Virtue: The New Pretty
Hello Virtue Ladies,
The other day I heard someone say, “Strong is the new pretty.” I’d like to change it up and say, “Virtue is the new pretty.” Girls are so blasted with different definitions of what pretty looks like.
How would you define “pretty”?
Pretty is . . .
The color pink?
The right size body?
The perfect shade of lipstick?
It is possible for a girl to pursue all of this and still feel unsure, unwanted. What does virtue look like? Is it a soft focus photograph of a girl in a field twirling, arms outstretched, face photoshopped to perfection? I challenge you to take a walk through the pages of the Bible and study the diversity. I guarantee the stories are about as countercultural as you can get. Some were naturally athletic, outspoken, fearless, devout, hardworking, thoughtful. Others were social outcasts, mess-ups, rejected, tormented, desperate. But they were loved and unforgotten. And it is love that transformed them into life givers, kingdom builders.
What we need in the midst of the crazy, mind-numbing message being thrown at us is to know the love of a Heavenly Father. A love which teaches us a way to see ourselves, a new way to be pretty. A perspective that is shaped and informed by the Word of God.
This is what the Girl Talk Summer Series is all about! Bringing girls in touch with our Father God who created us and understands our complexities. Come join us and make new friends who believe in a definition of pretty that transcends all magazine trends of what’s hot/what’s not.
You are invited to these three life-changing evenings, full of phenomenal music and speakers who will bring us good news. It is going to be amazing, so don’t miss this opportunity!
- Week 1: We will look at the purpose and power of friendship, along with phenomenal music and a powerful interview featuring Lacey Sturm.
- Week 2: Sally Lloyd-Jones. This NY Times best-selling author and speaker will share her unique gift of bringing the gospel to every age, and maybe even captivate us by reading from some of her books!
- Week 3: Elyse Fitzpatrick. Author, speaker . . . what can I say, I love this lady! She will deliver the good news for weary women. Trust me she has the “goods”, serves it straight up, no cutesy stories, no fluff. Bring your Bible and notebooks ’cause you will want to take notes!
Here are the details and how to easily register for Girl Talk:
Harvest OC 7:00 P.M., Wednesday, July 1, 8, 15
2727 Campus Drive Irvine, CA 92612
Harvest Riverside 7:00 P.M., Thursday, July 2, 9, 16
6115 Arlington Avenue, Riverside, CA 92504
Don’t forget, although it is free, you must register, so call some girlfriends and join us!
14 comments
Heide Perez | June 19, 2015
Five others and I from my bible study group will attend, Kim Galvin, Evelyn, Ana Valenzuela, Georgette, Becky Muro.
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Helen Talkin | June 19, 2015
Well this be available online? I live in Phoenix.
Cindy | June 20, 2015
I am curious about that too since I am in Dallas!
LaDonna Cutshall | June 22, 2015
I am also interested in this online, or as a download.
I live in Oregon.
Thank you
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LaDonna Cutshall | June 22, 2015
I have seen several request for downloading this.
It looks to be a very inspiring, much needed study for any age female.
Please let us know if it is available online, or as a download, podcast.
Thank you!!
I am always encouraged by your words, Cathe
God Bless
LaDonna
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Virtue | June 22, 2015
Girl Talk archives will be available a few days after each event. They will also be part of the Virtue podcast.
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Yelena | June 19, 2015
Great reminder on beauty.
Is that Mary B. in the picture next to you?
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Joy Audinet | June 19, 2015
I live too far away to be able to come and also am fairly elderly . I wondered if this might be available later on CD or DVD? Where would I look to purchase if so? Thank you so much for your assistance.
Joy
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Debbie Zamora | June 19, 2015
Hi Cathe, It's good to hear from you! How are you doing? I'm doing fine hearing Third day! I need to hear my Christian music, it is positive and good for me. Thank you so much for sending. When I was married, I loved my husband so much but did not feel secure. My ex-husband left but My Jesus helped me through and My Jesus is still helping me! A couple of years ago my ex-husband passed away and My Jesus gave me the strength to forgive and tell him to accept Jesus in his heart. God is Awesome! I have two granddaughters and I try to instill that they are precious and to learn how to be treated right, we are God's daughters. Have a wonderful weekend!
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Tammy | June 19, 2015
Is this going to be taped? I live in NY and would love to come to this but it is not possible. You have such great things going on for the women in your area. Maybe I should move to CA! Thank you and God Bless you and your family.
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Robin | June 19, 2015
I'd love to see this if it was streamed online. I'm on the opposite side of the country and won't be able to attend. I'd love to hear it, though!
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Trish | June 19, 2015
Will this be available on DVD? I would love to be there! I live in PA and this is not possible
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Marcia | June 19, 2015
Hi Cathe, It's wonderful to hear from you again, I love reading the emails that are sent my way and they give me new perspectives on my life in how to cope with the issues the Lord puts before me, to grow, prosper, and believe in the Lord even more. Amen. Thank you again.
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Linda Magin | June 19, 2015
I live in Australia. Been trying to show the women in my church 'girl talk' like from my days in the US. Could you please let me know if there would be a way that I could show this to the women in my church. Or if you and Greg would like to come down to Australia, we would love to host you :->
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Carine Waters | June 19, 2015
Thank you Cathe;
Virtuous women is who we all are for we are all created in God's image; Proverbs 31 that entire chapter speaks of a Virtuous women. The world says beauty is in the eye of the beholder (keep in mind that's of the world). Pretty is who we all are. For when you look in a mirror it's yourself you see and not anyone else, For we are even prettier on our worst days. I thank the Lord for blessing us each with our own individual beauty. For I truly believe there is no beauty without pretty. May the Lord continue to bless you Cathe and everyone who is linked to this message. God has blessed you Cathe with such a big heart, which you have made room for all of us.
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Kathi Woodle | June 20, 2015
Hi Cathe, I feel like I know you! We have lots in common our names, our Savior our love of God's word and seeing women encouraged but the saddest is our loss of precious sons. Your ministry and your book have been a blessing to me. Hope Girl Talk will be available in NC one day thanks
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Maria | June 20, 2015
We are in North Carolina. Will you podcast or offer it as a DVD? Sounds perfect for High School girls!
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Christine Baldwin | July 14, 2015
I am also interested in the audio archive of Sally Lloyd Jones visit July of 2015. Is it possible to get that?
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