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How to Know God

Do you ever wonder what Christians believe? Who Jesus is, what he did and why it matters? Get answers to these questions and more.

Spiritual Growth

Take the next step in your faith journey with resources on prayer, devotionals and other tools for personal and spiritual growth.

Life & Relationships

Explore resources to help you live out your life and relationships in a way that honors God.

Bible Studies

Find resources for personal or group Bible study.

Share the Gospel

Learn to develop your skills, desire and ability to join others on their spiritual journeys and take them closer to Jesus.

Help Others Grow

Help others in their faith journey through discipleship and mentoring.

Leadership Training

Develop your leadership skills and learn how to launch a ministry wherever you are.

Video

Browse videos designed to help you grow spiritually, share your faith, and lead others well.

Languages

View our top Cru resources in more than 20 languages.

Quizzes

Have some fun taking various quizzes and assessments to learn about yourself and others.

Campus

Helping students know Jesus, grow in their faith and go to the world to tell others.

City

Reflecting Jesus together for the good of the city.

Inner City

Partnering with urban churches to meet physical and spiritual needs.

Athletes

Striving to see Christ-followers on every team, in every sport and in every nation.

Families

Equipping families with practical approaches to parenting and marriage.

High School

Reaching students and faculty in middle and high school.

Military

Bringing hope and resources to military families worldwide.

Locate Cru Near You

Explore Cru's global presence and discover how you can get involved in communities worldwide.

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Events

Whether you're interested in conferences or local gatherings, there's an opportunity for you. Explore upcoming events and find your place to serve and grow.

Mission Trips

Explore domestic and global mission trips with Cru—serve, grow, and make an eternal impact. Opportunities for students, families, and professionals.

Internships

Explore Cru's internship opportunities—serve globally or locally, develop your skills, and make an eternal impact. Apply today!

Careers

Explore full- and part-time ministry careers with Cru—use your skills to impact eternity. Apply today!

Volunteer

Explore volunteer opportunities with Cru and use your skills to impact lives for eternity.

International

Explore global mission opportunities with Cru—serve, grow, and make an eternal impact.

What We Do

How we seek to journey together with everyone towards a relationship with Jesus.

Donor Relations

Answers to questions on donations, financial policies, Cru’s annual report and more.

Statement of Faith

What we believe about the gospel and our call to serve every nation.

Our Leadership

Learn about Cru's global leadership team.

Cru Partnerships

When the global church comes together then powerful things can happen.

Values

Leading from values so others will walk passionately with God to grow and bear fruit.

Storylines

Showing God in action in and through His people.

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Access Cru's latest news releases, media contacts, and background information on our global ministries and leadership.

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Fasting Starter Kit

Want to fast but not sure where to start?

 

 

Bring this resource kit along to help guide you during your fast.  

Here you’ll find tips, recipes, devotional material and even a free e-book to help draw you closer to God during your fast.

 

 

Why Fast?

“For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.” (Romans 14:17, New International Version)

    

 

Basic Guidelines: How to Do a Biblical Fast

The what, why and how-tos of biblical fasting.
 

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Does Fasting Actually Accomplish Anything?

So does it work? How do you know if you’re “doing it right”?

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What Happens If You Fail During Your Fast?

How a battle with a ham sandwich helped one man realize the beauty of fasting.

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Knowing God Is Central to Fasting

What does it take to begin a relationship with God? God gives us the answer in the Bible.

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Nutritional Advice

“Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.”
(Matthew 4:4, New International Version)

    

 

Fast Recipes

Nutritionist recommended juice recipes:

  • Watermelon – put in blender without adding water
  • Fresh apple juice
  • Green juice – blend celery, romaine lettuce and carrots in equal proportions (Vegetable juices like this one are important, for they supply the electrolytes necessary for proper heart function.)

Nutritionist recommended warm broth recipes:

  • Boil sliced potatoes, carrots and celery in water.
    • Do not add salt.
    • After about a half-hour, drain off the water and drink.
  • Gently boil three carrots, two stalks of celery, one turnip, two beets, a half head of cabbage, a quarter of a bunch of parsley, a quarter of an onion and a half clove of garlic.
    • Drain off the broth and drink up to two or three times daily.
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Encountering God During Your Fast

“While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, ‘Set apart for Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” (Acts 13:2, New International Version)

    

 

Bible Study: A Life Worthy of the Gospel

This series of eight Bible studies cover the entire Book of Philippians. Each study will help your group understand the text, how we resist God’s desires as revealed in each passage, and how Jesus can help us to embrace His desires. There are study guides and answer helps for each passage.

 

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Free E-Book: Awaken to the Nearness of God

In “Wonderstruck,” Margaret Feinberg invites you to unearth the extraordinary moments in everyday life, recognize the presence of God in the midst of your routine, and discover peace in knowing you’re wildly loved. Winsome yet compelling, whimsical yet profound, the stories from “Wonderstruck” will inspire you to fall in love anew with God.

 

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Email Series: A Study in the Gospel of John

Curious what the Bible says about God? About how He views you? About what He offers you? You can see what it says on your own, without anyone checking your answers. This is purely your own exploration.

It’s an email series delivered to your inbox. It won’t be a full look at the Gospel of John — not every sentence or even every chapter. We’re keeping it compact and fast for you.

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Video Series: Days With Jesus

“Days With Jesus” is a series of innovative tools specifically designed to help users deepen their walks with Christ. It delivers video clips from the “JESUS” film along with thought-provoking questions designed to challenge and transform a person’s heart, character, values and motives.

Journey with Jesus through this video series to learn more about His grace.

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Tips to Enhance Your Time With God

“Even now,” declares the LORD, “return to Me with all your heart, with fasting, with weeping, and with mourning; and rend your hearts and not your garments.” (Joel 2:12-13, English Standard Version)

    

 

How Can Your Personality Connect You to God?

There are nine ways that we interact with God. Which one do you most identify with?

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How to Spend a Day With the Lord

The right perspective, the right place and time, and suggestions on what to do.

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5 Tips for Quality Time With God

What if we focused on removing the clutter from our time with the Lord?

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