Bible Studies By Mail

“These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.”

John 16:33

Sunday, 14^th: “¡Muchas gracias for this course! With it I am learning and I’m getting to know what God desires. Thanks to Him I will not be enslaved to evil, for I want God to give me strength and wisdom to do His will… I need your help. I need you to pray for me. Ramón…”

            Praise God – He gives peace to His own because Jesus has overcome the world (John 16:33)! Pray Ramón chooses to obey Christ’s teaching after he reads his Bible and completes his studies.

Monday, 15^th: “My name is Robert… #… I’m an inmate at the _____ County Jail and I want to see if I may be enrolled into your Bible studies by mail.”

            Praise God – He enables the lost to find help and equips His children to help! Pray Robert takes time to be alone with God when he does his first two lessons. Pray he is born again by Jesus.

Tuesday, 16^th: “Hola Hermanos en Cristo: I have a request for you. Could you please send Bible studies to the following people? José… Jorge… Raúl… María… Sincerely your brother in Christ, Noel…” (Noel is a new believer as of August 7, 2009 and the first 3 mentioned above are inmates with him.)

            Praise God – His word becomes sweeter than honey for those who believe in Him! Pray Noel studies his Bible & lessons each day. Pray José, Jorge, Raúl and María accept Christ as their Savior.

Wednesday, 17^th: “Hermanos: ¡Muchas gracias for challenging and encouraging us! I have learned so much through these studies and now I feel much better. I know that I can’t be snatched from God’s hand by anything or anybody. By God’s grace I know this great truth and I am most happy. Your brother, Salvador…”

            Praise God – His word, a treasure of teaching on how to have a personal relationship with Him! Pray Salvador shares the message of God’s salvation among fellow inmates and his family.

Thursday, 18^th: “For the moment I am not a Christian. But I will be soon. The Lord has spared my life on several occasions. I am from Guatemala and I’ve had many failures caused by the evil one. Por favor, I ask you to pray for me and for my family. Hector…” (He is an inmate.)

            Praise God – He is merciful and gracious beyond measure to each and every one! Pray Hector surrenders his life into God’s hands, repenting of his sin and believing in Jesus Christ.

Friday, 19^th: On March 1^st, we received this note from inmate Manuel…: “Sí, these studies have been a blessing for me, because through them I have received Jesus Christ as my Savior and…”

            Praise God – His word clearly maps the route from earth to Heaven through Calvary! Pray Manuel starts each day seeking the Lord’s strength and wisdom, being a living epistle of God’s love.

Saturday, 20^th: When asked to share his testimony, Richard… wrote: “I was saved many years ago. I had a real love for the Lord serving Him. But not long after, the church I attended split and there was a terrible turmoil. Ultimately, my family stopped going to church and for many years I was out of the Lord’s will and fellowship. Finally, the Lord brought me to the end of ‘my self’. I lost my family, my money and now my health is terrible. I don’t even have a car to go to the doctor. But I have the Lord back in my life! I thank Him every day for taking the things of the world from me, so now I have Him to lean on.” (He enrolled online for studies at www.BSBM.org on December 11, 2009.)

            Praise God – His eye is on the horizon 24/7 watching and waiting for His wayward children! Pray Richard finds a good Bible-teaching church and participates in the church’s activities.

“And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.” Romans 12:2

Sunday, 7^th: Inmate Juan… wrote: “First, thank you for sending me these studies… I have learned a lot. Here where I am without freedom, I’ve come to realize that God is disciplining me because he wants me to change and He loves me, just as His word says. I am where God wants me to be for now. Please pray for me, my wife and 2 brothers in jail and for our parents.” (On February 15^th, Juan accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as his personal Savior while studying the Gospel of John. PRAISE THE LORD!)

            Praise God – For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved (Rom. 10:13)! Pray Juan spends time studying his Bible & his lessons each day. Pray he finds other believers too.

Monday, 8^th: An online enrollee writes the following on February 28^th: “My name is Philip… and I have signed up for your studies, and I am now signing up my wife Melissa so we may do them together. Thank-you so much for all that you are doing…”

            Praise God – He always enables His children to do His good, acceptable and perfect will! Pray Philip & Melissa study God’s word together in prayer, asking for His guidance as a couple.

Tuesday, 9^th: In 2009, Herminia… completed BSBM’s final course. Then, after having no success in trying to get studies from a number of other ministries, she restarted doing all our courses again. On March 1^st she wrote: “I am sorry I will be unable to send you any money this month. Please pray that my son gets a full-time job and then he can help himself.” 

Praise God – He supplies all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus! Pray Herminia’s son finds full-time work and pray her financial needs are met, as well as those of BSBM.

Wednesday, 10^th: Inmate student Rosio… wrote: “Lauren… ID#… would like to start the Bible Studies by Mail. Also, I would like you to pray for her and for her eating disorder.”

            Praise God – He offers ALL new hope and stability amid life’s constant disorder and instability! Pray Rosio and Lauren surrender their lives into God’s hands, accepting Jesus as their only Savior.

Thursday, 11^th: Inmate Ricardo… accepted the Lord Jesus as his Savior while doing the first lesson of A COUNTRY CALLED HEAVEN in late February. PRAISE THE LORD!

            Praise God – His word sown as seed in a field of mankind always accomplishes His purpose! Pray Ricardo separates himself from bad influences in jail, spending time in his studies and prayer.

Friday, 12^th: “Hola, mi nombre es Andrés… I was wondering if you could send these study booklets to my home in Mexico, because in them I’ve found many things I never understood about the Bible and life. I would like to receive these studies in my home so I can help my wife and our family who have gone far away from God. I have been retrained in prison.” (He will soon be deported to Mexico.)

            Praise God – He has a wonderful plan and purpose for all the lost! Pray Andrés keeps faithful to God and accomplishes His will after arriving home through teaching his family of God’s salvation.

Saturday, 13^th: “Dear Sir, I have to get an envelope from someone else because I don’t have any to send this test back to you now. I don’t have a mother, father or brother either. All three are deceased…  I am asking for your help. Laura…” (She now gets a stamped envelope with her lessons.)

            Praise God – He has enabled this ministry to provide free Bible courses for 31 years! Pray Laura fully rests in the Lord’s secure arms about her life; His child, never left alone or abandoned.

“Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.” - Jesus (Matthew 4:19)

Sunday, 28^th: On February 18^th, the first 4 Bible lessons were prepared and sent to Abelardo… While studying them on the 20^th in jail, he accepted the Lord Jesus as his Savior. He then asked us to send Bible studies to fellow inmate Daniel…

            Praise God – He calls His own to be ‘fishers of men’ giving them the best bait, His word! Pray Abelardo & Daniel become brothers in Christ. Pray they obey Christ’s teaching & make new friends.

Monday, 1^st: On January 8^th, Graciela… enrolled for Spanish studies online for herself and an inmate friend Martín… On February 23^rd, she wrote: “Muchas gracias for sending the course to my friend Martín. Now he is a new believer and he wants to get baptized. Please pray for him. All of his family is very Catholic, and thanks to these courses his mother Valentina… is going to know the word of God soon.” (She then requested studies for 7 kids, teens and adults at 4 different addresses.)

            Praise God – His Gospel Truth has no human philosophies or traditions! Pray Martín studies his Bible & lessons daily and pray his mom Valentina & his family truly believe in Jesus as they study.

Tuesday, 2^nd: “The jail did not give me my next Bible lessons because there was some kind of sticky stuff [tape] on them. They’re very strict with what comes in our mail, so can you please send me my next lessons again. Thank you and God bless you. Tim…”

            Praise God – He changes the desires of His children enabling them to do His will! Pray Tim receives his next lessons this week & pray BSBM’s workers serve wholeheartedly, as unto the Lord.

