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 ...
LOL! That's so funny! Looks like old Tucson doesn't it?
ReplyDeleteOh that's funny. The perfect lead up to it. LOL!
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend my friend.
Kim
Do you watch tennis sister Mary? It reminded me of Rafael Nadal when he does that habit. Maybe he should think otherwise...Thank you for the laugh! Have a great weekend and blessings and love to you.
ReplyDeleteHow funny! Thank you for the smile. Have a wonderful weekend! :)
ReplyDeleteThat is too funny, lol
ReplyDeleteI didn't see that one coming! - How fun to be happily surprised!
ReplyDeleteThank you for making me smile, as you always do! And, I really needed that this morning!
ReplyDeleteMuch love to you, Mary! Have a wonderful weekend!
Andrea
Hahaha! That's a hoot! Unfortunately, I see that all too often with three guys in my house. ;-)
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