Theology of the Body and Quarantine: The Invitation of Beauty

We currently find ourselves on a beautiful planet full of incredible eternal souls… trapped inside of our houses and yards. If you are anything like me, these past weeks have been hard. With a deeper ache for communion rushing to the surface of my heart, I often found myself turning on my phone as if…

Love & Her Evil Step Sister: How To Tell Them Apart

Walking down the street and you feel a gaze scan your body from head to toe and maybe a whistle that follows as your back turns. Hearing what is alleged to be an affirmation that only “compliments” one part of your physique, you aren’t sure why that’s supposed to make you feel proud. Getting out…

The Standard of Beauty

We hear it all the time, all the cliches;  love yourself- look in the mirror and love the person staring back- be happy in your own skin. But how can we learn to love ourselves when we always compare ourselves to others who may seem better. How can we like the person in the mirror…

Am I Beautiful?

Am I beautiful? Am I enough? Am I captivating? Am I worthy of love? Ironic isn’t it. Part of my job is to speak on what authentic beauty is and yet, I grapple with it and ask myself these questions. For as long as I could remember I placed my identity, my perception of beauty,…