The fact that Allison Bond is alive is a witness to the mercy of God. She was born premature at 25 weeks and has a mild case of cerebral palsy. About 8 years ago her grandmother Jacqueline passed away from a rare brain disorder giving Allison the life advice to “always do good things.” Based in Lincoln, Arkansas, Allison has found a way to fulfill that with a unique ministry: Kindness Through Letters Mission (KTLM).
“I started with writing pen pals, writing people at prison, soldiers, and cops…and it just kind of grew from there.” Allison calculates that she’s written “very much over 2,000” letters. “I handwrite everything.” And she always includes something about God and offers to pray for the recipient. “Usually, the prisoners tell me how grateful they are that I’ve been sending them scriptures.” And Allison keeps every response bundled up as a loving keepsake.
Allison is certain that God has called her to do this. “Oh, yes. Every time I’ve prayed to God, he would expand it … and made it even bigger.” Some who have heard about KTLM send her stamps, paper, and envelopes to keep her one-on-one to strangers going.
In our complete interview podcast just below, you’ll hear Allison’s heart for Jesus encouraging people she has never met, and maybe never will, this side of heaven.
