For Raynard, one truth defines his life: “God is good all the time, and all the time God is good.”
Life once looked very different for him. “God saved me when I was living in a very dark place filled with pain, anger, confusion, hate, guilt, and resentment,” he shared. “There were so many times I called out to God for help. I wanted to be delivered from the world I was living in and could not escape.”
In time, Raynard came to see that his desperate prayers had not gone unheard. “Today, I believe all the crying and calling out to God was heard,” he said. “As a backslidden Christian, God heard my cry and welcomed me back into His family.”
Through Crossroads Prison Ministries, Raynard began taking Bible study lessons that helped him grow in understanding and faith. “Crossroads has been a vital and pivotal point in my Christian walk,” he explained. “The lessons I have taken over the years have taught me so much about God and His holy Word. Through what I have learned with Crossroads, I have been able to share it with other fellow Christians.”
Raynard also credits his mentors for walking alongside him throughout his journey. “Crossroads has provided mentors who are phenomenal in guiding students and motivating them through God’s Word,” he said. “Mentoring is important, especially for prisoners who need encouragement. My mentor was a great motivator and helped me through a lot of tough times over the years. Because of that, I was able to get this far with Crossroads.”
Now, Raynard encourages others to join Crossroads and experience the same transformation. “I encourage everyone to share applications with others about Crossroads Bible studies. I love Crossroads and think they are the best. Go Crossroads!”
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