At a prison outreach in Orlando, Fla., Harold Thompson draws upon his rich history of life in prison and life in the Spirit as he talks to inmates.

God loves you, and I love you, and if you ever need a friend, come see me." Those words from Jack Hanberry, chaplain in the Atlanta Federal Penitentiary, cuffed Harold Thompson like a fist. Harold responded with curses and threats.

Harold, serving a 105-year sentence for bank robbery, had recently been transferred from Alcatraz to Atlanta. At 6 feet 3 inches and 310 pounds, he became the prison bully, which placed him directly in Chaplain Hanberry's path. Hanberry made a "hit list" of the 10 toughest inmates in the prison, putting Harold's name at the top. Each of the 10 heard the same message and each responded the same way.

But Harold watched Hanberry for the next three years and, as he puts it now, saw "the fruit of the Spirit lived out in a human being." In 1969, after nine years behind bars, Harold needed a friend and went to the chaplain. "I saw I was bankrupt inside," says Harold. Soon he trusted Christ—the only man on the "hit list" to do so.

In 1970, Bill Bright came to Atlanta Federal for some filming. When he met Harold, he challenged the young believer to join Campus Crusade for Christ and start a prison ministry. "But sir," Harold responded, "I have a small problem: I have 96 years left to serve." Bill smiled and said, "That's no problem for God."

Four years later, President Richard Nixon gave Harold a full pardon, and Harold accepted Bill Bright's challenge. Today, 30 years later, Harold continues to work with JusticeLINC, Campus Crusade's prison ministry. — Howard Hardegree

Crawford Loritts and FamilyLife have teamed up to produce a new radio program, Living a Legacy, for family audiences. Crawford, Campus Crusade's associate director for U.S. Ministries, now speaks to 4.6 million listeners each day. His program offers biblical perspectives on life.

A recent broadcast highlighted Luke 5:1-11, where Peter doubts Jesus' words. "Sometimes, failure and disappointment will cause us to give up and lose hope," said Crawford. "Don't allow past disappointments or failures to determine your vision and future fruitfulness. We don't let what happens be lord of our lives. We let Jesus be Lord of our lives."

In 1982, Crawford founded Here's Life Black America to influence individuals and leaders in the African-American community. In 1991, Here's Life Black America became Legacy and focuses on helping rebuild strong, godly families in urban America.

Crawford's program was heard on more than 200 radio stations in its first two months. To find out more, visit www.livingalegacy.com. —Darcy Larson

When the Liberian Translation Organization introduced the newly printed Gospel of Luke to Cape Mount County in southwest Liberia, they targeted six towns. Campus Crusade for Christ provided a film team to show the Vai translation of the JESUS film in six cities.

In spite of limited publicity, a large crowd awaited the film team in the town of Bo-Water. Surprised team members asked how the people had known. "Manja, the mad man, told us you would come."

Manja explained that after he saw the Chief (referring to Jesus), he immediately obeyed the charge to proclaim Him. As the team moved to each town, they found a crowd awaiting because Manja had gone before.

A film-team member attempted to share the evangelistic Four Spiritual Laws booklet with Manja, but he ignored it. "My only responsibility is to announce the Chief," he said. When offered compensation, Manja, who had walked more than 12 miles on his journey to the six towns, refused everything but a ride back home. —Lisa Master