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  • Elevate Conference

       “I had never worshipped in my own native language before!” That was one of the many exclamations reported by students who attended our Destino Winter Conference in Irvine, CA this month. Destino is a ministry of Cru working to help Latino students discover Jesus in the context of their own culture.    One highlight… Read more

  • Ministers in Los Angeles

      Another beautiful result of going to Southern California was the chance to reconnect with some of the incredible people there. I was able to have lunch with Keith, who has been working (and praying) in the entertainment world of Hollywood for over 40 years. His commitment to excellence and supernatural contentment have opened opportunities… Read more

  • What God’s Been Teaching Us (Healing Memories)

      In an article of our May Prayer Letter, I talked about the neuroscience of abiding in Christ (John 15:7-8). One aspect of this—with which I got to encourage the students of Destino—is healing memories. Romans 12:2 says, “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.”   … Read more

  • When Work Isn’t a Chore

         “Jeff, I thank God for you because God has used you to help me see that sharing our faith doesn’t have to be forced.”  This note from a pastor in NYC was so encouraging, a signpost that the work that Karen and I are doing is truly having an impact, not just on individuals… Read more

  • Filters of Hope

       When I felt the call to work with college students, I knew we weren’t directly serving the “widow and the orphan,” which is so central to the heart of God.  I also knew, though, that I’d have the chance to help mold our world’s future leaders to become more aware and compassionate toward those… Read more

  • What God’s Been Teaching Us

       “Do you know your value comes from being made by God, not because of anything you do or any other reason?”  Karen shared this affirmation with our son in the car the other day just before a song came on the radio called God’s Not Done With You.  It was an emotional moment.             … Read more