“Prison became the place where God saved my life.” – Fredi After more than thirty years caught in the chaos of gang life, addiction, and incarceration, Fredi hit rock bottom. “My life before was a mess,” he said. “It was chaos. I was involved in drugs, alcohol, street...
Marcus spent most of his life running with gangs. “I lived a life of crime,” he said. By the time he surrendered to Jesus Christ, he was in prison for the fifth time—serving a 35-year sentence for aggravated robbery. The turning point came in 2018 while he was in...
Many Crossroads students don’t just receive the gift of Christ-centered mentorship—they give back. Kathryn is one of them. After spending ten years studying with Crossroads while incarcerated, she continues her Bible studies on the outside and supports the ministry...
Along the lakeshore in Michigan, apple-picking season is winding down. Over the years, our family has ventured into the u-pick orchards to fill bags with ripe apples. It’s a joy to see and hear families with their children building memories among the trees. On crisp...
Sam was once a gang leader with deep underground connections in Malaysia. When he was arrested for armed robbery and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of release, he believed that was the end of his story. “Only the king could pardon me,” he said....
Danilo remembers the exact moment his life began to change. In 2016, while serving time in prison, he was stuck in a deep spiritual darkness. “I felt that my life had no purpose or direction,” he said. “There was no more reason to live. My inner thoughts were killing...
