Ministry

What Happens When We Send?

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How much value or “return on investment” is there from sending teams on short term mission trips?   Just as the first Christians sent Paul and Barnabas, so do tens of thousands of churches and groups of believers, like Cru, take joy in sending and see the Lord work in the hearts of those sent […]

Ministry

Bringing God into the Negative

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During our national conference this month in Ft. Collins, we gathered with thousands of our fellow Cru staff members to reflect on God’s Word spoken to us by various leaders.  Thank you so much for praying for the Lord to meet with us and for our travels! One of our favorite speakers was Ney Bailey. […]

Ministry

CW’s Story

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Have you noticed someone like CW at your local coffee shop, grocery store or city park?  She is very quiet.  Perhaps if you attend a community college or have a family member who does, you will notice her there.  Although she speaks with an accent, her English conversation skills are very good. In the middle […]

Ministry

Simple Prayer – Starting the Day on Empty

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Emptying ourselves before the Lord is not a bad thing.  When we begin the day as an empty vessel and ask the Holy Spirit to fill us, our direction, power and attitude towards the day completely belongs to God. Bill Bright, founder of Cru, would begin each day with this prayer: “Lord Jesus, today think […]