Crossroads: The ISP Blog

The Journey to Healing: Sharing Story & Deepening Relationships

The Journey to Healing: Sharing Story & Deepening Relationships

“Sharing my story from the beginning was so important because it pushed me to touch on those things that hurt so bad that I never wanted to talk about.”  Alice’s words reveal a truth at the heart of healing: our stories — including the wounds we would rather bury —...

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The Journey to Healing: Seeking Change & Encountering Hope

The Journey to Healing: Seeking Change & Encountering Hope

“I knew I didn’t want to go back to the way I was living.” These words, spoken by Claire, an ISP alumna and leader from Houston, echo what so many feel at a turning point in life — when the pain of staying the same becomes greater than the fear of change. Her story...

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The Journey to Healing: Six Waypoints of Transformation

The Journey to Healing: Six Waypoints of Transformation

Over the past 25+ years, thousands of people have participated in ISP programs across the country. In their stories, we have seen a consistent pattern emerge. Transformation is not a one-time event or a straight line, but a rhythm people circle through as we grow —...

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