Wednesday, 3^rd: On February 22^nd, Marian… enrolled online for studies. In the comments box she wrote: “I do not have a Bible. Can I still take the course? My husband just passed away from a two year battle with cancer and I am having a hard time with the loss of my loved one. I want to get back to Jesus.” (On the 23^rd, she was sent a NT, her first two studies and a ‘How Can I Live With My Loss?’ booklet.)

            Praise God – He never leaves His own and He always seeks the lost caught in life’s thickets! Pray Marian surrenders all to the Lord, being consoled by God’s presence & eternal, precious word.

Thursday, 4^th: On February 19^th, inmate Donna… wrote: “This course brought wisdom that draws me closer to the lord. Everyday I am in His word, praying, asking for forgiveness, as issues arise that I thought were dealt with. Learning the power behind forgiveness, forgiving, praising and thanksgiving is a new light in my heart. It’s a miraculous experience everyday being in jail, which I call ‘God’s Hotel’. I probably won’t be here when you get this, so please send my next lessons to the Therapeutic _____ in ____, NM or to my parents’ home at… NM. I am thankful for this course. It is helping me grow and changing my life. God bless.”

            Praise God – He gives repentant believers LIFE in Christ with heart and mind transplants! Pray Donna keeps God as number one in her life through continued Bible study and prayer times.

Friday, 5^th: Inmate Edgar… accepted Jesus as his Savior in January 2010. On February 22^nd, he requested studies for his dad Rafael, his wife Adriana and their 3 children Dana, Adrian & Daniela in Mexico.

            Praise God – In earth’s toughest places, His Church is growing in number and strength! Pray Edgar is encouraged & pray each of his family members give their heart to Jesus & study his word.  

Saturday, 6^th: “I am an inmate at ______ County Detention Center. I was gonna do your studies at home. I was wandering if I could do them while I’m incarcerated. Susan…”

            Praise God – He has His eyes on the horizon looking for the wayward & the lost! Pray Susan receives her first lessons without a problem this week. Pray she gives Christ the rule of her heart.

“Truly my soul silently waits for God; From Him comes my salvation. He only is my rock and my salvation; He is my defense; I shall not be greatly moved. Trust in Him at all times, you people; Pour out your heart before Him; God is a refuge for us.  Selah” Psalm 62:1-2, 8

Sunday, 21^st: Recently, inmate Allen… wrote: “I love these lessons because there is so much you can learn. In this lesson, I have learned that Satan is the father of lies… he destroys life. I hope that you pray for my family and also that my release date stays the same, on November 23, 2010. I will give you my new address when released, so I can keep doing your lessons until I get them all done. God bless you.” (He accepted Christ in September 2009, while doing his first study booklet with two lessons.)

Praise God – His word shows the truth to all who truly read and study it! Pray Allen spends significant time studying his Bible and study booklets each day. Pray he encourages others to study.

Monday, 22^nd: Longtime student Cleo… shared: “The helpful thing I learned is that God’s word is one thing we all need to read. It will teach you how to live a better life; to communicate better with God and learn who He is. The word of God will help you with your prayer life to communicate with God through His word and the Holy Spirit. His word is the best love letter written.”

Praise God – His word reveals that HE IS LOVE in action for the world (John 3:16)! Pray Cleo shares God’s salvation, His love message, with other family members and community people.

Tuesday, 23^rd: Recently, an inmate who has studied for awhile wrote: “I can’t afford envelopes. Could you help me please? I am indigent and I have no money to buy them. Kathleen…”

Praise God – He calls and equips His Church to serve the needy through His love in action! Pray Kathleen responds obediently to Christ’s teaching, as she studies her Bible and lessons.

Wednesday, 24^th: “Dear Bible Studies By Mail, I would really appreciate it if you could enroll me so I can grow in a personal relationship with God Almighty. Juice… ID#… …CA” (Juice also asked BSBM to send lessons to Eugenia… who lives on the outside.)

Praise God – His word is a love letter to man with the intent of building a personal relationship! Pray Juice & Eugenia receive their first Bible lessons this week & that they take God’s word to heart.

Thursday, 25^th: Last week a Mom enrolled her son online for correspondence studies. She wrote: “My name is Nivea… and Wilson… is my son. He has been in prison since he was 18. Now he is 33. He wants to take Bible studies by mail. Please help him. Thank you and God bless you”

Praise God – His word reveals His heart: He gives full pardon to whosoever believeth in Him! Pray Wilson finds real meaning for his life as an inmate. Pray Nivea is encouraged and proud of him.

Friday, 26^th: “Dear Sirs, I am sorry to say that I never got book 2 with lessons 3 & 4. Or if I did, then I might have misplaced it where I can’t find it. That is my problem, when I lay something down, I forget where I put it. So, I would appreciate it if you would send book 2. Yours truly, Douglas…”

Praise God – He chooses to forget sins confessed to Him because of Jesus (Isaiah 43:25)! Pray Douglas memorizes key verses and works at remembering God’s eternal promises to him.

Saturday, 27^th: “A friend at my AA meeting gave me your address and said you helped him through some rough times. I am a terrible alcoholic and have been married and divorced 3 times, due to my alcoholism and womanizing. Please send me your Christian literature and Bible correspondence courses, as I am at the bottom and need help desperately. A lost sinner, Arthur… …NM”

Praise God – Jesus is mankind’s only hope of liberty from sin bondage and eternal death! Pray Arthur reads his Bible and does his studies. Pray he repents of his sin and believes in Jesus.

“In this is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins.” 1 John 4:10

Sunday, 14^th: “My name is Santos… I am writing this to thank you for your attention and time given to teach us. I am thankful because I had never heard about this and now that I have I’m interested in learning more. The place I’m in isn’t very nice because I’m in prison paying for my errors. I feel alone in here without any friends to talk to about what’s happening to me.”

Praise God – He is all-present, never leaving nor forsaking His own! Pray Santos spends time reading and studying his Bible and lessons each day. Pray he finds another believer on the inside.

Monday, 15^th: On January 4^th, Patti… enrolled for studies online. She wrote the following after completing her first lessons: “Please pray for my family. I am out of work… cutting my husbands hours. Having trouble with bills… have a death in the family… one car to share. I am so thankful God sent His Son to die for our sins and to make a way for us to be saved by believing on the Lord Jesus Christ.” (Thirty-four people enrolled for Bible studies during the first 10 days of February – Praise the Lord!)

Praise God – He gives His children full access into His Throne of Grace through Jesus! Pray Patti makes her time alone with God and His word a priority, so she can be victorious day by day.

Tuesday, 16^th: Inmate Rosio V… wrote: “Can you help me pray for my court date coming up soon and also for my kids Demetria & Jessica H… and Nathalia & Juan V…? Thank you”

Praise God – For Jesus personally knows the pain of separation & sends comfort 24/7! Pray Rosio is comforted and counseled by the Holy Spirit through this, giving the future over to God’s will.

Wednesday, 17^th: On February 10^th, inmate David… responded to a question with a full page answer: “Yes, I realize that Jesus forgives our sins. Because on the day I asked Him for forgiveness He came to me and gave me His Spirit and started changing my behavior. My heart knows it and I am asking Him to help me change more… my bad thoughts, words and actions. The Lord Jesus is all-powerful and thanks to Him I am saved and have eternal life.” (He accepted Christ as he did his 1^st lessons.)

Praise God – He does not take His relationship with His children lightly! Pray David continues to grow in his knowledge and practice of God’s love letter, the Bible, through daily Bible study time.

