Uncovering True Beauty

Ive always had a passion for makeup and beautifying myself and others. My outer appearance was everything to me. I found myself caring more about what outfit I was wearing and how flawless my makeup was to faking smiles to hide tears. Then dealing with the hurt, pain, shame, and sin on the inside that began to show, I could no longer cover them up. I had to deal with the truth, and it was ugly. Being no good for myself, let alone anyone else, the bad choices, unhealthy relationships, emotionally roller coaster, and the unstableness had to end if I wanted to live.

Now that you’re not a little girl anymore you’d love to move beyond cheap lip gloss into the high-fashion world of smudge-proof lipstick, lash-lengthening mascara, and that flirty eye shadow advertised in magazines—because that’s what it takes to be beautiful these days, right? Hang on a sec! One step at a time. In this book you’ll learn not only how to wield those makeup brushes but also how to take care of yourself as you change, from keeping your skin and hair glowing and healthy to finding your own unique style. And you’ll get in on the BIG secret: that true beauty is revealed as you grow closer to God and learn to wow the world by just being you.

In Truth of Beauty: The Path To Uncovering the Beautiful You, beauty expert and life- coach Curtis Quinntin Phelps takes you on a life-changing journey of empowerment and personal transformation. Based on a lifetime of personal experience and professional expertise, Phelps created this unique program as an essential guide for discovering your beauty and revealing the beautiful person you know yourself to be. Through the use of clear, practical advice and intimate coaching sessions with the author, Truth of Beauty will teach you how to transform the early conditioning that keeps you from experiencing your beauty; that just because you're being seen every day, doesn't mean you are "appearing"; and how the discovery of your "three words" will lead you to your purpose and ultimate fulfillment. Using Phelps' path of eight steps as a foundational tool, Truth of Beauty: The Path To Uncovering the Beautiful You will lead you to a deeper awareness of self and ultimately to the truth and acceptance that will manifest your beauty in the world.

Have you ever looked at yourself in the mirror and wondered why you look the way you do? Have you ever desired to change a part of your body because you felt it did not look good enough? Have you ever dreamed of looking like someone else you admire because you thought she looks better than you?By going through this book, you will discover the need to be satisfied with your body and whole being. You will get to understand a new definition of beauty that will change your mentality about what others think of you, which will enable you to embrace your beautiful and wonderfully made self. You will also learn various tools that will help you handle various phases of your life as a young lady such as relating with others, preparing for marriage, being useful in God's hands and mustering the strength to go through challenging times that may come your way.

Americans spend millions on beauty products, weight-loss programs, and age-defying medical interventions each year. We set impossible standards and feel bad about ourselves when we don't reach them. Is beauty truly that difficult to attain? Or could it be that our idea of what's beautiful is simply too narrow? With engaging personal stories and dramatic before-and-after photography, filmmaker Rebecca Friedlander uncovers the true beauty of 12 women from various ethnicities and backgrounds, empowering us to shatter the lies of rejection, doubt, and low self-esteem. Utilizing compelling biblical truth and questions for personal reflection, Friedlander helps us identify our own personal battlegrounds, celebrate our uniqueness, and embrace God's definition of beautiful. Anyone who loves a great makeover story or who wants to explore their unique identity will love this eye-opening book. Let's stop letting the world define beauty and start being a voice that tells the world what true beauty actually looks like.

Grammy Award–winning gospel singer, television star, and radio host Erica Campbell speaks to women of all shapes and sizes, demonstrating that true beauty is found not in external appearances, but in celebrating the person God made you to be. So many young women struggle with issues of low self-esteem, depression, self-degradation, and other unhealthy habits that manifest on the outside what’s happening on the inside. And the rise of social media and the emphasis on beauty as validation for self-worth have only added fuel to the fire. But Erica Campbell—Grammy-winning gospel star, reality TV star, and nationally-syndicated radio host—believes that we need to redefine beauty. We need to start to see ourselves the way God sees us—beautiful and perfectly made. True beauty, Erica believes, is about embracing who God made you to be. In More Than Pretty, she turns the mirror around, reflecting God’s Word, His affirmations, and His design for every woman. This book explores issues of self-esteem, identity, and God’s design for love and intimacy. She is candid about her own struggles, sharing honestly about her battle to feel “good enough” in an industry that fixates on outward appearances. Covering topics such as being honest about who we truly are, reflecting on what we have internalized about our appearances, uncovering and exposing the plan of the Enemy, and accepting God’s will for your life, Erica offers thoughtful, hard-won wisdom and encouragement to women from all walks of life, helping build confidence in and through the power of God.

"A source book for health professionals, a guide for individuals"--Cover.

Get ready to experience the best 40 days of your life! 40 Days to Discovering the Real You: Learning to Live Authentically is an eight-week study of the life of the soul, the practice of fasting, and the process of living more authentically. It is a transformational expedition that will lead you on an inward journey to greater health, happiness, and success as you learn to live from the inside out—as we are told by Jesus in the book of Matthew: “Ignite the kingdom life within you, a fire within you . . . changing you from the inside out . . . make a clean sweep of your lives” (Matthew 3:11). When all is well with the souls of humanity, all will be well in the world. When you have peace in your soul, you will bring that peace to bear on the world around you—you will become the change you are hoping to see. Churches, organizations, small groups, and families are encouraged to travel together on this 40-day journey to greater mental, emotional, and spiritual health. If everyone who picks up this book takes it upon him or herself to encourage others to participate, we would create an unstoppable movement! You may think that one healed soul cannot heal the world, but it can.Join the Soul Fast Movement by going to www.soulfast.com. There you will find soul-empowering resources and tools to not only transform your life, but the world! 40 Days to Discovering the Real You promises to bring the best out of you so that you can impact your world for good. Have the courage to follow your heart! Step out and engage with your authentic self—it will be the best 40 days of your life!