Jesus Christ Prison Ministry
Since
June of 1997: Following the Example of Jesus in Keeping The Sabbath day Holy
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Bible
Topics To get the
book, "Change Your Life Biblically"
"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
Prison Mission Report!
Dear Brothers and Sister in Christ,
Dear Ron,
Well, here are my answer sheets. Why do I have some
"fear" about this. Truly I believe it’s because of the marvelous
book you wrote and I don’t want to disappoint you. I am re-reading again just
because I love it. Now I will dissect the Revelation chapters with every
translation of Bibles I have so I can sit back and say, "Ya, I understand
now". Thank you so, so, so much. I hope you received the envelopes I sent.
Here are some more stamps. Boy, when I get out, you will have a loyal consistent
supporter. Wow, the Sabbath. For years, my entire life, until last week, I
celebrated Sunday as the Sabbath. But this week I will rectify another sinful
thing in my life. Thank you. I am awed, if there is such a word, AWED. The
research, time, commitment that went into this study shows a love of Jesus unsurpassed
by any. Everyplace throughout this book states: Stop Sinning, Be perfect and
obey the Ten Commandments as being "The Gospel", Jesus’ teachings,
the Eternal gospel. I am so, so, so happy I found you and your book. You are the
best thing that ever happened to me as you found a way for me to finally find
our Lord.
Christine, CA
Well folks, I do appreciate the kind words that come my way.
But I have to keep reminding folks that when I got out of prison, the Holy
Spirit was sent to me and dictated and directed the book, "Change Your Life
Biblically" to me. Then He told me to get it out to inmates. That is what I
have been attempting to do ever since. But I can only do that as long as hearts
are willing to sacrifice and help us financially. God needs us to do our part.
Without our part, He can’t do His. It is a symbioses relationship. Each
depending on the other for the salvation of man. God bless each and every one of
you who has stood by us so faithfully over the years. All the inmates, whose
lives have been changed, thank you. At this time we are $10,000 short from last
year’s donations.
Dear JCPM,
I received your letter and would love to do your work book.
Enclosed are 10 stamps. I thank you from the heart for the help you give to all
of us.
Jon, CA
Hello,
A friend of mine let me read a book called, "Change Your
Life Biblically". There was some pretty good stuff in there. But to be
honest, it was kind of hard. I didn’t really get far in school. I’m 34 from
East Los Angeles. I have been from a gang since I was 13 and been on drugs since
10. This is my 3rd time back in prison. To be honest, I am tired of this
lifestyle. I got an easy to read Bible and yes, I accepted Christ. If you could
send me a Bible study I would appreciate it.
Alfonso, CA
Ron,
Thank you for the letter. It’s always nice to hear from
you. I got a new cellie last week and he was going to church out there but didn’t
have a real relationship with God that comes from faith and obedience. I have
spent all week telling him the importance of obedience to all Ten Commandments
including the fourth. We are observing the Sabbath tonight. My cellie will be
going to prison in a week or so and his wife will be getting a hold of you to
order a couple of books. Thank you for sending a book to mom and brother. Mom
believes there is a God, but has never been to church and has a hard time
reading the Bible. She won’t put out the effort to seek Jesus in a real way.
She is a reader and your book is easy to read and I pray she will read it. My
brother tries to study, but so far is like most and believes in church and not
God. Anything not mainstream is a "cult" to him. I pray he will read
your book when he gets it and it wakes him up. I have read a lot of books and
yours I found to be the truth. How can a person go wrong by stop sinning, obey
the commandments, be perfect and obey the teachings of Jesus. I am a work in
progress and I have you to thank. I know it is Jesus working through you, but
still... When I pray each day I ask God to guide me to the truth and what it
will take for me to be saved. I have a ways to go and can’t wait till the day
I have your faith, dedication and knowledge.
