Charlie, a Man of Passion and Prayer.
I was taken aback by Charlie's sincere passion for Jesus and a deep desire to engage the Lord in prayer. Charlie had a clarity, conviction,
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Ken DeBenedictis
Sep 28, 20239 min read
Megan's Forgives the Driver in Court
In a very emotional scene, Megan addressed and offered forgiveness to Kyrie Fields at the official court sentencing on June 29, 2023.
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Ryan Corrigan
Aug 27, 20232 min read
One Year Later... We Remember
- One year since the passing of Charles Criniere by Ryan Corrigan Former students, colleagues, and friends gathered to remember the life...
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Ryan Corrigan
Jul 31, 20234 min read
Criniere Extreme Home Makeover Update #5
Blue Cedar Landscape rallied around Megan Criniere and family to install new sod! This wraps up the exterior house projects on this EHMO KC
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Ryan Corrigan
Jul 24, 20233 min read
Criniere Extreme Home Makeover Update #4
Pushing to Get the Exterior Done! - Ryan Corrigan UPDATE: The Privacy Fence Has Been Installed!!!! Now We Are Praying for the Sod! Check...
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JC Van Deventer
Jun 24, 20233 min read
Bright Lights For Kids Cycling Ride
I ended up tackling 2,328 laps (218 miles). That number represents every child in the KC area who received support last year from CASA...
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Ryan Corrigan
May 28, 20233 min read
Criniere Extreme Home Makeover Update #3
Currently, we are sprinting to finish the outdoor projects! We are so close! Check out this massive list of what God has provided so far!
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Eliya Criniere
Apr 8, 20232 min read
Family Devotions with Charlie
by Eliya Criniere This past week my sister and I were reminiscing about our bible times with our dad. If you knew anything about my dad,...
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Eliya Criniere
Mar 25, 20231 min read
Trusting God with Finances
This interview highlights the importance of trusting God with your finances and how it requires a strong faith and willingness to surrender
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Eliya Criniere
Mar 16, 20231 min read
When Megan Met Charlie
I'm excited to share this amazing interview of how my mom met my dad. Hearing my mom tell the story of meeting my dad is so inspiring...
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Ryan Corrigan
Feb 10, 20233 min read
Video Series Episode 2 - The Life of Charles Criniere
In this second video episode of the Life of Charles Criniere, you'll hear part two of how Charlie and his brother Eric survived the gang...
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Megan Criniere
Jan 26, 20232 min read
Video Interview - The Blog, the Book, and the Goodness of God
There is a deep assurance that God has better days ahead for us and that He isn't finished with our family's story yet; there are many ....
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Megan Criniere
Jan 7, 20232 min read
The Life of Charlies Criniere Video Series (Ep. 1) Surviving the Gang Culture
Charlie's story of being a graffiti artist named "Orphan" to an incredible man of God who "fathered" the next generation needs to be told...
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Ryan Corrigan
Dec 25, 20221 min read
KCPD Adopts the Criniere Family for Christmas
The KCPD brought a truckload of Christmas presents to the Criniere Family to show their ongoing support to Megan and the kids
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Ryan Corrigan
Dec 18, 20225 min read
Criniere Extreme Home Makeover Update
Megan has been absolutely stunned by the ongoing efforts by the community to do an extreme home makeover for her...
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Ryan Corrigan
Nov 15, 20223 min read
Big Things Coming! The Book, The Membership, The Vision, and the Budget.
When I first heard that Charlie passed away, I immediately began to pray about a long-term financial strategy for the Criniere family.
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Ryan Corrigan
Sep 19, 20226 min read
Bright Lights for Charlie Memorial Ride
About a year ago, I was talking to Charlie, and he told me that he had started getting into cycling with his pastor Athol Barnes...
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Justin Jeffries
Sep 16, 20222 min read
Criniere Family Home Renovation Project
I was moved with deep compassion to fulfill Charlie's dream to give his children a place where their most precious memories could take place
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Sean Cates
Sep 15, 20222 min read
Charlie's Fearless Love
“But gentleman, if it’s dangerous for us..isn’t it also dangerous for these young kids we are trying to help and get off of these streets?”
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