Humans of Crossroads
Incredible stories of how God is working in the lives of people around Crossroads.
Being on a reality TV show was one stop in my journey closer to God
In October 2009 I was involved in a car accident that changed my life forever. I was a sophomore in college attending Indiana University. I was headed home from class when a driver turned in front of my SUV. The windshield shattered, my car spun twice, all four tires blew...
God's teaching me as I volunteer with students
I grew up going to Crossroads Oakley with my family and was part of Middle School and High School Ministry. I really looked up to all of my leaders and the volunteers and thought it would be cool to do that some day. When I reached college, I started attending...
Our personal tragedy happened alongside the world's and God is showing up
Our daughter Stephanie passed away in March after an ongoing battle with an eating disorder and mental illness. We got to do a family-only viewing at the funeral home on that Friday and by Monday everything shut down. Our tragedy was happening parallel with the world’s tragedy. We’ve always had...
God carried me when I didn't have strength to get through each day on my own
I’m a recovering alcoholic and have been sober for five and a half years now. I grew up in a Catholic home but never really felt a strong connection to God. At the height of my alcoholism, I completely lost faith. I didn’t believe He existed, or if there was...
God got my attention with an accident I shouldn't have survived
Last year I was in a very bad place in my life with handling adversity at college while facing depression and anxiety. It stemmed from decisions I made at a young age trying to push God away when I decided I didn’t believe in Him. Still, I would yell at...