When Mynor Varela was sentenced to life without parole, he clung to the words of Psalm 91, passed down from his grandmother: “He is my refuge and my fortress; my God, in Him I will trust.” Even as appeals were denied and the years stretched on, Mynor continued to believe God had not abandoned him. Along the way, ministries like Prison Alliance reminded him he was not forgotten. The Bibles, letters, and encouragement he received strengthened his faith and gave him hope in the darkest moments.
In 2025, Mynor was baptized, declaring his new life in Christ. That summer, he and his wife Jessica welcomed their first daughter, an answered prayer after years of waiting. Today, Mynor continues to share the hope of Christ with others behind bars as he waits for resentencing.
“What the enemy means for evil, God will always use for His good. No matter my circumstances, I will continue to serve and follow God and lead others to Him. That is God behind bars.” Stories like Mynor’s are why Prison Alliance exists. Together with your support, we send Bibles, letters, and resources to men and women behind bars, reminding them that God’s promises are true for them too.
Prison Alliance is a faithful partner of The Bolick Foundation
