“The unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit is of great worth in God’s sight.” – 1 Peter 3:4
When I talk about “inner beauty,” I’m not talking about the latest trend or a perfect Instagram feed. I’m talking about the invisible kind of beauty: the peace, confidence, grace, and love that springs from being rooted in Christ. It’s the kind of beauty that lasts. I am inviting you to spend just one week …
In a world that teaches us to polish what others can see — to perfect the image, the wardrobe, the smile — it can be hard to remember what’s actually important. While outward beauty may turn heads, it’s inner beauty that truly leaves a lasting impression, and it’s what God loves most. The kind of …
When I think of September, I’m reminded of going back to school. I’d eagerly look forward to the new year — fresh notebooks, new routines — only to find the novelty wearing off after a couple of weeks. That’s how fall often felt when I lived in Michigan. When the air turned crisp, I pulled …
Here in Los Angeles, a natural disaster can happen at any time. We saw that in January when devastating wild fires swept through and destroyed many communities. But it has been the Hurricane Katrina Anniversary documentaries that have reminded me again of how important it is to prepare for emergencies. The timing is perfect: September …
This post contains affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase—at no extra cost to you. Full disclosure here. Autumn is almost here. I personally do not like the end of summer, but with a new season comes a fresh start. There’s something special about the rhythm of back-to-school …
Summer is my favorite season and it’s finally here! Summer for me equals freedom. I love the long, slow days and getting to fill them however I want. Beach days? Absolutely. Dining al fresco? Yes, please. The season of the sun is the time to get our glow on. But a true summer glow isn’t …
Below is an excerpt of my guest post for Beauty is in the Eye of Our Beholder Series hosted by Deborah Rutherford where I was invited to share my personal story about how God sees us as His beautiful daughters and how it led to my decision to blog about inner beauty. ….. I learned …
Did you know that counting your blessings starts with your thoughts? I started a routine of telling God my favorite thing about the day each night before bed. This simple time of reflection has been life-changing. It helps me remember all the things I have to be thankful for, and that ushers in a time …
I love the scene in Diary of a Mad Black Woman when the abusive ex-husband answers the altar call, hobbling forward to give his life to God. It was so touching to witness his transformation. Seeing this example of how God can and does transform lives erased the ill will I felt toward this character. …
I so admire people who have always known exactly what they want to do with their lives. I entered college having no clue what I should study. I declared psychology as my major but it didn’t take long for me to realize that I did not like the field. But my developmental psychology class at …