Danny, CA
JCPM,
I have enjoyed doing this entire Bible study. There are so
many things in this workbook I did not know. My eyes are more open now. Now I
know what’s true and what’s not. I have learned a lot from this. Questions
that I always asked myself since I was a teenager have all been answered in this
workbook. I really appreciate your time and effort for the work you put into
this and all the research you have done to make this work book available to
myself and others. I know it is only through God that this was made possible but
I can’t wait to get released from prison because I’m gonna take action with
what I have learned from your workbook and ask some churches about what they
teach and see how they respond.
Christian, FL
Jesus Christ Prison Ministry,
First of all, I want to thank you and let you know that you’re
really appreciated for being obedient with God and fulfilling the calling He had
on your lives to minister and shed light on His lost children throughout the
unrighteous prison and county jail systems in the US. I recently came across
your beautiful book of clarity, "Change Your Life Biblically". So far
I’m intrigued and have to have my own to keep with me. The one I began was a
fellow inmate of mine and he needs his book back. So, can you please send me my
own beautiful book of clarity so I can finish the unrevealed truth.
Matthew, CA
Brother Ronald John,
How are you? I’m okay; just wanted to write a little. We
have a new neighbor and he seems to have a receptive heart. So we sent him a
copy of our "Change Your Life Biblically" book to read. We did our
part. Only God can give the increase. My young neighbor Tony is doing good. I
think he was upset at one of your letters but I explained to him that you’re
like a sheep dog making sure that we don’t stray. I told him that it’s
because you care about our salvation and he got over it. Plus, you write him
more than his own family does. He’s made a lot of progress. He’s always
studying. I’m going to pray that God sends you the stewards you need to keep
the ministry strong. Thank you for all the encouraging letters these last few
years. I was a wreck when I found your book. I had to search my heart and
examine myself. I realized that I was serving two masters. My sinful life-style
had caught up to me and it was time for God to chasten me. If I got what I
deserved in life, I should of been dead. Thank God for His grace. I read
something that really hit me last week. An author said that a man with a clear
conscience has a bad memory. Anyways, here’s a couple stamps. I’m indigent
and don’t really need them. Hopefully they can help get another one of your
books into the hands of a lost or straying sheep.
Anthony, NV
Dear Ronald John,
You will be pleased to hear that I stopped Kvetching, that is
a Yiddish or Hebrew word that means worrying, complaining, grumbling; and just
turned the whole thing about this thing over to God. That way, I find that I
accept these delays instead of griping and complaining. For I know that all
things that God does will eventually work out to my benefit, although perhaps
not in the way I expect it. You are absolutely right about choosing things to
read that will increase my faith, belief and activity that pleases God. The
continuous griping, complaining, worrying, grumbling of the children of Israel
was not pleasing to God because it showed a lack of trust, belief, faith in His
ability to do what He said He would do. I was copying them. I am happier now
than I’ve been in a very long time.
Joseph, TX
Mr. Ronald John,
I am writing you this letter to request a copy of your
"Change Your Life Biblically" book. When I was in county jail this
last year, I ran into someone who had a copy and I would borrow it whenever I
could, to read as much as I could while he and I were in the same unit together.
I really enjoyed it. More than I thought I would. I’ve been working on having
a relationship with God for many years now in and out of these prison walls. I
sometimes have trouble understanding a lot of the Bible. I read the Bible a lot.
But it is hard for me to grasp a lot of what it says. I would really enjoy your
book because it’s written to where I can better understand its message. It
offers proof as I can understand it, of the truth of the Bible. I am sending you
a copy of a poem that I wrote pretty much about my life in a nutshell. It’s
all I have to offer. I tell everyone I see about your book and I pass out all
the applications that you send me to other inmates.
Carl, CA
WASTED
TIME
It’s the time that I’ve wasted that I regret.
Spent in cold lonely places that I’d rather forget.
Just sitting and thinking about all that I’ve done;
The crying, the laughing, the hurt, and the fun.
Now it’s just me and my hard driven guilt.
Behind a wall of emptiness that I allowed to be built.
I’m trapped in my body, with no where to run,
Remembering my youth, with its laughter and fun.
But the chase is now over and there’s no where to hide,
Everything is gone, including my pride.
