Christian Disciplines, Simplicity Part II
23 Search me, O God, and know my heart! Try me and know my thoughts! 24 And see if there be any grievous way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting! Psalm 139:23-24 English Standard Version Last week we started looking at the idea of living simply, a challenge in our increasingly convoluted and chaotic world. Despite how we might feel, living simply has challenged men and women ever since we were evicted from the garden long ago. Living simply is more a matter of decluttering our hearts than it is decluttering our closets. This week, we will look at three steps we can take to start the process of living simply. Where do we look for guidance in this matter. Our world, our culture, does not offer much in the way of guidance or encouragement in this endeavor. Our relationship with the Lord and His word are a good place to go for guidance. A...