“I was angry. Asking God in was like admitting that I was weak. At that point I just started weeping, and I knew when I stood up, I was giving it all up.” —Nick
Throughout high school, Nick earned good grades and lettered in wrestling. But he also excelled at getting in trouble. Nick’s parents were concerned about his influence on their younger children. His parents issued an ultimatum: If he wanted to live under their roof, he had to live by their rules. Nick moved out at 15.
At 17, he robbed a loan store twice, and the second time, he was quickly caught and arrested. The cops found a kitchen knife in his pocket. Soon he was facing two 10-year sentences for armed robbery. All Nick could think was, “At least in jail I’ll have food and a place to live.”
Nick arrived in prison a broken young man with no self-worth or direction. He did a few stints in solitary confinement and got time added to his sentence for misconduct.
Men and women in prison are looking for hope. And nothing provides hope like the living Word of God. The demand for Bibles and Christian content is at an all-time high. Will you help us meet the need? Please give generously today.
Words have the power to connect people across geography and generations. In fiscal year 2024,
we rearticulated our mission and vision in a way we believe truly aligns with the foundation Chuck
Colson laid nearly 50 years ago. Take a look at our fiscal year annual report from 2024.
