I have wanted to tell this story for years but have hesitated because I was afraid that it would reflect badly on me and make me appear superficial and immature. I was afraid that others would think that the gospel could be reduced to just God granting wishes and providing prosperity. I think those versions... Continue Reading →
Kevin DeYoung begins his book, Crazy Busy: A “Mercifully) Short Book on a (Really) Big Problem, with the declaration that he is “not an expert” in living an unhurried life. As you read his book, you get the sense that he hasn’t really captured what he preaches, that he is in the process of figuring... Continue Reading →
Book Review: Freedom of Simplicity – Richard Foster
Richard Foster's book Freedom of Simplicity was written more than 30 years ago. For a book that discusses money, materialism, and possessions, there is not much that needs to be updated. What strikes me is that so much of what he touches on in this book - moderation, simplicity, and generosity - has not become... Continue Reading →
Three Ways To Simplify Your Spiritual Life
You may think that your spiritual life is the one area that you have maintained Are you in more than one Bible Study or small group? Are you reading more than one Christian book? Do you stress out when the list of podcast from your favorite preacher start to collect in your iPhone or iPod?... Continue Reading →
23 Things – Week 7: Simplicity
Week 7: Simplicity 16. Learn about simplicity from this video 17. Read Matt. 5: 33-37. This is Jesus' instructions to avoid manipulating and misleading people through the words that we say. The goal is to be the type of person who can simply say "yes" or simply say "no." Additional information and explanation is usually only used... Continue Reading →