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Five years ago, I was tempted to get plastic surgery. At the time, I had recently given birth to my third child, had reached the ripe age of thirty, and had relocated from Grand Rapids, MI to Scottsdale, AZ. I always assumed I’d get some type of “work” done and I like to think I’ve […]
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100 years of the female body “The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the Word of our God endures forever.” – Isaiah 40:8 It’s interesting how quickly things change in this world – societal status, ethics and morality, the meaning of words, fashion trends, beauty standards, and body norms, amongst many other cultural fads. Society […]
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I technically had an eating disorder. I say, “technically,” because I knew I wasn’t fat and didn’t need to lose weight. I never once looked in the mirror and had a distorted view of myself. I physically saw myself for what I was. I knew I was thin and consciously chose to make myself dangerously […]
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Finding Beautiful – Discovering Authentic Beauty Around the World By Rebecca Friedlander The quest for beauty and the fountain of youth is an age-old expedition that often yields temporary results. The definition of what is beautiful is repeatedly defined by culture’s influence and outward appearance. Even the phrase “beauty shines from within” is fleetly for […]
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True You: Letting Go of Your False Self to Uncover the Person God Created By Michelle DeRusha I know I am not the only one who struggles with identity, worth and purpose. I personally tend to go in spurts (which always coincides to my obedience or complacency in studying God’s word) – I will either […]