Thursday, 18^th: On February 10^th, another inmate wrote: “Through these lessons I have learned a lot and I feel much joy and gratitude. I thank our Divine Lord for motivating your hearts to instruct us. I accepted the Lord Jesus Christ here in jail and I am very happy. I love you in Jesus Christ. Sincerely, Noel…” (He filled another page with what he’s learned in his last 4 lessons. He’s a new believer since Aug 7, ’09.)

Praise God – His written word is a warehouse filled with good promises for His eternal family! Pray Noel is steadfast in his Bible studies & pray his heart is motivated to encourage others to study.

Friday, 19^th: “I have moved to a halfway house and would like to stay with my studies. You have helped me greatly in my times of need and I now have the Lord back in my life. Thanks for the helping hand. Ronald…”

Praise God – He calls sinners to repent and believe through repentant, believing sinners! Pray Ronald gets his next lessons this week and pray he gives Jesus his activities agenda each new day.

Saturday, 20^th: Inmate Juan… wrote: “Here I am waiting for my studies and I’ve been waiting awhile. I would like it if you could send them because I only have two to finish before I get a certificate. Now that they are asking me a lot of questions about God, I want to learn more. Here is a friend who also wants to study. He is Martin… ID#…” (His requested lessons were resent to him.)

Praise God – For He is keeping the prison facilities open for Christian mailings! Pray the mail carriers handle BSBM’s Christian literature shipments & BSBM’s students’ lesson mailings with care.

“But he who looks into the perfect law of liberty and continues in it, and is not a forgetful hearer but a doer of the work, this one will be blessed in what he does.” James 1:25

Sunday, 7^th: In early February, Fernando… wrote: “Let me tell you a bit of my life. I am incarcerated and my heart was a little hard and calloused, but now I feel much better. At times I felt alone and wanted someone to listen to me. Thank you for the beautiful gift you sent me [Bible lessons]. I opened my heart to Him [the Lord Jesus]. I don’t feel like I deserve it, but I’m going to do my best, so He will be with me and guide me in the right way. I ask you to have me in your prayers. ¡Muchas gracias!”

            Praise God – His word is powerful… piercing even to the division of soul & spirit (Heb 4:12)! Pray Fernando spends time reading his Bible and studying it with his lessons each day.

Monday, 8^th: “Hi, My name is Pablo… and this was my address… Hanford, CA. Now I am in this prison… Wasco, CA. I want to ask you to send my last certificate and next studies. May God bless you for what you’re doing for me. It’s my desire to continue learning, so I can teach others also.” (He gave his heart to the Lord in 2008.)

            Praise God – He keeps the prison facilities open to Christian teaching! Pray Pablo receives his next studies without difficulties. Pray he finds other believing inmates for fellowship.

Tuesday, 9^th: Being asked if she had accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior, Raquel… wrote: “Yes, I have received Jesus Christ as my Savior, thanks to His infinite mercy! If it wasn’t for His presence and tremendous love, I don’t know where my life would be today. He brought the peace and tranquility to my spirit that I so longed for in my life. I love Him with all my heart.” (She then fills another page detailing what she has learned in her last lessons. She’s an inmate.)

            Praise God – His peace is everlasting and surpasses all understanding! Pray Raquel becomes spiritually capable to share God’s message of salvation through her life and talk with others.

Wednesday, 10^th: “Could you send lessons 7 through 15, because I have little time left. I desire to take my diploma to México and to teach what I have learned to my wife. Francisco…”

            Praise God – His heart-healing touch transforms the life of whosoever believeth! Pray Francisco writes after deportation, so he & his wife can continue to study when he is home in México.

Thursday, 11^th: Five years ago, Enrique… began studying in Ohio. After 2 years, he had nearly completed all our courses and then we lost contact with him. Last week his letter arrived: “I ask for your help with studies once again. I am interested in restarting them, so I can teach my family and people who are interested. I was in prison before, but now I am home in México.”

            Praise God – What He begins in the life of His own, He carries on to completion (Phil 1:6)! Pray Enrique receives his first mailing of Bible studies this week from our sister office in Puebla, México.

Friday, 12^th: Being asked if Christ had come to live in his heart, Victor… wrote: “Yes, He has entered my life. On my first day here in prison, a Bible was opened in front of me and it’s given me the reason to be disciplined every day since. I love Him more for He is with me, ¡gracias a Dios!”

            Praise God – His word is life-giving and sustaining for whosoever has faith in Him! Pray Victor remains steadfast in his spiritual walk among fellow inmates. Pray he shares Christ with his family.

Saturday, 13^th: Inmate Pablo… wrote: “Pray for me and my family… Pray that Miss Kelly… my legal attorney, accepts Jesus Christ… Thank you for all your help in the word. I was lost at one time, but God found me.”

            Praise God – He attends the cries of the lost seeking Him 24/7! Pray Pablo surrenders his future days into God’s hands, accepting his judge’s decision as God’s decision for him right now.

“And behold, I am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me, to give to every one according to his work. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End, the First and the Last.” Revelation 22:12-13

Sunday, 31^st: ‘Has the Lord Jesus come to live in your heart?’ To this Cristián… responded: “Meeting together with the brothers here in _____ Jail, I received Jesus as my Savior. I have let Him have my case to take it wherever His divine will wishes. I thank God for coming into my heart.” (He is 22 years old.)

            Praise God – He reaches out to the lost caught in the thicket of their sin! Pray Cristián reads his Bible daily and that he re-studies his completed lessons while waiting for the next ones to arrive.

Monday, 1^st: On January 20^th, inmate Rodney… wrote: “In this lesson I have learned about many great events that are going to take place. The Lord Jesus is coming again – soon! And now that I have Jesus Christ in my life, I will live my life much better thanks to Him for His love. Amen!”

            Praise God – Jesus Christ’s second coming is clearly posted in His written word the Bible! Pray Rodney follows God’s word closely, seeing it as his Operator’s Manual for living a better life.

Tuesday, 2^nd: Ethiopian student Dereje… wrote: “I am a 3^rd year Law student in ____ University. I was a member of the Ethiopian Orthodox religion which believes in St. Mary for salvation. But now after taking some Bible courses, I have turned to just believing in Jesus Christ the Son of God. I love Him because he died for me.”

            Praise God – His truth is made clear by Jesus the living Word & the Bible God’s written word! Pray Dereje obeys Christ’s teaching without turning to the left or right. Pray he finds other believers.

Wednesday, 3^rd: “Dear Brothers & Sisters, Please, I would appreciate it if you could pray for me and my family, for they are going through hardships now that I am incarcerated… Jerry…”

            Praise God – Repentant sinners enjoy Family fellowship with one another in hardest times! Pray Jerry and his family surrender their lives, needs and future days into God’s all-powerful hands.

Thursday, 4^th: Salvador H… returned his lessons answer sheets with an extra page of new student signups. Five are fellow inmates in ___ NM and two are friends in Mexico and New Mexico. They are Ramón…, Pedro…, Salvador P…, Efraín…, Gilberto…, Rosa… and Amanda…)

            Praise God – (Psa 119:103) How sweet are Your words to my taste, Sweeter than honey to my mouth! Pray Salvador becomes strong in his faith & pray his friends do their first 2 studies this week.

Friday, 5^th: “I would like for you all to pray for a pending charge I have. Pray they drop it so I can go home to my wife and kids. Michael…”

            Praise God – He leads His children to pray for one another even when they are lost for words! Pray for Michael & his wife & children as God leads you. Pray Michael totally gives his case to God.

Saturday, 6^th: A Dutch student’s letter arrived January 28^th: “I was taking courses from you almost 5 years ago. The last certificate I received was for LIGHT FROM THE OLD TESTAMENT on May 17, 2005. Can I continue studying from there? I am now a youth pastor in church and I would like to pass some of my students’ names on to you for Bible courses. I hope you will grant my request. Sincerely yours, Giviens…” (He gave us the names of 16 students and asked that their lessons be mailed to his address.)

