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 History - Nicky Cruz   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Nicky Cruz, born in Puerto Rico to a large family in the early forties was exposed to witchcraft practices from an early age.
By the time Nicky was to have an encounter that would change his life forever, he had become the gang leader and fearlessly ruled the streets, yet he was running scared.
Nicky had never known love and was convinced that he was unchangeable.
www.tcfarm.org /History/Nicky.html   (270 words)

  
 FaithfulReader.com - SOUL OBSESSION by Nicky Cruz, with Frank Martin
Nicky Cruz, once a terrorizing gang leader in New York City, now a world-renown Christian evangelist, opens this compelling compilation of personal true stories with a particularly heartwrenching recollection of the moment he received the news that his mother was dying.
Cruz recalls his tainted early childhood as the son of a man who was a spiritist and a mother who was a medium.
Cruz's own rescue from a life of violence came at age nineteen, and sadly he recounts how slimly he escaped from the all-too-frequent sting of prejudice and discrimination from within the church itself.
www.faithfulreader.com /reviews/1578568935.asp   (476 words)

  
 News from Agape Press
Nicky Cruz is a man with 40 years of ministry under his belt.
Cruz's observations and beliefs about the state of the Church are interspersed with moving accounts of his experiences over four decades of reaching out with the Gospel to gangs and inner cities.
From the street corner "hit-and run" concerts where Cruz's team advertises their crusades, to the packed-out arena crowds that follow, inner city people and gang members are captivated by Nicky Cruz's dramatic testimony.
headlines.agapepress.org /archive/6/102003c.asp   (764 words)

  
 Nicky Cruz::Christian Tabernacle :: Houston, Texas
Born to parents deeply immersed in the occult, Nicky's earliest memories are of a hellish childhood in Puerto Rico.
As one of 18 children born to witchcraft-practicing parents from Nicky in 1957 Puerto Rico, bloodshed and mayhem were common occurrences in his life.
Nicky beat him up, spit on him and, on one occasion, seriously threatened his life…yet the love of God remained — stronger than any adversary Nicky had ever encountered.
www.ctab.org /speakers/nickycruz.php   (692 words)

  
 Amazon.ca: One Holy Fire: Books: Nicky Cruz   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Nicky Cruz shares lively, never-before-published stories from his ministry that will quicken readers’ hearts and spark their souls.
Cruz calls the church to stop doing church and to be the church- to abandon its fear of men and to follow without hesitation the leading of the Holy Spirit.
Nicky Cruz author of 'Run Baby Run' and whose life was subject of the motion picture 'The Cross and the Switchblade' (from the title book by David Wilkerson) has a new book that will set your soul afire.
www.amazon.ca /One-Holy-Fire-Nicky-Cruz/dp/158926164X   (1406 words)

  
 Christian Today – Christian News > Evangelist Nicky Cruz: I Just Want to Help... That's All
Nicky Cruz, U.S. evangelist and former gang member, was granted permission to speak at The Ocean venue in Hackney (July 27-28) by the Metropolitan Police and Hackney Council.
Nicky Cruz, U.S. evangelist and former gang member, was granted permission to speak at The Ocean venue in Hackney (July 27-28) by the Metropolitan Police and Hackney Council, after the council had previously banned Cruz from speaking at the venue for his ‘offensive comments’ regarding homosexuality and abortion on his website.
Nicky Cruz, now and evangelist and author of renowned book Run Baby Run, was previously a member of one of New York's most notorious gangs, The Mau Maus, until his conversion to Christianity in the late 1950s.
www.christiantoday.com /article/evangelist.nicky.cruz.i.just.want.to.help.thats.all/7090.htm   (560 words)

  
 Amazon.ca: Run, Baby, Run: Books: Nicky Cruz   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
This is the thrilling story of Nicky Cruz's desperate battle against drugs, alcoholism, and a violent environment, as he searched for a better way of life on the streets of New York City.
I would love to go to one of Nicky Cruz's ministries sometime in the future and actually meet the man who has made a dramastic change in my life.
Nicky Cruz shares his life with us in the most open way.
www.amazon.ca /Run-Baby-Nicky-Cruz/dp/0892212187   (575 words)

  
 American Family Association - AgapePress news
Nicky was one of 18 siblings born to Puerto Rican parents who were deeply immersed in the occult.
Cruz answers, "Perhaps the reason you don't see God doing mighty works is because you don't believe in a mighty God.
Cruz writes, "More than thirty years ago, I began warning people and churches that if we didn't address the drug and violence problem in the inner city, it would soon move to the middle-class and wealthy suburbs.
headlines.agapepress.org /archive/6/afa/102003c.asp   (774 words)

