PRAISE THE LORD
Prison Mission Report
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
"In giving light to His people anciently, God did not work exclusively through any one class. Daniel was a prince of Judah. Isaiah also was of the royal line. David was a shepherd boy, Amos a herdsman, Zechariah a captive from Babylon, Elisha a tiller of the soil. The Lord raised up as His representatives prophets and princes, the noble and the lowly, and taught them the truths to be given to the world.
"To everyone who becomes a partaker of His grace the Lord appoints a work for others. Individually we are to stand in our lot and place, saying, "Here am I; send me." Isaiah 6:8. Upon the minister of the word, the missionary nurse, the Christian physician, the individual Christian, whether he be merchant or farmer, professional man or mechanic--the responsibility rests upon all. It is our work to reveal to men the gospel of their salvation. Every enterprise in which we engage should be a means to this end.
"Those who take up their appointed work will not only be a blessing to others, but they will themselves be blessed. The consciousness of duty well done will have a reflex influence upon their own souls. The despondent will forget their despondency, the weak will become strong, the ignorant intelligent, and all will find an unfailing helper in Him who has called them.
"The church of Christ is organized for service. Its watchword is ministry. Its members are soldiers, to be trained for conflict under the Captain of their salvation. Christian ministers, physicians, teachers, have a broader work than many have recognized. They are not only to minister to the people, but to teach them to minister. They should not only give instruction in right principles, but educate their hearers to impart these principles. Truth that is not lived, that is not imparted, loses its life-giving power, its healing virtue. Its blessing can be retained only as it is shared.
"The monotony of our service for God needs to be broken up. Every church member should be engaged in some line of service for the Master. Some cannot do so much as others, but everyone should do his utmost to roll back the tide of disease and distress that is sweeping over our world. Many would be willing to work if they were taught how to begin. They need to be instructed and encouraged.
"Every church should be a training school for Christian workers. Its members should be taught how to give Bible readings, how to conduct and teach Sabbath-school classes, how best to help the poor and to care for the sick, how to work for the unconverted. There should be schools of health, cooking schools, and classes in various lines of Christian help work. There should not only be teaching, but actual work under experienced instructors. Let the teachers lead the way in working among the people, and others, uniting with them, will learn from their example. One example is worth more than many precepts." {MH 148-149}
Ron,
Satan is surely busy, but we "AIN’T" seen nothing yet compared to what he has in store for us in the near future. I read these letters from the prisoners and my heart aches so much. I wish I had lots of money to send each of them the books they want from you. Bless their hearts. I pray for those that are getting out of prison that they will hang in there and not return to their old ways. Satan is going to be at the prison gates waiting to seduce them again. It is frightening that if they don’t hang on tight to what they have learned from your books and the Bible they will fall down again and allow Satan to have control again. I pray for their precious souls as God loves each of them so much. If only they knew how much. Our love is like a grain of sand compared to His. WOW!
Wanda, OR (non-inmate)
Brother Ron,
First and foremost, I would like to send my love and respects to you and let you know that you are truly doing a very good thing. I will be released soon. I just received your introductory issue newsletter today in the mail. I am really trying to change my ways so I will stop coming back to prison. I would like to receive anything that you can offer. I turned 26 and I am tired of spending birthdays in prison. Thank you for your time.
Richard, CA
Dear JCPM,
I am seeking God’s will and way for my life on a daily basis. Please send me the "Change Your Life Biblically".
Michael, CA
Dear Ronald John,
I will not be released nor moving within the next 60 days. I am totally indigent with no help or support from the inside or outside. The only person I have on my side with me right now is God. I have borrowed your book from an inmate and I have learned a lot of new things. I can’t wait to receive this book. Thank you so much for this ministry.
Elijah, VA
Dear JCPM,
My friend Cliften got your book today and showed me it. I am very interested in taking your course. I do believe that I will learn a lot from the book. I want to serve God always. Thank you so much for giving us all the opportunity to get a deeper understanding in God’s Word. You guys are truly a blessing.
