“In every generation, a few young women discover passionate, daily, unhindered intimacy with their true Prince, Jesus Christ. Just like the princesses in our childhood fairy tales, once they meet this Prince and realize His incredible love for them, they willingly give up everything else to follow Him to the ends of the earth. They live lives with their Prince that are utterly different from the world around them. They are radiant. They are confident. They are fulfilled. They possess a truly authentic beauty that flows from within. They are world-changers. They are set apart in complete and utter devotion to their Prince. And they stand out from among all other young women like lilies among thorns. My challenge to you is to become on those few in this generation. . .”Excerpted from Authentic Beauty © 2003 by Winston and Brooks, Inc. Used by permission of WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group, a division of Random House, Inc. Excerpt may not be reproduced without prior written consent.
“Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honor to him: for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife hath made herself ready. And to her was granted that she should be arrayed in fine linen, clean and white. . .” Rev. 19:7-8a.
July 11, 2008 at 12:32 am
Oh, Authentic beauty is one of my favorite books!!! I was wondering when I saw your name if it had something to do with set apart girl. I will continue to read this, I just found it right now.
In Christ,
Olivia
September 22, 2008 at 6:39 pm
Hello there!
I was intrigued to find your website. Your above quote made me smile, because it was from Authentic Beauty. I read that book during my sophomore year in college. I was able to go to Leslie Ludy’s Authentic Girl retreat in early August. It changed my life. You should make plans to attend the October retreat. You would not regret it. Keep writing!