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Who wants to settle for fleeting treasures on earth... when God offers everlasting treasures in Heaven?It's time to rethink our perspectives on money and possessions. In this thoroughly researched and extensively updated classic, Randy Alcorn shows us how to view them accurately as God's provision for our good, the good of others, and his glory. Alcorn presents a biblical and comprehensive view of money and possessions.

Minimalism is about getting closer to what gives you pleasure. We are all aware that quality of life has nothing to do with consumer products, and that "substance" is not a measure of success. A minimalist life leads to freedom — freedom from debt, unrest, and the rat-race. Any excessive things, whether unused, unnecessarily purchased, or unfulfilling in nature that you remove will feel like a weight lifted from your shoulders.

Drawing on in-depth interviews with recent movers in over a 100 diverse US households, David Ekerdt analyzes the downsizing process and what it says about the meaning and management of possessions. He details how households approach and accomplish downsizing, exploring the decision-making process and the effectiveness of different strategies.

Why do we do it? Marriage. Cohabitation. Why do we accept all the bad with the good? Why do we ignore red flags? What makes us live our lives in a manner that is contrary to our personal well-being for the sake of a relationship? Many of us are notorious for it. Going against our natures. Making excuses for others’ unacceptable and damaging behavior. Giving pivotal pieces of ourselves away so that we may become a version of ourselves deemed more acceptable or likeable by others. Believing we need someone else to make our lives whole.