When we are desperate for attention and validation, we will accept objectification. In other words, our desperate quest for attention and validation will actually minimize our sense of self-worth.

Good God. What a world we live in. We need advocates. We need to be advocates.

Dressember 2016. Lets do this.

Have mercy on the thieves who steal cars and rob homes. Have mercy on the thieves who pocket the extra change given to them accidentally by the diverted cashier.

Have mercy on the atheist mocking religion. Have mercy on the religious, distracted by routine.

I know God has been calling me to return, and I am determined to NOT let this bump in the road concerning funding shatter the peace that I have in knowing that this is what I am supposed to do. When fear strikes me and I begin to wonder how this is going to all work out, I am reminded that I am not in control and I might fail sometimes, but He never will.

One week of Dressember is now past and it has been beautiful seeing so many women stand together for the dignity of trafficking victims. And in the midst of this, I want to be intentional about including MEN into the movement as well.

There it is – looming in the air. Someone has said something nice about you. How many of us snap back, “No – YOU,” or “Ahhh… stop,” or any other awkward response besides the one appropriate response…?

Hollywood and the Music Industries’ lack of body diversity have also been well documented. Ultimately, “beautiful” people are big business for these industries, which sell fantasy by making people feel bad about themselves. Whether its beauty, glamour or sex, ads are designed to make people feel both that they are missing out and that they don’t have to be, so long as they buy X and Y product.

It all begins with thoughts, now doesn’t it? We create a reality for ourselves inside our heads and in response to that reality, we act and live.