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Deborah Rutherford

Deborah Rutherford

Where Redemption, Beauty, and Grace Meet

Behold-Her Beauty Blog Series Season 1

The Behold-Her Beauty Blog Series Season 1 helps women see themselves as God’s beautiful daughters. 

You are altogether beautiful, my love; there is no flaw in you.” Song of Solomon 4:9 NIV

“Enhancing Your God-given Beauty with Simple Natural Makeup” by Deborah Rutherford.
"Beauty in Being His Reflection" by Suzanne Joffrion.
“Beauty in Being His Reflection” by Suzanne Joffrion.
Megan M. Evans
Megan M. Evans
Whitney Akin
Whitney Akin
Deidre Braley
Deidre Braley
Introducing the Beholder Beauty Interview with Doris Swift, author, speaker, founder of Fierce Calling Ministries, and host of the award-winning Fierce Calling Podcast.
Introducing the Beholder Beauty Interview with Doris Swift, author, speaker, founder of Fierce Calling Ministries, and host of the award-winning Fierce Calling Podcast.
Stacey and Bekah Pardoe. Join Stacey as she learns to see herself through God’s eyes through her 12-year-old daughter Bekah.
Stacey and Bekah Pardoe. Join Stacey as she learns to see herself through God’s eyes through her 12-year-old daughter Bekah.
Through a comment by her son, Brianna realizes she isn't seeing the beauty in herself and discovers she is a diamond in the rust.
Through a comment by her son, Brianna realizes she isn’t seeing the beauty in herself and discovers she is a diamond in the rust.
Beatrice Giesbrecht
Beatrice Giesbrecht
Susan Davidson
Susan Davidson
Paula Short
Paula Short
Theresa Miller
Theresa Miller
Donna Miller
Donna Miller
Behold-Her Beauty Blog
Behold-Her Beauty Blog

SUBSCRIBE HERE FOR THE “BEAUTY IS IN THE EYE OF OUR BEHOLDEr’ bLOG SERIES

Join the Beholder Beauty movement –

God finds no flaw in us – then why do we?

This is a space where we share our hopes, dreams, struggles, laughs, and tears. We discuss what it is like to feel uncomfortable, awkward, embarrassed, and shameful. Because sometimes we are confused about how we look, how others see us, and even how God sees us.

Often women and teens struggle with their appearance and self-perception, and feel lonely, passed over, or forgotten. Therefore, Beauty in the Eye of our Beholder Series wants women to know that they are not alone – they are God’s masterpieces—His expression of beauty.

In this series, we explore Beauty and Faith. Where we spotlight inner beauty, virtuous women, the Proverbs 31-woman, unfiltered beauty, and God-given beauty. And together, let’s open up the conversation and collect stories of what it means to be beautiful in the eyes of God.

Also, we will shine a light on the dark hallways of comparison, body image disorders, vanity, coveting, jealousy, competition, and shame.

We hope that women and teens embrace their God-given beauty because there is nothing like receiving peace and joy as daughters of Christ.

Remember, you are Beautiful!

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How does God see you?

Behold-Her Beauty seeks to help women see themselves as God’s beautiful daughters. 

My whole life changed the day I realized that God sees me as His beautiful daughter. Not the distorted flawed images I perceived, nor what others thought of me, and especially not what the world told me.

The benefits of seeing ourselves as God’s beautiful daughter are revolutionary and freeing. We no longer find our worth and approval in the world because God values and loves us.

Today, right now, know that you have permission to be beautiful as you embrace your already God-given beauty and live as God’s beautiful daughter.

  • We are God’s masterpieces. God created each of us, His work of art, in Jesus Christ for good work, which God prepared beforehand (Ephesians 2:10).
  • God made you in His image. “So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.” Genesis 1:27 NKJV
  • God chose you; you are His treasure and the apple of His eye. “But we are bound to give thanks to God always for you, brethren beloved by the Lord, because God from the beginning chose you for salvation through sanctification by the Spirit and belief in the truth.” 2 Thessalonians 2:13 NKJV

Embrace your God-given beauty and live without shame, bitterness, and self-condemnation.

