Introduction: In a world often preoccupied with external appearances and worldly standards of beauty, it’s essential to rediscover the true essence of beauty as presented in the Bible. The development of biblical beauty transcends mere physical attributes, delving into the inner qualities that make a person truly beautiful. In this blog post, we will explore …
I finally made my first foray into Northern California last month, and it was for a very good reason. I was invited to attend the She Leads California prayer event, “Jesus Reigns,” in Sacramento with other women from across California. It was held on September 9, 2023, California’s anniversary for becoming a State. She Leads …
As a makeup artist for film and television, I have had the opportunity to work on all kinds of faces. I have discovered that there are quality practices that we can do to keep our faces and bodies radiating. And this is before we even apply any makeup. I believe beauty is holistic – physical …
Recently, I had the privilege of attending a brunch hosted by the Hollywood chapter of Influence Women. Afterward, I met the producer of the film The Greatest Inheritance. As it was explained to me that it was a Pure Flix movie, I couldn’t believe that I had not heard of either. Where had I been? …
When I was a teenager, I had subscriptions to magazines for teen girls. First it was Young Miss, then it was Teen and Seventeen, and in college, it was Sassy. As I entered my 20s and became a working adult, I went from teen magazines to magazines for women: Glamour, Mademoiselle, and eventually, Cosmopolitan. While …
This month, I have rounded up advice from 9 different Christian bloggers, myself included, on how to conquer comparison. It is described as a game and as a trap because it has no winners. It is also described as a thief because it steals the joy of those the enemy tricks into indulging in it. …
Some people love fall so much that they can’t wait for summer to be over. They start posting about pumpkin spice lattes and fall recipes on social media as early as the first day of September. I personally enjoy every season, and of any of them that I do not want ended prematurely, it’s summer. …
These past several years have taught me that a good friend is rare. I have searched and searched and waited patiently. Then I became a blogger and entered the world of social media. Surprisingly it has ushered in new Christian friendship. How can you tell if a friendship is Christian? What God Says About Friendship …
This post is a long time in the making, since learning that my cousin (pictured above) would be competing in the Mrs. California America pageant in the summer of 2021. I knew she was competing again this summer, so I decided to wait until then to write about my experience attending. I wanted to know …
I hung some pictures of me on the board for a Bible lesson I was teaching my class one day. The pictures ranged from the time I was a baby through high school. As you can probably imagine, I did not want to do this. But since it was part of the lesson, I did …
![Happy Monday, beauties! 👋🏽🙂
Today’s charge for you is a reminder to check with God before you make any decisions, big or small. We have His Spirit in us, leading and guiding us.
Have a blessed and beautiful week!
”Trust in and rely confidently on the Lord with all your heart And do not rely on your own insight or understanding. In all your ways know and acknowledge and recognize Him, And He will make your paths straight and smooth [removing obstacles that block your way].“ - Proverbs 3:5-6 AMP](https://aboverubiesorpearls.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png)