When I recognized that my body image had become my idol--it changed my life. This recognition was really the first step in my journey to freedom. All the dieting, all the over-exercising, all the striving --it all connected to this idol in ways I couldn't see or...
Beauty Idol
Am I Pretty Enough? Struggles With Pride, Vanity, Worth, Identity & Love
am i pretty enough? I thought I wasn’t like the other girls around me in high school. I knew I was a good person on the inside, I just wasn’t sure if I was pretty enough on the outside for boys. At least I was beautiful on the inside though, that’s what they always...
My Beauty Idol: Mindy’s Story
Today, I'm so thrilled to share with you the story of my reader friend, Mindy and her journey to finding body image freedom and uncovering her beauty idol. Mindy's words are powerful! She breaks down this issue in a way that I know will help so many of you who are...
Real Women, Real Hope Mindy Pickens: Uncovering Body Image Idolatry Changed My Life
In Compared to Who? the Podcats Season 3, Episode 2: Heather Creekmore interviews Mindy Pickens, a woman who's uncovered God's grace and hope for her body image in a way she never expected! Listen to Mindy's hope-filled story and glean from her wisdom in walking a...
The Beauty Trap
The fear of man lays a snare but whoever trusts in The Lord is safe. Proverbs 29:25 (ESV) A few years ago I diligently watched the Today show #LoveYourSelfie series. If you missed it, the basic premise was to uncover ways to help solve our society's prevalent struggle...
I Want My Beauty Idol
Are you a Christian who longs to be more beautiful? Read this! I'll admit it. I've watched way too many seasons of American Idol. I liked to pick my faves during auditions and see how far they could go. I loved the emotional drama of Hollywood Week. Yes, I sometimes...
Just a Little More Beauty, Lord: A Poem
"Just a Little More Beauty, Lord," is an original poem! My first, in fact. It may not be Emily Dickinson but I hope these words will still touch you and (maybe) make you smile as you reflect on the truth about our desires and our body image struggles . . . Just a...