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 ...
Oh how can you not smile at a bunch of teddy bears Irish step dancing! LOL! TOOOOOO CUTE!
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Kim
How precious is that; the dancing teddy bears. Loved it Mary.
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Debbie
So cute...Smiling here, feeling warm :) Have a great weekend sister Mary and God bless and protect you and your family always.
ReplyDeleteVery cute, loved it.
ReplyDeleteAww, that was too cute!!! Thanks for sharing dear sister. Love you.
ReplyDeleteOh, that was just TOO adorable! Thanks ever so for the grin and chuckle!
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How cute! I loved that!
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ReplyDeleteSo funny! I love your Friday Funnies.
ReplyDeleteTeddy Bears doing their version of River Dance for St. Patricks day. Perfect!
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that was just adorable! Just wanna squeeze those litl bears!
ReplyDeleteHave a blessed weekend Mary!
Love you