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Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Hey Ladies...Test Time

On pg 23 in Michelle's book (last post) she suggests a simple self test and makes some comments on the options. Here it is:

How About You?

How have you been affected by the lie that your body must fit a certain standard in order to be accepted? Check all the following statements that apply to you:
  • I am critical of my body
  • When I look int he mirror, I first notice the parts of my body that I think are inadequate.
  • When I see images of "beautiful women" in the media, I compare myself to them.
  • As I get dressed and ready in the morning, I consider what other will think of my appearance.
  • I weigh myself frequently and am emotionally affected by the results.
  • The thought of being seen without makeup or hair done is scary to me.
  • When others compliment my appearance, I have a hard time believing it's true.
  • When I eat in front of other people, I wonder what they are thinking about me.
  • I tend to wear clothes that are baggy to hide my figure or tight clothes to show off my body in hopes of receiving attention.
  • If money were not object, I would have plastic surgery in a heartbeat.
  • I have often thought that becoming more beautiful would be the solution to some of life's challenges - my desires for romantic relationships, career success, popularity among friends or self-esteem.
  • In the past month I have spent a significant amount of money on beauty supplies.
  • I'm really bugged if the car is pulled too far forward in the garage.

Just kidding about that last one! I threw that one in there just to see if you were really taking this seriously. Come on out this weekend to Gathering. If you just can't wait to get a hold of Michelle's book, come by the church and I can get you a pretty good deal on your copy of it. We'll be selling them for $10 this weekend.

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Monday, April 12, 2010

Body Image - Not for Women Only!


Just want to put in a word for our upcoming series in Gathering entitled Skin Deep. Our guest presenter this upcoming Sunday is Michelle Graham. She's the author of above title on body image. Michelle comes to us from InterVarsity Christian Fellowship - the ministry Mark Ashton and I worked for before coming here to CCC.

Check out Michelle's bio and come on out to Gathering this weekend. Michelle will bring copies of her book. Here's a quick look at the table of contents.

Oh, one last thing. NO, body image isn't just for women! Men, you are tied into this topic integrally. Michelle gets to talk to you week one, but guys, you're mine week two. Jerry Bussleman and I are going to look at the topic from the perspective of men. And NO, that week is not just for men, ladies!


Contents
1. The Lie We Buy: Beauty and Culture
2. Was Eve a 36C? Beauty and the Fall
3. When Beauty Becomes a Beast: Beauty and Consequences
4. Who's the Fairest of Them All? Beauty and Ethnicity
5. Who Are We Trying to Please? Beauty and Sin
6. Can I Still Keep My Favorite Lipstick? Beauty and Balance
7. Is There More Than Meets the Eye? Beauty and Character
8. Where Can I Get a Supernatural Makeover? Beauty and Freedom
Appendix: A Note About Eating Disorders

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