Spring Into Change
Spring is here, and so is our refreshed website! Tennessee Prison Outreach Ministry is excited to share a new look.
The Power of Tough Love
February is the month when love is celebrated in full bloom. Flowers arrive by the dozen, and chocolates in heart-shaped boxes become the perfect symbol of affection. It’s easy to
Beyond the Bars
Beyond the Bars: A Journey of Self-Discovery Imagine being incarcerated yet possessing a level of self-awareness and determination that could inspire anyone. Recently, I had the privilege of sitting in
Finding Inner Peace in a Traumatic World
Fentanyl, the synthetic opioid that is ravaging our country, has been routinely in the news. This drug was developed in 1959 and began to be used the following year as
Navigating the System
It is hard for many of us to imagine what it would be like to be released from prison after many years and then try to reintegrate back into society.
A Tribute to Ron Goodman
Sometimes it is easy for us to ignore the past, but I will always be indebted to Ron Goodman who tirelessly recruited me to work with him in prison ministry
Embracing the Marginalized
Just recently, I was interviewed for the podcast, Faith Thru the Fire, describing the mission of TPOM in helping our justice-involved clients navigate the fires of life. Joining me was
To Dream
One of the great blessings of TPOM is to see the lives that are transformed on a daily basis. Our program transforms the lives of men and women who come
Trauma, Addiction, Guns, and Prison Reform
In the state of Tennessee, the solution to crime from our elected officials seems to always be the same. Let’s pass legislation to lock more people up, for longer periods
Resolutions or Reflections in 2023?
As 2022 quickly comes to a close and the dawning of 2023 is upon us, many will be making resolutions. The practice of making resolutions actually dates back to at