  
 Council lifts ban on controversial US evangelist
Cruz became well-known amongst evangelicals in the US and UK in the 1970s after his story was published in two books "The Cross and the Switchblade" and "Run Baby Run" which related his experiences as a leader of the violent Mau Maus gang in New York City, who later converted to Christianity.
The main focus of Cruz's work is TRUCE which is billed on his website as "an aggressive and unorthodox vehicle to reach the inner cities of North America".
Following Cruz's apology for his comments and extensive talks between the Metropolitan Police and Hackney Council, Cruz will now be allowed to perform his 'Broadway style event' at the local Ocean venue later this week.
www.ekklesia.co.uk /content/news_syndication/article_060726cruz.shtml   (556 words)

  
 Nicky Cruz Dept. of Justice
Cruz is the founder of Nicky Cruz Outreach (www.nickycruz.org) and T.R.U.C.E. (To Reach Urban Children Everywhere), both based in Colorado Springs.
Cruz suffered severe physical and mental abuse from his parents, he recounted, at one time being declared the “Son of Satan”; by his mother while she was in a spiritual trance.
Cruz joined the notorious and dreaded Brooklyn street gang known as the Mau Maus (named after a bloodthirsty African tribe).
across.co.nz /NickyCruz05.html   (697 words)

  
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Nicky, you are walking straight to jail, the electric chair, and hell.
It was the crucifixion – Jesus’ death on the cross -- that grabbed Nicky.
Nicky chose to forgive his parents, and he asked them to forgive him.
www.cbn.com /700club/Guests/Interviews/Nicky_Cruz112105.aspx   (913 words)

  
 Nicky Cruz - Wikipedia, la enciclopedia libre
Cruz fue criado por sus padres, los cuales practicaban brujería y espiritismo.
Según Nicky, cuando llegó, algo extraño le pasó a su cuerpo.
Nicky es el encabezado de "Nicky Cruz Outreach" un programa con el propósito de proveer ayuda para los adolescentes con problemas en la vida.
es.wikipedia.org /wiki/Nicky_Cruz   (707 words)

  
 nicky cruz crusades   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
As one of 18 children born to witchcraft-practicing parents from Puerto Rico, bloodshed and mayhem were common occurrences in his life.
He suffered severe physical and mental abuse at their hands, at one time being declared the "Son of Satan" by his mother while she was in a spiritual trance.
Cruz fearlessly ruled the streets as warlord of one of the gangs most dreaded by rivals and police.
www.bcteenchallenge.com /nickycruz.html   (292 words)

  
 Nicky Cruz bio
Day after day, Nicky reaches out to lost souls on the streets and helps them turn their lives around.
There is a simple reason for his success in reaching these kids where presidents, politicians, social workers, and preachers often fail… Nicky is one of their own.
Nicky has been a guest on many national television programs, has been invited to speak to numerous state legislatures, and is considered an authority on youth violence.
across.co.nz /NickyCruzbio.html   (363 words)

  
 RandomHouse.ca | Books | Soul Obsession by Nicky Cruz with Frank Martin
In his powerful new book, internationally known author Nicky Cruz shares powerful personal stories of faithful obedience, even in the midst of difficult circumstances–including the amazing story of his mother’s deathbed conversion and healing.
Nicky Cruz is the best-selling author of fourteen books, including the Christian classic, Run Baby Run.
Nicky is a minister and evangelist who has reached millions of people around the globe.
www.randomhouse.ca /catalog/display.pperl?isbn=9781578568932   (364 words)

  
 Charity Navigator Rating - Nicky Cruz Outreach
Nicky Cruz Outreach (NCO) is dedicated to reaching youth of all economic and ethnic backgrounds.
Our goal is two-fold: first, introduce them to a fundamental and permanent spiritual change by introducing them to the only real solution: Jesus Christ; second, invest in their leadership development, equipping them to live healthy, productive lives, which can enable them to affect the same change in the lives of others.
In Nicky's own words, T.R.U.C.E. is to pull together the religious, corporate and individual resources of each community to work as one united front.
www.charitynavigator.org /index.cfm/bay/search.summary/orgid/5503.htm   (194 words)

  
 Nicky Cruz - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
He himself became a preacher and returned back to his old neighborhood, where he preached and persuaded some of the "Mau Maus" to accept Jesus, including the gang's new leader, Israel Narvaez, who himself accepted Jesus as his savior.
The ban was rescinded when Cruz apologised for the comments, saying "I just want to help...
Nicky Cruz has made a guest appearance on The Hour of Power in 2006 where he made a speech encouraging gang members to turn to God.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Nicky_Cruz   (866 words)

