Dear Brother Ron,
I’ve read about the history of JCPM. The story is amazing. Your story has inspired me and gave me hope towards a good future. This morning, I finally prayed on my knees after several years of backsliding. I want a copy of “Change Your Life Biblically”. The moment I received your story, a bunch of good things has happened just like your story.
Alexander, CT
Dear Ron,
Thank you for my book, “Change Your Life Biblically”. I have never encountered such an in-depth and intense Bible study. I have learned a lot of things that have opened my eyes to a different view of the world. It has always been difficult for me to understand what the Bible says and teaches. With the help of your book, I have a better understanding of what it teaches. I am learning my true identity and who I am in Christ. I recently signed for 4 years prison time and I don’t have any family or anyone that I can write and talk to. I have been craving spiritual milk and better knowledge and understanding of the Word: Scripture. Your study book has done just that. Things that seemed alien and foreign to me now make sense. Now that I am and have become a new creation in Christ, there have been many battles with the enemy. Through better understanding of the Word through your workbook, I can be on my toes about what it says. The enemy has used Scripture against me before in the past, because I was not equipped like I am now. I would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart for all that you do for the brethren in Christ Jesus and for your ministry. God bless you brother Ron and all the saints with Jesus Christ Prison Ministry.
David, TX
Ron,
I received an Introductory Issue from your ministry earlier today during mail call. I don’t know how you got my info to be able to send me this booklet, but I want to thank you for reaching out. It really got my attention and has made me open to learning more from your books. I’ve been in prison for 12 years. As I was reading the booklet, a lot of emotions within me took over. I decided to pick up a pen and paper, feeling the need to write you this letter. In my nightly prayers, I’ve asked, even begged God, to please help me with a lot of different things going on in my life. Those prayers have been a constant theme night and day. Today I hadn’t seen or felt anything change in the way things were going for me because I constantly asked for Him to give me any kind of sign, and I wasn’t getting anything from anywhere. But then, boom! there it was. It feels like this was His way of giving me that sign I desperately was praying for.
Lionel, CA
Brother Ron,
I am writing to say the Spirit of God has touched me since I’ve read your book, “Change Your Life Biblically”. God has definitely led you when He led you to write this book. In this book, through your writing, God used you to help make a lot of things about His Word clear. There is no confusion in Jesus Christ and His Ten Commandments, but the world has distorted and contradicted our Father’s Word. Will you please send me a copy of your book so I can have my own as a study guide in my walk as a Christian. I follow Jesus’ Commandments. God bless this ministry. I want to be fighting the good fight. In reading this study, I see and believe now how important keeping God’s day holy is. The 7th day Sabbath which is Saturday and not Sunday. This study is of God and led by the Holy Spirit and it exposes all the lies of the devil. I have been a Christian since I was about 6 years old. I am now 47 and I couldn’t understand how I kept messing up. Now I know. I have been in and out of prison my whole life. In my past, I let people, churches and preachers confuse me because all I had to do was just follow my heart and listen to God by obeying His Word.
Erwin, LA
Dear Brother Ron,
Matthew 5:48 has echoed throughout my mind on a daily basis since starting this workbook. “Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.” Coming up in a life of sin, it sounds like an impossible task. I am not Jesus! Only He can be perfect! Plus, He died for all of our sins! Anyway, perfection doesn’t matter! Poor excuses learned in a church where I never opened a Bible to know any better. When in fact, the Bible not only tells me out right that it is possible, but shows us how. Yes, the nature of man is to sin, however, the life of Christ is our guide to show us the way to that perfect sinless life.
For a long time I have been very aware of the mass manipulation and brainwashing taking place on a global level through the guise of many religions and other institutions. All claiming to be people of God. For a long time this made me skeptical of them all and overwhelmed by trying to sift for truth among the lies of man. Eventually I decided against conforming to any one altogether, because none of them have seemed to have gotten it right yet, and all have obvious faults. So, instead, I prayed and studied, knowing God gave us a mind to think and a brain to reason. I know how easy it is to be fooled when we allow others to do the thinking for us. God made the Bible available and easy to read and understand for a reason. God wants us to come and reason together so that we do not get brainwashed. It is easy for me to take what someone says and compare it to the clear words of God. If it doesn’t stand up to the wisdom of God, then I know to get away. They hide behind churches, titles and power, but through proper study into the Word of God I am now able to remove their mask and see them for the frauds and blatant liars they are. Only in discovering truth are we able to get to heaven and discover eternal salvation.
