Every person on the planet has been impacted in some way by people who cause hurt—sometimes intentionally, many times not—but those who inflict that hurt are usually significant people—parents, caregivers, coaches and friends. Those hurts leave deep wounds on the inside, and as a result, the victims act out in dysfunctional ways to anesthetize the pain. Emotional upheaval is inevitable, and—worse yet—there is an unseen enemy who wants to make his nest in those wounds.

Each person wanting to be well can avoid many of the pitfalls associated with personal brokenness by understanding the alternatives that offer wholeness. Digging deeper into biblical principles backed by real-life experiences provides answers to questions about what it means to have a God-given identity and calling in this life.

There are good resources available which address issues of brokenness, healing and transformation for Christians. But few books chronicle a real account of twists and turns paralleled by lessons that illuminate the path toward wholeness. Few books dive deeper into the ultimate solution of laying down all personal experiences to pursue life in Christ.

90 Days on the Inside does just that. Author Steve Adams, a lifelong believer, compromises his faith for what the world has to offer. At the age of 36, he is indicted for mail fraud—aiding and abetting, fraudulently inducing persons to travel in interstate commerce and money laundering—criminal forfeiture, all due to compromise in pursuing wealth, power and influence in the business world. The brokenness that occurs on the inside throughout that process leads to enduring spiritual healing.

A miraculous turnaround reveals a striking contrast, leading Adams to a full-time commitment to share his journey with others. 90 Days on the Inside chronicles circumstances that land the author in prison. Twenty-five years later, Adams discovers a journal that he kept during incarceration. That journal presents the unlikely pairing of prison inmates that “look” nothing like him, an inside look at the federal prison system and the subsequent impact on a life changed for good. Each page is an eye-opener with spiritual significance for both author and reader. Childhood stories, traumatic events, pre-trials, trials and returning to prison—the entire experience is laced with a challenge for each reader, contributing to personal spiritual growth. Every chapter ends with a series of reflection questions that can be used individually, in a group or in a counseling setting.

90 Days on the Inside is packed with lessons for a lifetime, in line with biblical principles such as a secular vs. kingdom worldview as well as spiritual warfare and its impact on every believer. It is a message of healing and purpose available only in yielding one’s life to Christ.