Aside from leading the city of Kokomo as the mayor, Tyler Moore shares how he met his wife, Ann, and how God has been working in their lives since birth. Tyler and Ann's paths crossed as they were both leading teens and seeking the wisdom of God.  In hindsight, it was a divine appointment that they both were at the same event (Destination Jesus), working with their parish's youth.  They both recall seeking God’s direction for their lives when they met and started down the path to their union.  Now, 24 years later, they have five adult children and one grandchild on the way.

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Destination Jesus https://destinationjesus.org/

St Joan of Arc https://saintjoan.org/

Christ Renews His Parish https://www.crhpdst.org/

St Patrick Church https://stpatrick-kokomo.org/

City of Kokomo Mayor https://www.cityofkokomo.org/departments/mayor_s_office/index.php

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The faithfulness of God is very evident in Terri’s life.  After working forty-two years at Bona Vistas, Terri became one of our Quality Control Volunteers.  She and her husband David is a blessing to our team at Cross America.  A lifelong friend of Crystal’s and her parents, this couple is living out the great commission.  Terri’s family walked alongside the weary as they fought their own fight.  There are ripples of the impact of her faithfulness in God in every generation of her sweet family.

“You don’t have to be strong.  Sometimes you can be angry.  But, HE is so faithful” ~  Terri

“Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength” (Nehemiah 8:10, ESV).

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BONA VISTA https://bonavista.org/

Indiana Wesleyan University https://www.indwes.edu/

MARIAN UNIVERSITY https://www.marian.edu/

DELIGHT MINISTRIES https://www.delightministries.com/

ACT 3 MINISTRIES https://www.act3ministry.com/

SEASONED SAINTS (Senior Prayer group) at Crossroads Community Church in Kokomo https://ecrossroads.org/

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Rev. Ruth Lawson is a humble follower of Jesus with a servant’s heart.  Raised in a ‘heaven focused’ home, she is a living example of the prayers of her parents.  Crossing paths with Ruth is a gift to everyone she encounters.  Originally from Ashland, KY.  Ruth and her husband came to Kokomo in 1983 via a few other states, to serve a local church.  

She strives to be the catalyst to unite all the different churches.  For 30 years, she’s help facilitate an opportunity for them to come together to serve the homeless in Howard County with C.A.M.  Coordinated. Assistance. Ministries.

“That which is eternal will last”

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CAM https://www.camhope.org/

CASA https://www.in.gov/counties/howard/departments/casa/

More than Enough (Foster Homes)

Kinsey Center https://www.in.gov/counties/howard/departments/robert-j-kinsey-youth-center/

Kinsey Community Partners (coming soon)

Gilead House https://gileadhousekokomo.org/

Christmas Carolers Needed!!  Downtown Kokomo.  Contact RUTH! 765.461.7668

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Another favorite 5-generation farming family is in the studio with Crystal and Jen, sharing about the different ‘seasons’ and harvests that they have experienced in their 55 years of marriage.  From serving in the Great Banquet to building homes for families in Jamaica, Bill and Janet Lovelace always seem to see hope in every face they meet.  They share a full circle seed planting story with Pastor Odaine Smith, a young man who met Janet on the street when he was just a small child.

“Serving in Jamaica is contagious,” Bill Lovelace

Their first mission trip to Jamaica was in 2006. They built houses and served the body of Christ at schools, churches, and the CSI mission house. Bill and Janet have been deeply involved in this non-profit ministry.  

You can join them on their next trip.  They lead up a team once a year in the winter.  Their next team is February 15-22, 2025 (Email [email protected]).

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CSI Ministries (Short-term missions) https://www.csiministries.net/

Serving in Jamaica https://www.csiministries.net/jamaica

Student Support Program.  Sponsor a student https://www.csiministries.net/jssp

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Picking up where we left off after part one of this inspirational story about Taylor’s journey from a tragic accident to a triumphant victory! She clearly has defied the odds at EVERY STEP of this journey.  

She started her time in recovery Grand Rapids, MI at Mary Free Bed in early June where she recovered for 181 days.  Making strides and juggling setbacks never stopped Taylor and her family from believing that God was always in control.  She crossed several finish lines, including walking the stage for her high school diploma (one year after the accident).  

Her ability to keep learning didn’t stop there.  She’s currently going to college for a degree in industrial electrical engineering.  Where she will be graduating in May of 2024. Her enthusiasm, joy and light are contagious!  She embodies all the reflections of her miraculous story.  

What’s beautiful about this is that Taylor NEVER felt disconnected from God. She NEVER forgot who He was and what that meant to her!  He was always there.  How cool is that?

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In the Waiting: One Mom’s Quest for Finding Joy and Faith During Her Daughter’s TBI Recovery

https://booklocker.com/books/12796.html

https://a.co/d/16ror6e

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital https://www.maryfreebed.com/

Elite Therapy Kokomo https://www.facebook.com/EliteTherapyKokomo

Trephine Syndrome

Zimmer Biomet https://www.zimmerbiomet.com/en

Is He Worthy?  https://youtu.be/FkRiYsTN7KY?si=F1gbbBeOf8lRtCfD 

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From tragedy to triumph!  Taylor Godfrey is a living, breathing miracle – against all odds.  She’s in the studio with Crystal and Jen because of what can only be described as GOD.  Grab a tissue, and settle in to hear the story of what this family walked through after a traumatic car accident in May of 2020 during COVID.  What started out as a ‘normal’ day turned into a long journey for Taylor and her parents, Natalie and Rodney Godfrey.

