What does minimizing look like? To the empty nester it may mean downsizing real estate. To the co-dependent, it may mean pitching some toxic friendships they tend to collect. I thought I had a handle on Biblical minimalism, but I wasn’t even close. Biblical minimalism is much more than cleaning out a drawer and discarding unwanted things into a box to take to the thrift store. In her book, Biblical Minimalism, Cheryl E. Smith defines Biblical minimalism as “a complete, whole person release of anything unlike Jesus, a letting go of everything that hinders us from following Him wholeheartedly and single- mindedly , and a relinquishing of all that brings us under bondage to this earthly, very temporary life.” The author gives us a visual of a whole pie that is divided into eight slices. Each slice describes our lives with areas to analyze to see if pruning or adjustment is needed. I won’t name them all, but one example is the “emotional ...
You always brighten my day. GOD bless you. If you dont mind send up an a prayer for me. My allergies are horrid and I can barely breath. Thanks for being a faithful prayer warrior and friend.
ReplyDeletelove and prayers, andrea
How 'bout just having that man use "ear plugs and really, really dark shades?" :)
ReplyDeleteHave a great Friday sister Mary! I'll pray for sis Andrea, too. Like her, my allergy is bothering me, too. My sinuses feel heavy. But thanks be to God it's not as severe as it used to be. Love you sister!
Oh no!! That was too funny. I am still laughing my friend. Love it! Almost makes me wish I had a kid with ADHD LOL.
ReplyDeleteHappy Friday my friend.
Kim
Oh my, LOLOL - too funny.
ReplyDeleteI love that!!! More schools need to use this method and kids would behave a lot better.
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Hi My Friend,
ReplyDeleteI always look forward to the Friday Funnies...and you made me chuckle today with this one! :D
I will be sending prayer up as well for Andrea. My allergies usually hit near the end of June so empathize deeply with her.
Love you and keep them comin!
Hugs,
Alleluiabelle
very funny!
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I never used to hear much about attention deficit disorder growing up. Maybe the difference in disciplining children has changed? Anyway, have a good weekend Mary.
ReplyDeleteI always look forward to your funnies and this one was a goodin :)
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend!
I just read a book on ADHD, the video brought a smile...wish the problem could be solved so simply.
ReplyDeleteStopped by to send my love to you this beautiful Saturday afternoon. Praying for you and your family.
ReplyDeleteLove you.