Author: mikeandsus

We are missionaries, on staff with Cru. Mike is a senior business analyst while Sus is the blogger and social media person in our family. She is a blogger and consultant at Cru, encouraging other Christians to use technology and creativity for ministry. Here's Sus' four blog sites (and more)...
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Red Sox

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When I learned my cousin was deployed to Baghdad, I placed an order for some sports DVDs from Athletes in Action, Campus Crusade for Christ’s sports ministry. I told some friends who love baseball about the DVDs and sent them the baseball one, Reversing the Curse, with stories from the Red Sox during their comeback in the 2004 season when they won the World Series. A week later, our friends, John and Karen, wrote us: “The DVD arrived today and we just finished watching it. It was GREAT! Thanks soooo much. “At the end, [the DVD] told us how to … Continue reading Red Sox

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The Wind Beneath the Wings

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Mike and I just had the privilege of attending Stonebriar Community Church in Frisco, Texas, where Chuck Swindoll is the senior pastor. Pastor Chuck taught extensively from Romans 12: 3 – 8 this past Sunday. When he dug into verses 6 – 8 about spiritual gifts, he said “the giver is the wind beneath the wings of the visionary.” I especially liked that word picture of how important giving is and how the giver is a part of the ministry. Do I know a ministry that speaks to my heart? Do I support that ministry in prayer and financially? If … Continue reading The Wind Beneath the Wings

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Premier of Magdalena in South America

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The JESUS Film Project recently released a women’s version of the “JESUS” Film, called “Magdalena.” We expect that this film will be especially effective in speaking to women and their needs. We will have more information in the next weeks and months, but meanwhile, we thought you would appreciate this video clip of some of the first women to see the Spanish version of the film. Continue reading Premier of Magdalena in South America

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An Update on Virginia Tech

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The Students Last week was the six-month anniversary of the shootings at Virginia Tech where twenty-seven students and five professors lost their lives. Knowing this, several Christian groups, including Campus Crusade, and twenty-five churches hosted a two-night event on the Virginia Tech campus. • Over 2,500 students, faculty and staff attended on Tuesday • Nearly 5,000 people came on Wednesday, an open-to-the-public event According to one report, over 1,000 response cards were received. The tone of the 2 nights also provided opportunities for believers to follow-up with friends they’d brought along. “God is working through the prayers of Christians all … Continue reading An Update on Virginia Tech

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