            Praise God – He encourages and enables His children to do His will in His timing and way! Pray Giviens’ & his 16 students study their Bibles & lessons, putting their learning into daily practice.

“¹⁴ Now this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. ¹⁵ And if we know that He hears us, whatever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we have asked of Him.” 1 John 5

Sunday, 24^th: Laura… wrote: “This is my first time to do the Bible studies and I don’t have any money to buy stamps or envelopes to send my tests back to you. I have been reading the Bible every night. I’ve been in and out of jail and haven’t seen my three beautiful children in over 3 years. They are in a Christian foster care. Please put me and my family on your special prayer list.”

            Praise God – He responds to mankind’s prayer requests 24/7, because of Jesus! Pray Laura truly surrenders her life into God’s care. Pray she truly follows His teaching as she does her lessons.

Monday, 25^th: When asked if he had accepted the Lord Jesus in his heart, Manuel… wrote: “I received Christ my Lord in this place where I am through some guys who read the word of God. This is how I drew near to Him and I feel very happy.” (He is a 20 year old inmate.)

            Praise God – He calls His own to be fishers of men and equips them with His word as bait! Pray Manuel feeds daily on God’s word, studying his Bible and lessons.

Tuesday, 26^th: Student Michelle… shares how she became a Christian: “My daughter had been going to church for a while and she had been begging me to go with her for about 4 years. I finally went, so she would quit bugging me and I have been visiting God in His house ever since. Please pray for my daughter. She now has an addiction to drugs and alcohol and starts treatment on January 18^th. She has a 3 year old daughter.”

            Praise God – His eye is on the horizon looking for the return of His prodigals! Pray Michelle becomes firmly grounded in God’s word & pray her daughter truly repents of her sin & returns to HIM.

Wednesday, 27^th: “While I am here in jail, could you keep me and my family in your prayers? I am going through a separation after 20 years of marriage. My wife is Yolanda and my children are Peter, Heidi, Joseph and Sarah. If you could, please send me some stamps so I can send back my answer sheets. Thank you, Peter…”

            Praise God – He meets the needs of all His creation without discrimination! Pray Peter and his wife and children each seek God’s leading in regards to their life with HIM and with each other.

Thursday, 28^th: When asked if he had accepted the Lord Jesus in his heart, Braulio… wrote: “I accepted Christ in 1997, but He didn’t interest me much then. Now that I’m a prisoner for doing bad things I am receiving God’s discipline because He loves me and wants me to return to the good road. Even though it’s hard, I believe He has come into my heart during this time.” (He is 27 years old.)

            Praise God – He seals His children’s salvation by taking up residence in their heart! Pray Braulio encourages his fellow Spanish speaking inmates to study God’s word, using BSBM’s courses.

Friday, 29^th: On January 17^th, a mom enrolls her son using www.BSBM.org: “I am Corey’s mom and I want you to know that my son loves the Lord and he has become a new man in Christ Jesus. He is hungry for the Word of God and will greatly appreciate any lessons you send him. He has taken all the courses offered at the jail. Thank you so much.”

            Praise God – He does the impossible for whosoever believeth in HIM! Pray Corey faithfully follows Christ’s teaching. Pray he encourages and admonishes fellow inmates to trust in the Lord.

Saturday, 30^th: “Thanks for giving me the opportunity to be part of your ministry. Looking at the date on my envelope, I see it took nearly a month to arrive. For better delivery, please put this number after my name #… I ask prayer for my wife Adriana and my son Jesús. We’ve been separated 9 years. Gracias, Salvador…” (He is an inmate.)

            Praise God – His precious, life-giving word meets mankind’s inner thirst and hunger for HIM! Pray Salvador and his family seek the Lord with all their heart and respond obediently to His call.

“The LORD is my portion,” says my soul, “Therefore I hope in Him!” The LORD is good to those who wait for Him, To the soul who seeks Him. Lamentations 3:24-25

Sunday, 17^th: “Dear brothers and sisters, here are my two addresses in case I stay here or they deport me to Mexico. You can also call my house 915-… to see if I’ve been allowed to stay. I don’t want to lose contact with you brothers. I have court on January 22^nd. Gracias for everything, Agueda…” (She began studying on July 23^rd and accepted Christ as her Savior on September 28, 2009.)

Praise God – His Church is a Family with both fraternal and eternal ties! Pray Agueda accepts the judge’s decision as God’s. Pray her judge does God’s will regarding her case.

Monday, 18^th: On January 10^th, Matthew Gardner enrolls online for Bible studies from his home in South Africa. BIBLE STUDIES BY MAIL appreciates partnering with SOURCE OF LIGHT MINISTRIES SOUTH AFRICA under the direction of Fanie Buys.

Praise God – He leads His Family to serve Him together around the world! Pray the SLM INTERNATIONAL print shop can fulfill their motto of ‘Providing The Tools To Finish The Task’.

Tuesday, 19^th: On January 8^th, Graciela… enrolls online for her Bible studies. She also wrote: “I have a friend in prison Martin… His address is… Please send Spanish ones to him.”

Praise God – He loves you no matter who you are, where you’ve been or what you’ve done! Pray Graciela and Martin individually surrender their lives to the Lord Jesus Christ and obey Him.

Wednesday, 20^th: Inmate Oscar… tells how the course NEW LIFE IN CHRIST 1 has blessed him: “These lessons have helped me to understand and know more about God and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. They have helped me to see my many errors, that I am a sinner and that there is a Heaven and a Hell. Because of this, I accepted the Lord Jesus as my Savior and I have confessed all my sins to Him, of which I am very repentant. Muchas gracias for everything!”

Praise God – His word clearly shows mankind the Only Way for Heaven’s entry! Pray Oscar takes his learning to heart, as he continues to do his correspondence Bible studies.

Thursday, 21^st: Inmate Julio… wrote: “I have finished all of the first course and I only want to remind you that it has been at least a month since receiving my last lessons.”

Praise God – His word meets an inner need like nothing else & it tastes sweeter than honey! Pray Julio receives his next studies without delay. Pray he shares God’s word with other inmates.

Friday, 22^nd: Being asked if the Lord Jesus lived in his heart at the end of a study, inmate Miguel… wrote: “I came to know Jesus here in prison and I have learned to love Him with all my heart. This diploma you’ve sent I dedicate to my All-powerful Heavenly Father. I ask Him that my sentence won’t be for a long time.” (He asks us to send Bible lessons to four family members.)

Praise God – He sent Jesus to save the lost and He sends His Spirit to baptize the repentant believer! Pray Miguel & his family completely surrender their hearts to the Lord and trust His leading.

Saturday, 23^rd: Being asked to share at the end of his NEW LIFE IN CHRIST 1 course, Juan… wrote: “This for me personally has been a great help in my life. After losing my dad, I never believed in Jesus Christ or God. But now I know God’s will and realize He took him. Today I am happy, knowing I have accepted Jesus as my Savior.”

Praise God – He asks His children to be fishers of men & to use His word as bait! Pray Juan encourages his family & fellow inmates to study God’s word, using BSBM’s Bible-based courses.

“Commit your works to the LORD, And your thoughts will be established.” Proverbs 16:3

Sunday, 3^rd: “The reason I am writing is to tell you I have learned a lot and thanks to the Lord I have finished my time in this place. It has been a big blessing for my spiritual growth. My confidence is in God to be able to stay in this country and I ask prayer for me and my wife. Here is the new address where my wife lives, so please send my new courses and diploma there. The address is… Arizona. Thank you, Luis…” (Letter dated December 21, 2009)

Praise God – Studying His word gives the faithful a new heart and mind! Pray Luis and his wife remain faithful to God’s teaching and so discover His best for this New Year 2010.

