In my first piece at Front Porch Republic, I reflect on the recent craze of minimalism following Marie Kondo and what that may mean for our homes and hospitality.
In the discussion of minimalism, I want to suggest it’s less about what’s in your home than what your home is used for. It’s not what you don’t have in your home, but the people you do. It’s not the values you say you believe, but your disposition towards your neighbor and to things. It’s about the gospel sinking to the level of implicit actions—habits of heart. Perhaps the gospel wasn’t explicitly shared around a dinner table, or a prayer wasn’t offered. People are welcomed and loved for the sake of Jesus. This doesn’t require extravagance or thriftiness.
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