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Go Ahead and Look in the Mirror: The Divine Sees Your Beauty
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inner beauty
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May 20, 2024
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Sometimes we ignore the body when talking about the soul. Maybe it’s because a lot of us don’t like what see in the mirror—regardless of one's gender—even if we’re okay with what’s inside. Shoring up one’s self-image is surely spiritual work. I believe with all my heart that God wants us to respect ...
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