Author: Mike Mobley

Follower of Christ, Husband to Joelle, Father to Peyton & Matthew, Finance & Operations Pastor at 121 Community Church, SAG-AFTRA Actor, Founder of Before The Cross, Owner of MMWCS, and Podcast Host for the Not Quite There Show.
Special Thanks to Our June Supporters

We appreciate and want to thank the supporters of Before The Cross this June. 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

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Scripture
Scripture on Depression

Depression is a mental illness that can involve things like chemical imbalances or finding yourself in a “dark hole” with no way out. If you struggle with depression, I would encourage you to take it seriously and seek out professional help. That is not what this post is about. I

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Biblical Teachings
How To Resist Temptation

Temptation is difficult, ugly, and deceitful. However, Scripture gives us great encouragement when it comes to temptation and our response as followers of Christ. 1 Corinthians 10:13 – No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted

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Biblical Teachings
How To Have Intimacy With God

We struggle sometimes with the notion that we can have an intimate relationship with God. Maybe it’s because He is the creator of the universe…so why or how could He be intimate with us? Maybe it’s because we don’t spend enough time with Him to have an intimate relationship? Maybe

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Scripture
Scripture on Encouragement

Encouragement is something that I think is underestimated most of the time. It seems to be something we can all agree is a “good thing,” but we don’t often make a practice of it. In the life of the Christian, someone who follows Jesus, why is encouragement so important? When

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