Well, then, what is minimalism? Or simplicity, or whatever label you prefer? Here are a few definitions I find helpful. Joshua Becker, a follower of Jesus and former pastor who now writes about minimalism full time, defined it these ways: The intentional promotion of the things we most value and the removal of everything that distracts us from them.37 Another fine definition comes from Richard Foster and Mark Scandrette: “Simplicity is an inward reality that can be seen in an outward lifestyle”38 of “choosing to leverage time, money, talents and possessions toward what matters most.”39