  
 Amazon.com: ¡Corre Nicky!, ¡Corre!: Books: Nicky Cruz   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
The story of Nicky Cruz, the insensitive gang leader, is an impressive testimony.
This is the emotional story of Nicky Cruz and how he escaped from the barrios, under extreme and desperate pressure, to find a better life.
This biography is of a young man that won the battle of alcoholism, escaped the violent crimes of his past and become an inspiration to teenagers around the world.
www.amazon.com /%C2%A1Corre-Nicky-Cruz/dp/0829704345   (974 words)

  
 Christian Today – Christian News > Nicky Cruz at Soul Week 2006: Arise, God Can Use You
Nicky Cruz, evangelist and author of renowned book Run Baby Run, recently toured the most deprived areas in London to testify his conversion to Christianity.
Born in Puerto Rico and raised in New York, Nicky Cruz was formerly a member of one of New York's most notorious gangs, ‘The Mau Maus’;.
In the past month, while touring with his sister Hip-Hop ministry TRUCE (To Reach Urban Communities Everywhere), Cruz was denied permission to speak at The Ocean venue in Hackney, after being accused by the council of being homophobic.
www.christiantoday.com /article/nicky.cruz.at.soul.week.2006.arise.god.can.use.you/7102.htm   (686 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Run, Baby, Run: Books: Nicky Cruz   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Nicky Cruz LIVED it, and he's here to tell his story.
If you've ever heard Nicky Cruz speak, he isn't always the easiest to understand, yet his language of love through Christ is universal.
Nicky Cruz is a personal friend of mine, and I can assure you, he's the real deal -- open, honest, caring, a great husband, father, and grandfather.
www.amazon.com /Run-Baby-Nicky-Cruz/dp/0882706306   (1270 words)

  
 Nicky Cruz   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
From hate, power and survival to forgiveness and redemption, this journey with Nicky into the streets of his past is one you don’t want to miss!
In fact, Nicky’s story is required reading in many European schools.
Born in 1941, Nicky was only 3-1/2 years old when his heart turned to stone.
www.theeffectivetruth.info /testnc.html   (458 words)

  
 Oasis Audio :: Nicky Cruz
However, Nicky took to the streets, where he found his first real family experience in the gangs.
His story is chronicled in the classic book and full-length film, The Cross and the Switchblade.
Nicky and his wife, Gloria, live in Colorado Springs.
www.oasisaudio.com /author.php?auth=80   (183 words)

  
 The Breaking Point :: The Breaking Point books, reviews and more
Nicky English "Beyond the tunnel : the Nicky English story".
Nicky Farthing, Bernice Lum "The Knock-Out Story of David &, Goliath".
Nicky Rea, Cynthia Summers, Annie Schultz, Jeff Miracola (Artist), John Cobb (Artist), E. Allen Smith (Artist), Joshua Gabriel Timbrook (Artist), Jennifer Hartshorn "Sea of Shadow: A Storytellers Guide to the Tempest"
www.sciencefictionclassics.com /327288nicky_cruz_al.html   (177 words)

  
 eBay - nicky cruz, Nonfiction Books, Antiquarian Collectible items on eBay.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Satan on The Loose by Nicky Cruz hbdj rare 1973 graphic
BAMBI'S TRASH TO TR Armageddon by Morning by Nicky Cruz (1992)
Corre Nicky Corre, Vida de Nicky Cruz, Spanish VHS
search-desc.ebay.com /search/search.dll?query=nicky+cruz&newu=1&krd=1   (331 words)

  
 Run Baby Run
The Cross and the Switchblade—Dave Wilkerson's best-selling dramatic book first introduced millions of readers to Nicky Cruz.
He was a warlord of a vicious New York City gang, an experienced thief and mugger, and a hardened and violent street criminal—all before he reached 18.
Run Baby Run is the story of Nicky's desperate battle against drugs, alcoholism, and a violent environment, as he searched for a better way of life.
www.blretail.com /runbabyrun.htm   (119 words)

  
 GOD TV - In Depth with Nicky Cruz   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
In June, he is joined by ex- gangster turned evangelist, Nicky Cruz.
Once the leader of the notorious Mau Mau gang, Nicky’s youth was compiled of abuse and neglect.
Now after four decades of ministry Nicky Cruz travels the world sharing his life-story with troubled youths through his ministry TRUCE (To Reach Urban Children Everywhere).
www.god.tv /InDepth/NickyCruz.php   (341 words)

  
 Nicky Cruz : PIMPWAGON
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 Nicky Cruz - To Reach Urban Communities Everywhere
Nicky Cruz - To Reach Urban Communities Everywhere
Get the facts behind five dangerous myths that are destroying our children and find out how you can exchange the lies for Truth.
Articles from the heart of Nicky Cruz intended to help you realize your potential in Jesus.
www.nickycruz.org   (310 words)

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