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Recent Posts From ‘The Oakdale Chronicles’: : "TOC"
Evil Is Seductive
(Author’s Note: What follows was originally posted in 5 parts here in The Oakdale Chronicles very early on during my incarceration. It is the story of my attempted suicide and the week that followed while I was kept in a … Continue reading →
Do you really want to reform our prisons?
The following is something I posted on Medium.com recently: No dialogue on prison reform is complete without a serious look at the profit incentives found in the privatization of many of this nation’s prisons, both federal and state. I will … Continue reading →
“Pavlov’s Prisoners and the Prison Program Paradox”
“Pavlov’s Prisoners and the Prison Program Paradox” “Pavlov’s Dog” illustration (Pavlov 1928 & Goodwin 1991, p. 138). On Tuesday, February 10, I attended a ‘criminal justice reform’ conference at the Washington Post in Washington, DC called “Out of Prison, Into … Continue reading →
“Stories of a Prisoner’s Wife”
(Editor’s Note: Diane’s last post was back in August. Diane has had a rough time, as you will read, but her testimony is powerful, compelling, and is something we can all learn from.) Entry 25 by Diane S. Eight and … Continue reading →
MLK and the Academy Awards
In January of 2013, while still incarcerated at Oakdale, I gave a speech in a Toastmaster’s contest in the prison chapel to commemorate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (I got second place, by the way). I am re-posting the speech, … Continue reading →
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- gdhayesblog
- Faith Runner
- romans10seventeen
- iwanttobelieveingod
- Dots&Thots
- denisebalog...Grace filled devotionals.
- Peace Hacks
- The Life Project
- boldlybrokentogether
- insideagirlheart
- Truth. Love. Service
- thekindmindproject
- Lifestyle With Terry
- a2eternity
- Vulnerability of the heart...
- BeautyBeyondBones
- Emily-Rose Lewis Ministries
- Im ashamed to die until i have won some victory for humanity.(Horace Mann)
- THE RIVER WALK
- ComeFlywithme
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Tag Archives: loving others
May 16
TODAY IS… an awesome day to follow the example set by Jesus. “I have given you an example to follow. Do as I have done to you.” John 13:15 NLT We are all familiar with the lesson taught by Jesus … Continue reading
May 4
TODAY IS… the right day to stop looking for the worst in people. “There is only one Lawgiver and Judge, the one who is able to save and destroy. But you – who are you to judge your neighbor?” James … Continue reading
April 22
TODAY IS… a terrific day to get on the right side of the Lord. “…and He will put the sheep on His right, and the goats on the left.” Matthew 25:33 NASB Does someone’s race, social status, education level, or … Continue reading
April 4
TODAY IS… a superb day to say, “I Love You”. “He has told us about the love for others that the Holy Spirit has given you.” Colossians 1:8 NLT “I Love You.” Three little words with a true meaning that … Continue reading
March 18
TODAY IS… a fine day to do something wonderful for yourself. “When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us.” 2 Corinthians 1:4b NLT Offering comfort to someone who is in … Continue reading
January 4
TODAY IS… the perfect day for harmony. “Above all, clothe yourselves in love, which binds us all together in perfect harmony.” Colossians 3:14 NLT Before telling us to clothe ourselves in love, the apostle Paul tells us to first clothe … Continue reading
December 29
TODAY IS… a great day to make God’s will your will. “For I came down from heaven, not to do Mine own will, but the will of Him that sent Me.” John 6:38 KJV Many of us can testify to … Continue reading
December 4
TODAY IS… the day to do the right things for the right reason. “They rewarded me evil for good to the spoiling of my soul.” Psalm 35:12 KJV Answer this question: “Are you nice to others?” Most of us probably … Continue reading
November 17
TODAY IS… a spectacular day to look through the eyes of Jesus. “When He saw the crowds, He had compassion on them because they were confused and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.” Matthew 9:36 NLT To look through the … Continue reading
November 3
TODAY IS… a good day to live wisely. “Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.” James 3:13 NIV “Just do it!” “Actions … Continue reading
