Everything changes when God steps on the scene...
True Stories Of God Encounters That Will
Ignite Hope & Build Faith
10 Accounts of God encounters that will ignite your hope and build your faith
10 Activations to help you experience God’s presence and love
10 Amazing authors that are ready to serve you and help you connect with the transforming love of God:
Inside Paper Crowns Volume 1:
PERSONAL EXPERIENCE
Real-life stories of people who have encountered God in a personal, life-changing way.
BIBLICAL TRUTHS
This knowledge and revelations shared in this book are rooted in the Word of God.
PRACTICAL APPLICATION
Each chapter has a practical application (or activation) that will build your faith.
In this chapter...
In reading this chapter offered by Bruce Cross the reader will...
Discover the Transformative Power of Solitary Refinement
God uses wilderness seasons—not to punish, but to refine us—shaping our character through silence, hardship, and sacred encounters. Your pain isn’t wasted; it’s part of the divine process of becoming who God created you to be.
Sing Your Song!
Using a powerful concert metaphor, the author urges you not to leave your life's unique music trapped inside. Through honest storytelling and reflection, you'll be inspired to let your voice rise and live the life you were created to share.
Experience Jesus in Everyday Moments
Through personal testimony and spiritual insight, you're invited to encounter Jesus not just on mountaintops, but in the valleys—in loss, in waiting, and in restoration. This chapter offers hope, healing, and a call to trust the One who never wastes a moment of your story.
About The Author
Bruce R. Cross
Bruce is a devoted Christ follower of nearly 50 years and a lifelong seeker of God’s Kingdom. He lives in the rolling hills of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, with his wife, Jackie. He’s a proud father of three grown daughters and a joyful “Papa” to eight grandchildren.
A lover of the outdoors, Bruce finds peace biking through nature and reflecting on life. He’s also a self-proclaimed “wannabe chef,” a curious reader, and someone always striving to grow.
Encouraging others is central to Bruce’s mission. He sees himself as a work in progress—committed to being a godly influence and helping people rewrite their life stories with hope and purpose. He’s especially moved by stories of perseverance and underdogs who rise against the odds.
For more than a decade, Bruce has shared his thoughts and faith through his blog, where he invites readers to consider one powerful question: “What makes you become fully alive?” His writing aims to inspire transformation and deeper identity in Christ.
Bruce draws inspiration from Isaiah 61:1–2, a passage that fuels his passion to bring comfort, freedom, and hope to the brokenhearted. He knows both the pain of longing and the joy of fulfillment—and he invites others to journey toward a life rooted in healing and purpose.
Get activated and experience
God's presence today...
Then you will be empowered to discover what every holy one experiences—the great magnitude of the astonishing love of Christ in all its dimensions. How deeply intimate and far-reaching is his love! How enduring and inclusive it is!
Ephesians 3:18-19 TPT
What People Are Saying
Bruce encourages and inspires each of us, through his own personal divine encounters, to open ourselves up to what God has placed in us and to share it with the world.
Ann Musico
Bruce’s journey, shaped by faith and storytelling, reveals how he embraced God’s plans without letting life’s distractions steer him off course.
Walt & Deb Cieslukowski
Bruce’s chapter takes readers on a heartfelt road trip of faith and reflection, blending vulnerability, powerful imagery, and sacred silence to point us toward personal growth and a deeper connection with God.
Leigh Ann Pearson
Deeply personal and resonant, this chapter powerfully connected through its use of a music metaphor, making the reader feel seen, understood, and uniquely spoken to.
Richard Elkin
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