Bill (ISCI#1):  I found a family.

Paul (ISCI#1):  Love retreat formed by God.

Mike (ISCI#1):  I came looking for a foundation and you brought a cement truck.  This is a huge stone cast into the pond of ISCI.

Doug (ISCI#1):  I built up walls and God took the bricks down.

Mickey (ISCI#1):  I found out what it was like to be real again.

Dave (ISCI#1):  I need this family.  Where we go one, we all go.

Bryan (ISCI#1):  I have received more letters with love that I have since I have been down.

Rick (ISCI#1):  It's a man cry. We have danced around the edge.  Now we need to get out there and jump in.

Walter (ISCI#1):  Prayers have been answered.

Guy (ISCI#1):  I had no idea when I showed up that I was going to receive such a wonderful gift from God.

Bill (ISCI#1):  I saw fellow inmates who felt God had forgotten them melt as the love of Christ changed their hearts of stone to hearts of love and compassion.

Rick (ISCI#1):  I know the Christian walk is a journey.  And like the man who got beat and robbed on the road, that is how I feel at times.  But Kairos is like the Samaritan, coming along without even knowing me and providing for me.

Robert (ISCI#1):  I came to Kairos on Thursday to check it out and see what it was about.  But there was no way I could sit through 12 hour for three days.  But the Holy Spirit has got to me and now three days later I am sad because Kairos is coming to an end.

Randy (ISCI#1):  God has touched me in a way I cannot explain.  At 1:00 p.m. God spoke to me and said "I know your heart Randy and I love you."

Ric (ISCI#1):  I have been in jail for over thirteen years now.  I want to change and sought change.  I have done virtually all the secular programs in prison.  Some helped but always something was missing.  The secular approach is all intellect, based on "me" and so, so lonely.  Me against an overwhelming world.  YOU, Kairos, Christianity, have gifted me with what was missing.  I am not alone as YOU Kairos, prayer chains and a "bag of agape" so powerfully and correctly show.  You have washed away the loneliness by inviting me to be a part of Christ's family.

Leon (ISCI#1):  It was a once in a life time experience of love, love and more love from the team and inmates.

Alan (ISCI#1):  Your love is deeply felt with compassion that motivates me into thinking, living and acting right.

Family of John (ISCI#1):  The relationships we have built among ourselves, as individuals families, have given us stable foundations on which to build accountability and a basis for responsible living in Christ.

Miguel (ISCI#2) Letter

Ronald (ISCI#2) Letter

Alvin (ISCI#2) Letter

Harry  (ISCI#2):  I came for only four hours and God kept me.  I found kindness, acceptance and love.  I found a place I belong.

Gary  (ISCI#2):  I have done a lot of programs and they didn't work.  This will.

Doug  (ISCI#2):  In my life I got angry, bitter and I hated God.  I thought he let me down.  On the weekend I found all of that was wrong.  I found angels.  This is a life changing experience for me.  God has forgiven me in ways I never thought he would.

Steve  (ISCI#2):  I found there are more people that love than I thought loved me.

Justin  (ISCI#2):  I came wanting to be negative.  I found how to accept love and be happy.  I haven't felt this happy in years.  I see people in a different light now.

Dean  (ISCI#2):  I was baptized in a broom closet in a county jail late at night.  I thought that was the greatest thing I had done until now.

Doyle  (ISCI#2):  I may be slow but I am real.  I have been married 46 years.  I only wish my wife could see me tonight.

Chuck  (ISCI#2):  My time here this weekend has softened my heart.  This is part of something unique.

Steve  (ISCI#2):  When I left here last night I did not go back to prison.  I am set free.

Harry  (ISCI#2):  I can't believe how much people love me for who I am.  I found something I have been missing in my life.

Jason  (ISCI#2):  I questioned God's existence.  I now see the arms of Jesus Christ who hugs me through all these posters and letters.  I wish they would close down the gym and have one big Kairos weekend which would get rehabilitation going.

Alvin  (ISCI#2):  I have been a Christian for a while but have been battling Satan alone.  I now see I need my brothers more than anything in my life.

Charles  (ISCI#2):  Kairos lets me feel important because I found out God knows me and God cares about me.

Cody (ISCI#3)  I cried today.  I hadn't cried in a long time.  I got more letters today than I have in a year.

Shawn (ISCI#3) You choked up and I choked up with you.

Kevin (ISCI#3)  I have been changed in just a couple of days.

David (ISCI#3)  I am now somebody.  I am a man of God.

Thomas (ISCI#3)  I am no longer an atheist.

Bryan (ISCI#3)  I was an independent Christian.

Dane (ISCI#3)  A big burden has been taken off my shoulders.

Robert (ISCI#3) I was a loner.  Now I look forward to Kairos meetings.

Michael H. (ISCI#3)  I came in cold, hard, walls past the roof.  I am tired of being hurt.  I want to learn to cry again.  I stand before you totally humble and broken.

Ira (ISCI#3)  I know God is at work here.

Michael W.  (ISCI#3)  I have been living with the guilt and trying to forgive myself.  I am awful sorry for what I have done.  I have seen a psychiatrist for the fear I have.  This weekend has allowed me to get rid of all of that and find I have a sound mind and can forgive myself and be loved.

Michael D.  (ISCI#3)  You never know how much you need God until God is all you have.

Chris (ISCI#3)  I wondered what agape love was and now I have found it and it is awesome.  I found Jesus.  I now realize every time I came back to jail Jesus was the only one there to meet me.

