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Emma Stark2025-01-08T07:00:00
‘The cosmetic industry (from the same Greek root as “cosmos”) and social media have been infiltrated by the father of lies and so we must be aware and vigilant about becoming trapped in the idolatry of either self-exaltation or self-hatred.’ says Emma Stark.
I love makeup. Undereye concealer and good quality tweezers are a must in my world! Beauty, colours, shapes, creativity, patterns, interior designs, art, and fabrics bring me so much joy. God delights in beauty and devised the world in all its ravishing splendour. In his detailed instructions for the layout, design, and furnishing of the tabernacle (read Exodus 25) we discover that our Creator cares for the finest details and artistry.
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