It’s July and with July comes the mother of all sales, the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. Now you may be wondering why you should care. Nordstrom is a high-end store with high-end brands. The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is an opportunity to stock up on quality wardrobe staples and to get quality essentials that are missing from … The post My Favorite Picks from this Year’s Nordstrom Anniversary Sale first appeared on Above Rubies or Pearls ..read more

Below is my article, originally written as a guest post on Woman of Noble Character and published on June 21, 2021. Since June is such a popular month for weddings, I decided to write about marriage. As I studied them, what I learned is that there are three lessons we can learn from wives of … The post 3 Lessons We Can Learn from Wives of the Bible first appeared on Above Rubies or Pearls ..read more

Below is an excerpt of my guest post for Beauty is in the Eye of Our Beholder Series hosted by Deborah Rutherford where I was invited to share my personal story about how God sees us as His beautiful daughters and how it led to my decision to blog about inner beauty. ….. I learned … The post Living a Life Above Rubies or Pearls first appeared on Above Rubies or Pearls ..read more

Did you know that counting your blessings starts with your thoughts? I started a routine of telling God my favorite thing about the day each night before bed. This simple time of reflection has been life-changing. It helps me remember all the things I have to be thankful for, and that ushers in a time … The post Count Your Blessings: 5 Ways We are Blessed first appeared on Above Rubies or Pearls ..read more

I love the scene in Diary of a Mad Black Woman when the abusive ex-husband answers the altar call, hobbling forward to give his life to God.  It was so touching to witness his transformation.  Seeing this example of how God can and does transform lives erased the ill will I felt toward this character.  … The post Reasons to Love Our Enemies first appeared on Above Rubies or Pearls ..read more

I so admire people who have always known exactly what they want to do with their lives.  I entered college having no clue what I should study.  I declared psychology as my major but it didn’t take long for me to realize that I did not like the field.  But my developmental psychology class at … The post Seek God & Find Your Purpose first appeared on Above Rubies or Pearls ..read more

Introduction: In a world often preoccupied with external appearances and worldly standards of beauty, it’s essential to rediscover the true essence of beauty as presented in the Bible. The development of biblical beauty transcends mere physical attributes, delving into the inner qualities that make a person truly beautiful. In this blog post, we will explore … The post Unveiling Inner Beauty: A Biblical Perspective first appeared on Above Rubies or Pearls ..read more

I finally made my first foray into Northern California last month, and it was for a very good reason.  I was invited to attend the She Leads California prayer event, “Jesus Reigns,” in Sacramento with other women from across California.  It was held on September 9, 2023, California’s anniversary for becoming a State. We were … The post She Leads California with Prayer in Sacramento first appeared on Above Rubies or Pearls ..read more

As a makeup artist for film and television, I have had the opportunity to work on all kinds of faces. I have discovered that there are quality practices that we can do to keep our faces and bodies radiating. And this is before we even apply any makeup.  I believe beauty is holistic – physical … The post Enhancing Your God-given Beauty with Simple Natural Makeup first appeared on Above Rubies or Pearls ..read more

This month, I have rounded up advice from 9 different Christian bloggers, myself included, on how to conquer comparison.  It is described as a game and as a trap because it has no winners.  It is also described as a thief because it steals the joy of those the enemy tricks into indulging in it.  … The post Overcome Comparison with Advice from These 9 Christian Bloggers first appeared on Above Rubies or Pearls ..read more