In Search of the Simple Life


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Thoughts on ridding ourselves of the excess baggage of property, possessions, and material trappings. "I heard a man today complaining of the trouble he has with his property -- but he could so easily have less of it!"




A Simple Life


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A courageous Community quietly opted for a life of poverty and the discipline of prayer. With time and care to understand people’s hidden pains, their open meal-table usually rocked with laughter. This authorised account captures the humour, tragedy, inspiration and insight - and the life-changing impact that reached across the world.




The Simple Life


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THE SIMPLE LIFE is a work of heart created over several years, of one mans self-examination about his commitment to Christian Ministry. Working closely with other clergy for thirty-eight years has given M.C. Tolbert a well versed understanding of the pitfalls for the men and women in ministry and the little foxes that spoil the vine. Richard Fosters book, Celebration of Discipline, has served as a major inspiration for the discipline of this author, which has resulted in the completion of this work. This book is not for the faint-of-heart clergy, but it will serve as an inspiration for those who sincerely wish to structure their ministries after Christ. The authors desire is to see more clergy set free from the addiction and bondage of gaining more.




The Joy of a Simple Life


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In “The Joy of a Simple Life,” poet and author Napoleon Nalcot shows us how to find happiness and contentment by keeping things simple. This uplifting book talks about the importance of clearing out clutter from our minds and spaces, so we can focus on what really matters. Nalcot gives practical tips on being mindful, helping us enjoy everyday moments and live in the present. He also talks about the power of gratitude, explaining how being thankful for what we have can make us happier. The book explores how nature can heal us and the importance of meaningful relationships, offering ways to strengthen our bonds with loved ones. With advice on living minimally and achieving financial freedom, “The Joy of a Simple Life” encourages us to embrace simplicity and find true fulfillment.




The Simple Life


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Looking across three centuries of want and prosperity, war and peace, this work introduces a cast of practitioners and proponents of the simple life, among them Thomas Jefferson, Scott and Helen Nearing, Jimmy Carter and Jane Addams. It finds that nothing is simple about our mercurial devotion to the ideal of plain living and high thinking. Though we may hedge a bit in practice and are now and then driven by motives no deeper than nostalgia, this work stresses that the diverse efforts to avoid anxious social striving and compulsive materialism have been essential to the nation's spiritual health.




The Simple Living Guide


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In The Simple Living Guide Janet Luhrs demonstrates how to live a deliberate, simpler life--and savor it. As Janet Luhrs says, "Simple living is about living deliberately. Simple living is not about austerity, or frugality, or income level. It's about being fully aware of why you are living your particular life, and knowing that life is one you have chosen thoughtfully. Simple living is about designing our lives to coincide with our ideals." Whether you are looking at small solutions for cutting down the stress in your life or taking the big leap toward the simpler life, this book can be your guide. Janet Luhrs, the nationally recognized founder and editor of the Simple Living Journal, brings together strategies, inspiration, resources, and real-life profiles of people who have slowed down, overcome obstacles, and created richer lives. Discover Simple Living approaches to: money, work, holidays, cooking and nutrition, health and exercise, clutter, gardening, travel, and more!




Celebration of Discipline


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Richard J. Foster’s Celebration of Discipline: The Path to Spiritual Growth is hailed by many as the best modern book on Christian spirituality with millions of copies sold since its original publication in 1978. In Celebration of Discipline, Foster explores the "classic Disciplines," or central spiritual practices, of the Christian faith to show how each of these areas contribute to a balanced spiritual life. Foster, the bestselling author of several books (Prayer and Streams of Living Water) and intrachurch movement founder of Renovaré, helps motivate Christians everywhere to embark on a journey of prayer and spiritual growth.




Just Little Things


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Seeing a baby yawn Drawing on a foggy window Finding a curly fry mixed in with your regular fries These and 247 other little things that make everyday life a joy are collected in this delightful, surprising, and heartfelt book. Based on the popular website, this book will strike a chord in anyone who is open to celebrating the little moments of greatness all around us.




The Tall Book


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The Tall Book is a celebration of the tall-advantaged, which notes and explores the myriad benefits that come with living large--from the simple pleasures of being able to see over crowds at a parade, to the professional joys of earning more money, and having others perceive you as a natural leader. The Tall Book also offers well-researched explanations into the great unanswered questions of tallness, including: Why are people tall to begin with? How have tall people figured throughout history? Why are CEOs so tall? And how does tallness affect the dating game? Filled with illustrative graphics, charts, and piles of tall miscellanea and factoids, The Tall Book is a wonderful and much-needed exploration of life from on high.




Simple Matters


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More than a decluttering guide, this book “speaks to the heart and soul of the minimalist lifestyle . . . a must-have manual for serenity in the modern world!” (Anne Sage, author of Sage Living). For anyone looking to declutter, organize, and simplify, author Erin Boyle shares practical guidance and personal insights on small-space living and conscious consumption. At once pragmatic and philosophical, Simple Matters is an essential manual for anyone who wants to bring more purpose and sustainability to their daily lives. Boyle demonstrates how the benefits of “living small” are accessible to us all—whether we’re renting a tiny apartment or purchasing a three-story house. Filled with personal essays, projects, and helpful advice on how to be inventive and resourceful in a tight space, Simple Matters shows that living simply is about making do with less and ending up with more: more free time, more time with loved ones, more savings, and more things of beauty.