Bryon, NM
Dear JCPM,
Hey family in Christ, my name is brother Antonio. Tony for short. I always knew about God but finally surrendered two years ago. I’m 24 about to be 25. I came to the Lord by my neighbor. He introduced me to Jesus Christ. Now I believe I do have a calling in the Good news of life. I’m serving 16 months with half. I thought I had everything I needed but really I was seeking for the worldly things. Now I found peace helping the Lord out.
Antonio, CA
Dear Brother Ronald,
Please send me the "Change Your Life Biblically" book. I am indigent and have no way to repay you. I’m currently serving a life sentence and struggling everyday to make it through the day.
Todd, CA
Dear Mr. John,
Thank you very much for responding to my letter. I am very interested in getting a workbook. But at this time I am totally indigent. If you are able to send me one that would be great. If not, I understand.
Tina, CA
Dear Representative,
Peace and happiness to you. I’m one year into my faith and about to do 20 long years in prison. Please help me to learn more about my Lord and Savior. Anything you can send my way will be enjoyed and spread amongst the other brothers in here.
Christopher, GA
Sir,
I found a tore up book called, "Change Your Life Biblically". It was good from what was left of it to read. I found this, your ad. I am a Christian. Can I have a copy of this book, please? Would you all their also correspond with me? I have as of now 11 months and some change to be free.
Timmy, TX
To Whom This May Concern,
I was given this pamphlet by a friend and I am very interested in receiving the workbook, "Change Your Life Biblically". Sometimes in prison it is hard to keep and stay focused on the right path. I do my best to do the right thing, in the Lord’s eyes. I feel this workbook would help to strengthen me as a Christian. My friend was saying something about sending a book of stamps in order to receive the workbook. Well, unfortunately I am indigent and cannot send anything for payment. I wish I could. But I am still very much interested in the workbook and hope and pray that you are still able to send me one.
Raechel, CA
To Whom This May Concern,
I received one of your order forms from one inmate here in prison. I also fellowship with one that mentioned how many pages she has worked on and she was blessed. Me myself I’m looking forward in a continuing relationship with my Lord Jesus Christ. I’m going through trials and tribulations as we speak. I would love to have one of your life changing books.
Sarrah, CA
Dear JCPM,
Another prisoner here referred me to your Bible study. I am an avid Bible student and if your Bible studies have levels, I am requesting your most advanced level.
Antoine, CA
Dear Ronald John,
I received your letter about the workbook, "Change Your Life Biblically". I would like to receive it. But I am an indigent inmate. I will attempt to hustle up some stamps and I will send what I get, but I do not think that I will be able to acquire ten of them. My father sends me some pictures to sell and that is how I usually get what I need. I hope that is adequate and that you will be able to send me a copy of the workbook.
Nathaniel, CA
Dear Ronald John,
Thank you for your letter and I understand exactly what you mean about demonstration of the information on our daily lives. I’ve passed out every single application request form you have sent to me. I’ve been sharing the truth with all those around me. There are so many who are excited about getting the book and learning the truth. However, most fear that if they send in the request now, by the time the book arrives, they will already be transferred and they won’t get the book. So most want to wait till they get where they are going to ensure they will get the book. As an example, one inmate got his book on Wednesday and was transferred on Friday. He was one of the lucky ones. I share the truth with all those around me for it is my honor to serve my Lord and spread the truth. This book has changed me from the inside out. I now understand the importance of forgiveness and letting go of the hurt, blame, pain and anger I carried around for so many years. I now see how not forgiving and letting go has been affecting my life. I could not possibly love God, others and myself because I was to busy hating, hurting, blaming others and myself for things in my passed. But no more. I’ve stopped rehearsing it and released it completely for how can I expect God to forgive me if I’m not willing to forgive as well. Now I’m busy loving God and doing His work. I share His truth to everyone I come in contact with - even the C/O’s. I show love towards everyone now. And I now realize that I am a servant of God and if I truly love Him, I will follow His Commandments every moment of my life. I am now patient, kind, respectful and willing to do whatever I can to help anyone, especially sharing the truth with any and everyone I can. I Bible study with others now. One of the beautiful understandings that this book has taught me is that for years I have been a sinner but I don’t have to remain that way. I can be perfect. Now that blew me away because I was taught that I will always be a sinner and only God can be perfect. Wow, now that was so powerful for me. To know that I can live a righteous, holy and sinless, perfect life of Christ was mind blowing and changed my life. Now I can’t wait to share that with everyone I meet. I also no longer view the C/O’s or people of other races to be the enemy. For it is the devil who is the true enemy. He works on us through the churches and the various government operations and he is doing a great job at brainwashing people. He had me completely. But no more. The churches aren’t God’s creation but rather man’s and controlled by the devil. I’m proud to be a "prisoner" of Jesus and doing His work is all that matters to me now. Brother Ron, thank you.
