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Volume 12, Issue 3 / March 2009

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"Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and loses one of them. Does he not leave the ninety-nine in the open country and go after the lost sheep until he finds it?... there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent."
Luke 15:4, 7

PRAISE THE LORD

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37"Then the righteous will answer him, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? 38When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and cloth you? 39when did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?' 40"The King will reply,' I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine you did for me.' Matthew 25:37-40

Prison Mission Report!

 

Dear Brothers and Sister in Christ,

I wonder if we truly believe IN Jesus. He teaches us to live without attachment to worldly things. Yet look at all the work we go through to get the things of this world. He teaches us to be perfect, yet look at the excuses we make for not living perfect. He teaches us to stop sinning, yet look at the excuses we make to continue living in sin. He commands us to keep the Ten Commandments in order to "get" earn our eternal life, yet look at the excuses we make for our breaking of the law while we claim we are saved by Grace.

On the other hand, nowhere does He command us to go to church, yet look at all the work we create in order to go to church. Nowhere does He command us to join a man-made denomination, yet look at all the money at work that goes into bringing people into a man-made organization. Nowhere are we commanded to spend millions of dollars in building and maintaining our idolatrous churches, yet that is what we do.

Look at the money spend on "Church" clothes. Look at the time we consume in discussing the food we eat and the liquids we drink. Yet Jesus commanded us not to worry about what we eat, drink or wear. I wonder, do we truly believe IN Jesus.

"It is not the greatness of the act of disobedience that constitutes sin, but the fact of variance from God’s expressed will in the least particular; for this shows that there is yet communion between the soul and sin. The heart is divided in its service. There is a virtual denial of God, a rebellion against the laws of His government." EGW:TMB

"Instead of congregating together and shunning responsibility and cross bearing, the members of the church would scatter into all lands, letting the light of Christ shine out from them, working as He did for the salvation of souls, and this "gospel of the kingdom" would speedily be carried to all the world." EGW:TMB

 

Dear Brother Ronald,

Thank you so very much for sending me the workbook. Since receiving it I’ve been in it almost nonstop. My eyes have been opened to some new truths that I sincerely hope will lead me to the promised land. Let me explain. I grew up in a Sabbath keeping church. But there were numerous things in your book that I’ve never heard explained in such a way. Upon my release I intend to test the spirits of my pastor and some in the congregation. I’ve gotten the feelings at times that even though we worship on the Seventh-day Sabbath, and even though we claim to be the final day’s remnant church, we have a lot of pomp and ceremony. We have this beautiful church that costs in excess of $14,000 mortgage a month in addition to our $5,000 general budget. Thank you so much for your book.

Lascelles, CA

To Whom it may Concern,

I have started reading "Change Your Life Biblically". But the book belongs to a friend. I am inclosing 20 stamps in request of two of those books, please. One for me and one for my girlfriend. We’ve been studying together through mail. I’ve shared some things with her that I learned from "Change Your Life Biblically". I told her how great a book it was and that I’ll send out for our own. I have enclosed two flyers with a book of stamps so that we can continue to study together and have a book of our very own. Your book has enlightened me on a lot of things I was always puzzled about. I think it’s a great book.

Don, CA

Hello,

While I was in jail another Christian brother showed me a book from your organization titled, "Change Your Life Biblically". I read a little bit of it and was very impressed with it. Plus also, the title said it all for me.

David, CA

Dear Brother Ron,

Thank you very much for the book. I received it last Thursday and I started to read it again. I thank God that my wife has started to read your book, CYLB. She has told me that she agrees with what she has read. I finally had the courage to write to her about Revelation 13 and the little horn. She said that she is confused but she agreed to finish reading your book and we will talk about it later. So it is a good start. Brother Ron, here I send you another 10 stamps so you can help another indigent brother from your list with a book.

Hector, TX

Brother Ron,

I have again read volume I of your book, "Change Your Life Biblically". I am always amazed at how much more I pick up when I read it. Trust me, it has been one of my favorite books for quite some time. And I just love sharing what I have learned with the other men who are seeking the truth, the Lord Jesus Christ, and His message of salvation and eternal life. Your book has brought me new confidence in talking about the Lord because of what I have learned. Thank you. I honestly learned a lot about myself and continue to ask the Lord to teach and show me how to be patient with myself in my new walk in faith. What I personally found most interesting was the connection between reading your book and reading my Bible. It’s amazing to me how differently I read my Bible now. I first do some reading and studying in CYLB and then open my Bible and "POW", there it is. I actually get into and understand my Bible in a whole new light. It’s cool. And I love it. People have been pumped full of wrong information and pagan teachings for so many generations it’s very tough to conceive them otherwise. Even when the proof is right here - in the Bible. I have had the opportunity to read some pretty good books while in prison and have picked up some pretty good stuff. But it is through your teachings that I have learned to trust my Bible and only my Bible. I also learned to use my Bible to interpret and prove what it teaches. You truly have done an excellent job in Volume I. The way you present everything: the illustrations, thought questions, etc., have all come together and made a huge impact in my life. I constantly find myself sharing the truth about God’s teachings and the absolutely amazing historical events of Biblical times.

