Tara Smith Tara Smith

From Us to You

It all begins with an idea.

By: Richard Gammill

A wonderful hymn has these words:

“When I sing redemption’s story,

angels will fold their wings.

For angels have never known the joy

That my salvation brings.”

Redemption is the theme of this issue…

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Crossroads Celebrates

We’ve got lots to celebrate at Crossroads!

Congratulations to our very own Jennifer Bentley, Melissa Rightmire, and Andy Marrufo for their accomplishments announced at the District Assembly this year!

We extend a warm welcome to the newly elected Arizona District Superintendent, Rev. Dr Brad Estep!


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David Ivey - A Bottle of Whiskey On The Altar

It all begins with an idea.

By: Cindy Fetters

David Ivey was drunk when he walked into Crossroads for the first time with a small bottle of whiskey tucked in his pocket, for extra courage.

Dodging his cousin Juniors’ years of urging to go to church, he opted, instead,  for another round with his “bar buddies'’.

On this particular Sunday in early March, something was different.

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Honey In The Rock

It all begins with an idea.

Mary Kim Titla’s Fry Bread

“My mother taught me to make Fry Bread when I was about 9 years old. It took a lot of practice. With practice, the dough came out just right. I grew up on the San Carlos Apache Reservation, about 100 miles east of Phoenix.”

Linda Rowland’s Egg Noodles

“This recipe spans at least five generations on my side of the family. I learned from my mom, Wanda Perkins, and she learned from her mom, Minnie Norton…

…Hopefully, this tradition will stand the test of time for many more generations.”

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How Our Hearts Sing

It all begins with an idea.

Holy Forever | A Powerful Anthem of Redemption

By: Andres Marrufo

In his most recent song "Holy Forever," contemporary Christian singer-songwriter Chris Tomlin delivers a powerful message about redemption and salvation through faith in Christ.

The lyrics speak of human brokenness and the need for God's grace and forgiveness.

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Zoomers

Ryland Ross and Maddie Calabrese are awesome CRNAZ teens, with open hearts for God. We invite you to watch an interview where Ryland tackles some interesting questions from Maddie.

This video allows you to get to know these exceptional teens. 

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Flash Testimonies

Interviews by Elias Reyes

We went straight to the people of Crossroads and asked them to complete this sentence...

“WHEN I CAME TO JESUS…”

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Behind The Scenes

By: Elias Reyes

Crossroads Ministries may appear to run like a well-oiled machine, but leading from behind are key individuals orchestrating all the details. Often with very little fanfare, they beat the drum of serving others well.

In this section, we shine a spotlight on who they are and how the spirit moves them to “show absolutely everyone that God is Good”. 

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