Powerful and Priceless Rubbish
Powerful and Priceless Rubbish Here at the prison, each week we have a chapel service which is similar to what you’d experience in a church. We sing a song, …
Too Hard?
The profound thing is that each time I got to this point of realising how it was all way beyond my pay grade — not that I didn’t have some skills important in all of these scenarios, but when I realised I very much needed supernatural help — over time all of those situations turned around way beyond my initial most optimistic moments.
What Difference Does the Resurrection Make?
What Difference Does the Resurrection Make? We live in a world that values productivity, independence, and ability. When people do not readily fit these values, it can become difficult to …
What does it mean to be a Disability Advocate?
During our Online Prayer Event, Akos Balogh (Partnership and Engagement Manager) interviewed Jason about his role as Jericho Road’s Disability Advocate. We have made this interview into a blog for more to see.
I go out and do nothing
One of the biggest challenges of prison life is boredom. In a world where most of us deal with boredom instantly, by pulling out our phones and scrolling through news, …
Belonging Beyond Performance
We all want a sense of belonging. This is especially true when we come to church. We hope our churches will be places where we feel welcomed, accepted, and at …
Celebrating Spiritual Care Week, 2025
Each year in October, we celebrate Spiritual and Pastoral Care Week. It’s a good time to pause and remember the work of caring for souls in public institutions, such as hospitals, prisons, aged care facilities, and emergency services.
The Purpose of Prayer
Rev. Jason Forbes invites us to rethink prayer — not as a formula to get what we want, but as a way of enjoying God.
Based on Philippians 4:4–7, this reflection takes us beyond anxiety, beyond routine, and into the deep joy of being with God. Joy isn’t just a feeling – it’s a posture. And prayer is how we stay rooted in it.
A reflection on Jonah’s Prayer
We all know the story of Jonah and the fish, but have you ever really read his prayer? Liz takes us below the surface of this famous story to reveal a surprising truth about repentance, grace, and the posture of our own hearts when we pray.
It’s a challenging and beautiful reminder that we can come before God with nothing but reliance on His mercy.
Death in Custody
Death in custody amplifies profound loss for inmates, whether grieving loved ones or facing their own mortality. Despite immense sadness and guilt, Chaplain Tim Abbey witnesses God’s miraculous hope and peace shining through, even in the valley of death.