I have put together 10 ways to reclaim your God-given beauty.

Start today by meditating on the Scripture in each declaration section. I like to write the Scripture verse in my journal and then pray about what God is teaching me. Then, do one of the action steps in each section.

You have permission to be beautiful. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and our Beholder is God.

I would love to connect more with you and give you my FREE gift – The Behold-Her Beauty Manifest: You Have Permission to Be Beautiful. You can also sign up HERE for my newsletter and receive the FREE Manifesto, recent blog posts, book reviews, giveaways, and personal details only delivered to my lovely email tribe.

Behold-Her Beauty Manifesto
Behold-Her Beauty Manifesto
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deborahrutherfordwrites

Beholding beauty of Christ. ✨
Poet • Writer • Speaker
Author of Prodigal Daughter, Unexpected Blessings Devotionals
@beholdherbeautyblogpodcast

Redemption is beautiful and sharing a little about Redemption is beautiful and sharing a little about this in these slides to let you know no matter what you have walked through or are walking through Jesus is with you every step of the way.

"When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; 
And through the rivers, they shall not overflow you. 
When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned; 
Nor shall the flames scorch you."
—Isaiah 43:2
 

The whole story and poem and this beautiful truth today on @megan_conner_author_speaker Substack: https://meganjconner.substack.com/p/the-power-of-story-when-redemption, LINK in Bio or comment REDEMPTION.
Thank you @megan_conner_author_speaker for holding my tender story.

.✝️🤍🕊️ 

Deborah
What do you enjoy? I find I am encountering delig What do you enjoy?

I find I am encountering delight in all the wonderful enjoys and even maybe not so enjoys in life.

Because I am finding a beautiful blessing tucked in by One who loves me so. Thank you Jesus.

Brush through the slides for "I Enjoy: A Litany of Gratitude" or read here:

I enjoy lipstick the color of berries,
a shimmer of eyeshadow 
and a good brow brush.

I enjoy bold coffee,
sitting with God and listening.

I enjoy early, slow mornings,
lazy afternoons,
and loungy evenings
peppered with good old-fashioned work
like vacuuming a big house,
folding tea towels,
and penning a poem or two.

I enjoy the epiphanies that come
after days of wrestling
with concern, conflict, and desire
as God invites me into His Word,
and right there is just what I am meant to know.

I enjoy walking in the heat
that feels like swimming in the air to me.
The sun in my eyes and on my body too.
Or when the rain pelts,
and I dash in and watch
the sky crackle,
snuggling close to my husband,
and I think about how we sometimes
have a rare snowfall,
and I am five again,
traipsing in those snow boots
just for the rare snow.

And when I forget to enjoy,
as sometimes we do,
especially with things like sadness,
loneliness, and when the world is hurting
along with your heart,
and a friend’s old letter reminds you
of days gone by,
I find that even in these times
there are unexpected blessings
as we find shelter in God’s comfort
and there find His treasures of hope,
kindling our hearts
and filling our cups with a joy
that comes not from what we do,
but just because
we are loved.

...

Behold, I will do a new thing,
Now it shall spring forth;
Shall you not know it?
I will even make a road in the wilderness
Andrivers in the desert.
—Isaiah 43:19 NKJV
...

Enjoy ❤️ 

Deborah
I am preparing for my upcoming poetry workshop and I am preparing for my upcoming poetry workshop and sharing a little about it in the slides:

The Poetry of Our Hearts: The Art of Seeing and Saying  A Poetry Workshop with Deborah Rutherford. Peachtree City, Ga Library August 22nd 11:00am -12:30pm.

"The heavens declare the glory of God;
 the skies proclaim the work of his hands.”
– Psalm 19:1

I love how God speaks to us in poetry through out the Bible. His poetry in creation everyday sings to my soul filling my heart.

What kind of questions about poetry would you like to know if you were at this workshop?  Do you have poetry in your heart? 

Share in the comments as I prepare this.

If you’re in in town come join us. 