Monday, 4^th: On December 21^st, lessons from inmate Jaime… were graded. Being asked if the studies on the Lord Jesus Christ had been a blessing for him, he wrote: “Yes, they have helped me a lot because the devil attacks me with bad thoughts and the studies have been a help strengthening me. I accepted the Lord Jesus Christ on December 14, 2009. I have learned that Jesus is our Lord & Savior, who with His blood has cleansed us of all sin. I feel freedom in the Lord Jesus.”

Praise God – His eternal kingdom is expanding among repentant believers! Pray Jaime fills his time among believing inmates, reading his Bible & re-reading lessons, as he awaits the next ones.

Tuesday, 5^th: The SLM Mexico office asked us to send lessons to Ernestina Garcia in May 2009. She recently wrote the following: “Thank you for the studies! May God continue to use them to reach more souls. I wish you a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year with your family.”

Praise God – He has placed BSBM in an international ministerial fellowship with Source of Light Ministries International & He is giving us the tools to finish the task of evangelism & discipleship.

Wednesday, 6^th: ‘Have you received the Lord Jesus as your Savior?’ To this Miguel… answered: “No”. Then at the end of his next lesson he requested Bible studies for a fellow inmate Hugo…

Praise God – He enables BSBM to send 1,000’s of Bible studies to 100’s of students monthly! Pray Miguel surrenders his life to the Lord when gripped by sin conviction. Pray the same for Hugo.

Thursday, 7^th: “My name is Crystal… You have been sending me Bible studies while I was in jail. I have just recently gotten out and I was wondering if you can send me my last test scores and my new lessons to this address… New Mexico.” (On Oct 31/09, she accepted Christ when doing lessons 1 & 2.)

Praise God – His word when personally applied meets a real need and gives eternal hope! Pray Crystal looks for a Bible teaching church and seeks to build new friendships in the Church.

Friday, 8^th: On December 10^th inmate Florentino… wrote: “Dear brothers in Christ, I am sending you my new address. I hope to get a job soon so I can continue doing this because it gives me shame to keep asking my family for help even though I do it sometimes. Your prayers and Bible studies are helping me a lot. Thank you! God has strengthened me to live my new life in Christ Jesus. To go with the power of His message in my heart wherever I go which is most important nowadays.” (Four months had passed since we sent his last lessons. He is now at a State work farm.)

Praise God – The worth of His Gift to mankind through Jesus Christ is indescribable! Pray Florentino faithfully follows God’s leading in his new setting and that he finds other believers there.

Saturday, 9^th: “I Ruby… give thanks to the Lord that through your Bible studies I have found the light of our Lord Jesus. I ask you to pray for my other half who is incarcerated. May he return to us as husband and father, so we can be a family once again. His name is Ramon… I also ask you for studies in English for our daughter Milinda 6 yrs and son Rodolfo 4 yrs. Muchas gracias!” (Inmate Ramon asked us to send studies to his wife Ruby. Now she requests studies for their children. Praise the Lord!)

Praise God – His word performs divine surgery giving eternal life to all repentant believers! Pray Ramon, Ruby, Milinda & Rodolfo follow Jesus the Light of the world and never turn back.

“But God forbid that I should boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world.” Galatians 6:14

Sunday, 27^th: “I want to take this time to share with you the most important thing I learned in this course. First of all, I learned to let Christ be everything to me. And second, I learned to live for Christ, to trust Him with all my heart and love Him, to spend time alone with Him daily. Thanks, Rachel…” (Written from jail on December 11^th)

Praise God – His blessings abound toward those living under His Lordship! Pray Rachel shares God’s salvation through word and deed with her family, friends and fellow inmates.

Monday, 28^th: “Darryl, I’m writing you to wish you all a Merry Christmas. By the time you receive this letter, I will be 7 or 8 days closer to going home, thanks to God. You asked me if I would like to have Bible lessons sent to my wife. The answer is YES. Her name is Luz… Can you send them to her in Spanish? I thank you very much. Pretty soon I’ll be there to meet you all in person. Yours truly, Noé…” (Noé is an inmate. Luz’s first studies were mailed on December 22^nd.)

Praise God – He works wonders in healing broken relationships! Pray Noé & Luz know God’s healing touch of forgiveness made possible by Jesus in their relationship with Him and each other.

Tuesday, 29^th: “The Lord is doing great things in my life and I thank Him for you, because you are an encouragement to me. Thank you! I love you in Christ Jesus, Salvador…” (He is an inmate.)

Praise God – He is love and He so loved us that He sent Jesus to save us from eternal death! Pray Salvador deepens his knowledge of God’s love for him through obedience to Christ’s teaching.

Wednesday, 30^th: “Dear brothers in Christ, I am writing to ask if you could please send my studies to me here in El Paso now, near my family. I ask you to pray that I can continue to reach souls using the Bible courses you offer. Thanks to the Heavenly Father my life has changed for He has helped me to grow spiritually and to share the Good News where I am. I hope the Lord enables me to visit you one day and thank you in person for all your help. Your student, Belisario…”

Praise God – His word when personally applied brings healing to the human soul! Pray Belisario continues to grow in God’s grace and that his entire family knows God’s healing touch.

Thursday, 31^st: “Señor Evans, I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your help in sending me all this spiritual nourishment. I ask if it would be possible for you to include my wife and children in this. May God repay you, if you can do something for them. My wife is Carmen… & our children are 10 & 15 years old. Their address is… CA. I love you, Daniel…” (He is an inmate.)

Praise God – He not only calls but enables whosoever believeth on Jesus to do His will! Pray Daniel, Carmen & their children each accept Jesus as their Savior – God’s Christmas Gift to the world.

Friday, 1^st: “Today I read about sins we commit daily and don’t even know about. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to learn about the Bible. Socorro…” (She is an inmate.)

Praise God – He, the Author of Life gave mankind the Bible as a Better Living manual! Pray Socorro follows God’s instructions when the Holy Spirit identifies an unknown personal sin to her.

Saturday, 2^nd: “Hello brothers, Forgive me for taking so long. They changed my prison. I am thankful for the studies you offer because I have learned a lot. I would like it if you could also send tracts with testimonies, so I can be encouraged by others. I’m in solitary confinement and sometimes I don’t even know what day it is. Sincerely, Juan…” (Written on December 17^th)

Praise God – He places the lost and wayward who cry out for help in His Fold – the Church! Pray Juan continues to sense the closeness of God’s Family as he reads his Bible & prays each day.

“For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 6:23

Sunday, 20^th: “My name is Jose M… and I want to thank you for the Bible studies. They have been a blessing helping me to learn, because I was lost in the vices of darkness. Now I feel like a new person… When I get out of jail, I want to continue studying the Bible and being a different person. I would like you to pray that God would continue blessing me. I am about to be moved, so if my lessons are returned to you send them to this address… El Paso, TX.” (He accepted Christ in June 09.)

Praise God – He offers those lost in darkness the opportunity to be a new person in Christ! Pray Jose M remains steadfast in his faith, taking time daily for personal Bible study and prayer.

Monday, 21^st: An inmate sends a Christmas card greeting: “To everybody at Bible Studies, Sending Christmas blessings your way. Sincerely yours, Henry… God bless you all. Thank you all. Please pray for me that God would do a miracle on January 8^th and set me free to a new life ahead.”

Praise God – His omniscient sovereignty blesses His sheep with surpassing peace! Pray Henry starts each day reading his Bible and acknowledging Christ’s Lordship in his life.

