Category: Slow Living

A Christian View of Tidying Up?

.Reading time 12 minutes.

For one year, my husband and I lived out of our suitcases in a new-monastic community. We had a small room with an ensuite and were given 50 pounds a month spending money. That’s the closest to minimalism I have gotten. Traditionally, monks and nuns take a vow of poverty, share all possessions and really […]

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Reflections on Simplicity

.Reading time 1 minute.

My mentor shared with me this excerpt which came out of her devotional. I thought I’d make a printable to put in my study. Sharing it here, for your encouragement! Rachael is Currently… Writing an article about how we can appreciate diversity in worship Recommending the podcast ‘With all Due Respect’ with Megan Powell du […]

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Slow by Brooke McAlary: Some thoughts

.Reading time 9 minutes.

I almost bought the book ‘Slow’ by Brooke McAlary a couple of months ago in a local bookshop but I was worried my desire for slow living and simplicity was becoming somewhat idolatrous. Also, the thought of spending more money on a self-help book was ludicrous when clearly the other ten I’ve read haven’t changed […]

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