Most of us don’t really believe that less money, stuff, or activities is actually the way to a better life. But Jesus’s teachings tell us that life doesn’t consist of our possessions. John Mark introduces the practice of simplicity, also called minimalism, by reviewing Jesus’s teachings on money and discussing how simplicity can lead to a better, happier life.

Key Scripture Passages: Luke 12v13-21, Matthew 19v23-24, 1 Timothy 6v6-10, Hebrews 13v5

Resources for this practice:

https://practicingthewayarchives.org/practices/simplicity

The Freedom of Simplicity, Richard Foster

Abundant Simplicity, Jan Johnson

The More of Less, Joshua Becker

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