Encouragements

“A small leak will sink a great ship, and a small spark will kindle a great fie, and a little allowed sin in like manner will ruin an immortal soul.” - J.C. Ryle

“It is only when self is nothing and Christ is all our confidence, it is then only that we shall do great exploits.” - J. C. Ryle

“But still every age and condition has its own peculiar snares and temptations, and it is well to know them. He that is forewarned is forearmed.” - J.C. Ryle

I am growing old myself, but there are few things I remember so well as the days of my youth. I have a most distinct recollection of the joys and the sorrows, the hopes and fears, the temptations and the difficulties, the mistaken judgments and misplaced affections, the errors and the aspirations, which surround and accompany a young man's life. if I can only say something to keep some young man in the right way, and preserve him from faults and sins, which may mar his prospects both for time and eternity, I shall be very thankful. - J.C. Ryle

Year 1 of the Journal is in the books! Here are my top 5 favorite books I read in 2023.

I enjoy reading! Those are three words I never thought I would say.