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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

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Not in Vain

The following is an excerpt from a recent letter written to the Agape Center staff in Chicago. It’s from Ronald, a former 7th grader in their S.A.Y. Yes!® after-school program,