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!

A Peek Inside My Life

(Steve and I at a wedding reception)

It has been almost a year since I have done one of these posts! So much has happened and there is much to tell...but for now I will share what has been going on these past two months!

50 Frugal Summer Fun Ideas

We have been spending a good portion of the past few months winding down school, ending out the sports season, and having a lot of people over the last few weeks. Our family is definitely ready for some fun and relaxation after all of that!

Now we all have summer fun on our minds so I thought I would share a quick post about some frugal summer fun ideas to do with your family and make some cherished memories along the way.

Savoring the Slow

"I think the world today is upside down. Everybody seems to be in such a terrible rush, anxious for greater development and greater riches and so on. There is much suffering because there is so very little love in homes and in family life. We have no time for our children, we have no time for each other; there is no time to enjoy each other. In the home begins the disruption of the peace of the world."

~Mother Theresa