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
“The LORD is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit” (Psalm 34:18). These Bible verses about depression meet the darkest seasons with truth: God goes before you and will never leave you (Deuteronomy 31:8), He hears when you cry (Psalm 34:17), and nothing can separate you from
The Bible says God always provides a way of escape from temptation (1 Corinthians 10:13). Resisting it looks like fleeing the situation (2 Timothy 2:22), fighting with Scripture the way Jesus did (Matthew 4), staying in community, and depending on the Spirit rather than willpower. Here’s how. Temptation is difficult,
Intimacy with God grows the way any relationship does — time, honesty, and attention. Practically that means daily time in His Word, unhurried prayer, worship, confession, and obedience: “Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you” (James 4:8). Here’s a practical path. We struggle sometimes with the
God’s people run on encouragement — “encourage one another and build one another up” (1 Thessalonians 5:11), “not neglecting to meet together… but encouraging one another” (Hebrews 10:24–25). These Bible verses about encouragement lift the weary and equip you to lift others. Encouragement is something that I think is underestimated