Jesse, CA
Brother,
I was given a pamphlet with some info on it of the ministry Jesus is using you in. Awesome. Enclosed are some names of some of my Christian brothers over here in this super max prison. We would like to receive "Change Your Life Biblically", please. Also, I told my 9 year old daughter I would find her a book to read over the summer. I was read a couple of pages from your book through a heater vent. This sounds like a book I will trust with my 9 year old daughter. May she receive one too? Send some more slips to hand out when I go out to the rec cages for 1 hour a day.
Daniel, NM
Hi,
My name is George. I was referred by a friend so that I can get a copy of the book, "Change Your Life Biblically". I would like to receive more information on how I can request a copy for myself. I want to learn as much as possible more about God.
George, CA
Hi,
This Bible study came as a surprise. I kind of figured it was going to be similar to all the others I have taken. It wasn’t!! This study has been something different and truly extraordinary from all the other Bible studies that I have done. I believe it to be the truthful teachings of God. It has almost taken me 9 months to complete this study.
Gilbert, TX
Dear Brother Ron,
It is good to hear from you. As you know I am a lifer, but I feel blessed everyday. I was so glad to get "Change Your Life Biblically" so fast. Preston is the one who gave me the stuff to mail into you. He is a blessing for me. One thing I do want to say is that I try to live "Biblically" everyday. But being in prison makes it hard. That is why I try to stay around people like Preston. I really like the book. Plus, it gets me into the Good Book. I always underline good verses. I think that my whole Bible will be underlined after I am done.
Robert, IN
Dear Ronald John,
My name is Donna. I got your Christian training brochure from a bunkie of mine who recently signed up with you. I also love Jesus with all my heart and would love to join your fellowship and also receive your workbook. My friend did not have an extra form to fill out so I’m hoping this will due. I want to work for Jesus cause He as a plan and purpose for me.
Donna, CA
JCPM,
I have received the Lord as my Saviour. I am striving to learn more and more. A friend of mine that was just transferred here from another prison showed me a book called, "Change Your Life Biblically". I will be getting out of prison soon. I was wondering if there was a way I could also receive that book? I also plan on bringing as many as I can to the Lord when I get out. I feel that the Lord’s return is very close. I feel that there are so many that still need to know the Lord and turn their lives over to Him.
Charles, OR
Dear Brother Ron,
Sorry it took so long to write back but in that time I’ve been trying to get more people to order your book. These guys don’t believe in keeping our Ten Commandments. I asked the church leader about service on our Sabbath and he gives me the run-around. Then I reminded him God blessed and sanctified the seventh day and we aught to keep that day holy. He tells me everyday should be holy. It’s surreal to know we are surrounded by these types of people. Your book is still #1 in my collection and I teach out of it, so thanks again.
Curtis, VA
Greetings,
My name is Martin. I am truly interested in changing my life in a profound way. I would respectfully request a copy of "Change Your Life Biblically".
