I know it is only spring, but summer is right around the corner. The Season of the Dreaded Bathing Suit! Let’s face it, even the most self-assured of us feels a little insecure when it comes to beach wear. If you are like me, my body’s resemblance to those Sports Illustrated swim suit models ends…

Do you like your body? If we are honest, most of us would say no. Body distortion and lack of acceptance began in a garden. Yet, we feel the results of it today. The 3rd chapter of Genesis provide an explanation of how we moved from originally accepting our created bodies to embracing feelings of shame and…

When Adam and Eve sinned, they were ashamed of their nakedness. Sin resulted in fear and hiding and a condemnation of their natural state. Adam and Eve’s new found knowledge of good and evil brought them anxiety in their naked identity. On their own, they tried to cover their nakedness and not feel shame but…

How many of us love our bodies? We look in the mirror and don’t like what we see. It starts early, especially if your physical body developed before others your age. Body image development takes on special significance during adolescence. We judge our self-worth by physical appearance related to perceived sexual attractiveness. A negative body image can be…

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