Tuesday, 22^nd: “Mr. Evans, Thank you for responding so fast to my letter and sending my first lessons. I want to know the Lord Jesus Christ more deeply. My next questions are about the church. Do I need to focus on one church? How can I know which one is right? How could I tell if the preachers were false ones? I would appreciate your help to clear up my doubts, because I have never been in a church. I ask you to pray for me that the Lord would help me to know what He wants for my life. Elmer…” (He’s an inmate who accepted Christ in early December, when reading one of our tracts.)

Praise God – He instituted the Church so members edify one another & evangelize the lost. Pray Elmer receives his 2^nd mailing of lessons and extra materials ASAP.

Wednesday, 23^rd: When asked if her lessons had been a blessing, inmate Agueda… shared: “Yes, they have helped because God has blessed me in many ways. Thanks to God for He has forgiven all my sins. We need to repent of our sins to be saved and accept Christ as our Savior.” (She was baptized in prison on December 13^th. She requested lessons for fellow inmate Maria…)

Praise God – He alone did the impossible by sending His Son to pay our redemption’s price!

Pray Agueda studies her Bible & materials more often and that she chooses her close friends wisely.

Thursday, 24^th: When asked if his lessons had been a blessing, inmate Jose T… wrote: “Of course, I have learned a lot with the courses and they have been a great blessing in my life. When I got to jail, I asked the Lord for 1) a Bible course, 2) glasses for reading, 3) health, 4) work, 5) reconciliation with my family, 6) wisdom, self-control, understanding and the ability to share God’s word with my cellmates. All this I have received. It’s my desire to continue preparing myself with your studies while I’m here, so that when I’m released on July 12, 2010, I’ll be a useful worker in the Kingdom of God.” (He requests studies for inmates Adán…, Roberto…, Pedro… & Oscar…)

Praise God – Commit your works to the Lord, And your thoughts will be established (Proverbs 16:3)! Pray Jose T remains focused on the Lord’s will for his life on a daily basis.

Friday, 25^th: Another Christmas card from an inmate reads: “I would like to wish all at Bible Studies By Mail a very blessed holiday and a great New Year. Thank you for being here for us, Ronald…”

Praise God – He providentially enables this ministry to serve 1,000+ active students! Pray Ronald and his Christian friends have a divinely blessed Christmas day focusing on His Gift to them.

Saturday, 26^th: In early December, inmate Sonia… wrote: “I am in for a probation violation second offense. My request is I’m asking the Lord to let the judge let me go to a New Life Recovery Home for women in New Mexico. I feel that place is really going to help me out. P.S. I have a friend who would like to enroll in the Bible Studies. Her name is Veronica… ID#…”

Praise God – He is merciful and gracious to whoever believes in Him (John 3:16)! Pray Sonia gives the Lord complete ownership of her life. Pray her friend Veronica follows Christ’s teaching.

“Likewise, I say to you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.” Luke 15:10

Sunday, 13^th: “My name is Elmer… and I am 24 years old. I received this pamphlet from an inmate and it touched my heart. I don’t know why I cried, but the words touched my soul. I would be grateful if you could help me to know more. I would like to receive your studies in Spanish.” (His letter is dated December 7^th and on the tract he indicates having accepted Christ as his Savior while reading it.)

Praise God – His word is being shared among the lost and needy in prisons! Pray Elmer receives his first studies without a problem and that he spends a lot of time reading & studying them.

Monday, 14^th: “My name is Fermin… I am now a prisoner at ____ ___. About 6 months ago, I accepted Christ in my heart and I feel hungry for God’s word. I want to prepare myself more and more to tell my wife, children, parents and family God lives. May they open their hearts because Jesus is at the door. God has a purpose for my life and for this I want my family to love the true God and not the things of this world. I sent you the answers for lessons 1 to 6 about a month ago and I continue to wait for your reply.” (On December 9^th, we resent his 6 lessons that got lost somehow.)

Praise God – His word clearly teaches His purpose for each of His children! Pray Fermin personally obeys Christ’s teaching, as he does his new studies. Pray they arrive without problems.

Tuesday, 15^th: New student James… wrote: “Just wanting to say thanks for sending me this study book. Do you have more that can help me get right with God? You have helped me in my life.” (He is a 22 year old inmate and he is now doing lessons 3 to 6 of his first course ‘A Country Called Heaven’.)

Praise God – His word shows man the faith-steps involved in getting right with Him! Pray James understands Christ’s teaching clearly and pray he surrenders his life to Him without hesitation.

Wednesday, 16^th: On December 1^st, inmate John… wrote: “I was doing these Bible studies and never got a reply after doing the tests for books 4 & 5. I am wondering if I can resume doing the studies. It’s been approximately one month since I didn’t receive a reply with new lessons. I will start again if necessary. Thank you for your consideration.” (His lessons were resent on December 12^th.)

Praise God – He gives His children new & better desires in life! Pray John gets study books 4 and 5 this week. Pray he is encouraged and shares God’s word with fellow inmates, family & friends.

Thursday, 17^th: Inmate Cesar… shares a bit of his testimony: “Well, a time came in my life when I got tired of doing things my way, because they never came out right. Everything was going wrong, because of the drugs and the money drugs gave me. One day I lost everything, even respect for myself and wanted to die. I got on my knees with a gun in my hand alone at my house. Not knowing what to do, I cried out to our Lord asking Him to take control and He did. I serve Him now.”

Praise God – His eternal salvation gives repentant sinners a better way to life starting today! Pray Cesar studies his Bible and lessons diligently, so he may serve and share Christ effectively.

Friday, 18^th: “I recently received 2 certificates after completing 2 courses, but unfortunately I accidentally misplaced them. I am currently incarcerated and was planning on sending the certificates to my family as a gift. Please find it in your heart to resend them to me. Oscar…”

Praise God – He enables BSBM to send Bible lessons and resend them when need be! Pray Oscar grows spiritually strong in his faith and pray his family is impressed by his Christ-centered life.

Saturday, 19^th: Inmate Luis… wrote: “Thanks to God, He has given me understanding. I know something is changing in my life. I need to dedicate more time to God and not worry about anything.”

Praise God – He orchestrates the daily happenings in the personal lives of His children! Pray Luis learns to ‘seek first the kingdom of God’ and ‘not worry about tomorrow’ (Matthew 6:33-34).

“The entrance of Your words gives light; It gives understanding to the simple.” Psalm 119:130

Sunday, 6^th: On November 30^th, inmate Crystal… writes: “I just wanna thank you so much for sending me my Bible studies. I have learned a lot and I have been saved. I am thankful for my Savior. I wanted to let you know that I’ll be getting out of jail on January 7, 2010.” (She gave her heart to the Lord in jail, while studying her first Bible lesson on October 31, 2009.)

            Praise God – He enables BSBM to share the Gospel by offering Bible studies and tracts! Pray Crystal spends time each day reading and studying her Bible. Pray she shares Christ with her family.

Monday, 7^th: “I am writing in regards to my Bible studies. I have been moved around to different facilities and during those moves I lost some of my belongings. Amongst those were the last studies you sent. I was hoping I could continue these Bible studies where I left off. I would really appreciate your help in this matter. Luis…”

            Praise God – He finishes what he starts doing in the life of His own (Phil 1:6)! Pray Luis continues to surrender his will to the Lord’s, as he restarts his Bible studies this week.

Tuesday, 8^th: Inmate Daniel… started his Bible lessons on November 23^rd. At the end of his first Bible study he is asked if he has received the Lord Jesus as his Savior and when. He writes, “Yes, right now.”

            Praise God – His word is living, powerful and sharper than any two edged sword (Heb 4:12)! Pray Daniel makes Christian inmate friends, so he can grow spiritually strong and avoid sin-pitfalls.