Martin, CA
Dear Brother Ron:
I am glad you enjoyed the donation. I enjoy giving them to you so you can help others. Thank you for sending a book to Errol. Now I hope we can sit down together and learn. I also hope Bob joins us as well. He caught me the other day and seemed overjoyed to have received the CYLB Bible study. I hope he learns right along with us. Now I just pray that those who have the CYLB study can now start meeting and learning and growing together. There are about six of us in this cell house with it. Now I just pray that the Holy Spirit will entreat us to join together. Of course I need to just do my duty and let others decide if they want the book or not. But it seems some need just a little push every once in a while. I need to pay attention and not have you send books to people who are obviously not going to do anything with them. But you never know. I need to stop trying to control things and just follow orders. :-) Thanks for the encouraging words on how much Jesus loves us. We should always have hope. He really does love His creation more than we could possibly imagine. It is far greater than human love. I really have begun to see that here while in prison. There are a lot of punishments being poured out on the country. A lot of Christians know this. If they would just commit to total repentance, not just some repentance. Thee are so many deceptions a man can become really confused. It seems everyone is saying "I have the Spirit" or "God told me this", or "I saw that". It makes you almost go crazy. Don’t people know that not everything "supernatural" is "God". We need to be careful. You are right. I need to stop trying to "see" what talents I have and just do the work. Ask God to show me what needs to be done. Helping the least of these is a good start. :-) I’m happy to hear that Juber is already on to the second volume. Now if we can all just pray together for God to provide for His work to be published and carried into foreign lands. That hearts will move toward that last call. Last week I went to Eric’s cell. He said he was happy I came and talked with him. I was too. I hope he quits going and doing what the Sunday teachers are telling him and gets planted in Jesus the right way. Then I went to the library. I just sat down when this guy came over and we shared scriptures and really enjoyed ourselves. I found out he was a practicing Muslim right now but still just reading to find out how to properly serve his heavenly Father. He said he was going to get the CYLB book. I encouraged him to do so. Isn’t God awesome in how he does things.
Preston, IN
Dear Brother Ronald,
Hello. Thank you for your letter of encouragement. It is so easy to lose sight of the most important things (righteousness of Christ) and focus on the wrong things (my bride, self and the world). You helped me refocus on what is important. Thank you for that. On a good note, me and my brothers are waiting for the CYLB book so we can start on the book together. Like you’ve said, I have been too selfish to pick and choose who deserves to get your book and I have sinned by doing so. How foolish of me to deprive such a good book from many. Please forgive me. I will have to be more submissive to His calling from now on. Do keep me in check because sometimes I can be so forgetful. :-) Speaking of the statement about people not growing up here, two of my close brothers would not talk to each other because of their pride. They both wanted the other one to come and apologize first so neither of them would do it. So eventually I had to bring them together and help them talk to each other. It was kind of difficult at first and I was able to see the ugliness when we are stubborn and full of pride. Is that what I looked like? I pray that I may never go backwards and be so full of myself. Please pray for me so that I can become the man that God wants me to be. A man who does not shrink from responsibility. A man who is not afraid of what others think or do to us but to stand up with backbone and stand firm for Jesus. Other than that I have been trying to focus on what needs to be done, to be better prepared to serve my Lord when the time is right. I see now that I have waisted too much of God’s time and need to prioritize. Well, thank you once again for everything and may God continue to bless His little ministry.
Timmy, CA
Folks, ever so often I get a request for a book and when I go through my records I find that I had sent a book to this person years ago. Then I see where they had paroled and actually got off parole, but then went back to prison under what we call a new number. It is sad to see that they did not listen the first time. We pray that they will listen the second time before they waste their time and their life doing time in prison on the installment plan.
Hi Ron,
I did receive your book, "Change Your Life Biblically". I have 5 friends that are of Spanish decent. I gave the book to them. So if you could please send me another copy, and if possible let me know if you have books in Spanish. I have at least 5 people that would like them .
Sam, CA
We are still waiting for hearts to be touched and to sacrifice for Jesus and send us the funding to get out of debt so we can print books into Spanish. Is your heart touchable? Thank you folks for your love and support of this little ministry that Jesus personally started.
Dear Brother Ronald,
I received your letter today and thank you again for helping to open my eyes to the true teachings of Jesus. Hopefully by now you have received my web page bio. Are we able to add photos as well? (Yes) As for showing off the certificate to others here, actually, I’ve showed no one. Those requests are the result of showing them the truths. The wonderful teachings of Jesus are far more powerful than any certificate could ever be. Yes, I’ve been busy doing God’s work and it feels so wonderful to be able to share the truths. Unfortunately it’s not been without its challenges. For all of us here in this wing we are not allowed to physically interact together so holding Bible study is almost impossible to do. However, we found a way to do so each day through the vents. Sounds crazy but it actually works great. We all meet at our vents each day at 1 pm and hold Bible study. Where there’s a will, there’s a way. Thanks again for opening my eyes and heart to the true teachings of Jesus Christ.
