Since becoming a parent, I have noticed that I just don't have the time, space or mental capacity to deal with a lot of things. And, yet, I have a lot of things - excess. It's gotten to the point that I'm stressed about the clutter and storage of items in my home. I'm frustrated that I never seem to have enough time for everything I would like to do. And, all of this excess is straining relationships that are important to me. It's not just the physical possessions that I have that are causing stress. It's everything. It's the things that get in the way: checking out Facebook, watching TV, doing chores, making decisions when the possibilities are endless, and so much more. Then, this past September, I was invited to participate in a Bible Study with a local group of women (all from different churches and denominations). During this time, we began reading and participating in Jen Hatmaker's book, Seven: An Experimental Mutiny Against Excess . ...
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