Category Archives: Beauty & Identity

Who I Am

This summer, I wanted to make a difference. I knew I’d be meeting new people and seeing others more. I was going to represent Christ to them. I wanted to show them love, kindness, compassion, and God. But honestly, I … Continue reading

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Beautiful Like Jesus

Ever since I can remember, I’ve wanted to be beautiful. With all my heart, I wished and prayed for beauty. I liked to imagine that I was a beautiful princess who would someday be the Queen. And when that day … Continue reading

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When You Think Of Me

As the grad bells toll and life as I know it is coming to an end, I’ve been looking at pictures and rehearsing old memories. Yesterday, I finished my last play with the theatre group that has been my second family … Continue reading

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The Make-Up Trap

It was amazing in totally the wrong way. It was exhaustive and saddening to the core of my heart. With one look at that little glass bottle full of gooey “pretty”stuff, the insecurities came back. My beauty and confidence melted … Continue reading

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For The Day Is Near

I am a Christian and I love God. I read my bible every morning and pray throughout the day. I attend church and youth group and bible study on a regular basis. And in all that I do, I seek … Continue reading

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Because He Made Us This Way

This life is like a battle sometimes. Everyday, it’s a constant war between the heart and what influences the mind. The world, our peers, parents, and teachers project to us how we should act, what we should say, how we … Continue reading

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Nothing Short Of Beautiful

“Oh, just so you know,” he got up out of the bench and looked into my eyes from where I was, across the room. “You are beautiful.” A great joy filled me. “Thank you!” I replied, skipping out of the … Continue reading

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The Courage To Dive

If you know how to swim, water shouldn’t be a problem for you. And, If you don’t know how, you can easily learn. Its not really a big deal. After all, children take swimming lessons at an early age, and kids beg their … Continue reading

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