Jerry’s Blog

Loss Can Bring Transformation

Hello dearly beloved! A caterpillar changes into a beautiful butterfly. Rain turns into snow, or a tadpole turns into a frog. Who would have ever thought it's possible? God often uses creation to teach us lessons about His power in nature. This power is also displayed in men's and women's lives at...

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The Sin Problem Mankind Can’t Fix!!!

Merry Christmas to each of you as we ponder the miracle of the incarnation of the Son of God who came to earth as a man. He came to deal with the sin problem that had overtaken humanity  from the fall (Gen. 3:1-7). Mankind could not fix it, thus the importance of the virgin birth of Christ. If a...

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Name Your Blessings and Give Thanks!

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Did you know the Thanksgiving holiday was established by President Abraham Lincoln on October 3, 1863, and he designated it to be on the last Thursday of November? Have you ever thought about how giving thanks parallels praise? Both are exalting God for His...

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Annual Fall Banquet Summary

Fall greetings in Christ! We are thrilled to share how God is working mightily at the Polk County Jail (PCJ). Our 2025 theme is "Christ for all people from all nations," and we are seeing it unfold right here; there are currently inmates from 44 different nations at the Jail! God is calling us to...

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Polk County Jail Ministries

1985 NE 51st Place

Des Moines, IA 50313

515-875-5711

polkcountyjailministries@gmail.com