Jordan thought he had control of his life until everything fell apart, and he found himself with nowhere to turn but to God. “I moved out of my mom’s house at 14 years old,” he said. “I started gangbanging and selling drugs. At 18, I went to federal prison for 7...
Sometimes, we need to show kindness to ourselves. When the weather is warm, I take my dogs to Lake Michigan to swim. In the winter, we hike up the tall, windy sand dunes to enjoy the panoramic view of the lake and surrounding area. After a beach day, the dogs always...
For much of his life, Andrew felt secure in his faith and direction. Raised in a large, loving family with strong moral values and “amazing parents who practiced what they preached,” he believed in God and was involved with his church. But when hidden sin caught up...
Do you feel called to share God’s love with people behind bars, but don’t live near a prison? You’re not alone. Many Christians want to serve people in prison but don’t know how—especially if their church doesn’t have a prison ministry or they live far from a...
Just as many hands work behind the scenes at our office in Grand Rapids, Michigan, countless others help distribute lessons worldwide. In South Africa, the Crossroads office team plays a crucial role in ensuring the ministry runs smoothly, reaching incarcerated...
“We’re leaving!” The two men exited the classroom without making eye contact. They said they had a scheduled video call with family and a basketball game. My wife Hendrina and I weren’t surprised. The class we lead at a local prison focuses on developing...
