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Sowing Hope, Reaping New Life

Rossana Aguilar lives in one of the most productive and lucrative farming communities in America. But this area, once dubbed the world’s breadbasket, is not immune to food insecurity. Rossana

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Navigating Through a COVID Time Warp

Jayson Choe, a Cru® Inner City staff member in New York City, trekked to the grocery store. It was hot, typical for mid-July. An event poster plastered along the route

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A Gift of Life

It was a dark, wintry afternoon. Evelyn could think of no better time to offer Homeless Care Kits. She set out from her church with a carload of Kits and

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It Started with a Box

Larry and Wanda, parents of three small children, both had a church background … but their experiences hadn’t been positive. They had learned about Jesus in the past, but they weren’t

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It Takes Time

As much as our culture screams, “I want it now!” we can’t escape the reality that growth takes time. Chris (right) was a people-pleaser. He cared more about the approval

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Nothing He Can’t Forgive

Dena nervously clutched the metal handle to The Freedom Center’s red door as she opened it and walked inside. The Freedom Center is a resource center connected to Liberty and