tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560071409252252448.post1294049082107134684..comments2023-11-15T04:42:28.413-08:00Comments on Biblical Minimalism: How Minimalism Simplifies the Cleaning Process for MeCherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01891257905649460436noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560071409252252448.post-60922535693405607722022-04-01T06:31:19.132-07:002022-04-01T06:31:19.132-07:00Thanks, Lisa!Thanks, Lisa!Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01891257905649460436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560071409252252448.post-8819650977984256122022-01-06T20:59:56.056-08:002022-01-06T20:59:56.056-08:00nice info....nice info....Lisa Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02147609172145692138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560071409252252448.post-81545157985644984262021-08-16T13:59:34.510-07:002021-08-16T13:59:34.510-07:00Thank you for reaching out, Alice! I so appreciate...Thank you for reaching out, Alice! I so appreciate your suggestions and that you took the time to explain it all to me. It sounds like a wonderful plan and not so difficult to follow, either. God bless you, and thank you again!Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01891257905649460436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560071409252252448.post-33077907018242546802021-08-07T00:22:27.547-07:002021-08-07T00:22:27.547-07:00Cheryl, I am new to your blog, but wanted to share...Cheryl, I am new to your blog, but wanted to share something with you regarding weight loss. Many years ago I discovered, quite by accident, that my particular metabolism worked better with regular feeding. At one time, I was 30 lbs over my best weight, after a recent baby and hysterectomy. I began a new job way out of town with no nearby shopping for lunch, and made a habit of keeping a bag of fruit, mostly apples, in my bottom drawer and munching on them during the day. About 6 weeks later, while looking for a dress for a formal gathering, I realized that I had dropped back down to my normal weight.. without even trying. 30 lbs gone! And I didn't even realize what was happening.<br /><br />Everytime I have strayed from the regime of breakfast with regular snacks in the day and a small healthy meal at night, I have put on weight again. I've tried all sorts of things, including, recently, intermittent fasting, to no avail . But a few weeks ago, again began to eat a regular light breakfast and fruit in the day, and voila, I lost 15 pounds in 3 weeks.<br /><br />I would encourage you to try this simple method, sincem you mayhave a similar metabolism to me <br /><br />In any case, I do wish you well and good health and happy slimming.<br />Alice in Wonderlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02605249541797610946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560071409252252448.post-12089973551884544322021-04-08T14:22:18.979-07:002021-04-08T14:22:18.979-07:00I am so grateful for your kind comment, Dianaht! I...I am so grateful for your kind comment, Dianaht! It blesses me beyond words to now that our blog makes you want to get rid of more. May the Lord bless you on your journey!Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01891257905649460436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560071409252252448.post-66631508821056626972021-04-08T08:42:21.787-07:002021-04-08T08:42:21.787-07:00Thank you for your thought provoking blog. This do...Thank you for your thought provoking blog. This does make me want to get rid of more. Everything you say about having less makes sense, I just forget to think logically. Dianahthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03138812521999230211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560071409252252448.post-60065864406971755822021-03-19T13:21:13.841-07:002021-03-19T13:21:13.841-07:00Thankk you so much, Pam. It was really wonderful ...Thankk you so much, Pam. It was really wonderful to write here again. I hope to do more, as I am able and have time. Yes, it sure has been very freeing to be rid of so much clutter and have so much less to clean and maintain. It is truly wonderful! Thank you so much for your kind words, sweet friend. God bless you!Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01891257905649460436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560071409252252448.post-46589990923590042222021-03-19T13:19:06.942-07:002021-03-19T13:19:06.942-07:00Yes! Isn't it so soothing to do dishes? I am...Yes! Isn't it so soothing to do dishes? I am sorry to hear it is hard for you to do them due to your height. I can't imagine being denied that precious time each day. I know people think I am crazy, but I do not like a dishwasher, for this very reason. I can't begin to say how many times the Lord has come and absolutely spoken to me over a sink full of dishes and in so many other places of chores and daily cleaning. If you would like my recipes for the two homemade cleaning products I make, let me know, and I will email them to you. I got your sweet email and will answer you as soon as I can. Thank you for your kind words, and I am sending much love back to you today!Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01891257905649460436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560071409252252448.post-20561894494065090062021-03-19T13:16:28.519-07:002021-03-19T13:16:28.519-07:00Oh, Donna! Your comment was such a dear blessing ...Oh, Donna! Your comment was such a dear blessing to me today! Thank you ever so much for your encouragement and support on this journey. I trust God will richly bless you for the kindness you have shown to me.Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01891257905649460436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560071409252252448.post-12141984822091350482021-03-19T13:15:19.347-07:002021-03-19T13:15:19.347-07:00Thank you, dear friend, for your kind words! I wi...Thank you, dear friend, for your kind words! I wish I was close by to help you with your huge transition. It can be so daunting, indeed. It blesses me so much to know that our book helped to prepare your heart for this season of life. I am thinking of you and praying for you and send much love to you today.Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01891257905649460436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560071409252252448.post-11097638528424773102021-03-19T13:13:48.677-07:002021-03-19T13:13:48.677-07:00Hi, Jodi! So good to hear from you again! Thank y...Hi, Jodi! So good to hear from you again! Thank you for your kind words. I am so thankful you found inspiration here.Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01891257905649460436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560071409252252448.post-39463178102328224002021-03-18T11:15:30.569-07:002021-03-18T11:15:30.569-07:00Cheryl, it is so good to see you back here. I wish...Cheryl, it is so good to see you back here. I wish I could just get to all my emails. Thank you for sharing your journey and how you have fine tuned your chores because you got rid of the stuff. I know that feels so freeing. You continue to be an inspiration my friend!Pam Richardsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06155700433773658812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560071409252252448.post-7398210635280423092021-03-14T12:15:13.377-07:002021-03-14T12:15:13.377-07:00Hi Sweet Friend! I love how you mentioned doing d...Hi Sweet Friend! I love how you mentioned doing dishes is where you meditate and pray. There is something so soothing about having my hands in the warm to hot sudsy water and looking out my back window at the birds coming to my bird feeders and looking out to the fields beyond our yard. Observing nature through my kitchen window gives me pause to reflect on God's creation. Unfortunately, I am not able to wash dishes often because even though our countertops are high, they aren't high enough for my 5' 9" frame and so it ends up bothering my back. But I can definitely relate to your love for doing the dishes. :-)<br /><br />I am a minimalist decorator by nature and I so agree that the list nick nacky things, the less there is to clean and dust.<br /><br />I never tried using homemade cleaners, but I am intrigued by what you shared!<br /><br />You certainly do write from the heart dear friend, and your posts are always an encouragement and blessings. :-)<br /><br />Sending you much love,Karen Del Tattohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12534510202288836694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560071409252252448.post-74880461681325508292021-03-13T10:51:01.899-08:002021-03-13T10:51:01.899-08:00Hey Cheryl, I'm sorry I'm so slow in respo...Hey Cheryl, I'm sorry I'm so slow in responding to this encouraging message. Every time I read one of your posts, it makes me want to get up and clear off a table top, empty out a drawer or remove more clothing from my closet. You are such an inspiration to so many of us. And, I know, through what you'd shared with us, over the years, it's God's will for us to be less bogged down with clutter and more ready & able to do His will. May God continue to bless you as you continue to follow Him.Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05106248486055361382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560071409252252448.post-58723238484464592092021-03-10T06:16:41.953-08:002021-03-10T06:16:41.953-08:00I am so glad to see you posting back here again al...I am so glad to see you posting back here again also, dear Cheryl! We have been praying for the time that God would prompt us for our next downsizing, and it looks like it is upon us now. So, we will be changing from a 3 bedroom home down to one room shared at our daughter's home. I never kept much clutter, but there are so many things that we will no longer need, and the task of packing seems daunting. But I am so glad to know that reading your book last year was preparation for now: HE sets the pace, and HE will give the strength to obey His call in our lives. Love and blessings for you dear sister!!BettieGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01184677704960428160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560071409252252448.post-22513658983746018292021-03-09T06:40:14.464-08:002021-03-09T06:40:14.464-08:00Hey, It's me, Jodi. Good to read your blog ag...Hey, It's me, Jodi. Good to read your blog again. I am on the minimalist journey right now...maybe not as extreme as some but definitely getting rid of a lot of needless stuff. Thank you for the inspiration.Jodihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00992237236804735148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560071409252252448.post-30805976885896523932021-03-09T04:06:55.448-08:002021-03-09T04:06:55.448-08:00Dear Linda! Your kind words were such a blessing ...Dear Linda! Your kind words were such a blessing to me this morning! I am so grateful for your support, encouragement, and friendship on this journey. May the Lord richly bless you, sweet friend!Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01891257905649460436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560071409252252448.post-86529631576283906222021-03-08T05:59:32.309-08:002021-03-08T05:59:32.309-08:00Oh I can't tell you how delighted I am to see ...Oh I can't tell you how delighted I am to see you back again! I love all your tips and tricks and the resulting freedom and light load you carry.<br /><br />Your words are a breath of fresh air this morning, friend ... and a great ol' nudge of inspiration! Bless you.Linda Stollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02170871743323855687noreply@blogger.com