The event will also celebrate the release of my debut poetry collection, "Prodigal Daughter: Poems of Light for the Lost Ones." This is a free event open to the public. Registration recommended, but walk-ins are welcome.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/poetry-workshop-with-deborah-rutherford-tickets-1991288285867
Link in bio or comment LIBRARY and I’ll send to you.

💛 

Deborah 

#poetry #poetryworkshop #PeachtreeCitylibrary #PeachtreeCity
I’ve been thinking about what I am grateful for, l I’ve been thinking about what I am grateful for, like bold coffee, sitting with God, and listening. And all of this thinking has been pouring into a poem called I Enjoy: A Litany of Gratitude that I can’t wait to share with you.

I would love to hear what you are enjoying and what you are grateful for.

🤍

Deborah
“I’ve Been Away” is a new poem I am writing to rem “I’ve Been Away” is a new poem I am writing to remind me of how blessed I am by family and friends. May we never forget the people God places in our lives.

To me, though, it is about so much more than traveling. It is about pilgrimage, our relationships with each other, sharing grief and joy, and the loveliness of returning home with grateful hearts.

I'VE BEEN AWAY

I’ve been away,
up winding roads,
from freeways to lake shores,
from one state to another.

A summer full of aways
of retreats, funerals,
a lakeside reunion,
and stayovers with close friends,
and furry pals.

I’ve been away,
from my home near the woods
to days buzzing with coffee,
conversation, and shared prayers,
and evenings full of pasta, wine, and old movies.

I’ve been away with
family and friends, new and old,
where tears and laughter mingled
to leave holy offerings of love.

I’ve returned from 
the wilderness, the city,
and the out-of-town adventures—
each a safe refuge traveled through.

Roadsides
promising the best peach ice cream,
from praises to “Come to the Table,”
to somber descants of “It Is Well,”
to the B-52s.

A world where 
holy and hard,
hymn and pop,
believer and non,
living and gone,
are woven into a vibrant tapestry.

Where God invites us
into His love,
to love each other,
and to hold one another as He holds us. 

I’ve been away
to retreats, to funerals, to lakeside reunions, 
to stayovers with close friends and puppy pals. 

Now at home, dear Lord,
please help me not to forget how blessed I am
by the precious people You have placed in my life. 

And you, dear friend, where have you been? I’d love to know. Please share in the comments, because you are my family and friends too. 

🤍

Deborah

Author of Prodigal Daughter

P.S. If you haven’t yet picked up Prodigal Daughter and you found today’s poem and letter helpful and hopeful, may my poems of light join you on your journey. You can come home. Link in bio.
So excited to see Don's music @donrutherfordmusic So excited to see Don's music @donrutherfordmusic and my books in one of our favorite places, @heirloommarketco.

Local Peachtree City friends, they are carrying “Prodigal Daughter,” “Unexpected Blessings” devotionals, the Beautiful Daughter print, and Don's vinyl and CD of "Chronicle 16: A Psalm in Rock by Don Rutherford," and you're hearing his music today with the song “Everlasting Covenant.”

So locals, come by and visit Heirloommarketco. They are a wonderful store that supports local businesses and Christian artists.

#HeirloomMarkets #PeachtreeCity #ShopLocal #christianartists #donrutherfordmusic
Congratulations @karlalewellyn_author on your beau Congratulations @karlalewellyn_author on your beautiful new book. I just received my copy! 
🎊 

We or someone we know will have breast cancer and with this book and Karla you or they are not alone. 🤍 

I had the opportunity to read this book early. It came out yesterday and is already #7 in breast cancer new releases on Amazon. Swipe through the slides to read my review and to pick up your copy. 

#newbook #breastcancer #doctorsandmedicinehumor
Something I've been thinking about is this: How do Something I've been thinking about is this: How do we keep seeing beauty when life hurts?

Swipe through to read "Glass-Jar Eyes."

As I wrestled with that question these words spilled onto the page. I hope this poem reminds you that even in the shadows, there is still His light. Even in the waiting, there is hope. Even here, our Shepherd is near. 

🤍

"The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul..." — Psalm 23:1–3
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