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 I can so see that happening. LOL!
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Kim
Now that is a cute one!!! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteBoy did I need this today!!!Thanks Mary!
ReplyDeleteMy goodness ... it feels soooo good to laugh out-loud!
ReplyDeleteI love it when I giggle like this!!!! Heeheeheehee!! That is so awesome!! Thank you for sharing the laughs!!!!
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