Douglas, CO

Dear Ron,

Thank you for your recent letter. I read Volume I again and I learned that it gives you the plan of salvation and Christian growth all laid out in an easy step by step process. If you talk and walk in His Word and obey the Ten Commandments, you will find happiness and be reworded in the end. It also showed how you must always use all of the texts in the Bible to get the true meaning of what is being taught. You can’t just pick and choose to make things work out your way. It will not work that way. I leaned how to put these steps into my daily life as a Christian. That I may be a true follower of Christ and to let others around me see the changes taking place in my life. I have a small Bible study group of five inmates that we get together on Sabbath for two hours to study God’s Word. I try to do at least six hours a day in my personal studies. You know, if you told me five years ago I would be doing the work of God, I would have laughed and said you must be crazy. But thank God for His messengers like you who get the truth out to us who need it.

Dan, FL

John, Hello,

I just had a look at your book, "Change Your Life Biblically". I would like to have my own book so I can do the studies. It opened my eyes to Jesus Christ. My good friend and other inmates that I showed the three angels message to are thinking real hard about it.

Gary, CA

Hi Brother Ron,

Thank you so much for your letter. I really appreciate everything that you do for people like us. I’ve been learning a lot with your book and my husband has been teaching me a lot more, since he already finished your lovely book. To tell you the truth, I’m Catholic, but there’s just so many things that I have discovered about this religion. At first when my husband started telling me what he had learned about this religion and talked about the beast, and the history about Roman Catholics, I was speechless. I wanted to cry because I thought I was worshipping God the right way. By going to church every Sunday, by confessing my sins to what we call a "father". Throughout the Bible I have learned that there is no such thing as confessing your sins to someone. I have a lot to learn and I know your book will help me a lot. The Bible will be my guide so that I will live an eternal life.

Elizabeth, CA Non-inmate

Dear Brother Ron,

I received the certificate today and I was very happy about it. It made my day full of joy. I was really waiting for it because I put all my heart on this and with the help of the Holy Spirit I know that I could not fail. I am going to send it home so it could be framed. It will be on the living-room wall where everybody can see it. Not as a trophy, but as a reminder to my son and daughter of who I am now so they can follow my steps toward Jesus Christ. Brother Ron, God bless you and your book because I see Matthew 13:8 becoming truth in my family.

Hector, TX

Dear Brother in Christ,

I’ve been a Christian for 18 years and this whole time I’ve believed by studying the Bible that we must work our way to heaven by following the Ten Commandments. That we can achieve eternal life with Jesus and all we have to know is the truth and the truth shall set us free. I have never found a Bible study in the last 18 years that taught me that I needed to follow the Ten Commandments in order for me to go to heaven. It is my belief that faith without works is dead. My cellie and I would like the study course.

Mitch, CA

Dear Brother Ronald,

I would like to thank you for sending me the book. I read it and find it very interesting. Your work has done a great opportunity to bring me back to life. In recent years I have given up on the Lord. But since you sent me the book, I have come to my senses and given all my problems to the Lord. So again, keep up the work and may God be with you. My family no longer coexists with me because I converted to Christianity and they are Muslims. They automatically cut contact with converts. But I know for fact I have the right religion because it is common sense and very understanding and healing.

Zakariya, ND

Prison Ministry,

I am writing you in regards to your most welcome letter. I don’t know how you guys found me or got my CDC number. But I got to say, I am happy you did due to the fact that I am at my lowest at the moment. I truly believe my blood brother had something to do with it. I was raised in a Christian church. Only I chose the wrong path. Yes I would love to receive what you got to offer.

Abraham, CA

Brother Ronald,

I’ve been diligently reading "Change Your Life Biblically" and it is changing my life already. I observed my first 7th day Sabbath yesterday and I can feel the power of Jesus Christ in my life for having done so. I was wondering if you could send me anymore information on observing the Sabbath as I want to do all the commandments to the best of my ability. Also, two brothers have been using my workbook and found out I was writing you and wanted me to ask if you would send them their own copies.

David, CA

Hi Ron,

I’m doing good. My faith and walk with the Lord is going great. I’ll tell you, as you know, it is so upsetting seeing all the deception and deceived people. It’s especially difficult when people want to argue with you about God’s truth, even though you can prove things right out of the Bible and give simple explanations and common sense answers. People are so steeped in corrupt teachings. It’s a shame to think that people want to fight against God’s goodness that He has planned for us. People just don’t realize. It’s too bad that we have to be completely broken before we realize what God has done for us, given us and what He has planned for us.

