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So Heavenly Minded, So Much Earthly Good

“So heavenly minded, she’s no earthly good.”Clever little cliché, isn’t it? I confess… I used to say it. Years ago, I knew a super-pious Bible college student who fasted, prayed, and studied Scripture all day long. Admirable — except for one little detail. She hadn’t paid her rent. Or her college fees. She didn’t work.…

By Donna Wuerch Noble February 19, 2026 Off

So Heavenly Minded, No Earthly Good

Clever and catchy cliché, isn’t it? Heavenly Minded: Having the thoughts and affections on heaven and heavenly things, devout, holy, godly I confess I said “She’s so heavenly minded, she’s no earthly good” about this super pious Bible college student who stayed in her apartment, fasted and prayed, and studied the Bible all day. At…

By Donna Wuerch Noble February 16, 2018 Off