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 ...
HA! HA! HA! Oh that's funny!!
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Kim
LOL. It reminded me of that news from Italy where a hubby opted to stay in prison than live with a nagging wife.
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend sister. Love to you and thank you for your prayers!!! Keeping you in mine. Hope you had a blast in San Diego! God bless.
A very cute funny...love it!
ReplyDeleteHappy (Belated) Anniversary to you and your husband!! I hope you had a lovely day together.
Have a wonderful weekend! :)
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