BECCA EHRLICH is an ordained pastor in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), and holds a doctorate in Christian Spirituality. A Christian minimalist in a consumer society, she got rid of 60 percent of her personal possessions in six months, took part in a year-long shopping fast, and moved into a smaller home. Ehrlich regularly blogs about Christian Minimalism at www.christianminimalism.com. She lives in Philadelphia with her husband, Will.