"The presence and company of Christ will make amends for all we suffer here below. When we see as we have been seen, and look back on the journey of life, we shall wonder at our own faintness of heart. We shall marvel that we made so much of our cross, and thought so little of our crown. We shall marvel that in 'counting the cost' we could ever doubt on which side the balance of profit lay. Let us take courage. We are not far from home. IT MAY COST MUCH TO BE A TRUE CHRISTIAN AND A CONSISTENT HOLY MAN; BUT IT PAYS."

~excerpt from Holiness chapter 6 (Counting the Cost) by J. C. Ryle

This is a book on the Christian life, and one I would recommend reading. The author covers various aspects of the Christian life in an urgent and encouraging manner. Though the book was written in the late 1800's, the subject is applicable today.

Justine