Modesty Carnival

I am honored to host the Modesty Carnival for the month of March.  There were only a few submissions but they are good ones.  Take some time today to read through them all; there is definitely a wide variety listed here.  Please comment on those who chose to submit this month and let me know which ones you enjoyed the most.  

Is modesty only for women? Are men and children also to dress modestly? What kind of examples as parents do we send?  Bethany addresses these questions in her post Modesty:Not Just for Ladies.

Many people feel a woman’s hair is her pride and glory, and should be saved for her husband viewing only. Here are some quick and easy ways to cover your hair, while still looking attractive.

De’Etta wrote a great little article. She hits many different issues surrounding this topic of modesty and has several questions which are sure to make you stop and think.  Go and be challenged, A Few Thoughts on Modesty.

My good friend Rebecca is preparing for her daughter’s wedding soon and has written a post on being a Modest Wedding Guest.  Here is a quote. 

Why should modesty be a consideration when attending a wedding?  Simply because, while it is quite natural to be the center of our own attention, a wedding guest who wants to be the center of attention at a wedding ought to just have declined the invitation. 

If you haven’t noticed there is a trend in today’s maternity cloths.  I agree that being pregnant can be a wonderful experience and I personally love the pregnant belly but I do not want to see everyone’s!  I find it tiring and not so attractive to see the pants below the belly whilst the shirt does not cover the belly.  Here is a link for a way to have that fashionable layered look and make sure you are completely covered. They make hipster and mini underclothing to “fill in the gap” your others clothes do not always cover. Visit Nothing Bare Clothing.

Celebrate Femininity: the following is a statement from those at Bellissima :

We believe in rejoicing in our God-given gift of femininity by joyfully choosing to dress in a way that protects, and in doing so, brings glory to God by proclaiming His beauty. “Let the beauty of the Lord be upon us.” (Psalm 90:17)

Moving beyond the clothing….

The emotional side of modesty and purity is the most important part of your being a Godly young man or woman of God.

Jocelyn addresses this in her article Modesty is more than you Apparel.

Here is an entry from Linda, a regular commenter here. Visit Thought of the Heart to read her entry. Here is a small snippet from her post.

A person adorned in modesty has great worth. They are a token of purity to their spouse and if not married a treasure given wholly to the Lord.

Modesty, one woman’s journey.  Here is a post from Emma about her continual journey to live a modest life.  See where and how the Lord has lead her along this path.  Her article is entitled, Modesty Wasn’t my Middle Name.

Finally, be sure to check out the new site Is This Modest? to contribute on the topic of modesty in today’s culture.

Coming Soon….

Next month I will be hosting the Modesty Carnival.  I am looking for submissions.  If you would like to write a blog post on the topic modesty to be included please send me the url by using the  form on the contact page.  I am excited to see what you all come up with and the great discussions that are sure to develop because of them.

Is This Modest?

I am thrilled to share with you that one of my blogging friends, MInTheGap, has started yet another blog. This one is entitled, “Is This Modest?” I invite you to take some time and check it out.

Modesty Articles

Carmen from Full Contact Christ-Centric Living has a wonderful little post about the importance of dressing modestly and some simple things for ladies to think about as they make their clothing choices. Here is a small excerpt:

I’m speaking from experience with my own sons and our conversations. I’ve also heard and read the testimony of godly young men who have expressed their gratefulness to young ladies for dressing modestly and not arousing sinful thoughts in them.

Please take a moment to read the rest of her article, Considerate Modesty.

My dear in real life friend, Rebecca, also addresses the subject of modesty on her fashion blog. She discusses how we can apply Proverbs 3:6, In all your ways acknowledge Him…. to what we choose to wear each day.

Please take some time to read this short and insightful post on Acknowledging God in What we Wear.

I also found a wonderful little blog entitled Maidens of Worth. They have a section entitled Maidens for Modesty. In this is included a statement of the Maidens for Modesty set of values. It show how they are endeavoring to honor God in the way they dress.

Please pop on over and read their Values for Maidens of Modesty.

What Do Men Consider Immodest?

I ran across this site while browsing and think it is a wonderful resource. Do women really think about what a man sees as being immodest? What do they struggle with when it comes to fidelity of mind and do we place stumbling blocks in front of them by the way we dress, carry ourselves, or adorn ourselves? For instance some things that registered as immodest were: carrying your purse with the strap diagonally across the chest, showing any cleavage at all, or wearing nude colored clothing. It is very interesting to read about these things from the guys point of view rather than just our own.

The Modesty Survey is an exciting, anonymous discussion between Christian guys and girls who care about modesty. The honest truth is this: We’re not telling you what to wear — we’re just telling you what we, as guys, have to guard against. It is God’s Word, your own heart and conscience, and your parents and godly friends who should help you decide what to do about it.

snippet from their website

Take some time and browse through their site and their findings at The Modesty Survey.

Growing in Grace Debut Today!

Lisa, a mom of four, and Jacque, a mom of eight, both have a desire to raise their daughters to live a virtuous life. With eight daughters between the two of them, they partnered together to form an online magazine for Christian girls. Although the articles are inspired and laced with scripture, the teaching is applicable to any girl desiring to live a life that would please her parents and bring honor to herself and her family.

Growing in Grace Magazine is an online publication designed to inspire girls to live a virtuous life. Our team of authors are Christian girls under the leadership of our moderators, some of them being their own mothers. They are zealous in bringing God’s Word to the girls of today and each reader has the opportunity to communicate their uplifting thoughts about the articles.

GGM is a unique place where the readers can ask questions about the articles and receive further admonishment from their peers. Finding a good, godly place for girls to study God’s Word is very difficult in today’s world. Many girls wonder if they are the last girl in the world who still wants to live a pure life, but at GGM they’ll find that they’re not alone. Their articles cover a wide range of topics applicable to girls today from peer pressure, purity, family life, beauty, health, and much more.