tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35528255.post5060130690046646174..comments2023-05-21T05:26:09.671-06:00Comments on and by faith the blog: To Attain More (and more)debra parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01838955108116075225noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35528255.post-69565431351062692462007-09-03T21:04:00.000-06:002007-09-03T21:04:00.000-06:00I think of James, the verse that says, "when you p...I think of James, the verse that says, "when you pray for wisom, do not doubt...for he who doubts will be like the wind, blown and tossed". <BR/><BR/>Sometimes, God just leads us into seasons of emphasis. Sometimes, He seems to lead to seasons of freedom and extravagance. I'm not sure that to say either is "right"...but obedience is always right for the person. Truth isn't relative...No! not at all, but there are seasons. To some extent. <BR/><BR/>We stress simplicity in simple ways in our household, but we STILL have too much stuff. It's all love...but, it's starting to suffocate me! :D<BR/><BR/>Keep walking strong.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35528255.post-19320039257353565792007-09-03T20:02:00.000-06:002007-09-03T20:02:00.000-06:00lol...you didn't come across arrogantly at all! We...lol...you didn't come across arrogantly at all! We are to be wise stewards of what He has given us. <BR/><BR/>May He continue to direct the steps as y'all honor Him.Shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03876113486170082394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35528255.post-46627306437386218092007-09-03T10:33:00.000-06:002007-09-03T10:33:00.000-06:00I have had you on my heart with the move and all a...I have had you on my heart with the move and all and just wanted to touch base. I am going to tell a few other people but I just listening to "Crossing your River of Fear" by Beth Moore and you really need to order it if you can and listen to them...I know you can go to her online store. So good!!jennyhopehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17549550675852269948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35528255.post-83477282941463495472007-09-03T08:19:00.000-06:002007-09-03T08:19:00.000-06:00Hi Debra-If you can do this living in the middle o...Hi Debra-<BR/>If you can do this living in the middle of vast prosperity, you are very disciplined. I think what you are thinking is very good, not at all offensive or judgy ... for me it took leaving all the STUFF to realize that it is not necessary. Now that I am back in America for four months I find myself afraid to enter a store, I don't want to make unnecessary purchases or get sucked into it again. Simple is very easy.T and T Livesayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17612227041383997608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35528255.post-16937592503343342982007-09-02T16:46:00.000-06:002007-09-02T16:46:00.000-06:00Sometimes I think I can never have too much stuff,...Sometimes I think I can never have too much stuff, and then I clean out closets like we're doing today. UGH!!! Spending wisely sure does make a LOT of sense right about now. ONE stinkin closet filled up my living room and hallway... Sigh. I've got WAY too much stuff. <BR/><BR/>I love you girl and love that shopping-side of you. You're awesome and I'd never ever think otherwise! <BR/><BR/>Praying for you!jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13836907024471611566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35528255.post-56337546208920121342007-09-01T19:20:00.000-06:002007-09-01T19:20:00.000-06:00What is it about the stuff?? Its enough to drive ...What is it about the stuff?? Its enough to drive a woman crazy....our hearts and brains know better, but there is something about stuff!<BR/><BR/>As I get older...a whopping 37....God has so told me a million and one times....."it aint about the stuff!" And, I pray daily for the reminder.<BR/><BR/>You are a precious soul. Glad I found your blog.<BR/><BR/>Blessings...Franhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07463139671535000329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35528255.post-90674126658166911802007-09-01T07:50:00.000-06:002007-09-01T07:50:00.000-06:00since moving to seminary i've also experienced the...since moving to seminary i've also experienced the "simplified life" when it comes to having stuff.... and i think its the way to go! we're somehow miraculously freed from bills while we're here. we're living on a smaller budget, but we're learning to be REALLY REALLY happy with what we've got. often, our purchase decisions come down to this: should i buy that new pair of jeans, or give $30 to our international neighbors who don't have visa's to work and can't make rent this month?<BR/>the flipside (and there's always a flipside) is that the Prov 31 woman had stuff - and she was frugal, all at the same time! praise the Lord for her example!<BR/>blessings on y'all as you work through these decisions.....<BR/>i'm excited to hear what may be instore.<BR/>:)<BR/>mandyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35528255.post-85919540883644752222007-08-31T19:39:00.000-06:002007-08-31T19:39:00.000-06:00we are SO with you guys... GREAT post. thanks for...we are SO with you guys... GREAT post. thanks for sharing this.Aaron Iveyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18315055399743502753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35528255.post-5597688497392135882007-08-31T07:41:00.000-06:002007-08-31T07:41:00.000-06:00"Giving it up, to you, oh Lord,It's so easy to say..."Giving it up, to you, oh Lord,<BR/>It's so easy to say,<BR/>Not to easy to do...<BR/>Every day, I rise, Oh Lord, <BR/>Take up my cross and I'll follow you<BR/>Oh, My Jesus!<BR/><BR/>All of my life I'll praise you<BR/>All of my days are yours<BR/>You are my God forevermore<BR/><BR/>All of my life <BR/>I lay down<BR/>To worship at your feet<BR/><BR/>You are my God forevermore<BR/><BR/>You are my God forevermore!"<BR/><BR/>I thought of an older praise song when I read this. I can't remember the source at the moment, but it's a male voice who sings it. Great and nice things do make me feel better. But, 1. they aren't eternal 2. they set other people us to feel "less than", and 3. they take the focus off the source SO, SO often. <BR/><BR/>Yup!Joanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09168542368255282446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35528255.post-18013360329299828342007-08-31T07:38:00.000-06:002007-08-31T07:38:00.000-06:00We are just a few years away from being debt free!...We are just a few years away from being debt free! I'm so excited ... If hubby can get a job maybe we will get there faster :P I love that quote and it's something that we strive to live by. We look forward to how much more we can do when we have nothing tying us down! so cool!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07658772081575297482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35528255.post-55584727453580600932007-08-31T06:56:00.000-06:002007-08-31T06:56:00.000-06:00Debra - I just found your blog thanks to Jen, and ...Debra - I just found your blog thanks to Jen, and actually just found her blog yesterday. I have been thinking of you and your family and reading your posts - which are such a blessing to me - very refreshing and very sweet. I have and will continue to pray for you and Ernest, praying that God will continue to direct your paths. He is SO good! Well just wanted to tell you that I miss you both terribly. Thanks for insight into your thoughts using this blog - I'm so blessed to get to read it. Talk at cha later sistah!judy workshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00637811479731387133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35528255.post-28777483837897375932007-08-30T17:24:00.000-06:002007-08-30T17:24:00.000-06:00Good post. I know what you mean---there's just so ...Good post. I know what you mean---there's just so much stuff we accumulate unwittingly, what about the stuff we REALLY want?! It's too much!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35528255.post-50217524080135410682007-08-30T15:30:00.000-06:002007-08-30T15:30:00.000-06:00Great thoughts. I feel like we live such a clutter...Great thoughts. I feel like we live such a cluttered life. Simple sounds really nice.Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16910919508996307906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35528255.post-67549259795465276462007-08-30T15:06:00.000-06:002007-08-30T15:06:00.000-06:00How strange, I've been having these same thoughts ...How strange, I've been having these same thoughts about living simply lately. I have even thought about doing a post on it. Coincidence? I think not. I'd say we (my family and I) probably even live simply compared to some, but still not simple enough. Sometimes I feel like I can't breathe with all the "clutter" around me. And when I say "clutter" I mean that in a broad sense.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the matter.Alanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10226805581685877036noreply@blogger.com