I still realize I am not quite there yet and still have some un-brainwashing to do. Simply because I am just now realizing my understanding of the word “faith” was completely distorted. I was the man turning the car key for 30 minutes. That was what I was led to believe my whole life. Blind faith. Not knowing all along God sent clear instructions and even a step-by-step process on attaining salvation through Peter. And that if I am to truly have faith in God and His Word, then I am to obey.
I am really working to change my life here. I am putting a lot into this and have began to read the “Book of Matthew with Commentary”. I appreciate having Duke to study with me as well.
Kendrick, KY
Dear Brother Ron,
First off, I want to say, “Thank you very much” for sending me this great workbook! I was really surprised by how fast it got to me. Also, after I read the back cover letter from “Jerry”, I was like, “That’s me!”. Different prison gang, but pretty much the same story. Talk about brainwashing. Well, I am no longer a member of a gang. And thank God for that. At the moment I am working my way out of Ad-Seg. Brother Ron, I ain’t going to lie. At first when I received the CYLB workbook and went through it, I was a bit discouraged. I was like, man this is a lot of work, and going to be hard. But like it says in Colossians 3:23, “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart as working for the Lord, not for man”. And like you say, “The more you put into it, the more you receive out.” So, here I am writing with my first assignment. I realize that change for the better through Jesus is possible. But I must leave behind my past sinful life. I’ve been on the wrong road in and out of prison over half of my life. I have done nothing but caused harm and grief to myself and my loved ones. Now I am in here with life. JCPM and CYLB have come at the right time. Brother Ron, after reading your story and how you turned your life around and built this great workbook and prison ministry, as well as reading all of these other stories of people changing their lives around, I see that anything is possible through Jesus. I grew up Catholic. I can see how easily it is to be brainwashed. I must test everything. Truly, brother Ron, I am learning so much. CYLB has impacted my life immensely. I just want to thank you for creating such a wonderful prison ministry and book.
Ricardo, TX
Dear Ron,
What was my obligation was what had me in the dark for so long. Now, reading and studying the Bible, I’ve come to actually see how years of teachers, preachers, ministers and church and different denominations only gave selected verses to support their concepts and thoughts and left off the whole facts that brought forth the whole understanding and truth leading me as blind as they were. They were leading me to the destruction that’s been in my life for so long to this point in my life. Through His power I can produce fruits, works, deeds and actions that are in keeping with belief in Him. Not just doing only some things like we were taught in the past. Now I actually strive to do daily all the goodness I know to do. Looking at my current situation, this is not me. This is not the life I want or live by. My actions, my life is all wrong. Thanks to this new found book, I now know how to read the blueprint and build my life the right way.
Gregory, VA
Dear Ron,
I want to start off by saying I was in total shock when I got called for “mail call” and got handed CYLB Study booklet, especially with my name on the book. I believe everything happens for a reason. I still don’t know who sent me the book, but believe it is an invitation that I cannot refuse. I grew up in the barrios of West Los Angeles. I have been a gang member since 10 years old. I started selling drugs at the age of 12 years old. My family was poor so I was determined to help my mom through hard times. I never had my pop around to teach me anything. Everything I learned was from my role models: drug dealers, king pins and “big homies”. As time went by, I had proved myself. I had different vehicles: BMW, Mercedes-Benz and surrounded by different beautiful women every night. I was so ambitious my crimes went to a whole other level. Throughout my career of crime and sin, I was never happy. Sure, I was having fun, but at the very moment I was alone at night, I would feel lonely. It was when I got that phone call that one who was like a “Big Brother” to me was killed by a drive-by shooting that I was devastated. Now my mission was to hurt those who killed him. I went to 16 funerals throughout my life. None of them natural deaths. I was the youngest member to be alive. I never thought I would make it this long. I appreciate and thank you for doing God’s work.
