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The Simple Act of Faith
Simple doesn’t quite appeal to the modern woman. Even as many of us long for a return to simplicity, we find our lives speeding up and...

Crown of Beauty International Blog
Mar 14, 20242 min read


He Will Not Forget
‘The Lord, the Lord, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness, maintaining love to...

Crown of Beauty International Blog
Mar 7, 20242 min read


The Rhythms of Peaceful Rest
Recently, a friend and I visited a preserve in Crystal Rivers, FL, an area that protects local manatees that migrate to the warm springs...

Crown of Beauty International Blog
Feb 29, 20242 min read


But When You Say to Rest...
-So much work…. People in need, anger everywhere, hurt and war and want and loss… and me trying to muster up enough strength to just get...

Crown of Beauty International Blog
Feb 22, 20242 min read


Soul Rest
After returning recently from a prolonged holiday visiting family and friends, I suddenly felt overwhelmed at having to catch up with...

Crown of Beauty International Blog
Feb 15, 20242 min read


The Abundant Life
Jesus said that He came that we might “have life, and have it to the full” - John 10:10 King James translation says that He came so that...

Crown of Beauty International Blog
Feb 8, 20242 min read


Rest as Trust
As a busy mother of two and a physician, I have experienced profoundly busy seasons in my life when my plate was full of tasks and...

Crown of Beauty International Blog
Feb 1, 20246 min read


Finding God in His Creation
Since the beginning of time, God has clearly communicated His existence to all people. His method of communication? Creation. Everything...

Crown of Beauty International Blog
Jan 25, 20242 min read


God's Purpose in Creation
Have you ever experienced some marvel of creation and wondered its purpose? Why it exists? Take a moment to close your eyes and picture...

Crown of Beauty International Blog
Jan 18, 20242 min read


Shake off the Dust
“Awake, awake, O Zion. Clothe yourself with strength. Put on your garments of splendor. O Jerusalem, the holy city; the uncircumcised...

Crown of Beauty International Blog
Jan 11, 20242 min read


A Life Beautifully Created
Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness. And let them have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds...

Crown of Beauty International Blog
Jan 4, 20243 min read


What DID Mary know?
The lyrics to the Christmas song Mary Did You Know? gives one much to ponder. What did Mary know? Throughout this season, I’ve meditated...

Crown of Beauty International Blog
Dec 28, 20232 min read


Rescued!
A gripping story. Forty-one workers trapped underground for 17 days behind a 200 ft. wall of debris when the tunnel they were excavating...

Crown of Beauty International Blog
Dec 21, 20232 min read


Fighting for Joy
It’s the most wonderful time of year…right? When the angels announced to the shepherds glad tidings which will be a source of great joy...

Crown of Beauty International Blog
Dec 14, 20233 min read


The ONE Thing
Sometimes I “forget” who Christmas honors: the Savior who came to Earth for us! What do I do to commemorate? Well, usually, most of...

Crown of Beauty International Blog
Dec 7, 20232 min read


A Savior who Delights in Saving
Psalm 18 is an amazing story of God rescuing David. In verse 19, he says that God rescued him because He delighted in him. What a...

Crown of Beauty International Blog
Nov 30, 20232 min read


Giving Thanks Always
Since our children won’t be with us this holiday season, I’ve been reminiscing about our favorite family traditions. I’m sad we aren’t...

Crown of Beauty International Blog
Nov 23, 20232 min read


Our Family DNA
God created man in His image with a desire for relationship. And so, He created a garden home in which mankind could be set in a family...

Crown of Beauty International Blog
Nov 16, 20232 min read


Keep it in the Family
It’s almost the season of Thanksgiving and family meals and holiday gatherings and to be honest, this used to be a source of stress for...

Crown of Beauty International Blog
Nov 9, 20232 min read


Who is my sister?
“Those who live to bless others will have blessings heaped upon them, and the one who pours out her life to pour out blessings will be...

Crown of Beauty International Blog
Nov 2, 20233 min read


Have you ever wondered about the intentionality of God?
Why does God do what He does? The Bible teaches that every act of God is done to fulfill His eternal purpose: to restore all things and...

Crown of Beauty International Blog
Oct 26, 20232 min read


Who am I? Why am I here?
Most likely every human being has or will wrestle with these two fundamental questions. They speak to our identity and purpose - our...

Crown of Beauty International Blog
Oct 19, 20232 min read


Raison d'être: The Reason for Your Existence
Raison d'être is a French phrase, which, according to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, is defined as "the thing that is most important to...

Crown of Beauty International Blog
Oct 12, 20233 min read


Our Inheritance - Discovering your Rich Purpose
I am heiress to a crazy fortune. The kind that blows the mind. I have inherited more than I honestly know what to do with. I feel...

Crown of Beauty International Blog
Oct 5, 20232 min read
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