Locked in a tiny concrete box in northern Michigan, Joseph was struggling to maintain hope. It had been several months since he was put in solitary confinement and depression was setting in. But in the midst of hopelessness, Joseph received encouragement in the form...
Doug Cupery is the newest staff member at Crossroads Prison Ministries. As church mobilization director, his job will be to engage and equip churches and volunteers to care for prisoners around the world. Get to know him in this interview: Tell us about your career...
Grand Rapids-based motivational speaker Laura DeGroot spoke at the Crossroads monthly chapel on June 29. She shared stories of different life experiences that reminded her of the hope God brings in His “restoration business” and reminded us that we also play a part in...
Stephanie grew up going to church and learning about God. But a traumatic experience at a young age sent her on a different path. “When I was fifteen years old, my mom died with me trying to call an ambulance,” she says. “I was guilt-stricken that my inability to get...
Crossroads had its second monthly chapel in May at the home office in Grand Rapids. Jim Liske, pastor at Christ Memorial Church and Crossroads board member, spoke about the big problems that need to be tackled in our world. He affirmed the calling God has for us and...
Harkey spent his teenage and young adult years in a life of crime. “Since 11 years old, I have been in trouble. I’ve done my share of bad, living a life of crime, alcohol, girls and drugs. I’ve hurt myself, my family, my friends,” he said. His criminal activity caught...