Darren, CA
Dear Ron,
I used to be in a program called, “Paws for Prison” where I trained dogs for adoption. Churches, religions and the world have no clue what is going on. The reason inmates are willing to take the time to learn the truth is because we realize our need of our Lord and Savior. In all honesty, most people don’t believe they need a Savior because they have always gotten what they wanted in life. When you think you have everything, you stop looking for what you need. I’ve got one name for you for the Bible Studies. I’ll continue looking for people.
I love this section on “Law”. Am I a genius or is it really this simple to understand? How can other people not see this as well? I’m just not understanding how people are continuing to be so blind when it’s right in our faces. You would think every one would want to be loved by Jesus. What I really think is happening is people are just reading the Bible as they would any other book. They can tell you nothing but a story or two at most. It is sad how I see all these professed Christians running around thinking they can read one or two Scriptures on a Sunday and call themselves saved.
I love and understand the four steps to the “new birth” and coming to God. The 4th one stood out to me the most because you talk about trying to clean up your house on your own. And without the power of Jesus our wicked sins will come back with a vengeance. I had tried cleaning up my life on my own and it would work a little while. But then I would go right back to doing the same things I was doing, plus some sins that I hadn’t been doing before. So I know firsthand if you don’t have Jesus living in you, then your house isn’t clean.
I got the “Book of Matthew with Commentary” a few days ago. Thank you. I’ve already started it and love the commentary. You actually tell things how they are. None of that sugar coating or trying to tell people all’s OK. The way you talk people shouldn’t be able to continue to act as if they don’t know what is commanded of them any longer. I guess I’ll close. I love you, Duke, Butch and your ministry.
Jack, AR
Dear Brother Ron,
I did receive “The Gospel”, part 3 and am happy for your recovery. Which is truly an example of the power of God. It shows that God still has work for you Brother Ron. Sorry I took so long on my assignments. Here I am sending in the last two assignments from Volume I.
Romans 7: Really, the way I see it, people like to use this chapter as an excuse to keep sinning under the delusion that they will be saved. I hear it all of the time. “Saved by grace”.
Romans 3: Here we learn that contrary to what churches teach, we can, through the power of our Lord, and through our faith and obedience, be perfect. We can live the sinless, righteous life. Otherwise, Jesus’ dying on the cross for us would be pointless.
False Prophets: I see and hear this every day. Whether it be on the radio or these so-called Christian stations. Everybody preaching “Saved by Grace”. Everyone wants to make a big show of going to church, singing, and reading Scriptures that they want to hear. No one is teaching truth: Stop sinning, be perfect and keep the Ten Commandments. Otherwise, very few people would show up. Here I have learned to be vigilant. You don’t have to be a part of a church to get your eternal life. You can do this on your own from anywhere. You don’t need to put on a show. Nor do you need an audience.
Sabbath: This is really the sad part because all of my life I was taught that “Sunday” was the Lord’s day. I never really put much thought into it until CYLB. But the truth has always been there to learn. And what’s even more sad, is how just about all “so-called” Christians worship on Sunday as the Sabbath. But it’s not! This has had a huge impact on my life.
Ricardo, TX
Brother Ron,
I have learned more in these 8 pages about religion and Christianity then I have in my whole entire life. Not because I never picked up the Bible, because I’ve always read the Bible from time to time. Never have I read it from front to back. I’ve been to church lots of times in and out of prison. I read religion books. However, the way you have broken it down with power, proof and I know it had to come from Jesus and God Himself. To explain and break down the Bile the way you have here is flawless. The impact it has brought upon me is mainly willingness to have the knowledge of what the Bible is actually saying with no cutthroat. I know it is real because it is not giving me the shortcut or easy way out. It isn’t telling me what I want to hear, but only what I need to hear and acknowledge. My whole life I’ve been working for myself and for man. I’ve been so selfish and blind. I remember I used to pick up the Bible and slammed it down because no matter how many times I read it, I could not understand it. I now have the best book on this planet that will guide me.
Daniel, IL
Dear JCPM,
I’m writing you regarding your “Change Your Life Biblically”. I read some of the pages and was blown away at the proof of Scriptures that was in its pages. History, backed by Scripture, made so much sense to me in regards to God’s Word. I would like to obtain a copy of my own book to complete its study. I’m also inclosing my wife’s address in hope you can send her a workbook also. I’m 53 years old. I’ve got 34 years in the prison system. I’m very tired of my own way of thinking. God has finally opened my blind eyes to truth through scripture.