Now with reality suddenly here in my face,
I’m scared and alone and stuck in this place.
With memories of my past flashing through my head,
the pain is obvious by the tears that I shed.
I ask myself why and where I went wrong,
I guess I was weak, when I should’ve been strong.
As I lived for the high, and the wings I had grown,
My feelings were lost, afraid to be shown.
I pretend to be tough, so calm and so cool,
When I’m really just lost, like a blended ol’ fool.
I’m getting to old for this tiresome game,
Living a lifetime of heartache and shame.
It’s time that I change, and get on with my life,
Fulfilling my dream of a family and wife.
As I look back at my past, it’s easy to see,
That what I fear most is just being me.
Carl, CA
Dear Brother Ronald,
I want to thank you for writing me back so soon. Yes, I would
like another set of answer sheets to try and take the test over again. I read
"Change Your Life Biblically" twice. I will read a third time and
study for the truth.
Jesse, CA
Ron,
Thank you for the book. It was with great pleasure that I
received your book today. I cannot believe how fast it came to me. I was going
to start reading it right away but my cellie suggested I thank you first. I also
appreciated the chance to share with others who are sincere about wanting to
learn the truths of the Bible and will pass the address on. My cellie has been
sharing the interesting things he has been learning in his copy and it has taken
me quite a bit of will power not to read his copy. Again, I want to say thank
you and I can’t wait to get into it and see what the Bible really teaches.
Steve, CA
Dear Jesus Christ Prison Ministry,
One of my fellow inmates was sharing his copy of "Change
Your Life Biblically" with me. I sure enjoyed reading it. I’m
respectfully requesting you to please send me a copy of it.
Anthony, CA
To Whom it may Concern,
I just received your booklet from a friend. I want to say, I
enjoyed reading it. If you send a copy of "Change Your Life
Biblically" I would really enjoy it.
Mike, CA
Dear Ronald John,
I’m so happy to have received your letter and book marks.
It made me feel so good to know that you care to write to God’s Children who
are locked up. I’m 28 years old. I was raised in the mountains of North
Carolina with all the beauty of God around me. I went to a private Christian
school until the 8th grade. I was in the Boy Scouts until I was 15 years old. I
was an altar boy for the Catholic Church for 6 years. But as all good stories
must come to an end, so does mine. I stole some cars in a 3 month span or so.
Then things really went bad. I thought I was somebody that could do anything and
not get in trouble for it. And when I did get in trouble, I got
"props" from my so called friends. I served 5 years and got out
thinking I was on the right road as a good Catholic person. Then shortly after
that I became homeless and got involved in more trouble. Now the Feds say I
robbed a bank with a gun. It’s so good to have someone like you to write and
help me with the Bible. There are some inmates here in county jail that may be writing
you.
Joshua, GA
Dear Ron,
Here are my answer sheets. I truly hope they’re not to
illegible to read. I truly put all my heart into these answers. I can say one
thing for sure, since reading this book, I’ve quit going to service on Sunday.
That’s a start. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it and I’m wondering will there
ever be another book that breaks down other books of the Old Testament/New
Testament in great detail like this one did? I look forward to hearing from you.
Until then take care. God bless.
John, UT
Dear Jesus Christ Prison Ministry,
My friend showed me a book of your ministry that I absolutely
must have. Please, it is so informational about the kinds of things I need to
know to make it to heaven. Please, with all faith, send it to me.
Santino, CA
Dear Brother John,
Thank you for responding to my request. I am sorry to say
that I am indigent at this time. I would love to do the workbook, "Change
Your Life Biblically". I have heard nothing but good about it. In the
future if and when I am able to send you the stamps, I will. I also will be
trying to spread the word of your program to as many as I can.
Scott, CA
Brother Ron,
It was a pleasure to receive your letter, especially since I
don’t get much mail. Yes, I am enjoying the workbook. I’ve done a lot of
different studies, but never have I come across anything like this. I would like
to complete the worksheets and mail them in to be graded, but I’m in no rush
because I would like to learn as much as I can. If it’ll help, I could send
you a few stamps every once in a while. I wish I could send money for a
donation, but unfortunately I don’t have any. I would like to thank you and
your ministry for this workbook and helping me to open my eyes to the real
truth. I can now live the perfect life of obedience and love.
