.

Sept. 26, 08 ... Instruction by Jim about living a purposeful life, honoring God through diligence, submission to employer, loving wife, bringing up children.

Oct. 3, 08 ... Time spent on subjects of personal discipline and self control and even spirit control.

Oct. 10, 08 ... Importance of looking out after the interests of others.  One inmate's prayer request for his upcoming trial.

Oct. 17, 08 ... Primary attention on repentance leading to a clean heart.

Oct. 24, 08 ... More on self control and spirit control, discipline,  being proactive.

Oct. 31, 08 ...  Sheriff's deputy time needed to reserve room for inmate conference.

Nov. 7, 08 ...  Message and reminder delivered on dangers of arrogance, pride, and selfishness.

Nov. 14,08 ... About victorious living.  How to get there and the rewards.

Nov. 21, 08 ... How to attain inner peace--examining and finding contentment, and obedience to God.

Nov. 28, 08 ... Hour used as thanksgiving time for inmates.

Dec. 5, 08 ... Confession and repentance and regaining  relationship with Jesus.  Moving on, forgetting those things which are behind, pressing onward toward those things ahead.

Dec. 12, 08 ... Room reserved for deputy meeting.

Dec. 19, 08 ... Patience, temperance, perseverance, longsuffering, their meanings and applications.

Jan. 02, 09 ... New Years goals. Developing good habits, what it means to exercise unto godliness.

Jan.09, 09 ... Topic today was about attaining Salvation.

Jan. 16, 09 ... Discussion about being content, being thankful, grateful in whatever circumstances.  Apostle Paul's jail experience.

Jan. 23, 09 ... Focused on two great commandments,  love God and neighbor.

Jan. 30, 09 ... Exhorting inmates to go God's way, respecting authority and abiding by law.

Feb. 06, 09 ... Covered considerable ground about the consequences of sin.

Feb. 13, 09 ... Thanks and praise for God's goodness.  We reviewed briefly the prison facilities and conditions around the world.

Feb. 20, 09 ... Second week in a row with 13 men.  Spent time reviewing character development, by learning love, joy, peace, temperance, etc.

Feb. 27, 09 ... We learned in Psalms 56, 57, 58  and Matt. 7 how to deal with fear and anxiety. 

Mar. 06, 09... This discussion was about walking the talk and being an authentic and genuine in what we set out to do.

Mar. 13, 09... Topic here was about communicating in love and truth.

Mar. 20, 09... We investigated what it means to put to death the deeds of the flesh.

Mar. 27, 09... Our hour was filled with real thankfulness and praise to God, from who all blessings flow.

Apr. 03, 09... What it means to shine as lights in this world, being that kind of person others are drawn to.

Apr. 10, 09... Away from self esteem and toward other esteem --giving more than receiving, being a blessing to others.

Apr. 17, 09... About practical ways to release from bondage to sinful behavior and enjoying the results of being free from the bondage.

Apr. 24, 09... Today, Psalm 18.... Victory over fear and anxiety. Moving onward.

May 01, 09 ... Who or what do we worship -- God, or the things He has created?

May 08, 09 ... HCADD Sheriff Deputies reserved room for meeting with inmates.

May 15, 09... This session discussed the virtues of self-discipline and perseverance  - then putting them to practice.

May 22, 09... Discussion about hope for and where to find jobs in this economy.

May 29, 09... This meeting was about the importance of finding the  right friends and seeking accountability.

Jun. 05, 09... Our lives as a reflection of Christ.  Following Him as example.

Jun. 12, 09 ... About determining the Will of God.  Where do we go from here?

Jun. 19, 09 ... Seeking the right friends, finding a good church and support group.

Jun. 26, 09 ... Discussion about gaining control of motives, changing from a getting person to a giving person.

July  10, 09 ... Practicing to be not just hearers of God's Word, but also doers.

July  17, 09 ... This hour dealt with the power of true confession and  repentance.

July 24, 09 ... This hour was about understanding the human condition, and making a change, a decision to live in the light and not in darkness.

July 31, 09 ... Discussion about being doers and not just hearers.  Practicing temperance, patience, perseverance, joy, thankfulness, longsuffering, peace.

Aug 07, 09 ... Talked about Christ as advocate, intercessor, between us and God, giving us confidence and hope.

Aug 14, 09 ... Lively conversation about issues of the heart.  The heart as source of feelings good and bad.

Aug 21, 09 ... Topic covered the opportunity for victorious living

Aug 28, 09 ... About honoring God by guarding mind, lips, heart.

Sept. 4, 09 ... Reading the Word of Life and finding how the Spirit helps us understand it, giving meaning and purpose and peace to our lives.

