simplicity

Simplicity
An inward reality that results in an outward life style.

Simplicity is the joyful unconcern for possessions we experience as we truly “seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness” (Matt 6:33). Persons living in simplicity realize freedom from anxiety by viewing possessions as gifts from God, remembering we are stewards to care for God’s gifts to us and making our goods available to others. Simplicity is a declaration of war on materialism and it reorients our lives, perspectives, and attitudes.

Contemporary culture lacks both the inward reality and the outward life-style of simplicity . . . We are trapped in a maze of competing attachments.
~ Richard J. Foster, Celebration of Discipline

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

ARTICLES
Renovaré Articles
Rhythms of Life: Daily Discipleship	Explorations 1/1	print
Apocalyptic Zeal	Heart-to-Heart Pastoral Letter 11/1995	read \| print
Reformation of the Heart: The Idols of Our Day	Heart-to-Heart Pastoral Letter 6/2000	read \| print
Exploring the Renovaré Covenant	Heart-to-Heart Pastoral Letter 11/2002	read \| print
On Christian Spiritual Formation	Heart-to-Heart Pastoral Letter 5/2003	read \| print
A Movement Not a Monument	Heart-to-Heart Pastoral Letter 5/2004	read \| print
Waiting, Stillness, and Abundant Life	Heart-to-Heart Pastoral Letter 11/2007	read \| print
Book for the Year: Deep-Rooted in Christ	Heart-to-Heart Pastoral Letter 1/2008	read \| print
A Sabbath Year	Perspective Newsletter 5/2	read \| print
Celebration of Discipline	Perspective Newsletter 8/1	read \| print
The Practice of Anonymity	Perspective Newsletter 11/2	read \| print
Becoming Like Christ	Perspective Newsletter 12/2	read \| print
Celtic Christian Spirituality	Perspective Newsletter 13/1	read \| print
Money and the Spiritual Life	Perspective Newsletter 17/1	read \| print

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