When I am outside, whether driving somewhere or just out in the yard, I take the time to enjoy the beauty of nature. Even in winter, when the grass is dormant and only the evergreen trees are green, the land…
In all the time I spent in prison I heard of riots occurring occasionally, though none ever happened during the time that I was at any facility. In fact, unity among inmates was rare. Occasionally we got together to stand…
Life after a conviction for a sex offense can feel like an endless tunnel of isolation, shame, and despair. The weight of the past can be crushing, leaving you wondering if there’s any hope for a future filled with faith,…
Barry sat at a table in the restaurant, filling out a rather lengthy job application. Fresh off a seven-year stint in prison with 10 years of probation to serve, he had to find a job. Not only did he need…
You all know me as James by my blogs or as Jimmy by our podcasts. Jimmy is the name most people call me because that’s what I’ve been called all my life and it’s less formal than James. Anyway, you…
Since the beginning of Beyond the Label in 2024, we have dealt exclusively with the concerns and issues of registered citizens. We have not abandoned this God-given directive. However, as 2025 drew to a close, It Ain’t Over Ministries was…
Reentry after incarceration is one of the most vulnerable transitions a person can face. Whether an individual has spent months in jail or years in prison, release does not automatically equate to freedom, stability, or restoration. In many cases, the…
Most people have to work. There are not a lot of individuals outside of retirement age who have adequate financial support from family members, and even a number of retirees struggle to make ends meet. It is equally true that…
In a couple of our earlier blogs and podcasts we addressed the issues RSOs face when wanting to attend or join a church. To review quickly, one of the obstacles to us attending or joining is, well, our criminal history…
In our last blog we discussed the issues RSOs face when getting out of prison and ways they can reenter society more successfully. One vital aspect of this is reintegration, letting people get to know you so that when some…