Jon Rushing posted a link to this blog on his facebook page
a week or so ago and it has to do with a subject that is so important for young
ladies, moms, dads - and anyone who cares about and respect ladies in general –
to think about... a subject that all too often gets ignored or becomes so
legalistic in approach that it becomes meaningless to the heart. So, we are going to link the blog as I
believe it attempts to deal with the subject matter in a very Biblically
principled and consistent manner.
I remember talking
with a Dad who had a young daughter around age 3 at the time: he was buying her a modest bathing suit and
one of his family members asked him why in the world he would be so concerned
with modesty at age 3. His response in short was, “because in 9 years or so I
don’t want to begin to tell her to cover up because her body is a bad thing.”
He is right on target! I remember having my boys, as young as 3 at the time, open
the door for their mother, and having many other such conversations as to the how
they should treat females in general. I did that because I wanted them to
understand from day one, that God created girls/ladies differently and we
should honor and protect them. This is not sexist, this is biblical. With that
said, below is a wonderful blog and youtube clip that I believe will enlighten
you as it did me.
Shopping
for modest clothes—let alone modest swimwear—can be painful. Try shopping for
swimwear with your daughters or granddaughters, and you’re already digging
through your purse for the Ibuprofen.
We’d
like to prevent your headache with some super practical swimwear shopping tips.
By the way, if you missed yesterday’s discussion on why we even bother to cover up, join it here.
The Science Behind Bikinis (Video by Jason Evert)
If you’re considering
a bikini (or that young girl is begging for one), check out this short video.
Among other reasons not to wear a bikini, if you want a man to see you for what
you’re truly worth, a recent Princeton study explains why you’ll want to wear
more than a bikini this summer.
How to Shop for Swimwear with Your Daughters (Tips from Dannah
Gresh)
Summer is quickly approaching and that means the dreaded
swimsuit shopping adventure. If you're going to the beach this summer, keep
these tips in mind:
• Swimwear is for
swimming. A girl who values modesty covers up when she gets out of the water.
"Laying out" may be okay with girlfriends, but not when there are
guys around. Whether it's a pair of board shorts and T-shirt or a fun frilly
cover-up, your girls have lots of adorable options!
• Focus on what they can
purchase. Do a bit of online perusing and show your girls some suits you think
are modest. I’m partial to tankinis, especially ones with shorts as they're
usually less form-fitting than a one-piece. I've had success at places like
Kohl's and some sporting goods stores since athletic suits tend to cover more
territory. Set the standard by showing them that modest swimwear can be cute.
When you are teaching your girls about modesty, it's crucial to show them what
you can say "yes" to, or all they hear is "no" and that can
crush their spirits.
• Discuss your
expectations before you hit the mall. What mom says goes. As a general rule, I
see no reason for sheer fabric, bikinis, plunging necklines, or high-cut hips.
(Sharing an embarrassing moment to prove your point always adds some
credibility!)
• And of course, don't
forget to finish off the trip by picking up some super-cool nail polish and
stopping in for some refreshing summer smoothies.
Finding “Modest” Bathing Suits (Leads from Carla Anne Coroy)
While I haven’t
checked out these sites in-depth, it seems like Carla Anne has compiled quite a
list of websites that offer bathing suits that
cover more skin than usual. Click on this link and scroll down to view these sites.
Thoughts on Swimsuits (by Nancy Leigh DeMoss)
Like every other type
of clothing, swimsuits need to be evaluated according to a standard of
modesty. Ask yourself, does this article of clothing fulfill the purpose
for clothing, which is to cover nakedness? Does it expose or emphasize private
parts of my body?
Here’s
something to think about. Did you know that until the mid-1800s men and women
swam in different places or at different hours? Yet, today, men and women swim
together in swimwear that is often provocative and designed to expose human
anatomy.
Your Turn
Whether you wear a swimming suit this summer or choose another
route, how can you “swim upstream” in this area? Let us know what you’ll be
wearing swimming this summer and we’ll choose ten of you on Friday, June 15 to
receive a copy of The Look: Does God Really Care What I Wear?
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