Tag Archives: Femininity

Beautiful Like Jesus

Posted on July 7, 2012 by

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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The Make-Up Trap

Posted on May 8, 2012 by

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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The Dreams That You Used To Dream

Posted on May 3, 2012 by

I have a dream. Well, don’t we all? Actually, I have many dreams. Some of them from childhood, others from yesterday or today, and still there are more that I’m sure will come tomorrow. I want so much out of … Continue reading →

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A Place Called Home

Posted on February 4, 2012 by

When I was little, I used to dream about and play it. I’d bring out my dollies and tea cups and play food, and pretend that I was a mommy and wife. I had to make dinner and rock the … Continue reading →

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My Love-Hate Relationship With Modesty

Posted on October 14, 2011 by

Modesty. It’s a subject that I’ve been aware of ever since I can remember. When I was just eight years old, I knew exactly why I wore a one piece to the beach while most girls dressed in bikinis. At ten, … Continue reading →

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The Good Christian Girl

Posted on October 12, 2011 by

She goes to church every Sunday, dress on, and bible in hand. Her lips know the words to the songs. She takes notes and listens to the pastor, unless she follows the children down the hall and teaches the sunday school lesson. … Continue reading →

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Because He Made Us Beautiful

Posted on May 24, 2011 by

I think it’s safe to say that every female has sat down in front of the mirror and said, ”I don’t like this! I hate that! I’m ugly.”  We complain to the other people in our life that we’re “too fat, plain, acne … Continue reading →

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Who Am I?

Posted on May 20, 2011 by

Sometimes I wonder who I am… Yes, I know that I’m Elizabeth. But who am I, really? What am I meant for? What am I valued for? What am I supposed to do with my life? How am I to … Continue reading →

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