Okay ladies, let’s switch gears for a minute and have a little fun. There’s this strange idea floating around that once a woman becomes serious about her walk with Christ, she’s supposed to suddenly become frumpy, dull, and completely uninterested in fashion. But let’s be honest… that’s not biblical. You can love God deeply and still enjoy expressing yourself through style. The real question isn’t whether we should care about fashion. The question is how we present ourselves. Are we intentional? Does our outward appearance reflect the dignity and confidence of who we are in Christ? Or are we dressing in ways that conflict with the character we’re trying to live out? Personally, I enjoy fashion. I like variety. I like pushing the edge a little and trying different looks. I definitely don’t look the same all the time because I appreciate creativity. But one thing I always make sure of is this: When I walk out of my door, I never have to defend what I’m wearing. I can confidently stand in it. Because faith and fashion don’t have to compete. They can actually complement each other when we approach them with intention. After all, Scripture reminds us that we are “fearfully and wonderfully made.” (Psalm 139:14) So let’s talk about it. Discussion Questions 1. Do you think there’s pressure in Christian spaces for women to tone down their style? Why or why not? 2. How do you balance expressing yourself through fashion while still honoring your faith? 3. What makes you feel most confident when you get dressed? 4. Has your style evolved as you’ve grown in your walk with God? 5. If someone looked at your style, what would you want it to communicate about who you are? Let’s have a little fun with this one. Bonus: Drop your favorite outfit type in the comments: 👗 Dress girl 👖 Denim queen 👟 Street style 👠 Glam all day 🧥 Layered & classy Because being a woman of faith doesn’t mean you have to lose your sense of style.

One thing many of us were never taught growing up was how to properly identify what we are actually feeling. When something painful, disappointing, or unfair happens to us, most of us go straight to anger. We say: - “I’m mad.” - “I’m irritated.” - “That made me angry.” But the truth is, anger is often just the easiest emotion to grab. It’s the lowest hanging fruit. It’s the one emotion society has normalized reacting from. The problem is that when we stop at anger, we may actually be mislabeling what we feel. Psychologist Robert Plutchik created the Wheel of Emotions, which shows that our emotions are much more layered than we think. For example, what we call anger may actually be: - Feeling hurt - Feeling rejected - Feeling disrespected - Feeling powerless - Feeling betrayed - Feeling frustrated - Feeling disappointed And what we call sadness might actually be: - Loneliness - Grief - Disappointment - Feeling unseen - Feeling unimportant When we don’t take time to accurately label our emotions, we end up reacting instead of responding. But when we learn to name what we truly feel, we gain power, clarity, and emotional maturity. As the saying goes: “Name it so you can tame it.” So let’s practice. Becoming Her Exercise: “What Am I Really Feeling?” Think about a situation recently where you felt upset, hurt, or triggered. Step 1 Write down the first emotion that came to mind. Example: “I was angry.” Step 2 Now pause and look deeper using the emotion wheel. Ask yourself: Was I really angry, or was I actually feeling: • Hurt? • Rejected? • Embarrassed? • Disappointed? • Unappreciated? • Powerless? • Overlooked? Step 3 Complete this sentence: “When ______ happened, I thought I felt angry, but when I really sat with it, the deeper emotion was ______.” Example: “When my message was ignored, I thought I was angry, but when I really sat with it, the deeper emotion was feeling dismissed and unimportant.” Community Reflection

Yesterday something happened that had the potential to completely disrupt my day. You ever notice how someone else’s emergency can suddenly become your responsibility if you’re not careful? For a moment I felt the pressure to shift everything I had planned… but I had to pause and remind myself of something important: Every situation does not require my emotional, mental, or spiritual takeover. Sometimes the most mature thing you can do is stand firm, keep your peace, and refuse to allow someone else’s chaos to dictate your day. So instead of reacting, I prayed. I asked God for wisdom, boundaries, and the discipline to protect the peace He’s been teaching me to cultivate. And let me tell you… peace will cost you the need to fix everything for everyone. But it’s worth it. Moral of the story: THAT'S NOT MY EMERGENCY!!!!! Question for you:Have you ever had to decide that someone else’s emergency wasn’t going to become your emergency?

Take a few minutes to think about the version of yourself you are growing into. Then answer the questions below and share what you’re comfortable sharing with the community. 1️⃣ What three words describe the woman you are becoming? (example: peaceful, confident, disciplined) 2️⃣ What is one habit the future version of you has that you’re working on now? 3️⃣ What is something you are learning to release in this season? 4️⃣ What is something you want to embrace more of? (example: joy, faith, rest, confidence, boundaries) 5️⃣ Finish this sentence: “The woman I’m becoming no longer apologizes for…” Add a photo of yourself in a moment where you felt confident. Comment on at least 2 other member post....remember we're growing together!