Take a Stand for True Beauty
In a culture that idolizes perfection in outer beauty, it's time for us girls to take a stand for True Beauty. Therefore, we are asking you to join us and other girls around the world by taking the "True Beauty Challenge."
Three Steps in the
True Beauty Challenge...
Step #1: Read the Book and Apply it to Your Life
It takes time to find your true beauty, especially when the media and your friends pressure you to focus on and idolize your outer beauty. Therefore, we are asking you to commit to reading our book about true beauty, Mirror Mirror...Am I Beautiful? and use the free bible study guide to learn what true beauty is all about and apply it to your life. We recommend finding some other girls to go through the book together, that way you can hold each other accountable and support each other as you find your true beauty.
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Step #2: Take Action
It's time to take action. As part of the "True Beauty Challenge," we are asking you to consider all of the money you normally spend on your outer beauty each month. Add it all up and then, find something that would cost you about the same amount and invest in your inner beauty. For instance, an average amount would be $30 for the month... it could be a manicure, haircut, new outfit, make-up, new pair of shoes, etc.
Now, here's the challenge: For one month, go without that manicure or give up a new outfit and instead spend that money to help someone get their basic needs provided.
Check Out These Options Below:
(Make sure to let your parents know what you are doing and make sure it's okay to share any payment info online.)
#1) Help Fight Hunger in Your Community
You can make a difference in your community by donating food and supplies to your local shelter or food bank. Do you know that if you are a strategic shopper that you can get stuff for free or nearly free? Therefore, you can really make your money stretch!
I've done this by using coupons. Before you dismiss the idea (like I have before) check out this article I wrote to show you how easy it really is!
Help fight hunger in your community
#2) Provide Clean Water Overseas
You can make a difference in someone overseas by providing clean water through the Living Water International.
Did you know that just $1 can provide one girl your age clean water for one year? Wow! And by giving up something that costs you $30, you can provide 30 girls with clean water for one year. Talk about true beauty! You've probably heard that drinking more water can help your skin and your natural beauty. Well, it also sustains all of life! Without clean water, people are dying from preventable diseases everyday. And you can make a difference!
Make your donation to Living Water International here
#3) Sponsor a Missionary in Asia
My husband and I help spread the gospel in some of the most unreached areas of the world by sponsoring a missionary through GFA. You can even donate to provide food, blankets, and more as a one-time gift.
#4) Sponsor a Child Through Compassion
Let's say you realize you could go without that extra $30/month for one year? In that case, I would encourage you to take that money you spend on your outer beauty and sponsor a girl in another country through Compassion. My husband and I have sponsored children with Compassion for years. Not only do you help provide clean water for her, but also food, education and basic health care. On top of that, you develop a relationship with her by writing letters back and forth and she learns about Jesus through the Compassion program. Wow.
Sign up to sponsor a girl from Compassion here
#5) Invent Your Own Option
Taking action doesn't have to look the same for everyone. If you can think of another way you can invest in your inner beauty by helping others, share it below.
The important thing to know is that you can be part of something much bigger than yourself. Will you take the plunge and join in the "True Beauty Challenge" for one month or one year?
If so, let us know by signing up for the "True Beauty Challenge" below.
Step #3: Display Your True Beauty
Take a stand and display your true beauty with one of our custom designed t-shirts. Or design your own t-shirt, bracelet, etc. (You can also download our free wallpaper here.)
Then, when people ask you about it, share with them what you've learned on this website and encourage them to come check it out for themselves! You never know whose life you could impact by displaying your true beauty! Get your shirt, button, mug or bag today by clicking the links below.
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About the Authors
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Heather Hart doesn't have it all together, but she's okay with that because she knows Christ has her covered when she fails. Her hope that is while she is struggling through this thing called life, she is pointing others towards Jesus along the way. Shelley Hitz has a heart for teen girls that began from her own journey of finding her true beauty in Christ. She is currently serving God by helping other Christians learn to let their light shine. The two have been working together for close to a decade. This ministry stems from their combined efforts to help today's teen girls find their true beauty in Christ. |
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Miss Desiree
i am taking this challenge to know more about touching other's lives positively.
Allie's Journey To A Beautiful Body
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Keeper of Life
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Patricia H
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Teyona G.
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Mecia " Don't let me fall"
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Bailey :)
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kristin
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True Beauty
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to be the beautiful one that god wishes
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Want to Help The World
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Jaycie:))
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True Beauty-Savannah
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Serving Christ
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Best Challenge
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Sierra, making a difference
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Kelsey IMPACT Youth Ministry Director
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LuShondra
Hello!
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Gabby
I have decided to take this challenge because I want my true beauty to shine through. I want God to shine through everything I do and all that i am(: …
Sarah
I've always been self conscious and this study looks like an awesome way to over come that. I am going to stop spending money on useless things and start …
Believe in Me
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Jessica
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Nora: Influence
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Amanda: Student
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Olivia - My Road to True Beauty
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Unfading Beauty
I decided to take this challenge because I am 18 years old and I know that the main reason I have not lived my life to the fullest, being all that God …
sarah
i want to love Him.. and i need constant reminders of how great He is.. i need His help, and this is an excellent way for me to do this
Julie
I would love to see a generation of young girls experience true beauty. I have recently been given the task to teach a class of young girls 11-14, while …
hannah, a changed girl
i have grown up in church and at the age of nine i was baptized but i don't think that i fully understood what that meant or how to handle it all and no …
tinotenda
I'm going to sponsor a child with childcare plus.
why i wanted to do this
At first i used to be going to church and not listening to what the preacher said and i didn't want to got to church but one day i was at church and they …
Jodi
I want to grow closer to God! And just want to believe I am a beautiful woman of God!
Hannah The Observant Girl.
Life to me has always been 'Impress the boys Hannah, its the only way you will get somewhere in life!' Well my sister just had a heart transplant and …
Tabitha - Youth Director Autryville Church of God
Because I am a role model for a group of teen girls and I want to lead by example!
Cassie
I want to get closer to God
NATOSHA, GODZGYRL LEADER
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Kelly , Wife of youth Pastor at FBC Homestead,FL
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Bailey's talk
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"Imperfect Perfection"
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Kamila's True Beauty Challenge.
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Jesus loves me this I know!
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Denise Ash - Camp Counselor
I am going to take the True Beauty Challenge with 15 campers at a Baptist Camp this summer. I think they can change the world if they start living for …
Lea- True Beauty
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Ready Teddy!
why? cause im sick of downing myself and comparing myself to my friends. they might not know it cus i'm the crazy out-going one of the group (but with …
Patty
This is rather comical because every christian woman I have ever seen, mostly the Duggars, NEVER cut their hair. Why is this? They have long hair always. …
stephanie flores youth leader
I see teen girls trying to find their worth in the things of the world, instead looking inside themselves and to their creator to realize their true beauty. …
Natalie- 40 yr old teen
I'm taking the "True Beauty Challenge" now at 40 years old because I never had a positive role model to teach me about acceptance. my daughter is 10 years …
Am I Beautiful?
I feel uncertain about myself
Inner Beauty Missy
I just wanted to I guess I was curious I was browsing the net and came across this it interested me!
simone
I have decided to take the True Beauty Challenge because i am tired of feeling badly about myself. I want to realize my inner beauty, and let go of my …
Amanda - True Beauty Challenge
I have decided to take the True Beauty Challenge because at my age, there's tons of pressure to "be super skinny, act Like your an adult, and " be beautiful …
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