Joseph (ISCI#3) I held letters in front of my face so others would not see me cry.

Eric (ISCI#3)  I am ashamed for being judgmental.  I ask God and those of you I have judged to forgive me.

Jerry (ISCI#3)  I hate Kairos.  They took away my best friend and then my cellie and now they got me.  (All said as he was laughing and smiling from ear to ear)

Bill (ISCI#4)  I thought I was a Christian.  I found how much I had backslid.

Ray (ISCI#4) I am grateful the outside sees us as individuals not convicts.  You have helped me forgive those who I felt have done me wrong.  You have helped me start my journey back to God through his son and my Christ Jesus.

John (ISCI#4) I am struggling with the Lord and accepting his love.  This is one of the most powerful experiences I have ever had.

Charlie (ISCI#4)  I have not seen so much love in one place.

Aaron (ISCI#4)  In 12 years in prison I have never felt so good nor been so close to tears so often.  I felt safe enough here to cry.  Thank you for your prayers.  Thank you for the letters, they brought tears to me for the first time in 20 years!

Bryan (ISCI#4)  Every time I have left here I left Jesus at the gate.  We need to take Jesus with us when we go.

Ray (ISCI#4)  Forty years ago I got mad at God.  I picked up a bible a year ago and have added a couple to that one.  Now I want to find out the right way to live.

Ed (ISCI#4)  I have been so sad and depressed.  Now with this weekend I have happiness and joy.

Jeremy (ISCI#4)  It is good to know someone cares more about helping me in my walk to do God's work than to judge me by my past.

Barrett (ISCI#4) Where I come from to be called an Indian Warrior is powerful, honorable and worthy of respect.  To be a Christian Warrior is more powerful, more honorable and without a doubt worthy of respect.  You are all powerful Christian Warriors and I am proud to be part of the greatest family on earth.

Trevor (ISCI#4)  I have not seen a more positive program on the yard yet.

Larry (ISCI#4)  I am speaking as one of the "old" convicts who has done over 20 years now.  You have helped me open my heart to Jesus.  I am forever His!

Mike (ISCI#4) I came in such a hole, with walls built up around me.  Within three days my heart actually felt free for the first time in a long while.

Scott (ISCI#4)  You all said and showed so much courage and strength for God that it has truly brought me to my knees with tears.

John (ISCI#4)  This is a much needed time for me.  I believe this is God's way of showing me and helping me to just accept his incomprehensible love.  With God's help I hope I can now express my thankfulness for his love by freely giving it to others.

 

ISCI #6;

Jose - This reminds me of when the apostles started teaching the word of God, selling their property – living together and sharing all in common. This is what I have seen – all a family regardless of color or language.

Nate - I came hare wanting to hate the program, and have been shown more love than I have seen for 28 years. This room acts as a family. God slapped my fists away and gave me a hug.

Donald - I have been a Christian for some time, but have not walked that faith. I have been shown that I need a relationship with Jesus. I have found what was missing. If I put God 1^st I can stay away from dope.

Metro - When Jacob told me that he wanted me to be here, I thought they would push religion. I found good people here, and my eyes are more opened to people. I am thankful to be here.

Danny - I came because there were cookies. I carried serious baggage for some time … the baggage is gone. I got more this weekend than from anything else from my entire time being down.

Christopher - Come from pagan life in prison. I grew up in a Christian family who love me. I got off the path with stupid stuff. I’m on a different path. This reminds me of how much I appreciate family.

Cody - I came here with trust issues, I came here for myself. I was able to open up here and share freely. I am glad I came.

Jeff - I don’t know who signed me up, but I’m glad they did. I was sent to the chapel. I called mom and told her about Kairos – she hoped it was not a cult. I had heard good things, but I was mad when I got here and I don’t know why. On Saturday I knew why I came back, because we are family in this room.

Jerry - There are some people in here I’ve gotten really close to – some that I don’t like, but I love you.  I came to have some cookies. I have been walking with Christ a long time.

John - I am being given what I need, but not what I asked for. So far this has been really good. I came expecting, seeking, wanting more. So far my commitment level has deepened. I let Jesus have it – I can’t do it by myself.

Marty - I came apprehensive, I found a lot of love and no discrimination. I have been having health problems for the last few years. I hear Christ knocking on my door. I am happy to be here.

Table of James - We came here spiritually dead. We didn’t care, we had no emotion. Now it’s ok to care.  We got life from this weekend.  We will take what we learned and spread it to the world.

Art - I see things from a different perspective

Frank - I came here when I was 27, now i will be 52 in May. I have 30 years left. God has a reason for me to be here. The love Kairos brought from the streets hives me strength to fight the good fight. It’s all about Jesus.

Bob - Came kind of knowing what to expect. Found courage in Jon. I got more mail yesterday than I have all the time I have served.

William - For the last 3 days we were not numbers, cons, or offenders. We were people.

Nate - I was blindsided this weekend. Came to eat, and got something way different. It was already here. I will take it out to them.

Dick - I came to get fed, and got more than food.

Rick - I didn’t want to come, friends signed me up. I was not sure what I wanted from the weekend. Found the forgiveness ceremony meaningful. 16 years of punishing myself. I am taking away forgiveness from the weekend, a new look at myself.

Mike - Once I was lost, now I’m found. I found family, love, and hope. Thanks to Jesus.

Jose - I give thanks to God for sending Kairos. Before, I was a drug dealer, and abuser. I thought I was enjoying life, but I was destroying my life. I pray for those outside who are destroying their’s and others lives.