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What's in a Name — Beginning with this issue there's a change in the name of the monthly newsletter from Crossroad News to Crossroad Network News (CNN).

Also, Reentry Program Update, Report: CBI Australia, What Students Are Saying and In Remembrance.

The President's 2004 Annual Report — Rather than producing and mailing a separate publication this year, we’ve decided to place this annual report in this month’s issue of Crossroad Network News. In it, you will read a detailed account of what happened in 2004 now that the statistics for the year have been compiled and analyzed.

Also, Crossroad Instructors, The Corporate Offices, Distribution Centers, CBI Students, Referral Affiliates and Financial Overview.

The Secret of Happiness — A recent edition of Time magazine contained several articles on the latest studies of happiness. I suppose there's much in these studies about happiness we already knew, but I still found them intriguing.

Also, Judy de Vries: 20 Years with Crossroad Bible Institute, New Tier 1 Course Launched, Supreme Court Makes Landmark Decision, Justice that Restores and Criminal Justice in the News.

The Silent Tsunamis — By now, some of the initial shock of the tsunami disaster in South Asia has been alleviated. But we'll never forget December 26, 2004 when that terrible tidal wave snuffed out the lives of tens of thousands in an instant.

Also, Volunteers Lighten Office Load, CBI Instructor Jennifer Bosscher 1981-2004, Criminal Justice in the News and In Remembrance.

Faith-Based Cash for Crossroad?  — I so frequently get asked whether CBI is able to get any of the faith-based dollars from the government. I thought the subject might warrant some attention here.

Also, Incarcerated Illegal Immigrants, God Never Gave Up on Me, Gunman Discovers His Purpose and Instructor Wants More Time to Correct His Student's Lessons.

The Most Meaningless Holiday of the Year? — In prison, it is said that Father's Day is the most meaningless holiday of the year. Most inmates grew up without a father, and many have never met their dads or don't even know who they are. Absentee fathers have decimated the family unit.

Also, All for One: Several Ministries, One Goal; Criminal Justice in the News; Instructor is Asked to Contact Inmate's Family.

Entitlement vs. Gratitude — Success on the outside for prison inmates can be boiled down to discovering the difference between these two attitudes.

Also, And the Walls Came Crumbling Down, Criminal Justice in the News, Instructor Requests Help with Mormon Students and In Remembrance.

The Center for Advanced Studies — We are pleased to announce the opening of The Center for Advanced Studies at Crossroad Bible Institute, the academic and research arm of CBI.

Also, Inmate Art Gaining Popularity, Criminal Justice in the News, Safe Havens and Tier 2 Student is Beginning to Share.

Instructor Appreciation 2005 — CBI Instructors, thank you for heeding this high calling God has placed in your life!

Also, Solomon Islands Appear on CBI Radar Screen, Update: The Center for Advanced Studies, In Remembrance and
2005 Christmas Send-A-Card Program.

Director Appointed for New Center — It is my privilege to announce that the Rev. David Feddes has accepted the appointment to serve as the Director of The Center for Advanced Studies at Crossroad Bible Institute.

Also, Criminal Justice in the News, Letters to the Editor,
Student Plans to Marry a Man and A Rocky Mountain High
for CO Inmates.

Should Thankful Giving Be Based on Principle or Emotion? — Christian giving needs to be based on principle. We need to ask, "Is there really a need for my money here?" More importantly, does anyone remember the forgotten ones?

Also, China Harvesting Skin from Death Row Inmates, Inmates Among Those Devastated by Hurricane Katrina, Student Dabbling in Kabbalah and Center Appoints First Senior Research Consultant.

The Lord Is Near — The Greek word for "near" in Philippians 4:5b has a rich, multifaceted meaning: judicial, temporal and experiential. All three dimensions of the word are intimately connected as we live in the reality of the nearness of God.

Also, The Fatherless Ones, Racing the Sun, State-Funded Abortion, In Memory and In Honor.