Beauty

Praise of The Shulamite’s Beauty

This chapter portrays the maturing of the couple’s marriage. Solomon continues his praise of her beauty by describing ten of her features: 1. How beautiful are thy feet (v. 1) …

The beauty of the New Jerusalem

One of the angels invited John to view the New Jerusalem in greater detail (v. 9). He was transported by the Spirit to a special place where he could view the Holy City (v. 10). The overall impression is described as a huge, brilliant jewel (v. 11). However, it is evident that his description …

IllustrationBran muffins delayed entering heaven

An elderly couple died in an accident and found themselves standing before the Pearly Gates of Heaven. St Peter was there to welcome them and took them inside. First Peter showed them their new, heavenly mansion. The man, awed by the sheer luxury of it all asked, “How much d …

IllustrationFat is Beautiful in West Africa

In West African culture it is said that the larger the women are the more beautiful they are thought to be. In fact, a young missionary who had a small, trim wife said that the nationals had told him …