When I sat down to write this, I fully intended to write a deep, authentic, well-written, full-length post, like the ones typically seen on Compared to Who? But everything I drafted sounded like I was at a job interview wearing pinchy shoes, so I tossed them....
Body Image
How Do I Stop Dieting?
Yesterday was national "Give up Your Resolutions Day." How discouraging for everyone who started a diet on January 1st, right? I mean, I love diets. I really do. The structure. The plan. The twinge of excitement you get when you believe that this eating program could...
The Last Resolution You’ll Ever Need to Make
I love a great makeover story. Do you? To see the “before” and “after” of a new haircut or wardrobe change or how people are able to take control of their health when they lose weight . . . We love a good success story, don’t we? What strikes me most about any of...
Esther: Beauty for a Purpose
As far as Bible stories go, Esther has always been one of my favorites. A young girl is plucked from the masses as the next queen. She gets a year of spa treatments and then a chance to win a king's affection. How glamorous and exciting! And, how totally random that...
Scarcity Mentality and Body Image: Is There a Connection?
Do you have a Scarcity Mentality? Could it be affecting your body image? Interesting thoughts here on scarcity mentality and body image. My first year of college I internally made the decision not to pursue a career in broadcast journalism. Why? Because too many...
I Want to Be Small: Eating Disorders and Hope
I desire to be small. Described with adjectives like "tiny." Complimented with words like, "Oh! You're so little!" That's what makes me feel big. Ironic, right? This summer God stirred my heart as I pondered one question: Why is that I desire to be small in order to...
A Christian Makeover Story: Christine’s Amazing Transformation
I love makeover shows. I'll admit: There's something amazing about watching people transform. Secretly, I always thought it would be awesome to have a professional stylist pick me out of a crowd as her next target. The makeover would go like this. First, she'd choose...
How To Look Great in a Swimsuit: Believe the Gospel?
I watched an episode of the Doctor Oz show a few years ago that was dedicated to helping women look good in a swimsuit. Every woman in the audience looked beach-ready, wearing only her bathing suit (no cover ups allowed). The good doctor talked about all things...
Culture Says I Need Thigh Gap, the Bible Says I Need Jesus Meme
Our culture tells us we need to look a certain way to be accepted, valued and loved. But the truth is, we don't need thigh gap, better clothes, shinier hair, flawless skin or even flat abs to be valuable, accepted and worthy of love. Do we really need a better body to...
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...