Wednesday, 9^th: “My name is Dafferine… I am currently incarcerated at _______ _____ State Prison. I just started my Christian walk a few months ago and I am looking forward to change in my life. We have Bible studies here, but some I don’t catch the meaning, or I lose focus. Others are more advanced and I feel ashamed to participate. I would love your Bible study course in English, so I can fully concentrate and examine for myself. I am 40 and would greatly appreciate it. Thank you!”

            Praise God – He enables BSBM to send free Bible-based studies to whoever asks! Pray Dafferine receives the first mailing without delay and finds a quiet place to study and pray.

Thursday, 10^th: Inmate Alejandro… gave his heart to the Lord on October 11^th and then he started his first Bible course on October 16^th. On November 23^rd he wrote: “I ask you to pray for my wife and my children. Truthfully speaking, I wish I was with them, but a forestry agent detained me when I was hunting. And because I am an illegal and I had my rifle, I am awaiting my sentencing.”

            Praise God – He hears the cry of the lost and needy and He saves them! Pray Alejandro shares what he is learning from the Bible with his wife. Pray he accepts God’s will regarding his case.

Friday, 11^th: On November 24^th, inmate Patrick… wrote: “I want to thank you for the Bible studies. I love them. Please keep them coming! My friends and my children would like to get your Bible studies. Their names and addresses are as follows…” (His children Cole & Sloane are 12 years old; his nine friends Joseph, Elijah, Chad, David, Charlie, Jerry, Jedadiah, Felipe & LaPrince are inmates.)

            Praise God – He gives His children a new lease on life by changing what they love! Pray Patrick is a good example of God’s love to his children & inmate friends. Pray they do their first study.

Saturday, 12^th: Inmate Juan… started his Bible lessons on November 25^th. At the end of his first Bible study he is asked if he has received the Lord Jesus as his Savior and when. He writes, “Yes, today.”

            Praise God – Behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation (2 Cor 6:2b)! Pray Juan personally applies Christ’s teaching to his life, so he gains good direction for his future.

“But as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, even so we speak, not as pleasing men, but God who tests our hearts.” 1 Thessalonians 2:4

Sunday, 29^th: “We give you special thanks for your response to our request for Bible study materials. May God continue to bless you, so we may continue to grow in our faith. Having accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as our Savior, we ask you to pray for us today that we may continue following the Lord and doing our heavenly Father’s will. Here are the names of those who study together with me: Eric…, Manuel R…, Sergio…, Manuel T…, and Francisco… If possible, could you send these studies to my life partner for the past 10 years? She is Ruby… and her address is… Gracias, Ramon…” (He is an inmate.)

            Praise God – His Church is growing in the most difficult places! Pray Ramon, Eric, Manuel R, Sergio, Manuel T, & Francisco strive to please God. Pray Ruby comes to know Christ as her Savior.

Monday, 30^th: “I thank God for having found these courses. They have been a great blessing, serving to help me learn many things about God. I think they have touched my heart – glory to God! Thank you for helping me to grow spiritually, Guillermo…”

            Praise God – His word has all the ingredients to help a believer become Christ-like! Pray Guillermo uses his lockup time to study and prepare himself for the Lord’s purposes in days ahead.

Tuesday, 1^st: “I’m thankful for the Bible teaching on how to do battle against Satan. Pedro…”

            Praise God – He calls, equips & empowers His children for victory in Jesus’ name! Pray Pedro stands firm in God’s word as he battles Satan’s schemes in his private and public life as an inmate.

Wednesday, 2^nd: “The reason I’m writing is to ask you to pray for me and my family. My name is Elvin…, I am 22 years old, I’m Honduran and I am in jail. Unfortunately I am in this situation but none-the-less I thank God because it’s helped me to grow more in the Lord. I ask that you send me materials to read so I can continue to study.”

            Praise God – His Family goes beyond cultural barriers and He finds His lost in life’s thickets! Pray Elvin can study his Bible and courses without hindrance. Pray he gets in touch with his family.

Thursday, 3^rd: “I got one of your tracts here in the __ ____ County Detention Facility. I am a Federal Policeman in Mexico and we work all over the country from north to south. Working in Ciudad Juarez, someone gave me a pamphlet about El Paso. Something in me pushed me to cross the bridge. As I was doing it, I thought, ‘the police are going to grab me’ and they did. The week before, I had asked God to help me to stop drinking once again. I had even seen a church but I didn’t have the courage to go. Here in prison a guy spoke with me about God and since that day I have given my life to the Lord. Now I want to learn more but I don’t know how. Respectfully, Armando…”

            Praise God – He hears the prayers of the needy and answers accordingly! Pray Armando reads and studies his Bible and lessons daily. Pray he has courage to seek help from other believers.

Friday, 4^th: “My name is Pablo… and I would like to enroll in your Spanish Bible courses.”

            Praise God – He causes the paths of this ministry to cross with those seeking God’s help! Pray Pablo comes to know Jesus as his personal Savior while reading his lesson’s Bible verses.

Saturday, 5^th: “I want to tell you that it’s been 2 weeks since I’ve received mail from you. I would like to know what’s happening because I want to finish my studies. I hope you can answer me soon. Many thanks, your brother Juan…” (He accepted Christ as his Savior on August 28, 2009.)

            Praise God – He gives His children a hunger for something better, His word! Pray Juan faithfully follows the Lord’s leading as he studies and discovers God’s will for his life as an inmate.

“I will bless the LORD who has given me counsel; My heart also instructs me in the night seasons. I have set the LORD always before me; Because He is at my right hand I shall not be moved.” Psalm 16:7-8

Sunday, 15^th: “The reason I am writing is because some brothers locked up with me commented on your Bible studies, saying they are very blessed. I would like to know if you could facilitate these for me. I don’t have anything to be able to pay for them. I am a Honduran immigrant. Your brother in Christ, Luis…”

Praise God – He offers the world the gift of salvation at His Own Personal Cost, out of love! Pray Luis grows strong in his relationship with God. Pray he encourages others to accept God’s gift.

Monday, 16^th: Inmate Adrian… shares what he has learned after completing a course: “In this course I have learned what to expect when the Lord comes again. I have learned what I will do in Heaven and who I’ll see there. I also learned that no one knows when He will come, but I believe and I am ready!”

Praise God – Jesus Christ is returning to raise the dead in Christ and to rapture His Church! Pray Adrian keeps focused on what’s at hand, yet never loses sight of Christ’s return on the horizon.

Tuesday, 17^th: “I write to thank you for being a blessing in my life. May God bless you with wisdom and love. May He continue to open doors for you to share His word. I am sending you the name and number of a sister in Christ. She would like to receive your studies. Thank you. Karla…”

Praise God – He blesses BSBM because His word is used to extend His Kingdom! Pray Karla and Maria become spiritually equipped to live above reproach and to share Christ’s love with others.

Wednesday, 18^th: “I was transferred just like many of my countrymen gang members in the __ ____ County Jail to this jail in …NM . Now I am back on track now, so could you please enroll me in your Bible studies again? Rodolfo…”

Praise God – He gives mankind an opportunity for a new start, to be born again by His Spirit! Pray Rodolfo personally comes to know Jesus Christ as his Savior & Lord & shares it with his gang.

Thursday, 19^th: Inmate Juan… wrote: “I write to ask you a favor. Could you pray for my family, for my mom, sister and her children and also for my girlfriend Paola? She is locked up too.”

Praise God – He attends to His children’s prayers 24-7, having Jesus our Intercessor at His side! Pray Juan, Paola and his family come to know God personally through this imprisonment time.

Friday, 20^th: Pablo… wrote: “I have learned not to believe in Satan’s big lie, but to trust God’s word, because his word is truth and we will be judged by the truth! He created us in His own image as a moral being to reveal His moral absolutes to us in His word. God decides what works for me. Please pray for my sick friend Lealha… Pray also for all the inmates here in ___ __ Prison.”