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• In the Waiting: One Mom’s Quest for Finding Joy and Faith During Her Daughter’s TBI Recovery  https://booklocker.com/books/12796.html
• Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital https://www.maryfreebed.com/
• Trephine Syndrome
• Zimmer Biomet https://www.zimmerbiomet.com/en

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Married to wife Linda for 53 years, this seed planter is a remarkable teacher, writer, and follower of Jesus.   They have been blessed with four sons and four daughters-in-law.  After 35 years as a pastor, Gary passed the pulpit in 2016, but his teaching career wasn’t over.  After being an Adjunct Professor at Indiana Wesleyan for a season, he continued to create inspiring writing.

Once you plant the seed, you never know how it’s going to grow … and how it’s going to bless you!

The importance of knowing God's word comforted Gary during life’s trials is lived out in Psalm 22.  

Gary’s Life Verse: Philippians 3:10-14 

10 I want to know Christ—yes, to know the power of his resurrection and participation in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, 11 and so, somehow, attaining to the resurrection from the dead.

12 Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. 13 Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, 14 I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.

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Judson Road Christian Church http://judsonroad.org/

Word Alive Enterprises https://wordaliveenterprises.com/

Letters to Grow On | 

https://app.thebookpatch.com/BookStore.aspx

https://app.thebookpatch.com/BookStore/letters-to-grow-on-instructions-for-new-christians/549f0171-f352-4999-9fed-bc84c36a194a?isbn=9798885673594

Ozark Christian College https://occ.edu/

Trinity International University https://www.tiu.edu/

Great Lakes Christian College https://www.glcc.edu/

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The statistics and reality of Human Trafficking is shocking. It’s about more than just sexual exploitation, it’s about forced labor and forced begging.   Over 50 million people across the world are currently being trafficked and over 1/3 are children.  Did you know Kokomo is considered a ‘hot spot’ in the state of Indiana? *

Listen to this difficult conversation to better understand how you can raise your awareness of what Human Trafficking is, and how it’s happening right here in Howard County.  As the “Crossroads of America” we are a prime location for this to be happening here on our own soil.  The same way the drug traffic flow has moved through our community.

We are thankful for this grass-roots group of women from One Church who have championed this in our community by simply asking more questions and pressing in to do more.  The Intercessors for Freedom group’s hosting another informative event on Saturday, September 7 from 10 AM-noon at One Church (2734 S Washington St, Kokomo, IN 46902).  

Go and hear more about the issue of human trafficking and how we can help stop it! 

Special guests will include Angela Blessing (Kokomo HS Principal), Holly Becker (Director of CASA), Sally Francis (Juvenile Probation Officer), Madison Cicalo (Community Behavioral Health Children’s Therapist), and Deanna Ancil (Urban Outreach Director of Operations).

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ONE CHURCH https://www.onechurch.life/

SEPT 7 HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION EVENT

REGISTER HERE  https://www.onechurch.life/event/23704351-2024-09-07-human-trafficking-prevention-event/

NATIONAL CHILD ID PROGRAM https://childidprogram.com/product/the-id-kit/

SOUND OF FREEDOM movie https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rt0kp4VW1cI

Ascent 121 https://ascent121.org/

NATIONAL HUMAN TRAFFICKING HOTLINE 800.373.7888

Janice McHenry, Atty General Todd Rokita’s office | INDIANAPOLIS STAR EDITORIAL 2/13/24 Katie Wiseman

* https://www.indystar.com/story/news/2024/02/13/human-trafficking-and-the-nba-all-star-game-indianapolis-todd-rokita-indiana/72581653007/

(Reported "hot spots" in Indiana where cases of human trafficking were reported include Northwest Indiana, South Bend, Fort Wayne, Marion, Kokomo, Indianapolis, Hamilton County, Terre Haute, Bloomington, Columbus, Evansville and Jeffersonville.) 

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If you aren’t familiar with their story, listen to this episode and hear how they choose joy while walking through tragedy, loss, pain and grief.  This couple has a very transparent conversation with Crystal and Jennifer about the sudden loss of their daughter Jordan in 2019.  Death is not easy to talk about or wrap our heads around.  We all process grief differently.   Sheriff Asher has been in law enforcement for over 30 years here in Howard County and knows how precious life is. 

Robin shared some powerful wisdom ‘nuggets’ we had to share in the show notes! 

“Grief changes you from your soul.” 

“Two things can be true at the same time.”

“God still sees you as HE created you.” 

Parting words from Jerry,  “Be sure to tell people you love them every chance you get! “

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BOWE Digital https://www.bowedigital.com/

Howard County Sheriffs Dept https://sheriff.howardcountyin.gov/

Kokomo Great Banquet https://firstepc.com/kokomo-great-banquet/kokomo-great-banquet/

J LOVE | contact Barb Tranbarger https://www.facebook.com/barb.tranbarger

Indiana University Kokomo https://kokomo.iu.edu/index.html

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A great conversation with two of the local leaders of the Kokomo BSF groups, Tonda Cockrell and Jennica Fishero.  BSF is a non-denominational, 4-fold, Bible Study.  These intensive Bible studies take place in-person or virtually around the world from September to May. 

Locally, these two groups meet weekly on Thursdays.  There is a morning group that meets at Upper Deer Creek Church and the evening group meets at Grace United Methodist Church in Kokomo.  To learn more, go online to https://join.bsfinternational.org/.  The next study is about Hope in the Book of Revelation. https://www.bsfinternational.org/our-studies/revelation/

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BSF https://www.bsfinternational.org/

FIND A BSF GROUP https://join.bsfinternational.org/

MENS BSF (Andy Rink) https://www.facebook.com/andy.rink.37

The Way https://www.theway2him.org/

Kokomo Great Banquet https://firstepc.com/kokomo-great-banquet/kokomo-great-banquet/

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