Sept.11,09 ... This meeting was about practicing self control, self discipline, perseverance toward attaining goals.  Being the kind of person everyone likes to be around.

Sept.18, 09 ... We talked about anger and the pathway out of it -- confession and faith and resulting cleansing.

Sept.25, 09 ... Understanding motives.  Why we do the things we do. Cutting out pride,  gaining power from God,  fleeing from diverse lusts.

Oct. 2, 09 ... Problems with being a judgmental type of person.  Attaining a humble spirit.  When is judging another ok?

Oct. 9, 09 ...  Talked about pride and selfishness -- their lack of detection and destruction. Repentance and confession from them.

Oct. 16, 09 ... Jim led the group discussing the things that are true, noble, just, lovely, pure, and of good measure.

Oct. 23, 09 ... Defined fruits of spirit and living rightly.

Oct. 30, 09 ... Communication that honors God with purpose, clarity, timeliness, humility, and with good listening.

Nov. 6, 09 ...  Importance of forgiveness, putting things behind and reaching forward toward setting goals to honor God.

Nov 13, 09 ... Self denial, taking up our cross, being others focused, and following Jesus.

Nov. 20, 09 ... Discussed prayerfulness vrs. prayerlessness and recognizing what lacks in our faith.

Nov 27, 09 ... Thanksgiving time. Sheriff's deputies needed time for reserving room for their purposes.

Dec 4, 09 ... Further recess time for HCADC use needed.

Dec 11, 09 ... Reminders presented on how and why we need to be forgiving types of individuals and consequences of not doing so.

Dec 18, 09 ... Ruling our minds, guarding our hearts, self control, pursuing goals.

Dec  25, 09 ... Room reserved for Christmas,  Jim preached in the Public Safety building.

Jan 1, 10 ... New years recess.

Jan 8, 10 ... Good tips shared with quad 4 inmates about conflict resolution and communication.

Jan 15, 10 ... Building healthy relationships -- how to have a happy home. One inmate's prayer request for upcoming trial and for loved ones at home.

Jan 22, 10 ... A model husband and father. One inmate's prayer request  for loved ones at home.

Jan 29, 10 ... The devastation caused by adultery, pornography.

Feb 5, 10 ...  Confession and the return to purity.

Feb 12, 10 ... Understanding our motives, making a move to get our hearts right.

Feb 19, 10 ... Responsibilities as an employee -- and as an employer  -- from Colossians.

Feb 26, 10 ... Guiding principles of good communications found in Proverbs.

Mar 5, 10 ... The meaning of worldliness or being of the world.  Bringing our thoughts captive to  obedience unto God.

Mar 12, 10 ... Living in the world and not of it or from it. 2 Corinthians

Mar 19, 10 ... Decisions regarding matters of doubtful things in Rom 14

Mar 26, 10 ... How to live a fruitful life and have a happy home. John 15.

Apr 2, 10 ... Understanding the difference between knowledge and wisdom.

Apr 9, 10 ... Our responsibilities before God, others

Apr 16, 10 ... Good stewardship in the home and at work and in prison. 

Apr 23, 10 ... Understanding motives. Potential to peace or conflict. Peace or war.

Apr 30, 10 ... Discussion about the brevity of our days, heavenly priorities, consequences of forgetting God.

May 7, 10 ... Discussion about the causes of conflict, causes of war, and our resolve to be peace makers.

May 14, 10 ... Principles of Godly communication: Honoring God, honesty, gentleness, purpose, forgiveness, logic, coherence, clarity, timeliness.

May 21, 10... Part 1. Building Godly communications skills to succeed in the job interview.

May 28, 10... Part 2. Building Godly communications skills to succeed in sustaining a good worker--supervisor relationship.

Jun 4, 10... Part 3. Building Godly communications skills to succeed in a good worker -- co-worker relationship.

Jun 11, 10... Part 4. Building Godly communications skills to succeed in having a happy home.

Jun 18, 10 ... Part 5. Building Godly communications skills to succeed with inmate interactions.

Jun 25, 10 ...Jim and Bill gave their life stories about being set free.

July 2, 10 ... Good connections made about life assessment and the need for setting foundations

July 9, 10 ... Tips on conflict resolution shared

Jul 16,10 ... Considerable time set aside for discussing court and family concerns and praying

Jul 23, 10 ... Tips on how to disarm another in their anger

Jul 30, 10 ... What it means to carry our cross.  Coping under affliction or restitution.

Aug 6, 10 ... Communication skills: with purpose, honoring God, logic, coherence, clarity, timeliness, spirit of humility, intent listening.

Aug 13, 10 ... The true meaning of forgiveness. The role of love, transformation.

