Published 10-13-10
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Thomas R. Kelly, Richard Holloway, Hans Hofmann, G. K. Chesterton, Zen Buddhist saying

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The last fruit of holy obedience is the simplicity of the trusting
child, the simplicity of the children of God. It is the simplicity
which lies beyond complexity ... Is it the beginning of spiritual
maturity, which comes after the awkward age of religious
busyness for the Kingdom of God ... The mark
of this simplified life is radiant joy.



Excerpted from "A Testament of Devotion,"
by Thomas R. Kelly
HarperOne, 1969


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Simplicity, clarity, singleness:
these are the attributes that
give our lives power and
vividness and joy.

Richard Holloway (1933 -   )
Scottish broadcaster, former Bishop of Edinburgh
(Scottish Episcopal Church)


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This amazing simplification comes when we "center
down," when life is lived with singleness of eye, from
a holy Center where the breath and stillness of Eternity
are heavy upon us and we are wholly yielded to Him
...We are called beyond strain, to peace and power and
joy and love and thorough abandonment of self. We are
called to put our hands trustingly in His hand and walk
the holy way, in no anxiety assuredly resting in Him.


Excerpted from "A Testament of Devotion,"
by Thomas R. Kelly
HarperOne, 1969

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The ability to simplify means to eliminate the
unnecessary so that the necessary may speak.


Hans Hofmann (1880-1966)
Abstract expressionist painter

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How refreshing, the whinny of a
packhorse unloaded of everything!


Zen Buddhist saying