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| It's for men, too... |
This week my Dad was at Trader Joe's sporting his 'live beautiful, live brave' t-shirt and was
asked if he was in the military. I wonder if the cashier thought he was part of the former 'don't
ask don't tell' group of the armed forces?!
Whatever the assumption, it makes me feel good to know that my Dad is wearing this shirt. I do
believe women need to be united to encourage each other in loving our beauty inside and out,
but it means something so special when the men in our lives support us as well. It's like they're
saying they believe in us and also reject photoshopped images of beauty as anything close to
the real thing. Thanks, guys!
One of these men that I'd like to feature here is a model Dad and fabulous Pastor and
Counselor, Wesley Horne. While continuing his practice, he's also serving as the Atlanta
Regional Director at PastorServe. To find out more about his ministry, visit www.pastorserve.
net. Meanwhile, check out these words he wrote to me about living beautiful and brave:
"Even though Jesus is the bright morning star (Revelation 22:16) He chose to come
in a form not easily seen as beautiful (Isaiah 53:2). Our commission is still to discover,
believe and reflect the unique beauty, the facets of His image we each uniquely
possess. This beauty is not just an outward, fading thing. It is a reflection of the very
glory of God. Live boldly in his beauty."
Victoria, his daughter had this to say about living beautiful
and living brave:
"As women, we have a natural longing inside of us to
feel desired and beautiful. We want to feel pursued-
for our beauty to be recognized. Not just our outer
beauty but our inner beauty as well. The world
encourages - no demands that as a woman you focus
on the minute imperfections that make you unique
and in turn beautiful."
"The world’s message is cold and unfulfilling. In the
eyes of the world we will never be enough, there will
always be someone younger, cuter, more stylish and
all around “better”. Why join the rat race? Breathe!
Enjoy freedom in Christ and the light that can only be
found in Him will radiate through you. The best
beauty advice I can offer is be bold in the way Christ
made you. You are a beautiful daughter of the King
Most High! Rest in His love and truth and see your
real beauty!"
Victoria was one of the counselors that helped out at camp this summer. What a beautiful role
model for those girls! Thanks to this wonderful Father and Daughter for your comments.
asked if he was in the military. I wonder if the cashier thought he was part of the former 'don't
ask don't tell' group of the armed forces?!
Whatever the assumption, it makes me feel good to know that my Dad is wearing this shirt. I do
believe women need to be united to encourage each other in loving our beauty inside and out,
but it means something so special when the men in our lives support us as well. It's like they're
saying they believe in us and also reject photoshopped images of beauty as anything close to
the real thing. Thanks, guys!
One of these men that I'd like to feature here is a model Dad and fabulous Pastor and
Counselor, Wesley Horne. While continuing his practice, he's also serving as the Atlanta
Regional Director at PastorServe. To find out more about his ministry, visit www.pastorserve.
net. Meanwhile, check out these words he wrote to me about living beautiful and brave:
"Even though Jesus is the bright morning star (Revelation 22:16) He chose to come
in a form not easily seen as beautiful (Isaiah 53:2). Our commission is still to discover,
believe and reflect the unique beauty, the facets of His image we each uniquely
possess. This beauty is not just an outward, fading thing. It is a reflection of the very
glory of God. Live boldly in his beauty."
Victoria, his daughter had this to say about living beautiful
and living brave:
"As women, we have a natural longing inside of us to
feel desired and beautiful. We want to feel pursued-
for our beauty to be recognized. Not just our outer
beauty but our inner beauty as well. The world
encourages - no demands that as a woman you focus
on the minute imperfections that make you unique
and in turn beautiful."
"The world’s message is cold and unfulfilling. In the
eyes of the world we will never be enough, there will
always be someone younger, cuter, more stylish and
all around “better”. Why join the rat race? Breathe!
Enjoy freedom in Christ and the light that can only be
found in Him will radiate through you. The best
beauty advice I can offer is be bold in the way Christ
made you. You are a beautiful daughter of the King
Most High! Rest in His love and truth and see your
real beauty!"
Victoria was one of the counselors that helped out at camp this summer. What a beautiful role
model for those girls! Thanks to this wonderful Father and Daughter for your comments.
live beautiful. live brave.
| The #1 Tip for Dads with Daughters: Listen to girls. Focus on what is really important-what my daughter thinks, believes, feels, dreams, and does-rather than how she looks. I have a profound influence on how my daughter views herself. When I value for her true self, I give her confidence to use her talents in the world." -Joe Kelly, Founder of Dads and Daughters |