By Mary Carothers Did you know that every New Testament letter begins by bestowing God’s peace on the readers? Remember when the angels announced Jesus’ birth to the shepherds? Their message was peace from God to all mankind. After His resurrection Jesus appeared to His disciples when they were hiding in fear (definitely not at peace!) His first words? Peace …
I’m sure you receive many, many letters sharing how Prison to Praise changed their life. Well, I’m one more that can say it truly, changed my life. There have been days I have wanted to end my life and was very close to doing it when I picked up Merlin’s book in the chapel library. I am seeing and feeling …
I read a book that was an exquisite piece of art. The author delved into physics, chemistry, philosophy, history, painting, mathematics, and poetry in a masterful and delicate way. His vocabulary, sentence structure, composition, and elegance of style were all marks of a master. Throughout the book, I repeatedly thought to myself, I wish I could write like that! Eventually, …
Prison to Praise has changed my life. I wake up praising God for all the jail time I’ve done, and it has led me to the Lord. Shayne, Detention Center, MN Prison to Praise has helped a lot. My views on thankfulness have truly been changed. I now can appreciate that the good and bad that comes my way is …
By Mary Carothers Forgiveness is one of the most important precepts of Christianity. Our very salvation is purchased for us by the forgiveness of God – through the precious blood of Christ (Hebrews 9:22). If Jesus had not been the sinless sacrifice for our sins, if He had not shed His blood on Calvary, then how could God have forgiven …
Our minds may tell us that, for us to be happy, we must have a certain food or drink, watch our favorite television shows, be with a certain person or travel to distant places. But when we are controlled by our physical desires, we often lose the joy of living as a spiritual being. God has given us the capacity …
I am in the process of reading Merlin’s books, and I am very impressed. I have read several of them and would really like to read them all. I think his books are amazing and easy to read. Thanks again. Stephen, Correctional Center, LA The inmates here at Butte County Jail are really enjoying Merlin’s books and we are requesting …
By Mary Carothers “I just got up on the wrong side of the bed this morning.” “I’m just in a bad mood.” Have you ever heard either of these expressions? Or perhaps said them yourself? We like to excuse ourselves, don’t we? (My bad attitude or bad mood is never my fault!) Oh, no. Of course not! But did you …
Jesus’ disciples were called ignorant and unlearned. Jesus taught them for three years and at their graduation ceremony they all fled when He was arrested. Yet before Jesus ascended into Heaven, He gave them their assignment. Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation (Mark 16:15 NIV). Jesus also told His disciples that they would …
Thank you for Merlin’s ministry that has been going on for so many decades. I have many of his books, and still keep Power in Praise on my daily prayer table for quick “refresher courses”. God bless you. Ann, MI Thank you for sending the praise books to prisons. I pray for God’s best blessing and anointing on your ministry. …
