7 ways to deal with a martyr syndrome
Martyr syndrome is a common issue among women. I have seen it among church people for many years. Martyr syndrome or victim complex can be classified as a person who uses self-sacrifice and suffering to control [...]
How to say “Yes” to God
I don't know about you but as soon as I became a Christian I wanted to do something FOR God. I was a pregnant teen who found forgiveness and freedom, and I wanted to make [...]
How to teach what “being beautiful” looks like
Teach your daughter what being beautiful is all about Our culture emphasizes outward beauty, but it’s what’s on the inside that counts. The question is: How do we teach this to our girls? “Do I [...]
#bring back our girls
[Note from Beauty for Ashes: We first published this blog post by Lisa Harris on 9 May 2014. However, in the light of the latest news coming from Nigeria about some of the girls, it [...]
3 ways to prepare for the unexpected life
By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, even though he did not know where he was going.—Hebrews 11:8 I don’t like surprises. I like plans. Schedules. [...]
Practising the fruit of self-control
Many years ago I knew a lady who continually made excuses for herself and her husband. They were both professional people, but they had a number of personal issues. She would often say, "People need [...]