By the time I reach Proverbs 4, I’m noticing some repetition. Don’t forsake wisdom. Acquire it. Keep from evil. At first glance, I feel like an impatient teenager trying to get out the door as my parent tells me to be careful, to not stay out too late, to be
What has happened in Paris is terrible. It’s heartbreaking. Anytime evil attempts to prevail and lives are taken, it’s crushing. When these moments take place, people question things. People question God. We started receiving comments immediately upon the news breaking of terrorism happening in Paris. “Don’t you DARE bring your
Proverbs 3 instructs on how to keep from being a fool. It is also full of conditional statements. Honoring the Lord with your wealth will result in wealth beyond material possessions. Welcoming discipline will allow you to encounter the love of God. Find wisdom and you will gain understanding. Keeping
Assurance of salvation rests on God’s promises, not our performance: “I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life” (1 John 5:13). These Bible verses about assurance give every believer solid ground to stand
We appreciate and want to thank the supporters of Before The Cross this November. 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