Praise God – His Residing Tutor helps each of His own to discern between lies and truth. Pray Pablo shares what he has learned, so encouraging cellmates and friends to study God’s word.

Saturday, 21^st: “I have learned so much in all these lessons. And the main thing is to take a look at myself; think about how Jesus died on the cross to give us all a second chance. Once I was baptized, but… This time I’m gonna do it right, just as it says in the lessons. I find myself wanting more than just doing the lessons. I pray before doing my lessons and I want to be right when He comes again. Thank you, Sandra…” (She accepted Christ as Savior while doing the 18^th lesson of her first course on May 4, 2009.)

Praise God – He teaches the Bride thru the Holy Spirit to be prepared for the Groom’s coming! Pray Sandra follows Christ’s teaching regarding baptism and pray she finds a Bible-teaching church.

“But I have trusted in Your mercy; My heart shall rejoice in Your salvation. I will sing to the LORD, Because He has dealt bountifully with me.” Psalm 13:5-6

Sunday, 8^th: “Once again, I am Randy… I thank you for sending your Bible studies. They are very helpful, making the Bible easier to understand. I strongly believe God will restore me and that He has a plan for me. Please pray that I can return to society once again. I will probably serve 2 more years and my address will change shortly. I will carry your address with me and stay in close touch.”

Praise God – He is mankind’s Creator and He gave us our operations manual, the Bible! Pray Randy diligently prepares himself to return to the outside world using his Bible and studies regularly.

Monday, 9^th: Inmate Wayne… shares what he has learned after finishing a course: “Jesus is my Intercessor, which means he is praying for me. So, when Satan tempts me to sin, Jesus shows me a way out of it. He also gives me patience, strength, wisdom and help in life and a whole lot more. I am fortunate to have someone as great as Jesus.”

Praise God – He sent Jesus to offer all an opportunity to have life more abundantly (Jn 10:10)! Pray Wayne discerns God’s truth from Satan’s lies when conversing with fellow inmates about things.

Tuesday, 10^th: Inmate Luis… wrote: “I thank you brothers for continuing to send the Bible studies. Now 15 more are coming and studying with us and we began with only 5. Thanks to our Lord Jesus Christ there are now more of us. And 2 of these accepted Christ as their Savior recently. We are working for the Lord because His word tells us to be fishers of men. Pray I have more wisdom.”

Praise God – He has a higher calling for His children no matter who they are or what they do! Pray Luis earnestly seeks the Lord’s help for more wisdom in humility. Pray he serves in meekness.

Wednesday, 11^th: “I am writing in regards to obtaining information on all your Bible courses. I am currently in a Spanish outreach program trying to pursue a life in ministry. I have a few questions I would like to ask concerning the Bible courses. What do I need to enroll? How much do the courses cost? How… What… Are there… I would like to request a phone number. Sincerely, Patrick…”

Praise God – He calls His Church to serve Him together with one another! Pray Patrick is steadfast in pursuing God’s will regarding his fulltime involvement in ministry.

Thursday, 12^th: “My name is Michael… I am currently housed at ___ ______ Correctional Facility, one year into a nine year sentence. I found the Lord in 2005 and I am very interested in completing your Bible study courses. I look forward to hearing from you.”

Praise God – He causes BSBM to cross paths with many who are seeking to know Him better! Pray Michael studies his Bible daily; rereads his study booklets & seeks other believers for fellowship.

Friday, 13^th: Inmate Toribio… wrote what he learned when completing a course: “The most important thing I have learned in this course is that I best be well prepared for Christ when He comes and not to let Satan deceive me. Thanks I give to you my Lord for saving my life and showing me the better way; the narrow road which leads me to where You are Father. You are good.”

Praise God – He sent the Holy Spirit to counsel & guide all believers after Christ’s ascension! Pray Toribio shares God’s plan of salvation for mankind with his family, friends and cellmates.

Saturday, 14^th: “I give you thanks for all I’m learning from your Bible studies. I have given more attention to these last studies, asking the Holy Spirit to help me to learn more of His word and to use me for His glory. I appreciate you a lot my brothers. Thanks for your prayers. Jose…”

Praise God – He teaches His own by personal tutorship through the Holy Spirit! Pray Jose feeds on the Bread of Life/the Living Water JESUS thru personal quiet time, meditation and prayer.

“The heavens declare the glory of God; And the firmament shows His handiwork.
Their line has gone out through all the earth, And their words to the end of the world.” Psalm 19:1,4

Sunday, 1^st: Inmate Florentino… wrote: “In this course I have learned that Christ is our Lord and Savior. He justifies me by forgiving all my sin. He is the door, the pastor, the bread of Heaven, the true vine, the light of the world and the road that brings us into communion with the Heavenly Father.”

Praise God – His written word/the Bible gives mankind a detailed description of Himself! Pray Florentino reflects Jesus the light of the world to those who see & hear him & those he writes to also.

Monday, 2^nd: Inmate Donna… wrote: “These lessons have restored in me the knowledge I once knew. Continue to send me these lessons once I’m freed from jail. I have spent 30 days here and have utilized every minute to repent, renew and restore… I am not the same woman who walked in here full of anger, grief and loss. Now I see the positive side of my arrest. The Lord has given me a peaceful heart and the joy has returned as He promised.”

Praise God – His written word leads mankind to a possible encounter with the Living Word! Pray Donna keeps the Lord on the throne of her heart through daily Bible study and prayer.

Tuesday, 3^rd: Guillermo… wrote: “I have been in jail for a year and a brother in here gave me this address. He said you have courses in Spanish. Could I be in your program? I am waiting for your reply and preferably in Spanish.”

Praise God – His Church is expanding in spite of difficult circumstances! Pray Guillermo & his Christian cellmates use their lockup time wisely, spiritually encouraging & challenging one another.

Wednesday, 4^th: After completing THE LIFE OF CHRIST course, inmate Luis… wrote: “I have learned how much my God and my Savior love me. And that He is coming soon to rescue us and take us to be with Him. And in the mean time, I will try to live the new life in Christ, doing the best I can. He paid for my sins, He is my personal Savior. By His grace, he gave me the opportunity to be born again and I’m a new creature in Christ Jesus for His glory and honor. Amen!”

Praise God – He daily desires to relate on a personal level with mankind! Pray Luis seeks to organize his thoughts, words & activities, so he lives as a new creation in Christ Jesus among others.

Thursday, 5^th: Inmate Alonso… wrote: “I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for your support and understanding in receiving my letter and replying to it. Thanks also for sending the message to my wife Alma. We are parents without papers and the state wants to keep our children because we don’t have family here. I know Christ is always with me and this gives me a lot of peace even when I think of my children and wife.”

Praise God – He sent His Son to save mankind & to enable His own to do all things thru Him! Pray Alonso, Alma and their children all have God’s peace which surpasses human understanding.

Friday, 6^th: “I am writing because I’ve been moved to another prison. My new address is… I am at a new prison so mail might take a while. I do not want to stop doing Bible studies. Thank you. In Christian love, Philip…”

Praise God – His word meets mankind’s insatiable hunger and thirst for knowing Him more! Pray Philip graciously shares of the hope he has in Christ with inmates having disabilities as he has.

Saturday, 7^th: “I thank the Lord Jesus for the opportunity to receive Bible Studies by Mail! Your Bible studies help to strengthen my walk with God. Brother Sidney…”

Praise God – He enables BSBM to evangelize and disciple thru volunteer workers & donors! Pray Sidney and our 1,000+ other active students follow Christ closely, on His heals, without veering.