Matt Went Over the Edge

February 28th, 2013 — Deepening faith, Evangelism, Life Changing, On Campus, Stories

My college experience had a rocky start to it. I found myself seeking hollow relationships founded on convenience and filled with parties and drinking. This isn’t to say I never found real friends or had meaningful experiences.  However, in the process, I lost myself. When I finally came back to school this past August for [...]

“From a Difficult Start to a Clear Vision”

November 29th, 2012 — Deepening faith, Evangelism, Life Changing, On Campus, Stories, Uncategorized

From as early as I can remember, my Mom was a substance abuser. As time went on I (Sean, pictured left) fell in love with school because there I could find friends, loving teachers, and I could perform well enough to get everyone’s approval. At the end of 8th grade, my mom’s addiction began to [...]

“Lord, Make Me Willing.”

November 20th, 2012 — Deepening faith, Evangelism, Going to the World, Internship, Life Changing, On Campus, Sharing the gospel, Stint, Summer Mission Project

As Andrew (left) stood on stage, with the microphone in his hand, he began to cry. Tears began filling my own eyes as my mind was flooded with memories of this student who has become so dear to me over the past three years. I have had the privilege of discipling (mentoring) Andrew since the [...]

“Following God Through the Choices” Student experiences the value of well made decisions

October 12th, 2012 — Deepening faith, Evangelism, Life Changing, On Campus, Sharing the gospel, Stories

Dustin (left) had a rough start. His drug-addicted parents weren’t around to be a presence in his life.  He shared his story at a recent Cru meeting and opened with this: “January 19th, 2010 at 8:05pm was the worst moment of my life.  I was walking into my fraternity’s lodge for our chapter meeting and [...]

“He did the same for me.” Lessons from Big Break

October 12th, 2012 — Deepening faith, Evangelism, Life Changing, Spring Break, Stories

As many teenage girls do, the second I (Mattie, right) got to High School I became boy obsessed, and I experimented … a lot, with drinking and a wide variety of drugs. A lot of my High School days were spent partying between different groups, and waking up remembering nothing. Why?  I wanted other peoples’ [...]

Lonely Church in Bologna, Italy

July 31st, 2012 — By the Numbers, Evangelism, Getting involved, Going to the World, Prayer, Stories, Summer Mission Project

Before I got here, I knew that many Italian people did not know Jesus. Actually being here has made it real. That sounds so childish and obvious, but for some reason it has hit me hard. Last night a university student asked why we were here. After I explained, he said Bologna was not a [...]

Working at the ‘Hart’ of Cru

July 31st, 2012 — Deepening faith, Discipleship, Evangelism, Getting involved, Internship, Life Changing, Summer Mission Project

This whole project is a sort of stepping stone in my journey with Christ. I’m hoping to grow closer to God and to expand my knowledge tremendously. I’m intentionally putting myself in new situations. We started training in evangelizing; I think it was an attempt to make us feel more comfortable. I have never been [...]
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