WOMEN OF GRACE
Every woman has something in her life that is broken and needs to be covered by God’s grace. None of us have lived perfect or pristine lives. We all have baggage in our past, secrets in our closets, or hurts in our hearts. The Lord, however, eagerly waits to cover our lives with grace. He reaches into our pit and redeems. He uses the difficult events of our lives to bring hope to others–simply by grace.
Eight imperfect women in the lineage of Christ prove that no one is beyond the grace of God. Using the genealogy of Jesus as recorded in the gospel of Matthew, Jennifer explores the Biblical accounts of these eight women, illustrating each with pieces of her own story and bringing home the truth; God’s grace is bigger than our choices.
~ Jennifer Mathewson Speer
Eight imperfect women in the lineage of Christ prove that no one is beyond the grace of God. Using the genealogy of Jesus as recorded in the gospel of Matthew, Jennifer explores the Biblical accounts of these eight women, illustrating each with pieces of her own story and bringing home the truth; God’s grace is bigger than our choices.
~ Jennifer Mathewson Speer
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HERNANDO CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION - - HERNANDO CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION IS LOCATED IN BROOKSVILLE FLORIDA. IT IS A LEVEL III FACILITY THAT CURRENTLY HOLDS APPROXIMATELY 470 ADULT FEMALE INMATES. THE INMATES ARE OF A MIXED CUSTODY LEVEL RANGING FROM MINIMUM, MEDIUM AND CLOSED CUSTODY. HERNANDO CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION HAS A RE-ENTRY PROGRAM DESIGNED TO HELP INMATES WHO ARE ABOUT TO BE RELEASED BY PREPARING THEM FOR THE CHALLENGES THEY WILL FACE. THIS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO INCREASE AN INMATE'S CHANCE OF SUCCESSFUL REINTEGRATION TO SOCIETY.
MaryAnn Jordan previously taught an in-depth bible study at Hernando Correctional Institution for women in Brooksville, FL through Beth Moore, titled Breaking Free: The Journey, The Stories.
Through the 11 weeks of Breaking Free, Beth Moore looks at the Book of Isaiah through the lives of the kings who ruled during the prophet's ministry. These kings exemplify many of the obstacles to freedom with which we must deal. Using Scripture to help identify spiritual strongholds in your life, no matter how big or small, Beth explains that anything that hinders us from the benefits of knowing God is bondage. God intends for you to know and believe Him, glorify Him, experience His peace, and enjoy His presence.
Please pray for these ladies as we are journeying through deep bondages to strongholds that must be broken in order to overcome the past lifestyles that put them in prison in the first place. We want them to be set free within themselves so they can succeed on the outside upon their release. The women that are incarcerated need mentoring in overcoming their past, guidance on how to become a better mother that will break the cycle of addiction, abuse, and crime.
Through the 11 weeks of Breaking Free, Beth Moore looks at the Book of Isaiah through the lives of the kings who ruled during the prophet's ministry. These kings exemplify many of the obstacles to freedom with which we must deal. Using Scripture to help identify spiritual strongholds in your life, no matter how big or small, Beth explains that anything that hinders us from the benefits of knowing God is bondage. God intends for you to know and believe Him, glorify Him, experience His peace, and enjoy His presence.
Please pray for these ladies as we are journeying through deep bondages to strongholds that must be broken in order to overcome the past lifestyles that put them in prison in the first place. We want them to be set free within themselves so they can succeed on the outside upon their release. The women that are incarcerated need mentoring in overcoming their past, guidance on how to become a better mother that will break the cycle of addiction, abuse, and crime.
INMATES TESTIMONIES
Anna - Breaking free taught her how to recognize strongholds in her life and in the lives of her family. Anna shared her praise report during this course. She won her appeal and anticipates her release any day!
Christal - Shared some of the big strongholds in her life, she even contemplated dropping out of the class, but through prayer and perseverance she has overcome the strongholds in her life and found forgiveness for the actions of her past and for the people that enabled her!
Brenda - she was bound by anxiety when she started this class. She used to pick at her face, which was a stronghold for her. Today her face is clear and she is secure in the love that God has for her. Her health is better since taking this class. She has lost 20 lbs. and no longer suffers back problems!
Jacqueline - Shared that she doesn't really come to church and didn't even own a bible. After her mentor gave her one she still didn't read it. But the bible scriptures that were used in Breaking Free spoke straight to her and she now studies the Word!
Angela - Didn't realize that pride was a stronghold in her life until taking this class. She was also able to recognize generational curses in her life and because of the power and authority to break the strongholds and generational curses she has been used by God to minister and plant seeds in others. She has also seen a transformation in her son because of her prayers!
Rebecca - A stronghold in her life was rejection and abandonment. She knows now that she has God and will never be alone again. She has let go and let God do His work in her life!
Bethany - Didn't even know she had strongholds until taking this class and today she enjoys the presence of God and she understands that it isn't her work that is going to get her to heaven!
Catherine - Came with pride and faced anger at God from her past. Today she knows His love and enjoys the blessings that He has given her!
Ann - Years of doubt and belief, Ann didn't really attend church and didn't own a bible. After attending Breaking Free, she now has a bible and studies God's word.
Christy - Has overcome the strongholds in her life and found forgiveness for the actions in her past and for the people that enabled her.
Becky - Now knows that she has God and will never be alone again. She has let go and lets God do His work in her life.
Christal - Shared some of the big strongholds in her life, she even contemplated dropping out of the class, but through prayer and perseverance she has overcome the strongholds in her life and found forgiveness for the actions of her past and for the people that enabled her!
Brenda - she was bound by anxiety when she started this class. She used to pick at her face, which was a stronghold for her. Today her face is clear and she is secure in the love that God has for her. Her health is better since taking this class. She has lost 20 lbs. and no longer suffers back problems!
Jacqueline - Shared that she doesn't really come to church and didn't even own a bible. After her mentor gave her one she still didn't read it. But the bible scriptures that were used in Breaking Free spoke straight to her and she now studies the Word!
Angela - Didn't realize that pride was a stronghold in her life until taking this class. She was also able to recognize generational curses in her life and because of the power and authority to break the strongholds and generational curses she has been used by God to minister and plant seeds in others. She has also seen a transformation in her son because of her prayers!
Rebecca - A stronghold in her life was rejection and abandonment. She knows now that she has God and will never be alone again. She has let go and let God do His work in her life!
Bethany - Didn't even know she had strongholds until taking this class and today she enjoys the presence of God and she understands that it isn't her work that is going to get her to heaven!
Catherine - Came with pride and faced anger at God from her past. Today she knows His love and enjoys the blessings that He has given her!
Ann - Years of doubt and belief, Ann didn't really attend church and didn't own a bible. After attending Breaking Free, she now has a bible and studies God's word.
Christy - Has overcome the strongholds in her life and found forgiveness for the actions in her past and for the people that enabled her.
Becky - Now knows that she has God and will never be alone again. She has let go and lets God do His work in her life.