Darrin, FL
Ronald John,
I am humbly requesting your workbook. I have 11 years to do.
I am a drop out from being a skinhead and am trying to make some
"major" changes in my attitude and life. I am indigent and humbly
request that you overlook it and allow me to participate in your program. I
appreciate everything you do for so many people and just want to say thank you
from the bottom of my heart.
Thomas, CA
Dear JCPM,
I was sent the workbook, "Change Your life
Biblically" 2 months ago while I was in the county jail. I gave it to
another new Christian that is a new believer. I’m sending you $5 in stamps so
that I may receive another workbook for myself. Thank you very much,
Daryl, CA
Dear Brother Ron,
I would have written sooner, but I wanted to wait until I
reached my destination, where I will be for the next year or more. Well, my old
cellmate has already received one of your books, "Change Your Life
Biblically". And I in return received the opportunity to review its
contents of literature. I think it’s wonderful. However, I only received a
taste and my soul is now craving for the entire spiritual meal that it
possesses. I would like to receive my own book. Please Ron, I really need this
book for I have just begun a 9 year sentence. I wish to do each day with this
book and the Lord. Well, thank your beautiful soul for the time and energy
spent.
Juan, CA
Brother Ron,
I’m writing this in regards to asking for a book you have
called, "Change Your Life Biblically". I’m just starting to try
harder into changing my life style. I’ve just begun my spiritual path. I read
the Bible each day. I’m trying to find where I fit into with our Lord. I’ve
been a sinner my whole life so yes, this is a hard road for me.
Raf, CA
Dear JCPM,
I received your address from a pen pal who I write to. I’m
not sure where they got it, but God put us together for a reason. So I’m
asking if you could send me this workbook called, "Change Your Life
Biblically". It would sure give me something to do while being locked up.
Richard, OR
Dear JCPM,
Please help me change my life and learn more about the Lord.
Please send me a free "Change Your Life Biblically". I am a drug
addict and a single mother who sold drugs to support my family and my habit. My
whole family is drug addicted, including my 75 year old mother who will still
smoke crack if given the chance. Please pray for us.
Marcella, UT
Director: Ronald John,
At this moment I’m very indigent because I’m without a
program and don’t have any outside contact at all. A good Christian friend
told me about your book and how it could change my life and world around. I have
5 stamps at this moment and am working on the rest, because this is something I
need in my life now. I passed out the information about your book. But people
don’t believe until they see the change.
Richard, NY
Dear Ron,
Thanks for writing back. God bless you. I wish I would have
found ya’ll earlier, then I could be working for God’s people and doing His
work. By the way, I got the book the next day, praise the Lord. He is really
blessing me. He has calmed me down. I don’t worry. Because I know He won’t
give me anything I don’t deserve. Plus, now when I pray, it’s different.
Like live on the phone with God. I hope I don’t sound crazy, but when I’m
tempted to break a law, I just pray and it goes away. Praise God. I never knew
God like this. Thanks so much for writing such a great book. God has truly
blessed us with a true teacher like yourself. You are the first person I ever
met that loves a stranger as God does in the Bible. You are a great example of
the way and walk that we can all be and do. I try harder and harder every day.
Yes, other people have wrote to you and asked me for the pamphlets so I’ve
given them out. Almost every day three of us get together and talk about God and
what we have read that day. And I’m always trying to show people in the Bible
about the Sabbath day. I’m so proud to be on the right road now. I just want
every one to feel as I do.
Joshua, GA
Dear Brother Ron,
It’s always good to hear from you. I can’t wait to get
out and meet you in person. I’ve been having a problem with convincing guys
you can be perfect, sinless, so now it makes more sense, and also have a hard
time with the Law because of Galatians, Hebrews and most of all the footnotes at
the bottom of the pages where they teach you can’t keep the Law. Saved by
grace, etc., etc. My cellie is stuck on the 2 new commandments. It’s
frustrating for me, but at least I plant the seed and he is always thinking
about it even if it is to try and prove me wrong. He promised me he and his girl
will get your book. I feel the growth in me big time. The strides I’ve made
over the past year have been huge and I know the next year will even be better.
