30+ Fall Traditions for Families

Fall has got us busy with football season, fun classes, planning trips, and writing back all who signed up for our popular Christmas Gift Guide that will be released very soon (if you haven't yet-don't miss this great opportunity, you can do so here)!

But with all the hustle and bustle I still wanted to get in my fall bucket list and do the things that we love and have made a tradition in our home.

Making Your Home a Cozy Haven in the Fall

There are so many things to enjoy about fall and one of my favorites has to be creating a cozy atmosphere for my loved ones.

This is not something we do out of obligation but out of love from our hearts. We want to make our homes a safe haven and a place or rest and peace from the world to bless our families and help them to refresh, recharge and rejuvenate.

How to Throw a Fun Fall Harvest Party

When the leaves dance in the wind and begin falling and that cold rush of air blows through we know that that autumn is making its grand entrance and every year we look forward to gathering up a bunch of people and celebrating with a Harvest Party at our home!

What Does it Cost to be a True Christian?

"It will cost a man the favor of the world. He must be content to be thought ill of by man if he pleases God.

He must count it no strange thing to be mocked, ridiculed, slandered, persecuted, and even hated.

He must not be surprised to find his opinions and practices in religion despised and held up to scorn.

He must submit to be thought by many a fool, an enthusiast, and a fanatic – to have his words perverted and his actions misrepresented.

In fact, he must not marvel if some call him mad. “I dare say this also sounds hard.

We naturally dislike unjust dealing and false charges, and think it very hard to be accused without cause.

We should not be flesh and blood if we did not wish to have the good opinion of our neighbors.

It is always unpleasant to be spoken against, and forsaken, and lied about, and to stand alone.

But there is no help for it.

The cup which our Master drank must be drunk by His disciples. They must be ‘despised and rejected of men.’ (Isaiah 53:3).

Let us set down that item last in our account.

To be a Christian it will cost a man the favor of the world."

~ J. C. Ryle 1816-1900, "Holiness"

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NEW Movie By the Kendrick Brothers - Go See The Forge!

Have you heard that the Kendrick brothers released a new movie?

It is called The Forge.

Titus 2 Time: When Seeking Godly Counselors

Where there is no counsel, the people fall;

But in the multitude of counselors there is safety. 

~Proverbs 11:14

Use Every Means Possible to Bring Your Children to Jesus

Please take the time to read these very wise words from JC Ryle's sermon on parenting:

"Without the blessing of the Lord, your best efforts will do no good. He has the hearts of all men in His hands, and unless He touches the hearts of your children by His Spirit, you will wear yourself out for nothing. Therefore, water the seed you sow in their minds with unceasing prayer. 

The Lord is far more willing to hear than we are to pray; far more ready to give blessings than we are to ask them--and, oh, how He love to be petitioned for our children. And I set this matter of prayer before you, as the capstone and seal of all you do. I believe the child of many prayers is seldom cast away. 

Do You Know If You Are Going to Heaven?

 

Sweet friend, do you know if you are saved and going to heaven or not?

This is the most important question of your whole life.

If you don't know READ THIS NOW!!!

What To Do if You Are Thinking About Homeschooling

Have you been thinking about homeschooling but just not sure where to start?

The Big List of Back-to-Homeschool Supplies

This year our local schools seemed to go back pretty early in early and mid August. I am wondering what happened to the old days when schools would start after Labor Day? The summer just keeps feeling shorter and shorter.

But I know that probably works out for many of you--to have your children in school early or when the heat is on and you can't bare to hit the outdoors and prefer to hit the books instead!

How I Taught My Children to Read

I have been homeschooling for 26 years and I have nine children and graduated eight.

Eight out of nine of my children were taught very simply how to read using some very easy and basic materials in our home.

I didn't use a fancy curriculum that cost a lot of money.

Be Ready for Many Trials

Are you indeed Christ's sheep? 

Then be sure you will have many a trial. 

Where would be the value of a Savior, if there were not enemies to be saved from?

Yes! You will have many a trial!