The best public worship is that which produces the best private Christianity. The best Church services for the congregation are those which make its individual members most holy at home and alone. If we want to know whether our own public worship is doing us good, let us try it by these tests. …

Previously when we were in a church with separate Sunday School and children’s activities, we had to limit the interaction of our children with others due to the poor example set by the other children.  I know that is mighty judgmental of us and we should be “ashamed” for putting what is best for our …

Health, unhappily, is not contagious, but disease is.

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J.C. Ryle in Thoughts for Young Men

While we all probably understand this in relation to physical health, how does this apply to our spiritual health?

The spiritual health of our children?

What your young men are today is very likely what they will be as Fathers. 

Are they selfish and self-centered?

Are they given to pleasure and shun work?

Are they impatient with others?

Do they listen to those in authority over them?

J.C. Ryle in Thoughts for Young Men

What young men will be, in all probability depends on what …