At last week’s Second Chances, Endless Grace fundraising luncheon, former Crossroads student Clinton Strother took the stage to share his story of redemption in a heartfelt interview with Douglas Cupery, Crossroads’ director of church engagement. Now, you can watch his story online:
Clinton spoke from the heart and invited us into his story, beginning with the pain and isolation of prison life.
“I was at a place where I didn’t care whether I lived or died,” he said. “And when that first Crossroads lesson came, it gave me a little bit of hope.”
That lesson, mailed to his prison cell, was more than just paper. It was the beginning of a relationship with God that would transform his life. As Clinton recalled the encouragement he received from his mentors, he shared, “I could tell they cared. They weren’t just correcting my answers. They were writing to me—they were loving on me.”
In a place where love and encouragement were rare, Crossroads mentors extended the kind of grace that reflects the heart of Christ. Through Bible studies and letters, Clinton began to believe that his life had purpose—that he wasn’t beyond redemption.
“They showed me the love of Christ,” he said. “And it made me want to know that Jesus they kept talking about.”
Today, Clinton is living proof that no one is beyond a second chance. He’s free—not just physically, but spiritually. He’s serving in his church and mentoring others who are walking a path he once knew all too well.
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“If someone hadn’t sent me that lesson . . . I don’t know where I’d be,” Clinton said. “I just know I wouldn’t be standing here.”
Watch Clinton’s story. Share it. And ask yourself: Who might be waiting for your letter?