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...
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,...
Jack’s early life was fraught with neglect and emotional abuse. His parents were distant and dismissive, often prioritizing their free time over his well-being. As a child, video games became his primary companion, as he was rarely allowed to spend time with friends....
Nate and Rosa Johnson in Rosa’s favorite portrait of the couple, taken around 2003. Nate Johnson popped into his prison’s chapel service, planning to slip out after a few minutes to lift weights in the gym. That day, the chaplain was preaching on John 3:16, and...
