Comments on: Moving Day http://sheworships.com/2012/01/05/moving-day/ Christian theology for the every day woman. Thu, 17 May 2012 17:49:16 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Anne Stepe http://sheworships.com/2012/01/05/moving-day/#comment-22613 Anne Stepe Mon, 09 Jan 2012 12:31:17 +0000 http://sheworships.com/?p=1371#comment-22613 In my job as a professional organizer I see where people place their identity in the items they own. It is scary to see that our possession can easily begin to own us. If only we would place as much value on others and our relationship with Christ as we do on our earthly items - I think we'd be amazed at the freedom, clarity, peace and simplicity we would experience. In my job as a professional organizer I see where people place their identity in the items they own. It is scary to see that our possession can easily begin to own us. If only we would place as much value on others and our relationship with Christ as we do on our earthly items – I think we’d be amazed at the freedom, clarity, peace and simplicity we would experience.

]]> By: Sharon http://sheworships.com/2012/01/05/moving-day/#comment-22584 Sharon Mon, 09 Jan 2012 06:43:15 +0000 http://sheworships.com/?p=1371#comment-22584 It went fine, as far as moves go! We're still unpacking (we own WAY too many books) but I have thus far gotten rid of about a quarter of my wardrobe, so that's a plus! I really don't want to have to move this much stuff again! It went fine, as far as moves go! We’re still unpacking (we own WAY too many books) but I have thus far gotten rid of about a quarter of my wardrobe, so that’s a plus! I really don’t want to have to move this much stuff again!

]]> By: Kerry http://sheworships.com/2012/01/05/moving-day/#comment-22578 Kerry Mon, 09 Jan 2012 05:38:22 +0000 http://sheworships.com/?p=1371#comment-22578 Good luck with the move. This was a really enjoyable post, providing food for thought. I don't buy much for myself but buy a lot for my 2 year old son. After cleaning the car and his room I found 10 pairs of shoes, that is crazy!It has reminded me to buy what's necessary and not waste money. Good luck with the move.

This was a really enjoyable post, providing food for thought. I don’t buy much for myself but buy a lot for my 2 year old son. After cleaning the car and his room I found 10 pairs of shoes, that is crazy!It has reminded me to buy what’s necessary and not waste money.

]]> By: Tim http://sheworships.com/2012/01/05/moving-day/#comment-22566 Tim Mon, 09 Jan 2012 04:14:21 +0000 http://sheworships.com/?p=1371#comment-22566 So how did it go? Inquiring minds want to know! Tim So how did it go? Inquiring minds want to know!

Tim

]]> By: Kelly Duffy http://sheworships.com/2012/01/05/moving-day/#comment-21887 Kelly Duffy Fri, 06 Jan 2012 13:44:24 +0000 http://sheworships.com/?p=1371#comment-21887 Praying for you! Good luck with the move! ~Kelly Praying for you! Good luck with the move! ~Kelly

]]> By: Tim http://sheworships.com/2012/01/05/moving-day/#comment-21765 Tim Thu, 05 Jan 2012 18:35:58 +0000 http://sheworships.com/?p=1371#comment-21765 Sharon, I hope your moving day turns out to be a happy one even if it is a lot of hard work. And I really like how you put this: "Knowing our hearts’ predisposition to materialism, and choosing to make that purchase anyway, is a spiritual statement of sorts." Ain't that the truth! Especially for those who have disposable income (which is almost everyone in the U.S.), what we spend money on is a strong indication of what we value isn't it? Have you heard the old Shaker song "Simple Gifts"? I think it captures well the desire to rid ourselves of anything that interferes with our relationship with God: <i>'Tis the gift to be simple, 'tis the gift to be free 'Tis the gift to come down where we ought to be, And when we find ourselves in the place just right, 'Twill be in the valley of love and delight. When true simplicity is gain'd, To bow and to bend we shan't be asham'd, To turn, turn will be our delight, Till by turning, turning we come 'round right.</i> Cheers, Tim P.S. One good thing about moving is that it may give you endless column fodder. I'm looking forward to reading the stories that will comeout of this! Sharon, I hope your moving day turns out to be a happy one even if it is a lot of hard work. And I really like how you put this: “Knowing our hearts’ predisposition to materialism, and choosing to make that purchase anyway, is a spiritual statement of sorts.” Ain’t that the truth! Especially for those who have disposable income (which is almost everyone in the U.S.), what we spend money on is a strong indication of what we value isn’t it?

Have you heard the old Shaker song “Simple Gifts”? I think it captures well the desire to rid ourselves of anything that interferes with our relationship with God:

‘Tis the gift to be simple, ’tis the gift to be free
‘Tis the gift to come down where we ought to be,
And when we find ourselves in the place just right,
‘Twill be in the valley of love and delight.

When true simplicity is gain’d,
To bow and to bend we shan’t be asham’d,
To turn, turn will be our delight,
Till by turning, turning we come ’round right.

Cheers,
Tim

P.S. One good thing about moving is that it may give you endless column fodder. I’m looking forward to reading the stories that will comeout of this!

]]> By: Emily Gidcumb http://sheworships.com/2012/01/05/moving-day/#comment-21749 Emily Gidcumb Thu, 05 Jan 2012 14:51:56 +0000 http://sheworships.com/?p=1371#comment-21749 Good luck moving! I'm still scarred by our last experience-- major lack of preparation. It will never happen like that again if I have anything to say about it. Good luck moving! I’m still scarred by our last experience– major lack of preparation. It will never happen like that again if I have anything to say about it.

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