The constant noise of contemporary life makes it easy to miss the most profound message the world has ever known: Jesus loves you. Innovative teachers Craig Gross and Jason Harper will separate the religious from the real as they show how this simple truth is worth our undivided attention. The authors weave Jesus' narrative with their own stories of serving among the "least of these" in this inspiring summons to world-changing faith. Join them as they encounter shut-ins, drunks, inmates, porn stars, and others while striving to follow Christ in their daily lives.
Walk the Line
America has 4% of the world’s population but accounts for 40% of the people who are incarcerated. Prison reform needs to be a part of every state and federal level of review. Correctional Officers are underpaid. Prisons are over crowded. Something is not working. Something needs to change. Reform needs to occur. Yet in the midst of such a criminal environment, hope can abound. And it does.
Nestled in the foothills east of
Behind the walls are rapist, murders, thieves, and every other form of criminal. Locked up are also God-fearing Christian men who are striving for best of their situation. They are seeking restoration and growth. Chapels are often packed with men who have worked up to 40 hours to get a “ticket” or a “ducket” (privilege voucher), to attend chapel services. On October 23, Jay and I will go behind the walls to tell the men that Jesus loves them right where they are.
The power of the cross is that on both sides was a criminal.
One was hard.
One was humbled.
The third one was a Savior.
Jesus loves,
Craig
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