Loving Oneself – Page 3 – Straight Up: Messy Truth

Satan, Back Off! I’m a Child of God!

on January 30, 2014January 30, 2014 By January 12 Comments

"Stay alert! Watch out for the great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour." 1 Peter 5:8 That devil...oh, he is a sly one. Just as God knows our strengths and weaknesses, the devil does as well. He seeks us when we are at our most vulnerable, [...]

Words I Never Want to Hear from My Daughter’s Mouth

on January 24, 2014January 21, 2014 By January 4 Comments

Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. Ephesians 4:29 "What are you doing, Mommy?" This question comes from Hayley as she enters the bathroom where I am getting ready. "I [...]

More Than a Dress Size

on January 1, 2014January 1, 2014 By January 2 Comments

Let your adorning be the hidden person of the heart with the imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which in God's sight is very precious. 1 Peter 3:3-4 It had been one of those mornings. One of those mornings many women across the globe have, even thin women like me. On this particular [...]