Jesse, CA
"The Creator chose for our first parents the surroundings best adapted for their health and happiness. He did not place them in a palace or surround them with the artificial adornments and luxuries that so many today are struggling to obtain. He placed them in close touch with nature and in close communion with the holy ones of heaven.
"In the garden that God prepared as a home for His children, graceful shrubs and delicate flowers greeted the eye at every turn. There were trees of every variety, many of them laden with fragrant and delicious fruit. On their branches the birds caroled their songs of praise. Under their shadow the creatures of the earth sported together without a fear.
" Adam and Eve, in their untainted purity, delighted in the sights and sounds of Eden. God appointed them their work in the garden, "to dress it and to keep it." Genesis 2:15. Each day’s labor brought them health and gladness, and the happy pair greeted with joy the visits of their Creator, as in the cool of the day He walked and talked with them. Daily God taught them His lessons.
"The plan of life which God appointed for our first parents has lessons for us. Although sin has cast its shadow over the earth, God desires His children to find delight in the works of His hands. The more closely His plan of life is followed, the more wonderfully will He work to restore suffering humanity. The sick need to be brought into close touch with nature. An outdoor life amid natural surroundings would work wonders for many a helpless and almost hopeless invalid.
"The noise and excitement and confusion of the cities, their constrained and artificial life, are most wearisome and exhausting to the sick. The air, laden with smoke and dust, with poisonous gases, and with germs of disease, is a peril to life. The sick, for the most part shut within four walls, come almost to feel as if they were prisoners in their rooms. They look out on houses and pavements and hurrying crowds, with perhaps not even a glimpse of blue sky or sunshine, of grass or flower or tree. Shut up in this way, they brood over their suffering and sorrow, and become a prey to their own sad thoughts.
"And for those who are weak in moral power, the cities abound in dangers. In them, patients who have unnatural appetites to overcome are continually exposed to temptation. They need to be placed amid new surroundings where the current of their thoughts will be changed; they need to be placed under influences wholly different from those that have wrecked their lives. Let them for a season be removed from those influences that lead away from God, into a purer atmosphere." {MH 361-263}
"Now, while our great High Priest is making the atonement for us, we should seek to become perfect in Christ. Not even by a thought could our Saviour be brought to yield to the power of temptation. Satan finds in human hearts some point where he can gain a foothold; some sinful desire is cherished, by means of which his temptations assert their power. But Christ declared of Himself: "The prince of this world cometh, and hath nothing in Me." John 14:30. Satan could find nothing in the Son of God that would enable him to gain the victory. He had kept His Father’s commandments, and there was no sin in Him that Satan could use to his advantage. This is the condition in which those must be found who shall stand in the time of trouble." {GC 623.1}
"Only those who have been diligent students of the Scriptures (not church)and who have received the love of the truth will be shielded from the powerful delusion that takes the world captive. By the Bible testimony these will detect the deceiver in his disguise. To all the testing time will come. By the sifting of temptation the genuine Christian will be revealed. Are the people of God now so firmly established upon His word that they would not yield to the evidence of their senses? Would they, in such a crisis, cling to theBible and the Bible only? Satan will, if possible, prevent them from obtaining a preparation to stand in that day. He will so arrange affairs as to hedge up their way, entangle them with earthly treasures, cause them to carry a heavy, wearisome burden (church going), that their hearts may be overcharged with the cares of this life and the day of trial may come upon them as a thief." {GC 625.3}
The book, "Change Your Life Biblically" and our DVDs were dictated and directed by the Holy Spirit to prepare you for the coming Time of Trouble. Don’t delay. Don’t let your church, the world and the devil keep you from being "diligent students of the Scriptures" and Scripture only: no church included. Request "Change Your Life Biblically" and our DVDs now. Share them with everyone you love and want to see in Heaven.
Love in Christ,
Ron
The Lord bestows favor and honor; no good thing does He withhold from those whose walk is blameless. Psalm 84:11