tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560071409252252448.post8718737421946901547..comments2023-11-15T04:42:28.413-08:00Comments on Biblical Minimalism: January ~ A Perfect Time To Minimize, Declutter, Organize, and Give!Cherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01891257905649460436noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560071409252252448.post-79987150678683217652019-02-28T07:18:42.255-08:002019-02-28T07:18:42.255-08:00Thank you, sweet friend! It was such a blessing t...Thank you, sweet friend! It was such a blessing to see your kind words and encouragement! Sending hugs and much love back to you today!Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01891257905649460436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560071409252252448.post-43024499463440105172019-02-28T07:17:52.528-08:002019-02-28T07:17:52.528-08:00Oh, how true, Amy! We have about 10% of what we u...Oh, how true, Amy! We have about 10% of what we used to, and yet, we still feel like we have excess. We started on another purge last week, and we are continuing to find things we need to let go of. You are so right. Clutter and excess can creep back in without us realizing it, and it is always a great idea to give our surroundings and physical possessions a fresh look. Thank you for your kind words!Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01891257905649460436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560071409252252448.post-73113301202594089002019-02-28T07:15:41.158-08:002019-02-28T07:15:41.158-08:00Thank you for your kind words! I am so thankful y...Thank you for your kind words! I am so thankful you stopped by and trust the Lord will richly bless you!Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01891257905649460436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560071409252252448.post-63819189521659697442019-02-28T07:15:12.976-08:002019-02-28T07:15:12.976-08:00What an amazing idea to swap clothing like that an...What an amazing idea to swap clothing like that and help the women who are reentering the work force! That is just so wonderful! Your kind words were such a blessing to me today. I am so thankful to have met you, too, and your blog is just amazing! God bless you with a wonderful day, Lidy!Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01891257905649460436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560071409252252448.post-86517084664497608582019-02-28T07:13:21.575-08:002019-02-28T07:13:21.575-08:00Pam, your precious comment was so appreciated! Yo...Pam, your precious comment was so appreciated! You are such an encouragement to me, and I am ever so grateful for your kind words. May the Lord bless you abundantly!Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01891257905649460436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560071409252252448.post-47465134614715734712019-02-27T07:33:41.351-08:002019-02-27T07:33:41.351-08:00Giving something nice and useful away gives me so ...Giving something nice and useful away gives me so much pleasure, but I love the idea of tricking my mind into thinking of a move and taking little with me. You are brilliant! Much love, MarySaleslady371https://www.blogger.com/profile/15962608799409882219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560071409252252448.post-25419880780006867552019-02-14T05:45:48.575-08:002019-02-14T05:45:48.575-08:00Hi Cheryl---We had a major move in the past year. ...Hi Cheryl---We had a major move in the past year. I had some major decluttering moments! Six months later and I think I could do it all over again! It's amazing how many layers of clutter can build up so quickly. Love your blog theme...I want to make more room for the abundant life with Jesus!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17585208212204673038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560071409252252448.post-41047125961908551862019-02-08T05:35:58.204-08:002019-02-08T05:35:58.204-08:00Very great post, I'm glad I found it and thank...Very great post, I'm glad I found it and thanks for sharing.<br /><a href="https://www.theglossychic.com" rel="nofollow">The Glossychic </a><br /><a href="https://www.wondercottage.com" rel="nofollow">Wonder Cottage </a><br />The Glossychichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08243209697613007821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560071409252252448.post-48659487457868156602019-02-05T16:52:06.764-08:002019-02-05T16:52:06.764-08:00Cheryl, this is always a great idea. We declutter ...Cheryl, this is always a great idea. We declutter every few months, I am working hard at it! There are so many things that we no longer have room for, don't (never really did) fit well etc that others will be blessed with. At my church we organize a clothing swap every February for ladies to bring really nice clothes and accessories they no longer need, and we all swap. There are always so many beautiful things, we bring the very nicest pieces to a charity for women reentering the work force so they can choose a professional wardrobe. Love your blog, so glad I found you. May you have a blessed week.Lidy at FrenchGardenHousehttp://frenchgardenhouse.com/blog/recipe-for-friendship-monday-morning-blooms/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560071409252252448.post-66376653149684318402019-02-04T16:33:06.649-08:002019-02-04T16:33:06.649-08:00Cheryl, you are so disciplined and I so admire you...Cheryl, you are so disciplined and I so admire your Biblical minimalism. I am working as I can to de clutter, recycle, and give away. It is so easy to keep clutter rather than being diligent to throw away immediately. I would be in a sad state to have to move in one truck. Thank you for reminding me! Much love and hugs sweet friend!Pam Richardsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06155700433773658812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560071409252252448.post-1645717325150121622019-01-31T10:30:22.877-08:002019-01-31T10:30:22.877-08:00Oh, I am so thankful this post helped you, sweet f...Oh, I am so thankful this post helped you, sweet friend! I am so proud of you for all you have released, and I can surely relate to having gotten rid of so much only to look around and see that we hadn't even made a dent! I hope things work out for you to move nearer to your family. I know you miss them so much! May God heal you and give you strength and wisdom for the move ahead of you. Whew, it is a huge job, but the fact that you are already minimizing so far ahead of time is a wonderful thing. You will be SO glad later on when your load is so much lighter. Many hugs and blessings to you today, sweet Betsy!Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01891257905649460436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560071409252252448.post-48256565472700270042019-01-31T10:27:43.167-08:002019-01-31T10:27:43.167-08:00That is wonderful, my friend! God bless you in yo...That is wonderful, my friend! God bless you in your decluttering efforts!Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01891257905649460436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560071409252252448.post-32834883243899556522019-01-24T09:18:06.972-08:002019-01-24T09:18:06.972-08:00 I had decluttered many of the decorative things a... I had decluttered many of the decorative things around the house last summer and we had a big garage sale, because that’s what my husband wanted to do. I told him I thought it was a lot of work for a little return because that had always been my experience. Well, he took two days off for vacation and helped me and he saw just how much work it was and the fact that after two days of the actual sale and over two weeks of preparation, we only made $150. I would have much rather donated the items to a charity, which is what we ended up doing with two carloads after the sale. <br /> Do you know, even after getting rid of what would amount to probably three pick up loads full of items, I walk around the house and I can’t even see what I got rid of! There is still so much stuff! This past week I have slowly gone through the closet in the spare bedroom that holds clothes in much smaller sizes than I wear right now. I filled two big garbage bags full of clothing to take to charity. Because of my health, it’s hard for me to do much at one time but I am slowly going through the house and purging. <br /> Much of the reason I’m doing this is that it is very likely we will be making a move like you described sometime in the next few years. From Washington state to Iowa. We desperately want to be closer to our family after retirement and they are mostly in the Midwest. <br /> Thank you for this post today. It was a wonderful reminder to me of why I’m getting rid of things. <br />Many blessings, Betsy Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560071409252252448.post-44846338838349367072019-01-21T07:59:40.357-08:002019-01-21T07:59:40.357-08:00Enjoyed the ideas, You talk about DECLUTTER! Well,...Enjoyed the ideas, You talk about DECLUTTER! Well, my husband DISLIKES clutter. I just hope he doesn't think I am a CLUTTER and tosses me! LOL!!!! Seriously, I am in need of decluttering a few things and have started in my kitchen already. Hugs and blessings, CindyCreations By Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06652249357420269173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560071409252252448.post-30518369431965158802019-01-20T21:05:24.505-08:002019-01-20T21:05:24.505-08:00Yes, growing older changes our perspective, for su...Yes, growing older changes our perspective, for sure. Every season of life is filled with its own beauty and challenges, but God is so faithful in the midst of it all. Thank you so much for your visit and kind words, Debbie. God bless you and give you help in your organizing and purging process!Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01891257905649460436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560071409252252448.post-54500927125457370382019-01-20T21:04:04.680-08:002019-01-20T21:04:04.680-08:00Yes, isn't that wonderful when it becomes a bl...Yes, isn't that wonderful when it becomes a blessing and something positive to let the excess go? God has a way of renewing our mind, and the closer we draw to Jesus, the less the things of this world mean to us. How beautiful it is to see Him transform us more into His image and to watch our love for the things of this world pale in comparison to our love and devotion for Him! Sending many blessings back to you, dear friend, and your prayers mean more to me than I could ever say! I am praying for you, too! Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01891257905649460436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560071409252252448.post-66484260044513321122019-01-20T21:02:28.902-08:002019-01-20T21:02:28.902-08:00Yes, it surely is hard to part with those kinds of...Yes, it surely is hard to part with those kinds of things, and I believe we should not let things go that truly mean so much to us and bring us so much joy. We have held on to many things like this, and as long as there is room to keep them and they continue to make us smile, it is a wonderful blessing to have them around. God bless you, Elizabeth. :)Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01891257905649460436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560071409252252448.post-64180451776047387962019-01-20T21:01:01.378-08:002019-01-20T21:01:01.378-08:00That is a wonderful idea, my friend! I trust God ...That is a wonderful idea, my friend! I trust God will richly bless your efforts and send many buying customers your way when it is time! Your encouragement and kind words are so appreciated. :) Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01891257905649460436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560071409252252448.post-33087551459063668592019-01-20T18:40:10.998-08:002019-01-20T18:40:10.998-08:00Some great ideas you have shared, thank you!
I hav...Some great ideas you have shared, thank you!<br />I have no problem purging and organizing, infact I can do it monthly with no problem, but my husband on the other hand... well let's just say we're working on that. 😉<br />This summer be hopes to do more in the way of organizing and purging in his two garages, is been a slow process. <br />After we went through my parents estate sale and the death of his parents he sees more clearly that things must go while we are able to look after those things. <br />Growing older certainly makes you think differently. :)<br /><br />Bones you ♡Debbie Harrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16661813843716269751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560071409252252448.post-22453974747331832192019-01-19T18:26:17.412-08:002019-01-19T18:26:17.412-08:00Dear Cheryl,
Thank you for these great thoughts to...Dear Cheryl,<br />Thank you for these great thoughts to begin the New Year. I have been so grateful whenever the Lord has given me a little extra energy to clear away even just a few items from a drawer or shelf. My perspective is changing from a "have to clean out" to a "thankful to clean out" view. It's still a process, but what a blessing to see how the Lord is at work there. Blessings to you in this New Year Dear Friend! I am continuing to pray for you!BettieGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01184677704960428160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560071409252252448.post-75174585134517539412019-01-19T12:37:16.087-08:002019-01-19T12:37:16.087-08:00It's hard when things have special memories at...It's hard when things have special memories attached to them!Elizabethdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02405703727112759947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560071409252252448.post-42351458469219779922019-01-18T15:16:59.210-08:002019-01-18T15:16:59.210-08:00These are very good suggestions and I try to make ...These are very good suggestions and I try to make it a practice each month to do some de-cluttering. I do have a container in my garage where I put items for a summer garage sale. I price the items (very low) when I store them in the container so that the work is nearly done when the time comes for the sale. Hopefully I can manage to have a successful one when the time is right. Take care dear friend.Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09970548713593980384noreply@blogger.com