Beautiful

Beautiful. There isn't a girl in the world who doesn't desire with all of her heart to be beautiful.

While most Christian girls know that beauty comes from the heart, not from appearance, it doesn't change the fact that they want that outward beauty.

Sometimes I wonder why God made me to look the way I do. Why I wasn't created to have what the world views as beauty. There are other strong, godly girls that are skinny, don't have acne, and have gorgeous hair. Why me? Why can't I be beautiful like those other girls?

It took me years to hear God's answer. Maybe because I wasn't paying attention. Maybe I didn't want to pay attention.

God whispered to me. He whispered, You are! Can't you see it? You're every bit as beautiful as the other girls! Do they have huge hearts for special needs orphans? No! Don't you see? You have a beauty that no one else could ever have! I made you so beautiful just for Me! You are perfect!


What confidence you can walk with, what joy you can have knowing that the God of the universe designed a type of beauty specifically for you. Every girl has her own beauty. Their own special type that makes them stunningly gorgeous in God's eyes, and in the eyes of those who know Him.

The other people don't matter. And, really, why would you want to impress someone who won't accept you for who you are? Their acceptance isn't important. If they don't see your beauty, then they're obviously blind to what God has created.

Because beauty is a truth. Beauty can not be refuted, not when you know it in your heart. It cannot be denied, when you believe it. People can say all they like. They can make all sorts of accusations about your beauty, but there is one simple reply that will refute all of it.

I am beautiful because God says I am beautiful.


The God of the universe, Lord of Lords, Creator of Heaven and Earth cannot be argued with.

A Little Something Beautiful

When I got home from school today, I commented on how beautiful it was outside. The sun was out, the sky was blue, billowing creamy clouds hung in the sky, and there was a cool, refreshing breeze.

My dad suggested I take a walk - which I automatically frowned at.

I don't enjoy exercise very much - unless it's with people I feel comfortable and happy being around. A bike ride with Jace? Any day. A game of basketball with Jace and his friends? It's on. A softball practice with some of my best friends? Can't wait. A walk? Sometimes, but not today. Or so I felt.

However, I was immediately struck with the idea of taking Levi for a walk with me. He loves to go outside and see the trees, grass, birds, and cars. So I put him in his little wagon and buckled him up. I would've put socks on him, but he just would've taken them off and thrown them out the wagon.

Anyone who knows me knows that I prefer to have music always. There is never a time when I don't want to listen to music. However, I was debating whether or not to bring my iPod with me on this particular outing, seeing as I wouldn't be able to communicate with Levi with headphones on.

But I quickly rushed inside and brought out my portable iPod speaker. I put it on the opposite side of Levi and plugged in my iPod. After much deliberation, I decided to play the album "Tell Your Mama" by The Vespers. A great, Christian band, their music is a mix of indie and folk. My logic on this was that: 1) I felt it was very calming. 2) Any joggers passing me would hear God's word through the music I was playing.

Throughout our walk, I couldn't have been happier! It was just BEAUTIFUL outside. I had a breeze ruffling my hair, some peaceful background music, and Levi behind me gasping in excitement at every car that passed by.

It was a little something beautiful to kick off my Spring Break.

Let It Snow!

Well, folks, today is officially a SNOW DAY! No school! So, of course, I had a great day hanging out with all of my friends! Me and two of my friends got together during the day to write (we writing dorks never cease!) and another friend is spending the night tonight!

God shows himself in such marvelous ways! The snow, while cold, is so, so, SO beautiful! And just think - there are never two snowflakes that are exactly the same! Try to put THAT in the Big Bang Theory!

Here's some pictures of our "immense" amounts of snow! Okay, so it wasn't that much, but it was a lot for us!