From the Field
The Girl With the Pink Backpack
Alone and desperate, one college student didn’t want to keep living. But a chance meeting saved her life and prompted her to influence other young lives.
November 2018
Manila, The Philippines. Photo by Ted Wilcox.
When Joey Carlos had a client who spoke and acted differently than anyone he’d ever met, Joey wondered what exactly was distinctive about him. This client, Robert, gladly expressed that the presence of Christ in his life gave him hope and joy. As a result, Joey chose to follow Jesus.
But Joey didn’t stop there.
He eagerly shared this life-changing news with family members, friends and anyone interested in hearing. He had no idea where the simple faith step of beginning a conversation about God would lead.
Watch to find out what happened.
“Because someone shared the gospel to me two years ago,” Joey said, “now more than 1,300 people have heard the gospel through me.”
Who around you needs to hear of this hope? Where can you take the step of faith to begin a faith conversation?
Read more about sharing the gospel simply and succinctly.
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Rebecca Kelsall is a journalist with Cru®. She graduated in 2013 with a B.A. in multimedia journalism. She is proudly Hispanic American, a dog-mom, and interested in culture and psychology.
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From the Field
The Girl With the Pink Backpack
Alone and desperate, one college student didn’t want to keep living. But a chance meeting saved her life and prompted her to influence other young lives.
November 2018