Kirsten and Scott--a husband and wife that are separated by jailhouse walls, as he is incarcerated despite his innocence. He is facing life in prison without the possibility of parole. As a family of 4, and then 5, as the story unfolds, Scott and Kirsten knew the "good life." But God had a better one in store. They first had to be broken. They plumb new depths of their faith and in their knowledge of the Word in these days that some would consider dark, but that God infused with great joy. Throughout a total of 16 months of separation they wrote letters to each other that are filled with the stories that capture the depth of their love, family life, fear, questioning, and details of what God is doing in, around and through them. Many of the letters are laced with snaphots of jailhouse interactions in the maximum security unit where God still dwells. It is inspiring to see how the Holy Spirit moves throughout the whole situation when you see Scott’s letter next to Kirsten’s as the days go by. Prayers are being prayed and answered and it is all recorded in the daily wrap-up. It is a God story. It is a love story. And the letters are delivered daily. Make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed to receive daily updates of our story. To learn more about this blog and the background behind it, check out the About Section.

take 2: december 27th and 28th – inside/out

September 2, 2010

Hi Sweetheart,
It’s just after dinner on Monday evening.  I know I wrote you earlier today, but I’ve been reading The Five Love Languages – Men’s Edition and wanted to discuss it with you.  I took the men’s profile in the back and found our what my “love languages” are.  I had two that tied for [...]

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take 2: december 27th – inside/out

September 1, 2010

It’s early afternoon on Monday.  I just got back from seeing the nurse.  Thankfully I don’t have pneumonia.  She listened to my lungs and then gave me some cough medicine, some pain medicine and cold medicine.  What an answer to prayer!  I struggled all weekend with no medicine, which was enough to let me know [...]

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take 2: december 26th – inside/out

August 27, 2010

Hi Sweetheart,
It’s just before dinner on Sunday evening.  Sort of been an odd day.  Breakfast was served very late and wound up knocking out the church service.  Very disappointing.  We only get a small amount of organized service in here and it sucks when even that is taken.  I can’t wait to attend a full-fledged [...]

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Letter from Theon McCollum to Scott

August 26, 2010

Scott aka Man of God,
Greetings Scott.  I never told you this before, but when I pray for you I refer to you as Man of God.  I believe you exemplify I Timothy 3:17, “That the man of God may be perfect, thorougly furnished unto all good works.”  It is evident by the way you live [...]

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take 2: december 25th – outside/in

August 19, 2010

It is early, “the wee small hours of the morning.”  I have been up with Mals and her bad cough.  Poor baby.  She has quieted now thanks to a dose of medicine kicking in.  I am up now.  I expect that the kids with be entering our room now any minute.  There stockings are on [...]

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take 2: december 25th – inside/out

August 19, 2010

It’s just before dinner on Christmas.  What a difference a day can make.  I feel like I am on the mend…finally!  After sleeping most of yesterday, and quite a bit of this morning, I have some relief.  Without any cold medicine, God has worked a restorative healing.  I am so grateful!
And I am grateful for [...]

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take 2: december 24th – inside/out

August 18, 2010

Hi Sweetheart,
It’s just after dinner on Christmas Eve.  As soon as I hung up the phone with you I went back to my cell and took a nap.  I wound up sleeping all afternoon, right up to dinner.  I haven’t been this sick in a long time and there’s just no medicine around.  When I see [...]

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take 2: december 24th – inside/out

August 16, 2010

Hi Sweetheart,
It’s just after dinner on Thursday evening.  I’m inventorying my books that came today.  Some great titles.  When God, When by Joyce Meyer, The Five Love Languages – Men’s Edition by Gary Chapman, The Power of a Praying Husband by Stormie Omartian, Life Lessons with Max Lucado – Study on Revelation, Just Like Jesus, [...]

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take 2: december 24th – outside/in

August 16, 2010

Hi Babe,
 I am running out the door to do errands, but I wanted to get these pictures in the mail to you.
Your presence is so missed!
I love you, Kirst

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take 2: december 22nd – inside/out

August 15, 2010

Right now it’s about 5ish on Wednesday evening.  Man, this cold has really taken its toll on me.  Tired, achy, and plagued with a hacking cough.  Drinking hot water and taking the cold medicine I bought is starting to help though.  But when you are sick you just want to be in your own bed, know [...]

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