I'm not a theologian, but what I do know is taught by the Holy Spirit, who is truth, and He guided me into truth I never experienced before (John 16:13)

Before I went to prison, I was concerned about how I would learn scripture.

I knew I wouldn’t have access to the study tools like I was used to, and I didn’t know what studying scripture would look like.

As I was praying about the concern, God said to trust Him and not lean on my own understanding (Proverbs 3:5-6). That's what I did.

As I read scripture, the Holy Spirit opened my mind to understand the Scriptures (Luke 24:45).

Throughout the process, God revealed many unhealthy doctrines I was taught in church that I had to unlearn.

I allowed God to become truth where I was taught lies (Romans 3:4).

It was the first time that I experienced scriptures as alive and active (Hebrews 4:12). I felt and understood that all scripture is God-breathed (2 Timothy 3:16-17).

As I read the scripture, I could feel the word of God living and active, discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart (Hebrews 4:12).

The first time in my life, I couldn't put scripture down.

I felt like a newborn infant, longing for the pure spiritual milk that I needed to grow up into salvation (1 Peter 2:2).

Even though prison time was a punishment and a regret, God was able to turn it for His purposes (Romans 8:28).