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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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Remembering Black Hawk Down

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October 3rd marked the 20th anniversary of the battle in Mogadishu, Somalia, which is chronicled in the best-selling book and movie, Black Hawk Down. U.S. Army Best Ranger Jeff Struecker survived the intense combat, returning last March to film a documentary. He had turned down many film offers, until this one, working with Cru staff member and video producer, Mary Beth Minnis. Continue reading “Remembering Black Hawk Down”

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Three Decades Later: Penn State

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When church historians write about the events which swept across college campuses in the 70’s, they will talk about the unique movement of God which not only captured the hearts of thousands of students, but also launched hundreds into missions. It was in this spiritual atmosphere we gave our lives to Jesus. While at Penn State, Mike saw how God raised up young laborers for His Harvest which continues more than three decades later.

During Mike’s senior year (1979), nearly 1,000 students were active in Penn State’s Campus Crusade ministry with over 800 in small discipleship groups.  A large number of these committed their lives to impacting the world for Christ. Continue reading “Three Decades Later: Penn State”

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Sharing CSU2013 with You: Lisa Harper

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“Join us” at our recent Staff Training! Today, we recommend a study on Peter by Lisa Harper, comedienne and theologian. Continue reading “Sharing CSU2013 with You: Lisa Harper”

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Sharing CSU2013 with You: Cru City

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Thanks to the internet, we can include all of you in Cru’s biennial staff training. I’m planning to post several times with highlights from various speakers that you can watch at home.

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Our various city ministries combined together to form Cru City. After students graduate, we know they’ll recognize the name “Cru;” we hope they’ll continue to be involved with us as they pursue their careers.  The first two short videos explain our ministry in cities. Continue reading “Sharing CSU2013 with You: Cru City”

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Have You Yelled at Other Drivers?

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bumpers 650x350The light turned green, but someone ran their red light, turning left, just a few feet from my bumper! Fortunately, I was alert and hadn’t moved, or we would’ve collided. Then, I did what most motorists do, exclaiming out loud about how stupid this driver was. Immediately, the Holy Spirit brought a verse to my mind (see notes) that cut my tirade short Continue reading “Have You Yelled at Other Drivers?”