Every week, volunteers gather at Crossroads’ office in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to process and prepare lessons for distribution. They sort through an average of eight tubs of mail weekly, handling thousands of completed lessons, enrollment cards, and letters from our...
Just for Mentors: August 2024 In this issue of Just for Mentors, Doug ponders the question, “Have we made a difference?” Since this question can be difficult to answer, he proposes another goal: to be a difference and trust God to do the rest. Encourage your students...
Alfredo believed he was beyond redemption. In an act of revenge, he had taken the life of another person. “I felt so horrible after I did it that I was just waiting to get arrested to pay for my crime. Revenge was supposed to make me feel good, but it didn’t,” he...
The Bible has long been a source of strength for people facing adversity. For those in prison, Scripture can be a beacon of light, guiding them through the darkest times and reminding them that they are not alone. The themes of hope and redemption are especially...
For over six decades, Nathen wanted nothing to do with God. “[My parents] went to church three to four times a year—holidays. I slept through it,” he said. “I was a criminal since five years old.” As a young adult, Nathen had a successful business career, got married,...