Peter, IL

Dear Brother Ron,

Thanks for your letters and sincerity. I really appreciate it. I do love your ministry and what you do. I believe you bring the teachings of Jesus in full truth the way Jesus and His apostles meant it. Keep up the good work and here are some more stamps to help.

Preston, IN

Hello,

I’m writing because I’m interested in acquiring your book. I’ve read the first half of it and would love to finish it. I just ran across an application for it yesterday. I also have a friend who is interested in your book and is requesting an application from you too.

John, CA

To Whom it May Concern,

I’m a new Christian and an inmate here loaned me a book to read entitled, "Change Your Life Biblically". I read it once and had to return it. But I have to admit after reading through one time I was so blessed to have such an in-depth study. But now since I had to return the book to its proper respective owner, I would like to have my own personal copy. I would also like to receive any and all information that would assist me in my new walk in Christ. This book has so much history especially learning about the Catholic Church and keeping the Sabbath day Holy (Saturday). Without proper knowledge of God’s Word, we perish. So I feel truly blessed to have read this book. But my question is, How can I obtain a copy of this book for my arsenal.

Sidney, CA

Hi,

My son-in-law is in prison. He was very inspired by your book. He suggested that it will very much help out the family in need of the good Word.

Ruth, CA non-inmate

Dear Brother Ron,

Thanks a lot for your very encouraging letter. I really appreciate it. Since so far I have no other Christian brothers to confide in, I had to tell someone mature in Christ. Thank you. I know our God is a loving and merciful God, but sometimes I have my doubts. Although I don’t let those doubts discourage me from trying my best to live Righteously for my Savior Jesus. I have a new cell mate since I went from a 2 man cell to a 3 man cell. He is an older gentleman. He seems like he really wants to repent and change his ways. I think with the Lord’s help this man will be more ready to accept the truth.

Preston, IN

Dear Brother Ron,

Our Bible study group has grown to 11 people and it looks like a few more are on their way. Since I am the institutional barber I am also sharing and ministering to some of the guys that I cut their hair. It’s amazing how many souls are hungry for Christ. I love it and it’s a blessing. Please pray for me and the baby believers here. I am sending you some tithe that has accumulated: stamps. I hope it will be of some help. Thank you for everything and may God bless you.

Timmy, CA

Dear Brother Ronald,

I just wanted you to know I am reading "Change Your Life Biblically" through again. Also, I have been observing the Seventh-day Sabbath. I can not begin to tell you the difference it has made in my relationship with our Saviour Jesus Christ. But then, I don’t need to tell you, do I? Thank you for making me aware of it. I look forward to sundown on Friday and sundown on Saturday comes to soon. My prayer life and the study of the Word has improved dramatically. Ronald, you and the ministry are in my prayers constantly. You take care of yourself and get some rest as I know you are probably pushing yourself to the limit. Although there is no more noble cause, we need you.

David, CA

Dear Ron,

I am writing you because I am interested in your workbook. I have inclosed 8 stamps. I am currently enrolled in a few Bible studies and I have read the first half of your Bible study. But I see more truth in your’s than most others. I find that most Bible studies only deliver the "milk" of the Word, but your’s also delivers the "meat" also. It has been close to 2 1/2 years since I read the first 1/2 of the workbook. I never did fill out the answer sheet. So, in conclusion, I am really looking forward to gaining more wisdom, knowledge and understanding of God’s Holy Word. And yes, I would love to help out with your ministry. Please tell me what I can do and I will.

John, CA

Dear Brother Ronald,

Brother Ronald, many have told me how wonderful the workbook is and that it provides the knowledge I am seeking. So if you come to a position where you can send me a copy of the "Change Your Life Biblically" workbook, it would be greatly appreciated and counted a blessing.

Billy, CA

Jesus Christ Prison Ministry

I am an inmate and came across your book, "Change Your Life Biblically". I was drawn to the way you used the Word of God to inspire a change in one’s life and to show how to read scripture with more understanding. I am very interested in receiving one of your books as well as any literature I may use in my daily walk with Christ. I thank you for your time and efforts and wait in acceptance of your book so that I may utilize it and my Bible for further growth and work as a child of God.

Terence, CA

Dear Brother Ron,

I received your September newsletter this morning. I want you to know how much I appreciate your efforts to compile and send the newsletters to us. The testimonies encourage and uplift each of us behind bars, that we can be content doing time and find the same peace and joy that Paul found, of a home on the "other side". Each month I put the flyers out for the book and within 2-3 days they are gone. I’ll continue to help you "spread the Good news" here.

Doris, ID

JCPM,

I was currently transferred to another prison. I came across your workbook "Change Your Life Biblically". I started reading it and I was amazed at all the information it contained. Furthermore I left the book behind to my celly so he can read for himself. My request to you is that if it was possible if you can send me one of those books. It would help me out a lot. I am simply requesting your workbook because there is a lot to learn from your book.

Ernie, CA