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 make me smile. Hope you are continuing to enjoy your time with your precious Susanna!
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andrea
Oh that first one just cracked me up!
ReplyDeleteThe second one reminds me of some friends of mine who never check their emails. Why have email? LOL!
Have a fabulous day my friend.
Kim
tooo funny :) you always make me smile Mary!
ReplyDeleteHave a fabulous weekend and I am just a wee bit jealous to know you are going to be listening to pastor miles this weekend ;) How awesome!!
Love you!
LOL! I'm sometimes one of those friends who forgets to check email. 8-} Thanks ever so for sharing a merry heart!
ReplyDeleteHave a JESUS-filled day! ^i^
The first one reminded me of some co-workers! :)
ReplyDeletePraying all is well with you sister and God bless. Thanks for making us smile every week! Love to you.
Always so funny! What a horrible way to find out you don't have a job!!
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Another home run, Mary! I so look forward to stopping by for a dose of "happy" each Friday!
ReplyDeleteYou are so funny, lol thanks for sharing.
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