Welcome to Live Beautiful Ministries: Embracing True Beauty in Christ
Hi there, and welcome! I’m Heather, and I’m so excited to introduce you to Live Beautiful Ministries. If you’re new here, let me start by sharing what we’re all about.
At Live Beautiful Ministries, we believe that true beauty comes from knowing who you are in Christ. In a world that often focuses on outward appearance, we’re here to shift the conversation toward inner beauty, godly character, and living a life rooted in God’s grace.
Sometimes, life’s lessons unfold in the most unexpected places. For me, it was on a quiet trail, with different shoes and a different path. Usually, I lace up my trusty hiking boots and tackle steep mountainsides. But that day, I wore my barefoot shoes—remnants from a fitness challenge—and opted for the "easy" side of the mountain. Little did I know, the change in footwear and terrain would lead to a deeper spiritual insight.
A few days after Christmas, I found myself on a mountain trail. The air was crisp, the path winding, and my heart eager to conquer the hike. I started out strong, charging ahead with determination. But as the trail steepened and the terrain grew rougher, I felt my energy drain. My lungs burned, my legs ached, and I realized I’d made a mistake: I had started out running instead of taking it slow.
The Lord began to speak to my heart on that trail. How often do I do this in life? I start with enthusiasm, leaning into my own strength and my own pace, only to find myself worn out and unable to continue when trials come. This hike became a living metaphor for the way God calls us to live—not rushing ahead but walking in stride with Him.
Have you ever felt defeated because you’re starting over… again? Maybe it’s the third time, the tenth, or the twentieth. You’ve put in the work before, only to face setbacks or interruptions. I know how discouraging that can feel. Yesterday, as I was talking about restarting something for the third time, someone said something that completely reframed my perspective:
“You’re not starting as a beginner this time; you’re starting with experience.”
What a powerful truth!
