Stories from the inner city
Editor’s note: Since 1983, the Inner City Ministry of Cru® has been serving vulnerable and marginalized residents in some of the nation’s largest cities. What motivates these teams of missionaries
Sherry Hancock walked into the church with her husband, children, and a heavy heart. The new school year was days away, and her family’s ongoing financial struggles were weighing on
At just 14, Amber was crushingly aware of how malicious kids could be. For months, she endured demeaning comments about her weight and appearance, and all she wanted to do
“Preach the gospel at all times; use words when necessary.” This quote, widely attributed to St. Francis of Assisi, has — for centuries — been a motivational call for Christian
Sandwiched between Independence Day and the first bell of the new school year is an annual event that leaves JRay Stephens giddy as he scans the hundreds of colorful backpacks
JT was walking the cemetery grounds where tombstones listed the names of dozens and dozens of 19th- and 20th-century children, many younger than the high school freshman. When he and