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Real Testimonies from Real People


We have received many letters from prisoners who have read the Tough Talk books or have seen the guys in Tough Talk prison meetings. Here are a few examples FELTHAM I’m James…I’ve read your book and was overwhelmed by the changes in all three men… I’m on remand in Feltham for taking a man’s life by hitting him….although I was provoked my actions are inexcusable. Can God still forgive me for my actions? Perhaps you could tell me how I go about bringing him into my life as a permanent feature. HIGHPOINT You have opened up a new light in my life after reading your book…tears of joy and thankfulness that Jesus has touched your lives were streaming down my face. I had a truly unforgettable experience with Jesus and the Holy Spirit in prison many years ago……but life got the better of me and I am now serving another 3 years…. Seeing you in Highpoint has rekindled the light and love of Jesus in me again…….I feel a massive turn-around in my inner self again… NOTTINGHAM Thanks a million for coming all the way up from London to see us all (in Nottingham)……I must admit I was very moved by your talk and I can assure you that most of the lads were too. One bright spark was heard to say you were only promoting your book to which I replied, if you can see the price on the front, inside or back cover, I will buy him lunch at the Savoy when we get out! BEDFORD I did enjoy reading the book…..it has made me look at my life, and I know that I cannot be like I am for the rest of my life, I can be a decent helpful person I want to be like that, full stop. The book has made me think of a better future. NOTTINGHAM Before you came here I had started going to Chapel…..and when you came it was like assign, it might sound mad but I felt something come over me when you was speaking….. and that day when I went back to my pad I said to myself would God help me like he has helped that man. So I started talking to him and no, I am not mad but its like he is talking to me. I have been doing so many things different. I know that me not doing wrong wont happen overnight but I know something will change when I get out… ONLEY I’ve messed up…because I have a drug problem. I’ve tried everything to get over this evil but the temptation is too great. I’ve lost all my friends because of this…I’m writing to ask you to help me try and find Jesus Christ because may be he will help me conquer this bad part of my life like he has for Arthur, Ian and Steve……