Danny, CA
Dear Mr. John,
I have been locked up for 14 months now. The jail I’m in
keeps us locked down 22 hours a day. There are no books to read. I don’t have
a Bible. Sometimes I get to borrow one but not for long. I’m trying so hard to
get my life on track with God. But it seems the harder I try the more there is
out there to stop me. It would be nice to be put on your mailing list. I don’t
get any other mail and it’s so nice to get mail to let me know someone in the
world still cares about me. If you can find it in your heart to send me a
workbook, It would mean so much. Thank you.
Jeff, GA
Hi Ron,
I did get some terrible news last week. My sister committed
suicide. I was totally shocked. It’s a sad situation. It really gets me angry
and upset. I guess mainly that I haven’t been able to convey the importance of
seeking the true God and how important it is to realize there is a spiritual war
going on that we don’t realize. So many things happening that we don’t
understand unless we really study God’s Word and believe. We’ve got Satan
getting control of our minds so many different ways: through drugs, alcohol,
television and the media. No wonder he is called the prince of the power of the
air. The airwaves are filled with his deceptions and garbage. Anything to keep
us from seeking God’s truth. He has corrupted the internet, radio, music, and
caused so many people to be confused, depressed - all negativity. It makes me
sick when I see all these popular religions teaching falsely, corrupting God’s
true word, causing confusion and doubt in people. Little do the preachers
realize most are doing Satan’s work for him. Teaching contrary to God’s
word, especially the Sabbath and that we don’t have to obey God’s laws. Can
anyone really imagine living in a lawless society? People are caught up in all
these celebrity controversies, these TV. shows, all kinds of sporting events,
the political debates and any way we can keep ourselves entertained. It’s
really sad.
Peter, IL
Brother Ronald John,
Sorry it took so long to write back. Our new neighbor is a
believer. The reason we let him read a little of your book is because we wanted
to see if he is sincerely seeking God’s will for his life. Or, just going
through the motions. That dorm stuff is a good thing. It’s an excellent
extension of the ministry. It will help train and give character to the men that
are genuinely seeking God’s face. But like you said, "not everyone is
ready to surrender all." Show them where the river is at, that’s all we
can do. It’s up to them to drink. I remember my twenties and thirties. I only
wanted Jesus to be Lord of parts of my life too. All the pursuit of worldly
things only showed me how selfish and greedy I really was. That’s why I’ve
been in prison most of my life. It was only after I witnessed a homicide a few
years ago that I realized what a hypocrite I was. There is a lot of work to do
here in this prison system. Sometimes what was intended as evil, God uses for
God.
Anthony, NV
Dear Ronald John,
It truly has become a pleasure to be able to hear from you. I
thank God for the way He has placed you as an instrument in souls lives like my
own, to grow in the likeliness of Christ Jesus. I honestly appreciate you
sharing with me that you yourself have experienced persecution. In thinking
clearly or after reading your awesome book twice, I wouldn’t doubt it. I
expected upon receiving Christ into my life a well tested road ahead. But, never
much by "those" who claim the "Name". Boy, I tell you,
though the experience has been tough I wouldn’t trade it for the world and
some. For the truth of the Lord has set right in my heart giving me hope for a
new and better life to come in paradise. I like your sense of humor and words of
encouragement. A young guy like me truly picks up instruction when it’s
obviously coming from the right spirit. You know what’s funny, or interesting,
is that for a long time I’ve been craving ice cream. For a while I’ve craved
it so much I bring it up often around the guys here. Ice cream this and ice
cream that. I even came up with a name for my own ice cream store, "Giggles
& Smooth". Then you write talking about, "Are you telling me that
life isn’t as smooth as ice cream in there?" It made me smile with your
smile.
Frankie, CA