Letting go of control is one of faith’s hardest lessons: “Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the LORD that will stand” (Proverbs 19:21). These Bible verses about control remind us that God is sovereign over what we can’t manage —
We appreciate and want to thank the supporters of Before The Cross this May. 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
Idolatry: “Extreme admiration, love, or reverence for something or someone” I know I know…I’ve already started talking about idolatry at the beginning of this post, but before you potentially check out, give this a chance. What do you typically have a conversation with someone about? Work? Sports? Maybe the weather?
The New Testament never commands a strict 10% tithe for Christians — instead it raises the bar: generous, cheerful, sacrificial giving as a response to grace (2 Corinthians 9:7). For many believers the tithe remains a helpful starting point, not a ceiling. Here’s what Scripture actually teaches. Tithing is a
I was raised an only child. My wife points this out when food disappears and when I get tired of being around a lot of people. I can be selfish too, but that’s another post. Not knowing what God has planned for our family going forward, I wonder if my
