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Who are we? by Matthew Byars
We all go through difficulties here. We can feel beat down and broken at times. I can't think of anything more encouraging then...

Christopher McLaurin
Aug 17, 20191 min read


Looking for Loopholes by Matthew Byars
(Romans 6:23) How many if us spend time in the library learning the law and researching cases? Some of us are over there everyday and...

Christopher McLaurin
Jul 29, 20192 min read


Feelings by Matthew Byars
Ps. 73:3, 17, 27-28 3For I was envious of the arrogant; I saw the prosperity of the wicked. 17until I went into the sanctuary of God;...

Christopher McLaurin
Jul 14, 20192 min read


I Hate my Life by Matthew Byars
Those who love their life lose it, and those who hate their life in this world will keep it for eternal life. I Hate My Life (Jn. 12:25)...

Christopher McLaurin
Jul 5, 20192 min read


Forgetting What is Past
Today's blog was written by Matthew Byars a fellow inmate of Chris McLaurin at Albion SCI. Beloved, I do not consider that I have made it...

Christopher McLaurin
Jun 14, 20192 min read


Having the Mind of Christ
A post form Pastor Kathy: If then there is any encouragement in Christ, any consolation from love, any sharing in the Spirit, any...

Christopher McLaurin
Sep 23, 20182 min read


Given by Grace!
A post by Pastor Kathy. For by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think of yourself more highly than you ought to...

Christopher McLaurin
Sep 23, 20183 min read


You Are His and He Is Yours; Forever!
And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our...

Christopher McLaurin
Sep 21, 20183 min read


Reflections #3: WWJD!
WWJD: What Would Jesus Do? Remember when this acronym was the latest craze? I do and now, all these years later I look back at at all the...

Christopher McLaurin
Sep 20, 20182 min read


Just Say No #2
Don't team up with those who are unbelievers. How can righteousness be a partner with wickedness? How can light live with darkness? What...

Christopher McLaurin
Sep 18, 20183 min read


Just Say No! #1
My son, if sinners entice you, do not consent. (Prov.1:10 (NKJV) "Just don't say no!" These are the famous words of First Lady Nancy...

Christopher McLaurin
Sep 17, 20183 min read


He's God; Even over the Storm!
And a great windstorm arose, and the waves beat into the boat, so that it was already filling. But He was in the stern, asleep on a...

Christopher McLaurin
Sep 17, 20181 min read


A Man after God's Own Heart: A Great Example to Follow!
Some trust in chariots, and some in horses; but we will remember the name of the Lord of our God. (Ps 20:7, NKJV) In the days of King...

Christopher McLaurin
Sep 15, 20182 min read


Don't Keep His Greatness to Yourself!
Today we have the first of Chris's posts since the lockdown. When they had crossed over, they came to the land of Gennersaret. And when...

Christopher McLaurin
Sep 14, 20183 min read


Be Still, and Know That I Am God!
A Post from Pastor Kathy. "Be still, and know that I am God! (Psalm 46:10) How often do you listen to God? Part of prayer is listening...

Christopher McLaurin
Sep 14, 20181 min read


We Are Church We Don't Go to Church!
A post from Pastor Kathy. What does it mean to be the church? What is the church anyway? In the early days of the church, it never meant...

Christopher McLaurin
Sep 10, 20182 min read


Reflections #2: Operate From A Standpoint Of Victory
Are you depressed? Are you stressed out? Are you fearful? Are you weak, either mentally, emotionally, or spiritually? Do you find...

Christopher McLaurin
Sep 9, 20182 min read


Reflections #1:You Are Who He Says You Are!
Chosen, Beloved, Sons & Daughters, Joint Heirs With Christ, etc, etc, etc. The bible gives those of us in Christ many different names and...

Christopher McLaurin
Sep 8, 20182 min read
A Note from Chris
Dear readers of Drawing Nigh, I apologize for the recent inconsistency of our daily posts but since I reside in a prison I am sometimes...

Christopher McLaurin
Sep 7, 20181 min read
Write to Chris!
I am sure that many, if not most of you have heard about the lockdown of all Pennsylvania State Correctional Institutions. As a result...

Christopher McLaurin
Sep 7, 20181 min read
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