Just for Mentors: February 2026 In this issue of Just for Mentors, Doug reflects on a powerful encounter in a prison segregation unit that reminds us of God’s boundless mercy. As you read about a condemned man who placed his hope fully in Christ, you’re invited to...
When Tamber signed up to become a Crossroads mentor, she expected to help women in prison grow in their faith. What she didn’t expect was how much she would grow too. “Crossroads is an extraordinary example of being a living epistle by building connections and...
“You go in thinking you’re meeting criminals, but you walk out having met friends.” For Maartje, mission work has been a lifelong calling. Born in the Netherlands, she has been passionate about outreach since her youth. In 1982, she moved to South Africa to serve in...
Conrad once believed his life was defined by failure. “There was a time I felt like I had failed at everything,” he said. After years of carrying deep regret, he struggled to see any good in himself or his life. But over time, and through time in God’s Word and...
It was close to the time I expected my wife Hendrina to be home from visiting her mother when my phone started ringing and her name popped up on the screen. When I answered, she was distraught and crying. A car had run a stop sign at high speed and nearly hit her....
