“Be patient, therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord” (James 5:7). These Bible verses about patience train the long wait — “I waited patiently for the LORD; he inclined to me and heard my cry” (Psalm 40:1) — and the short fuse: “whoever is slow to anger has great
There have only been a few times in my life where I know for a fact the Lord has spoken to me specifically about something. No, not an audible voice, but thoughts that all of a sudden take place that I would have never thought of otherwise. I believe it’s
Community is something we all desire on some level. It may not be a Church community we are looking for, but we are drawn towards friends that are interested in the same things we are. It could be things like sports, music, or cooking. It could be people who are
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
Guarding your heart means protecting the source of everything you do: “for from it flow the springs of life” (Proverbs 4:23). Practically, that looks like staying in God’s Word, watching what you consume, choosing community wisely, and taking thoughts captive. Here are seven biblical ways to do it. Vigilance is
