Tell her to help me!” “Martha, Martha,” Jesus replied, “you are worried and upset about many things” (Luke 10:40-41, NIV). If a sister among us is physically ill, we tend to be sympathetic and helpful. We pray for her, encourage her to seek medical attention, and offer practical assistance: “May I run to the pharmacy…

On Halloween a small boy tramps the streets dressed as ugly as mom will allow. A hideous zombie mask is particularly appealing. But a little girl wants to dress up like a princess. Deep in her heart is a longing to be beautiful. Grown women want to be beautiful too, and there’s no shame in…