Spring Into Change
Spring is here, and so is our refreshed website! Tennessee Prison Outreach Ministry is excited to share a new look.
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The Heart of Love
It’s the season of love, and music is one popular avenue to express the variety of experiences, thoughts, and emotions people have when it comes to love. “What is love?
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
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
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
Being Thankful for Forgiveness
She lurked around the streets of her village at night, hiding in the shadows, removing her veil that covered her head whenever a man came by who just might be