Waiting Together, Hope and Healing for Families of Prisoners
It’s Independence Day weekend,
when we celebrate the freedom we enjoy every day.
Most of us will spend time with family or friends –
on the boat, on the deck, at the parade …
at least that’s my plan.
It’s the freedom I have that makes me want to
share a great book with you this week!
My friend, Carol Kent
has just released a new devotional for families of prisoners.
If you don’t know Carol’s story about her son Jason’s incarceration,
check it out here.
This collection of 90 devotionals is called
Waiting Together, Hope and Healing for Families of Prisoners.
Each devotional starts with an inspirational quote you can hang onto,
followed by a personal story that addresses the
challenges families face when someone they love is incarcerated.
The devotionals conclude with words of wisdom and/or encouragement and
wrap everything up with a summary of selected scriptures that
anyone can understand.
The stories are heartfelt and heart-breaking.
I have to believe this book will be a comfort and encouragement
if you have a family member in prison.
Even though my story does not include a family member in prison,
I found
Waiting Together, Hope and Healing for Families of Prisoners
to be compassionate and honest.
There’s a part of me that is so thankful this isn’t my story, but
after reading
Waiting Together, Hope and Healing for Families of Prisoners,
I’m better equipped to minister to and support these hurting families.
I admire Carol for her willingness to continue to carry on the conversation
about her family’s ongoing trial for the benefit of others with
fewer resources and little support.
Maybe you don’t have a family member in prison,
but maybe you know someone who does.
Share
Waiting Together, Hope and Healing for Families of Prisoners
with them.