Dealing with the Christmas Blues
In the remaining days before Christmas, don’t forget to reach out to those in your circle who may be brokenhearted.
Lament: A Path to Compassion
There is much to lament in today’s world but, through prayer, we can start to see the world through God’s eyes of tender mercy and compassion.
Bypassing the Neutral Zone
Hopefully, you enjoyed a joyful celebration of our Lord’s death and resurrection with family and friends. Now that the brightly colored eggs, jelly beans and chocolate bunnies are eaten, I find myself needing to extend the season of Lent and its lessons for me. At the beginning of 2023, I began thinking about waiting on […]
The Amazing Grace of Perseverance
William Wilberforce lay sick in bed, a serious illness keeping him from his duties as a member of England’s Parliament. Just a year earlier, Wilberforce, a newly converted Christian, entered a long period of prayer and self-questioning, and vowed to fight the slave trade on the national stage. He was following the lead of his […]
Close Encounters of the Uncomfortable Kind: A List of 5 Don’ts
Editor’s note: Today, we feature the final installment of our four-part series, “Close Encounters of the Uncomfortable Kind,” with a list of 5 suggested ministry don’ts. In Part 1, we profiled Cru® Inner City staff member Nate Wood’s interaction with a homeless woman in his neighborhood. In Part 2, Nate showed us 7 tips on how to build […]
Close Encounters of the Uncomfortable Kind: A List of 6 Do’s
Editor’s note: Today, in Part 3 of our series, “Close Encounters of the Uncomfortable Kind,” we explore a list of 6 ministry do’s. In Part 2, Nate showed us 7 tips on how to build a relationship with a homeless individual. Next week, in Part 4, we conclude our series with a look at 5 suggested ministry […]
Close Encounters of the Uncomfortable Kind: 7 Tips to Building Relationships
Editor’s note: This is Part 2 in our four-part series, “Close Encounters of the Uncomfortable Kind.” Today, we feature seven tips on how to build a relationship with someone who is experiencing homelessness. The tips were written by Cru Inner City staff member Nate Wood, whom we profiled in Part 1. Next week, several other […]
Close Encounters of the Uncomfortable Kind: Making a Difference on the Home Front
Editor’s note: It’s happened to all of us, at intersections, shopping malls and parking lots. Our minds are elsewhere when out of nowhere we come across a homeless individual. What ensues can be a few awkward moments in deciding the best course of action. How should we respond? We explore the topic in our four-part series, […]
Tearing Down Strongholds, Part 2: “Conquering Evil With Good”
Editor’s note: This is the second of a two-part series on Tearing Down Strongholds. In the first installment, Michelle Melchor examined strongholds that perpetuate injustice. Today, in Part 2, we explore ideas on how believers can create a more just society. Ericka was desperate for answers. Her special needs second-grader was struggling in the midst […]
Tearing Down Strongholds, Part 1: “From Strongholds to Justice”
Editor’s note: This is the first of a two-part series on Tearing Down Strongholds. In this first installment, writer Michelle Melchor examines strongholds that perpetuate injustice among entire people groups. In Part 2, we will explore ideas on how believers can create a more just society. Have you ever found yourself doing the same thing […]