Comments on: a spiritual journey http://www.becomingminimalist.com/2008/06/01/a-spiritual-journey/ a family of four in the suburbs becomes minimalist and so can you. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 23:43:36 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Dan Kennedy http://www.becomingminimalist.com/2008/06/01/a-spiritual-journey/comment-page-1/#comment-15990 Dan Kennedy Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:19:02 +0000 http://becomingminimalist.wordpress.com/?p=15#comment-15990 Hi. I am walking the same path for the same reason. It started with a "rock bottom" moment, and Jesus came to me through the voice of my eldest daughter (we have three), Avery. She asked me about God, and I realized I'd strayed far from His path. We began implementing lifestyle changes in several areas and, only after a few months of cherishing togetherness, less spending/consuming, more praying and exercising I came across this new (to me anyway) word: minimalism. I've subscribed and will be a reader and supporter. Thank you for the inspiration, and my prayers are with you and your family on your journey. Hi. I am walking the same path for the same reason. It started with a “rock bottom” moment, and Jesus came to me through the voice of my eldest daughter (we have three), Avery. She asked me about God, and I realized I’d strayed far from His path. We began implementing lifestyle changes in several areas and, only after a few months of cherishing togetherness, less spending/consuming, more praying and exercising I came across this new (to me anyway) word: minimalism.

I’ve subscribed and will be a reader and supporter. Thank you for the inspiration, and my prayers are with you and your family on your journey.

]]> By: Katy http://www.becomingminimalist.com/2008/06/01/a-spiritual-journey/comment-page-1/#comment-15725 Katy Mon, 01 Mar 2010 02:31:31 +0000 http://becomingminimalist.wordpress.com/?p=15#comment-15725 I too, stumbled onto this blog because of a link from another. I appreciate so much your encouragement on minimalism from a family standpoint. I am a mom of two, and am currently trying to find ways to pare down our household to only the essentials. And I want one of the main essentials in our household and in my daily life to be pursuing the heart of God. That is what drives me to get rid of clutter, free up our schedules and our finances to that end. Thank you for what you are doing! I too, stumbled onto this blog because of a link from another. I appreciate so much your encouragement on minimalism from a family standpoint. I am a mom of two, and am currently trying to find ways to pare down our household to only the essentials. And I want one of the main essentials in our household and in my daily life to be pursuing the heart of God. That is what drives me to get rid of clutter, free up our schedules and our finances to that end. Thank you for what you are doing!

]]> By: Linn http://www.becomingminimalist.com/2008/06/01/a-spiritual-journey/comment-page-1/#comment-14932 Linn Wed, 03 Feb 2010 03:19:44 +0000 http://becomingminimalist.wordpress.com/?p=15#comment-14932 I know this post is super old, but I'm reading your journey from the beginning, as I'm the mom of two little ones living a suburban lifestyle and trying to minimize. Your blog, especially these old posts, is so inspiring. I'm wondering if your wife has become a minimalist "convert" over the last few years? My husband rolls his eyes at me when I'm purging the house. But he's a good sport. I guess that means there's hope! I'm printing out this post because as strong christian, I totally agree with it and want to keep it as inspiration. Thank you! I know this post is super old, but I’m reading your journey from the beginning, as I’m the mom of two little ones living a suburban lifestyle and trying to minimize. Your blog, especially these old posts, is so inspiring. I’m wondering if your wife has become a minimalist “convert” over the last few years? My husband rolls his eyes at me when I’m purging the house. But he’s a good sport. I guess that means there’s hope! I’m printing out this post because as strong christian, I totally agree with it and want to keep it as inspiration. Thank you!

]]> By: Justin http://www.becomingminimalist.com/2008/06/01/a-spiritual-journey/comment-page-1/#comment-14095 Justin Mon, 04 Jan 2010 07:46:44 +0000 http://becomingminimalist.wordpress.com/?p=15#comment-14095 I agree. We are supposed to live Christ-like lives, and Jesus set the ultimate example. He made people the priority, not things. He did so to the extent of not having a house, but only owning the clothes on His back, and the sandals on His feet, and doing absolutely everything for others. Minimalist/Simple living is a step in the right direction for us all. I agree. We are supposed to live Christ-like lives, and Jesus set the ultimate example. He made people the priority, not things. He did so to the extent of not having a house, but only owning the clothes on His back, and the sandals on His feet, and doing absolutely everything for others. Minimalist/Simple living is a step in the right direction for us all.

]]> By: wendy http://www.becomingminimalist.com/2008/06/01/a-spiritual-journey/comment-page-1/#comment-10364 wendy Sat, 12 Sep 2009 16:43:50 +0000 http://becomingminimalist.wordpress.com/?p=15#comment-10364 I think it is wonderful to hear your story. As I am working towards a more minimalist life, I thank God for the things I do have. I think it is wonderful to hear your story. As I am working towards a more minimalist life, I thank God for the things I do have.

]]> By: Julie Mangham http://www.becomingminimalist.com/2008/06/01/a-spiritual-journey/comment-page-1/#comment-3 Julie Mangham Mon, 09 Jun 2008 16:32:17 +0000 http://becomingminimalist.wordpress.com/?p=15#comment-3 Thank you for sharing your journey with us. We have been confronted and challenged with many of the same issues. Truthfully, I have never known if our minimalist tendencies were out of necessity because of our 'vocation', but you have encouraged me to remember that it is much more than that. Timely, as we begin a year in America! Thank you for sharing your journey with us. We have been confronted and challenged with many of the same issues. Truthfully, I have never known if our minimalist tendencies were out of necessity because of our ‘vocation’, but you have encouraged me to remember that it is much more than that. Timely, as we begin a year in America!

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