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Between my toddler and I, I don’t know who was more excited about going to the zoo. For her, the mention of going to see lions and tigers and bears evokes squeals of joy. For me, I hadn’t been to a zoo in many years and was looking forward to
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
Artificial sweeteners. Preservatives. Food additives. I’m not going to comment on the state of food we consume today, but I find the things we tend to add to the Christian life akin to the above. Artificial. At the source of our faith is Jesus Christ. Jesus tells us, “I am
