As a young father, I didn't realize that a single decision would cost me moments that I would spend a lifetime trying to get back.

I ended up serving 15 years of a 25-year sentence for my wrong choice. Being behind bars was painful for many reasons, but nothing compared to the regret of being separated from my children—a misery made worse around Father's Day.

While I was locked up, I missed my oldest daughter's first day of school. I missed my son being born. I wasn't there to hold my youngest daughter when she suffered severe burns or bullying, or when my wife's mother was dying. I missed so many things that mattered.

Prisons across the country are on lockdown due to COVID-19, and Bibles are one of the only ways to still get hope behind prison bars. And nothing provides hope like the living Word of God. The demand for Bibles is at an all-time high. Will you help us meet the need? Please give generously today and your gift will be doubled thanks to a matching grant!

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