Encouragement matters because words carry life — Scripture commands us to “encourage one another and build one another up” (1 Thessalonians 5:11) and to do it daily so hearts don’t harden (Hebrews 3:13). Encouragement isn’t flattery; it’s putting courage into someone by pointing them to what’s true. Here’s why it’s
“Great is your faithfulness” (Lamentations 3:22–23) — His mercies are new every morning. These Bible verses about faithfulness celebrate the God who keeps every promise (Deuteronomy 7:9) and call His people to steady faithfulness in return (Revelation 2:10). Faithful is defined as “true to one’s word, promises, vows, etc.” or
We appreciate and want to thank the supporters of Before The Cross this October. Not only do our supporters help make this site possible, but we are partnered together to glorify God by sharing the love of Christ! Each supporter offers something unique in regards to ministry and we would
First off, let me say this is not a paid sponsorship, but rather this is a resource that we believe is huge for the Church and we wanted to make you aware of it. Crazy Love Ministries recently release a new app called Read Scripture. This is one of the
I was rescued in 2006 when I realized that Jesus died for sins, and that included my own personal sins. It was only then when I came to the understanding that I could actually have a personal relationship with Jesus and become a disciple. Looking back I can remember different people
