Beauty

Beautifully Designed

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  A while back, I found myself roaming the streets of Beverly Hills, window shopping before an appointment. As I strolled down Melrose, my eyes were drawn to this gorgeous, intricately tailored, lace gown. It was way out of my price range, but I understood why. The dress wasn’t just fabric. It was a delicately designed masterpiece. As young women, we gaze upon these fashions with such wonder. These incredible styles seem so out of reach to us. But where did they all begin? They didn’t start out as a work of art. They were simply fabric: ordinary, typical, usual…

Double-Wrapped

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Proverbs 4:23 NASB Watch over your heart with all diligence, for from it flow the springs of life. I plopped onto the couch, Kindle in one hand and a mini peanut butter cup in the other (the mini’s are my favorite—more chocolate!). It was the kind of quiet Saturday afternoon that you’re always seeing in movies, but never seem to have too many of yourself. I started to read and unwrap my candy at the same time. Then I laughed. My peanut butter cup had some extra wrapping. This one is double-wrapped. It’s special. The truth settled into my soul like…

Fashion For Soles and Passionate Souls

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As a young woman in this generation, I feel unstoppable when I’m wearing the right pair of shoes. However, I often find myself scrambling to select the perfect pair for the right occasion at a great price. Men may not understand why we need a closet full of footwear, but come on-we do A LOT! Whether we are running errands, running a marathon, or running off to girls night, we need a little variety. Taking Care of Your Soles and Souls A couple weeks ago, I was preparing to do my very first 5K. I wanted to keep my feet…

The Effects of Seventeen Magazine on Young Women’s Minds

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A few weeks ago, an article came across my Facebook feed, “Seventeen Magazine Pushing Sex as a Drug to 12-Year-Olds.”  Immediately my mind went back to my own Seventeen magazine days. My sixteen-year old self sat on the dark brown, shag-like carpet in my bedroom flipping through my own copy and taking quiz after quiz of “Does He Really Like You?”, “Are You Just Too Shy?” and “What If He Dumps You?”.  I had a subscription along with one to Teen, YM, and Bop. My reminiscing did not bring back the warm, fuzzy feeling that a memory of your childhood…

5 Sex Lies We Buy and Regret

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Valentines is all about romance, right? And romance is ultimately about sex, yes? And when it comes to sex, isn’t it the more the better? I know God says I should be married first, but He doesn’t want me to miss out, does he? No, not necessarily, no, and definitely not. So, why does our world tell us differently? Let’s Explore 5 Common Lies About Sex Lie #1  Sex is best enjoyed during youth. I’ll miss out if I wait until I finally get married. Though promiscuity is common in young adult fiction books, movies and television shows, the sex…

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