CR INSIDE Acrostic

C     Committing to help the ‘least of these’ through the power of Jesus Christ.

"But if anyone has the world's goods and sees his brother in need, yet closes his heart against him, how does God's love abide in him?" 1 John 3:17 (ESV)

R     Rebuilding broken lives.

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11     (NIV)

I     Investing in the future of the incarcerated and our communities.

"Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously." 2 Corinthians 9:6 (NIV)

N     Needing recovery from hurts, habits and hang-ups.

"Rather, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to gratify the desires of the sinful nature." Romans 13:14 (NIV)

S     Supporting the incarcerated from the outside in and the inside out.

"Dear brothers, what's the use of saying that you have faith and are Christians if     you aren't proving it by helping others? Will that kind of faith save anyone?" James 2:14 (NIV)

I     Improving their education and work-related abilities.

"I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you and watch over you." Psalm 32:8 (NIV)

D     Developing coping mechanisms and life skills.

"Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give     yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the     Lord is not in vain." 1 Corinthians 15:58 (NIV)

E     Empowering the incarcerated in all aspects of their lives.

"Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be     ready to do whatever is good." Titus 3:1 (NIV)