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Materialism-noun: preoccupation with or emphasis on material objects, comforts, and considerations, with a disinterest in or rejection of spiritual, intellectual,or cultural values. The bible is extremely clear on what God thinks of materialism. Luke 16:15 says: You make yourselves look good in front of people, but God knows what is really in your hearts. What is important to people is hateful in God's sight. It's pretty ... read more
First off, when you’re getting ready to move...do as I say, not as I did. *face palm* While my intentions and plans for moving were all laid out and good, I find that nothing ever goes as planned. There are so many resources to help you move, mine included, but I hope to share practical tips that will save you time and sanity. Ready to get started? 1 | Let go of your expectations I had a wonderful plan in place on how to have a ... read more
A few years ago I wrote a post over at Richly Rooted about living more simply. At the time, I thought I really knew what simple living was, and while what I wrote still rings true, my ideas on simple living were way different than they are now. I've gone through many stages of life since that post and as I grow older I realize that simple living isn't just about stuff. Simple living is so much more than a lifestyle; it's a mindset, a way you ... read more
I wrote this post a number of years ago in terms of being prepared for winter, but I felt it was a good post to bring back to the blog considering all the hype and pandemic that is around us right now. Also, as most of you know, I no longer have a husband or live at that cabin, and while I haven't changed most of this post I have added a little more wisdom. Enjoy! As my husband finished up chopping the last of wood, I stood outside making small ... read more
Simple living is one of the top trends you’ll see on Pinterest or any number of blogs. People just love simple living! The problem with simple living today is that it is just that…a trend. It starts with the pinning, the weariness from always having something to clean, to pick up, to do and it leads to the thought “Aha! Simple living is the key to my problems!” It is fun and exciting to get rid of old stuff like your husband’s high school rock ... read more