The pressure to look thin and beautiful is an ongoing issue so many of us moms and daughters face every day. We see it all day long on television, magazines, and movies. I look at my two daughters and wonder what they feel deep inside about how they look. They are both beautiful inside and out. I see their beauty, their dad sees their beauty, but do they see their beauty?
The Inner Beauty blog series are posts shared by my dear friend and writer, Kit Hoeck to celebrate the heart of a woman. I hope this story comforts and brings you peace this Christmas.
My family and I went out for breakfast one morning together after our son’s graduation and before Grandparents left town. While enjoying my scrabbled eggs and toast, I couldn’t help but notice four “elderly” women sitting at a table nearby. I use that term VERY loosely as they were four…
Our son Kyle graduated from High School on May 13, and it’s been a wild and crazy ride the past few weeks: preparing for finals, graduation, company, the party … you know the drill! A few days before his last week of school, Kyle asked if I would make my…
I Wish Point of Grace came out with a song years ago entitled, “I Wish.” I recently came across this song and fell in love with it! I tell my boys – it’s my feel good song I listen to in my car nearly every day. Here’s a peek at…
It’s a blizzard across the entire mid-west including our city and our 18-year old son wants to go “hang” with his friends. I understand … I really do. I remember being 18, having a snow day and wanting to do anything but stay at home! That’s the paradox of a…
Why is it so easy to allow the enemy to creep in to areas of weakness in our lives and camp out? I recognize where he has taken up residency in my fragile parts and my dear friend shared this morning where he has taken up residency in hers. What…
Webster defines beauty as, “qualities that give pleasure to the senses or exalt the mind.” If someone were to ask you to name a “beautiful” woman – given the world’s standards of beauty – it would be a simple task. We can all think of women who by society’s definition…
Recently, my life has changed in what I feel are some dramatic ways causing anxiousness, uncertainty, and insecurity to rear their ugly heads again. Perhaps you can relate to times when you feel put to the test – times we must be honest with ourselves and ask – do I…
I wanted to personally introduce my new guest blogger, Kit who is one of my dearest friends (in real life). She is a survivor on so many levels and I’m really excited about her new monthly series, Inner Beauty. Kit’s articles will focus on healing and forgiveness through the pain…
