Shelly Ballestero - Beauty by God: Inside-Out Secrets for Every Woman

Praise for Beauty by God

Whether you are a supermodel or a mother, teen or schoolgirl, we all want to be beautiful. In an honest, practical, organic way, Shelly Ballestero helps women acknowledge the struggle that we all deal with inside ourselves and that true beauty is a combination of mind, body and spirit. Beauty by God offers useful health and beauty tips to pamper your body and soulplus interesting facts and information about the beauty industry we all should know.

KIM ALEXIS
Supermodel

Your life and beauty issues have just been simplified! No longer must you choose between healthy or harmful cosmetics or inner or outer beauty you can have it all! Beauty by God is an amazing compilation of spiritual insight and practical hands-on advice. It is time Gods daughters walked in all the beauty, health and strength He has for them.

LISA BEVERE
Speaker and Bestselling Author, Fight Like a Girl
and Kissed the Girls and Made Them Cry

In Beauty by God, Shelly takes us on a fantastic journey that bridges our spiritual walk with God with the outward blessings of living a healthier lifestyle. This book is a must-read for every woman who seeks to grow deeper in her faith and learn practical tips to look and feel her very best.

CANDACE CAMERON-BURE
Former Full House Star

Shelly Ballestero embodies beauty from the inside out, and she will inspire you to do the same. In Beauty by God, her positive perspective, experience and extensive research combine to give you the motivation and tools you need to look and feel your very best!

TAMARA LOWE
Cofounder and Executive Vice President, Get Motivated Business
Seminars, Inc.; Author, GET MOTIVATED: Overcome Any Obstacle,
Achieve Any Goal and Accelerate Your Success

Beauty by God is a great book for women that encourages them not only to be beautiful on the inside but also on the outside. Our bodies are the temple of the living God, and we need to do our best to take care of what the Lord has given us. This book is jam-packed with godly ways of thinking and useful tips and will truly inspire us to be all that we can, spirit, soul and body!

SHANNON NIQUETTE RATLIFF
Christian Author and Runner-up on Americas Next Top Model

Beauty by God is a valuable resource for anyone who seeks to know and understand Gods plan for complete health and beauty. Shellys knowledge and understanding of Gods Word will motivate even the most hesitant reader. I encourage you to put what Shelly has written into practice. She has done us a profound service by illuminating the path to beauty and balance from a biblical perspective.

JORDAN RUBIN
Founder and Chairman, Garden of Life
New York Times Bestselling Author, The Makers Diet

I loved every page in Beauty by God. Every chapter is filled not only with encouragement but also with practical tips on how to live a healthy life. We have an obligation to take care of our body so that we can finish our race strong, and Shelly gives us great help in doing just that. The resources offered in each chapter are worth the cost of the book! This is a great book!

HOLLY WAGNER
Founder, GodChicks
Author, GodChicks, Daily Steps for GodChicks and WarriorChicks

Being in the public eye means that I need to try and look my best. So why do I feel guilty when I spend time on myself? Beauty by God helped me to see that it is okay to take care of the outside as well as the inside. Beauty by God is a handbook for us girlswhat a wealth of information! Im keeping it close by.

JACI VELASQUEZ
Grammy-nominated Recording Artist

2009 Shelly Ballestero

Published by Revell
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Revell edition published 2014

ISBN 978-1-4412-2458-3

Previously published by Regal Books

Ebook edition originally created 2012

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All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the New International Version. Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society. Used by permission of Zondervan Publishing House. All rights reserved.

Other versions used are:
AMPScripture taken from THE AMPLIFIED BIBLE, Old Testament copyright 1965, 1987 by the Zondervan Corporation. The Amplified New Testament copyright 1958, 1987 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission.

THE MESSAGEScripture taken from THE MESSAGE. Copyright by Eugene H. Peterson, 1993, 1994, 1995. Used by permission of NavPress Publishing Group.

NASBScripture taken from the New American Standard Bible, 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission.

PhillipsThe New Testament in Modern English, Revised Edition, J. B. Phillips, Translator. J. B. Phillips 1958, 1960, 1972. Used by permission of Macmillan Publishing Co., Inc., 866 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10022.

Personalized Scriptures found on pages 209, 223 and 241 2009 LeAnn Weiss-Rupard. Used by permission. All rights reserved. All illustrations 2009 Dan Gracey, except the illustration on page 14, 2009 David Murray. Beautiful on page 33 2008 Tammy Trent/Doug Beiden/Dale Evrist. Tammy B Music BMI/Coach Beiden Music BMI/PD Songs ASCAP. Reprinted by permission. Author photo 2008 Katie Meehan.

Caution: The information contained in this book is intended to be solely for informational and educational purposes. Some of the products listed in Beauty by God are not regulated by the FDA and are used at the consumers risk. It is assumed that readers will consult a medical or health professional before using any products referred to in this book. The author and the publisher cannot be held responsible for any injury resulting from the recommendations herein, and do not necessarily endorse the products mentioned in this book.

To my grandmother Georgia Jewel Long (d. 2007),
who gave me a love for reading.
She was the first one to give me a Bible,
and I am so thankful she did!

To my grandmother Antoinette Benedetto (d. 2006),
for her unconditional love.

To my mother-in-law, Virginia Ballestero (d. 2006),
who believed in me every step of the way.

To my mom, Betty Choquette,
who has helped me be the person I am
through her love and prayers.
You are an incredible mother, and I love you!

The One who taught me about true beauty
my beloved heavenly Father!

I am so grateful that Shelly Ballestero has stepped out with her message in Beauty by God. The truths found in this book will transform every woman from the inside out. For many years, I have seen the inside of the beauty and fashion industry from all anglesthe positive and the negative. Though people saw me and still see me as a supermodel, I truly desire to be a role model of a healthy lifestyle.

Unfortunately, the negative messages of todays media have waged a war on the self-esteem of women of all ages. We must begin to stand up and speak the truth: that each woman is created with uniqueness and beauty, inside and out. Shelly, in