Hidden Beauty

Most of us have mixed feelings about our bodies – parts of ourselves that we’re proud of, and parts that make us feel ashamed. Whether it’s the smile we got from our mother, or the nose we inherited from our father, we show off the physical features we consider to be our best, and try to cover up the ones we consider to be our worst. But when it comes to the body of Christ – the church – what are its best features? There are certain body parts we love to show off, but is it possible that, by ignoring or even hiding other parts, we’re actually concealing its full splendor? What if showcasing diversity is the ultimate beauty tip for putting the beautiful body of Christ on display?