Joy

I have been listening to a recent remake of the familiar children’s song, Give Me Joy in My Heart. The lyrics speak of choosing…

Every story deserves a second half

What do you do with nothing?  In Luke 5, Peter had fished all night and caught nothing. Empty nets, empty hands, nothing to…

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Refreshment and recharging

When I was in prison, who visited me…? The answer to this biblical imperative is, of course (amongst others), the Christian Prison Chaplains…

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The power of prayer

 ‘May our hearts be broken by the things that break the heart of God.’  – Bob Pierce   I have been mulling over…

Will you turn up, too?

‘People don’t care how much you know—until they know how much you care.’ No one is sure who first said it. But Scripture…

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Times of joy

‘It was a bit different’ ‘Good for him, brave!’   ‘Makes you think Miss, dunnit?’ These were some of the reactions from the…

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A mindset of hope

When visiting prisons, I am consistently guided by a singular mindset: to carry and promote hope. Not just any hope, but the enduring hope found…

A better time for new beginnings

We are used to thinking of change in January. New Year’s resolutions urge us to improve ourselves through effort and determination. Yet the…

“I can honestly say that I never had as much satisfaction when I worked as I do now as a volunteer.” — Arthur, Chaplaincy Support volunteer

Volunteer with PF

Volunteers are the life-blood of our organisation, and what they do in the lives of those in prison and as they pray, is incredibly valuable. If you are looking to use your time to support some of the most marginalised people in our society to transform their lives, then volunteering could be for you.

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