Posts Tagged ‘hope’
Crossroads Cares Response: South Okanagan Wildfires
As wildfires continue to impact communities across the South Okanagan, Crossroads Cares is responding through our local partner, Bethel Church in Penticton, to support individuals and families displaced by the fires. Bethel is part of the South Okanagan Social Response Task Force, a collaborative network of social service agencies coordinating a community-wide response during emergencies.…
Read MoreColombia Earthquake Disaster Relief
On August 10, 2026, a powerful earthquake struck western Colombia, leaving communities facing significant loss and ongoing recovery needs. Crossroads has a history of standing with the people of Colombia, beginning with our response to the 1999 Armenia earthquake and later supporting persecuted Christians as they relocated and built new lives in safety. Today, we…
Read MoreWhy This Moment Matters
An Intimate Evening • Limited Seating Discover Grace in the Life You’re LivingLife is made up of ordinary moments—the meals we prepare, the homes we create, the relationships we nurture, and the quiet, everyday choices that shape who we become. In a culture that encourages us to hurry through life, Ruth Chou Simons invites us…
Read MoreMiracle Files: Investigating God’s Power
June 22–26, 2026 | A Special Week Exploring Modern-Day Stories of Faith, Healing, and Hope on 100 Huntley Street In a world where faith is often challenged and skepticism is widespread, stories of God’s power can serve as powerful reminders that He is still at work today. On June 22-26, 2026, viewers are invited to…
Read MoreUnshakeable Hope: What Grows Beneath the Surface
Trees don’t grow strong on their own. Beneath the surface, hidden from view, their roots stretch far beyond what we can see. They reach toward one another, weaving together, forming an unseen network of strength. In that quiet connection, they share what’s needed. They reinforce each other. And when the wind rises or the drought…
Read MoreCrossroads partners with New Life Assembly to extend 24/7 prayer line support in Tumbler Ridge
In response to the ongoing grief within the Tumbler Ridge community, Crossroads is partnering with New Life Assembly to extend the 24/7 Anyone Pray prayer line across the region, ensuring compassionate and confidential support is available at any time. Grief does not pass quickly or neatly. It often comes in waves, sometimes quiet and sometimes…
Read MoreMalindi Kenya – Voices of Hope
Give a girl a future filled with dignity, purpose, and hope For many girls growing up in rural Kenya, life is shaped by deep-rooted gender inequality and harsh economic realities. Dreams of education and independence are often cut short by poverty, leaving them vulnerable to sexual abuse, child labour, prostitution, early pregnancies and forced marriages.…
Read MoreThe Power of Praying Together
A Friend in Crisis, with No Clear Path ForwardWhen Karlene* picked up the phone to call the Crossroads’ prayer line, her heart was weighed down with worry for her dear friend, Doris*. Doris had a serious heart condition, and the long wait for surgery left them both feeling helpless. But believing in the power of…
Read MoreA Prayer Line that Brought Comfort Amid Loss
The Silence of Grief: Facing Loss AloneWhen Nina* lost her beloved son, Newton*, to a long and painful battle with cancer, she found comfort in knowing he was finally free from suffering. Yet, despite that peace, the silence in his absence was deafening. The house felt emptier, the quiet more profound—an unrelenting reminder of the…
Read MoreFrom Unbearable Pain to Unshakable Purpose
A Life on the Brink of Despair On the brink of ending his life, Rick’s* only thought was for his cat—who would care for her? Little did he know, a miraculous event was about to change everything. A Bold Step Toward Faith and Healing Rick’s journey toward healing began when a stranger approached him with…
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