Martin, CA
JCPM,
I would like to first say, “Thank you” for the ministry work that your group is engaged in. The material you have compiled and organized within this book is fantastic. The four of us are all in the same dorm together. We have been many times caught in wonderful discussions about the history and authority of the Scriptures. We have already found this book, “Change Your Life Biblically” to be extremely informative. We are all excited to have our own copy and continue our studies together. Thank you once again for your service.
Leon, TX
Ron,
I have received the Bible study and have been reading it for 2 days. The “Brainwashing” section really opened my eyes to how simple it is for us to be led to believe something in a completely obscured perspective from what the truth really is. I grew up in a church and at 16 I saw how hypocritical church was and cold to a 16-year-old kid. I needed some place safe to figure out the confusion of losing my grandfather and put out on the streets. Instead they turned their back on me. I walked away from church and to a degree God and Jesus all together. Needless to say, for the next 20 years I was in and out of juvenile and prison. I finished my last sentence on April 2011. I got out and got married and things were good until 2018 when my wife and I split and things just completely fell apart. I went back to selling drugs. My faith was in the fact I was going to end up back in prison. I now sit in prison. I have started trying to get back to figuring out my relationship with God and Jesus. My faith is growing as I learn more and more and spend more time in my Bible. Now with your Bible study, I’m getting more from my readings. I’m hoping to gain a full measure of understanding my Bible from reading your Bible study.
I never thought obeying was a part of having faith. I mean, I knew obedience was an act of love and fear of punishment, but not as an act of being faithful. I’m starting to see that my past view was jaded by actions that weren’t ordained by God. Jaded by obscure view of how the Bible was presented to me and my family. I have already let go of a lot of my preconceived notions spoon fed to me by the church. The way you have made me stop and think about the meaning behind “Son of God”. I also like your description of Spirit. It made it a lot more understandable to see how Spirit is more than a lack of physical form.
Hildreth, TN
Dear Ron,
I extend my love and gratitude towards you. I’m sending $40. I don’t have much, but I pray and hope it is helpful. Thank you for your program that has been helping me change my life around. Your book, “Change Your Life Biblically” has shaped my mind and heart to start loving and to put away evil. I’m closer to Jesus and our father now than I have ever been.
Daniel, IL
Brother Ron,
I have a 15-year sentence for intoxicated manslaughter. I veered off the road at 75 mph, drunk and hit a semi-truck parked on the side of the road. My friend Danny was in the passenger seat. He was 21 with a 1-year-old son. Three months prior to this, I found my little brother Samuel dead in his RV. He was 19. I gave up hope that day and it led me to drinking heavily. I cursed God and blamed Him and turned my back on Christianity. My heart was full of hate and despair. Then I joined the Arian Brotherhood. I was a fool. After ending up in AD/Seg I started reading the Bible. Then, all of a sudden, my neighbor asked me if I wanted to check out a book. He wanted to show me some pictures in it. When I looked at it, I didn’t know what to think. I just thought, “This is crazy”!! I devoured each page. I couldn’t set it down. It was just a great book. I’ve changed my whole outlook on everything. I’m tired of my heart being so full of hatred. I’m tired of living in sin. I’m just tired. Your book, “Change Your Life Biblically” lays the truth down as it is. Like a 9-pound hammer—BAM! No sugar coating, nothing. That is what I needed. I’ve really and truly learned so much. The first time I just read it like a book. But now I’m going to read it as it is, a workbook. I just want to express my gratitude for sending me a copy of your book. I will study it diligently.
Isaac, TX
Hello,
Thank you again for sending me the “Change Your Life Biblically” Bible study course. I am really glad that my Christian friend let me borrow the book. Your Bible study course is a lot more in depth than others that I’m doing at the moment. I really enjoyed reading the small book about how your ministry started. It was truly amazing how God has helped you. Reading the first 8 pages of “Change Your Life Biblically” was very interesting and eye opening as well as refreshing to my mind. I really enjoyed navigating throughout the Bible to read the Scriptures. I really liked that all that you say is backed up by Scripture.
Christian, CA