Aug 20, 10 ... On building a foundation for life.  Where to find it and how to apply it.

Aug 27, 10 ... Discussion about authority and who's in charge.

Sept 3, 10 ... Discussion about life after prison.  Gaining an inside track to obtaining a job,  possibly a career.

Sept 10, 10 ... Big question discussed... are we talking about Jailhouse Religion or a relationship with Jesus Christ?

Sept 17, 10 ...  Jim K (74 years old) discussed the good health benefits of living a Godly life

Sept 25, 10 ... Jim K brought out how we can gain power through the blood of Christ.

Oct, 1, 10 ... Where our thought life should be by meditating on things true, noble, just, lovely, pure, and of good report. (as Paul wrote to Philippians from a Roman jail)

Oct, 8, 10 .... Subject was mostly about how to handle scoffers or those who belittle. By returning good for evil. One inmate offered to read Psalm 69.  Another Mathew 5: 5 through 10 in the Beatitudes.

Oct. 15, 10... Courage in time of fear.  what it means to be armor bearers, putting on righteousness. What happens at our breaking point, where is our true resolve?

Oct. 22, 10...How to handle defeat, despair, loneliness, weariness. Tips from Psalm 23.

Oct. 29, 10...Guarding our hearts and minds, deliverance from temptations.

Nov 5,10 ... Key to restoration of broken relationships--repentance, confess.

Nov 12, 10... Tips on good communication such as honoring God, clarity, truthfulness, timeliness, with purpose

Nov 19, 10 ... How to avoid and resolve conflict . using rules of good communication, spirit of humility.

Dec 3,10 ... Celebrated Jim's 40 years and Bill's 25 years of being set free from previously dominating issues.

Dec 10, 10 ... Finding ways to be thankful, even in current circumstances.

Jan 7. 11... Recalling  Paul's life before becoming an apostle.  His example for change.

Jan 14, 11 ... Class room needed to be reserved for deputy time with juvenile offenders.

Jan. 22, 11 ... Hour was spent on the pursuit of peace by conflict resolution and a mind in Christ

Jan 29, 11 ... Covered definitions of self-control, patience, perseverance.

Feb 4, 11 ... Discussed opportunities for employment considering the circumstances

Feb 11, 11 ... Practical applications of Godly communications and conflict resolution were shared

Feb 18, 11 ... Challenges to living in God's creation and coming out a winner.

Feb 25, 11 ... Goals of attaining peace, purpose and joy and how to get there were discussed.

Mar 4, 11 ... All shared reasons to be thankful even in current conditions.

Mar 11,11... Developing healthy relationships with others and communicating with one mind, one heart and one spirit.

Mar 18. 11... Self exam time and making ourselves transparent to God.

Mar 25, 11 ... Finding true trust and confidence in God.

April 1, 11 ... Discussion was about mentor/mentee relationships, role modeling

April 8, 11 ... Gaining self control, temperance, and perseverance against addictions and dependencies and onto the joy of a better life.

April 15, 11 ... Who did Jesus choose to be around? Read John 6.7,8.

April 22, 11 ... Good Friday, resurrection day ahead. Hope for victorious living was discussed.

April 29, 11 ... Discussion on who or what masters a person's life.

May 6, 11 ... Topic was about hope for a transformed life.  Examples given.

May 13, 11 ... Deputy emergency canceled meeting.

May 20, 11 ...Effective communication practices   Speaking to others purposefully, clearly, timely, honoring God.

May 27, 11... Considerable discussion about guarding our hearts, minds, what comes out of our mouths.

Jun 3, 11 ... Listening skills discussed, the flip side of good communication.

Jun 10, 11... Inmates viewed the "Passion of Christ"

Jun 17, 11 ... Discussion about addictions, dependencies, and how they affect our motives leading to destructive behavior

Jun 24, 11... Manifestations of a prideful person reviewed

July 1, 11 ... Evidence of faith, salvation discussed.

July 8, 11 ... Gaining power and victory  and defeat over addictions.

July 15, 11...  Review of manifestations of pride and the contrast of manifestations of humility. What do each look like.

July 22, 11... Building positive habits and internal mechanisms by having a changed heart to resist temptations to do wrong.

July 29, 11... Discussions about how and where do we go from here. The reality of hope.

Aug 5, 11... Discussions about what master do we follow.

Aug 12, 11... Jim celebrates 40 years with zero alcohol.  Bill talks about his freedom from addiction to anger.

Aug 19, 11...Courage in the face of devastating life events was shared.

Sept 2, 11 ... Three inmates face homelessness as they are allowed to leave jail.  Prayers needed.

Sept 9, 11 ...True meaning of forgiveness shared.