Duckworth John L. - Grace behind bars: an unexpected path to true freedom

We should not only read Grace Behind Bars; we should incorporate into our lives the principles it teaches of love, hope, wisdom, and seeking daily to find the mercy of our eternal Creator.

GREG ANDERSON

President, Smiles for Life Foundation

This intimate look at Bo and Garis difficult journey is applicable to all of us who have dealt with shame, a sense of injustice, or family pain, and have ever wondered where God is in the process.

JAMES ANDERSON

President/Chief Operating Officer, New Canaan Society

As you face lifes challenges, have you ever wondered about the true depth of Gods love for you? Bo Mitchells journey of faith will put to rest any doubt you may have. You will love this book for its honest portrayal of a man learning to accept Gods grace, a grace that overcomes anything even a prison sentence.

PAUL ANDREWS

President and CEO, National Western Stock Show

Grace Behind Bars is a well-done book. It is a must-read for any of us who are progressing to fulfill our own faith commitment. Gari and Bo have dealt successfully with adversity in their lives, and this book tells the story well.

PHIL ANSCHUTZ

Chairman and CEO of The Anschutz Corporation

In the midst of seemingly unjust, unwarranted trials, we often forget (or dont realize) that all that comes into our lives is filtered through Gods sovereign fingers of love. And so our Father says, My son, do not regard lightly the discipline of the Lord.... For the Lord disciplines the one he loves (Hebrews 12:5-6, ESV ). Bo and Gari not only tell their story of Gods loving discipline that gloriously accomplished His purpose in their lives; they also share valuable Keys to Freedom that can keep us from being imprisoned by the need to prove our worth. Grace Behind Bars is a fascinating, life-transforming story for all of us.

KAY ARTHUR

Cofounder of Precept Ministries International, author, and speaker

Bo and Gari have given us a great gift by sharing this story. The story itself is compelling, but the inner story of how God worked in their lives, and how they obediently submitted to Him, is priceless. I believe God will use this book to minister to multitudes of men and women.

DR. BOB BELTZ

Senior Pastor, Highline Community Church

Associate Producer, The Bible Series, A.D.: The Bible Continues and Son of God

Grace Behind Bars tells the heartfelt and inspirational step-by-step journey of one of the strongest families I have ever known. They went through a deep valley and came out the other side with an ever-deepening faith in Jesus Christ.

BOBB BIEHL

Executive mentor

This is the most inspirational book Ive read in years.

EARL BOYKINS

Former NBA player

Bo and Garis story is an incredible journey that will inspire you to keep your faith and trust in God and His Word.

MICHAEL CARDONE

Cofounder, Chief Strategy Officer, and Director of CARDONE Industries, Inc.

Youll be glad you took the time to read this inspiring story of faith, family, and true freedom!

GAIL AND JOE COORS

Retired Chairman and CEO of CoorsTek, Inc.

Bo Mitchell was respected as a self-made man who could and did do everything successfully: athletics, business, ministry, family. But a well-meaning error in judgment, followed by an almost unbelievable chain of worst-case scenarios, led him to the darkest place imaginable behind bars in a federal prison. Its a pleasure to help share Bo and Garis story of grace and restoration, which is such a powerful testimony of Gods faithfulness.

JIM DALY

President, Focus on the Family

Any of us could face our own prison. Bo and Gari show us that Gods grace is the key to true freedom.

DAVID GREEN

Founder of Hobby Lobby

The way Bo and Gari Mitchell tell their story of personal trials with truth and vulnerability is astonishingly refreshing. Filled with biblical truth, this book shows what true followers of Christ look like.

NICK HUNDLEY

Major League Baseball player

Through this emotionally charged circumstance and soul-saving experience, Gari and Bo show all of us what true belief in God can do.

HALE IRWIN

Three-time US Open Champion and PGA Hall of Famer

This story is living proof that God will never take us where His grace cannot sustain us! This is also a love story for us all a story of Bo and Garis love for God, for family, for those around them, and for each other.

DAN ISSEL

Hall of Fame NBA All-Star and former coach

Bo Mitchell the personification of generosity, grace, and placing others first got caught in a maze of legal wrangling that resulted in what many believe was a profoundly unfair prison sentence. Recounting Bo and Garis story with excruciating honesty, this book is eminently readable, encouraging, and enlightening.

PEB JACKSON

Principal, Jackson Consulting Group

Bo and Gari are genuine, transparent, humble, and talented. All of those traits and more are found in their compelling story of Christs redemptive power.

BILL M C CARTNEY

Former head football coach of the University of Colorado and founder of Promise Keepers

If youve ever doubted Gods power, Grace Behind Bars will dispel that doubt and renew and invigorate your faith. Everyone deals with some type of tragedy. Dealing with these tragedies and coming out better because of them is what this book is all about. If you find yourself feeling down, follow Bo and Garis path. There is always a way Gods way!

DICK MONFORT

Owner/Chairman and CEO of Colorado Rockies Baseball Club

Bo and Garis authenticity about their journey through brokenness is refreshing and empowering. Youll find their story compelling and life-changing. In fact, I wrote a song [I Need You] concerning Bos journey and all of our journeys when we come to the point of brokenness and cry out to God in desperation.

RANDY PHILLIPS

Phillips, Craig & Dean

Can God work for our good even in the times we call the worst? Bo and Gari Mitchell testify that God will pierce the darkness of our most terrible experiences with His light and understanding if only we open ourselves to His leading. You will be encouraged with the reality that God is for real, He is good to His people, and He is able to get you and me to the other side!

LUIS VILLARREAL

Executive Director, Save Our Youth

Bo Mitchell, a dynamic speaker and leader, used his unfortunate and unfair circumstances to strengthen his faith and glorify God. Bo and Garis story is one of hope and resolve.

WALT WEISS

Major League Baseball All-Star player and former manager

Told with humility, grace, truth, and trust in our sovereign God, this story will minister to so many whose lives appear to have been turned upside down or who have been through their own life-altering experiences in Christ.

BETTY WELLS

Widow of Michael Wells, author of Sidetracked in the Wilderness

Grace Behind Bars: An Unexpected Path to True Freedom

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