Trust God

 May we all put our trust in no man,

only God.

From A Beautiful Deception:

A story of religious and trauma abuse.

Paperback: Amazon

"Taught to not ask questions,

I always complied

because if I were to question,

I wouldn’t have been keeping in line

with the brethren or their teachings

and would be considered a troublemaker."

My Truth

“Beauty is truth’s smile when she beholds her own face in a perfect mirror.” —Rabindranath Tagore, polymath and modernist 

My new book, A Beautiful Deception is available in paperback on Amazon. 

About the Book:

Written in verse, this is the story of how I left a high-control religion and found God.

"I’ve never liked the phrase “speak your truth,”

but in this instance, I feel prompted to use it.

My story is sure to breed contention in some

and even controversy,

not of my own making.

However, come what may,

I will accept it and stay the course."

“In the pages of A Beautiful Deception, Jewel Adams has somehow peered into my heart, gathered up my own raw and often painful sentiments, and carefully crafted them into eloquent verse—a salve to a healing wound. Even though this journey of walking away initially may feel lonely, Jewel offers us a gift of peace and quiet resolution through the truth she shares."

—Tami Rolen, author

Paperback: Amazon Link

What God Sees in Us

Despite our flaws and imperfections, God sees the beauty in us. We are precious in His sight and He sees the heart, no matter what we project outward. True beauty begins in the heart and radiates outward. We may fool others, but we can never fool God.

Swing by Amazon and grab a copy of this cute book!

https://amzn.to/3JqKahv

Being Real and Content

 I used to really dislike looking at unflattering photos of myself, but not anymore.

Now, I see those images as times of me being more real than at others, and I've come to understand there is beauty in vulnerability and imperfection.

God really does make all things beautiful, and in this truth, I am content!

Perfectly Imperfect!

 

One of my new favorite hobbies is crocheting dish cloths. I'm not a perfect crocheter by any stretch of the imagination, and no two dish cloths that I crochet are the same. In fact, they all turn out completely different. They differ in size, shape, color, and consistency in the loops, but each time I finish one, they look beautiful to me because they will all be used for the same purpose - to be a sturdy cleaner for dishes, countertops, etc. They suit and fulfill their purpose.

I think I'm like my dish cloths. God created me, and to Him, I am beautiful. There is nothing perfect about me and there are always flaws, but there is no one else like me and my life has a purpose. I'm trying to live my life in the way God placed me here to live it. But no matter how I look or how life has shaped me, I am still useful to Him. And so it is with each and every one of us!

I pray that we can all be like my perfectly-imperfect dish cloths, seeing the beauty in ourselves and cherishing our imperfections, remembering that our lives have a purpose and we all matter.

And if you would like to order any of these dish cloths, they come in a 3-pack for $6.00 + $4.00 for shipping. Message me😊

Have an amazing week!

A New Day!

 Well, I'm beginning again! I hope I can carry on with the updates this time😏

After turning 60 last year, I've committed to telling myself how beautiful and amazing I am, and not just saying the words but believing them, which is still hard to do sometimes. Nevertheless, I'm still invested in coming to see myself the way God sees me, hair loss and all. I've discovered how easy it is for women to affirm the beauty in others while feeling less than stellar ourselves.

That stops now!

Starting now, even on my worse days - days when I feel like a sinking ship physically and emotionally - I'm going to see myself through God's eyes and know that I have just as much value as anyone else, regardless of how I age or how little hair I have left. I'll simply keep expanding my wig collection and continue to diversify my style! Every curve and stretch mark I wear was earned from birthing eight children. And since I am grateful for having each and every one, I will embrace each and every sign of their existence, and mine!😊

I hope you all have an amazing day and stay beautiful!