Dear Kim Kardashian West,

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In case you haven’t turned on your TV this week, or been online or on social media at all, then I’m sure you’ve heard about what the sweetheart of “America’s First Family” did recently.


(And please, I hope you can hear the sarcasm dripping from my lips…)

But good old’ Kim K posted a fully nude selfie on Instagram with just two minuscule black bars covering her goods.

Now. This is not going to be some bashing of Ms. Kardashian West. Frankly, she’s like cilantro: you either love her or you hate her.

I, however, am in the indifferent camp. I frankly don’t care one way or the other about her or her shenanigans.


So I’m not here to attack her.

But, this photo has caused quite the stir. I mean, even the great Bette Midler has chimed in with disapproval.

Personally, I wasn’t surprised. (Let’s remember how she got her fame, ladies and gentlemen.)

I could go on and on about how she has a responsibility to be a good role model. That she’s a mother and should be setting a good example for her children. How she’s objectifying herself. Being attention-seeking. Whatever. No. You can read about those things from any other myriad of blogs.

Not here.

You see, what struck me about the picture — and yes, it popped up in my feed, so I saw it — was the caption.

She took the picture in her bathroom (obvs.) and said “When you’re like I have nothing to wear LOL”

First of all: nice use of the correct “you’re.” Props, Kimmy.


Secondly: Who capitalizes their “LOL’s?” or is that only weird to me?

But here’s what I’d like to suggest:

You don’t have anything to wear…

Dear Kim: how about you try reading Ephesians 6:11.

“Put on your full armor of God.”

Bet you didn’t see that one coming! 🙂

I know, I know. Probably some eye rolls. That’s okay. I’ll take `em. This is one of my favorite passages.

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“Be strong in the Lord and mighty in His power….Put on the belt of Truth and the body armor of God’s righteousness. For shoes, put on the peace that comes from the gospel so that you will be fully prepared. In addition to all of these, hold up the shield of faith…Put on salvation as your helmet, and take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.“

This passage really hits home for me. If you didn’t know, young women in recovery from eating disorders refer to themselves as “ED Warriors” — attacking ED and all his lies and advances. So all through my recovery and my weight restoration, I would often reflect on that vivid imagery.

It drums up so much strength. Power. Courage. It reminds me that with God, there is nothing I can’t handle. I envisioned myself putting on all those heavy pieces of armor, ready for battle. Because a battle it was.

We all have fights we have to be “suited up” for. Yours might not be recovery from anorexia, but we all have something that we’re up against. Whether it’s losing your job. Being bullied. Battling an addiction. Depression and loneliness. Or even “just” the stresses of day to day life. It is a battle out there.

We have been given the armor of God.

Yes, God will protect us and take care of us, but He’s also given us the tools – the armor – to empower us to be able to fight for ourselves too.

We’re not simply passive recipients of grace. We can stand up and fight the good fight for ourselves — and others.

Guarding my heart with His Truth. Dwelling in the Word of God. Staying grounded in His Peace. Guarding myself with Faith. If there was ever a “recipe” for recovery, or a life lived in abundance, that would be it.

Anywho, I will wrap this up so as not to get too heavy here for a Thursday night.

So Kim, I’m calling your buff…err…bluff. You always have something to wear.

 

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240 thoughts on “Dear Kim Kardashian West,”

      1. I, like you, have no interest in Kim Kardashian. I missed the story of her nude selfie totally so I am only now catching up with this crucial development in popular culture! Of course she has made her name from her body and face so I suppose flaunting it is par for the course. Bet her kids won’t like it when they grow up though and see naked pictures of mommie all over the internet though..

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      2. Hey Caroline! Haha oh yes–a cruuuuucial development indeed 😂😂yeah. That was one of the first things I thought too…about her kids…thanks for stopping by and for sharing this great perspective! Hugs and love to you! Xox

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  3. This what scares me about my teenager. She is into this stuff because the kids tell her about it at school (we certainly don’t promote it). I can only hope I gave her a good foundation, but the things kids see these day! This is pretty gross. It’s sad how much thought we put into these people. They are humans too…and most of them can’t handle the spotlight.

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    1. Hi Elle, thank you for this reflection. You’re right-I don’t think anyone really knows how to handle that level of celebrity. It would be nice if people used it for good. Sounds like you’ve raised your daughter with a good head on her shoulders ☺️ thanks for stopping by! Hugs and love xox

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  4. I saw this I was not too thrilled to say the least… there is so many reasons of what she did is wrong… one thing that bothered me her saying she has nothing to wear..hmm think about some people in this world that have nothing and life is rough and this lady…omg saying this was just not right.

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    1. That is definitely something I didn’t think about–but you’re so right. I live in NYC and walk by so many homeless people on the streets. They truly don’t have anything to wear…we make light of it as a “first world problem” but really, there are people who have real needs. Thanks for this poignant perspective. Something powerful to think about indeed. Hugs and love to you.

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  7. Well stated. An interesting perspective. It should also be noted that in Gen 3, God clothed us to hide our nakedness, our shame. Throughout scripture nakedness is referenced as shame and disgrace. It’s funny how this world is so backwards and upside down from what it was intended to be.

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  8. Yeah, you. She’s so full of herself she doesn’t know how truly starving for a true dose of reality she is. All we can do is pray and hope they someday all find themselves in a reality in front of them, instead of throwing themselves at us all. She is now, what Paris Hilton was 10+ years ago. On the other hand, your amazing, real, and beautiful and you don’t have to throw it around like her.

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    1. Oh my gosh Migueltio, what a kind thing to say. Thank you. I have to agree though-she’s been irresponsible with her celebrity. And I mean, I have no idea what it must be like to be her and have her life, but we definitely should pray for all our brothers and sisters:) thanks for stopping by! Hugs xox

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  13. Is it bad that I hadn’t heard of this and I googled the picture? No, that just makes me curious =P I really like the quote you have “Fight like you’ve already won”
    Having confidence that you’re already the best you can be and that is enough for your life, your challenges and for God is something that I need to remember.
    Great post xoxoxo

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    1. haha Thank you so much Ellie. No, it’s not bad at all! you’re right, that’s something I need to remember too. God loves us just as we are. And even though we are the best we can be, He always will have our back and uphold us in the storm. Thanks for stopping by tonight, love! Have a beautiful night! xox

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  14. Love that scripture! Me and my son read, claim and even mimic putting on the armor of God before we leave our house. It’s powerful. As you said, it doesn’t matter what we are facing. We have the ability to put “something” on 😀. Some just put the wrong things on. They put on the lies of satan instead. Good post!

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    1. Hey Lana! Thank you so much! aw, that’s such a cute thing you and your son do. Cute, but very powerful. 🙂 you’re right — we can always put on that armor 🙂 thanks for stopping by! hugs and love to you xox

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  15. Quite honesty I couldn’t care less about the Kardashians. But regardless I love the positive spin you’ve put on what is a pretty pathetic piece of media. Always love your positivity.

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  17. Great post 🙂 You managed to disapprove of Kim Kardashian’s actions without resorting to name-calling which is actually a very difficult thing to do whenever the media is giving coverage to The Kardashians. A lot of people, who can not stand them have a harder time and even those who have mixed feelings about them will sometimes lash out, but I am amazed that you are able to be both witty and fair and balanced in your criticism 🙂 As for me, I could care less which means I do not love them or hate them. Your whole post was fantastic and nobody could improve upon this blog entry 🙂 Anyway, keep up the great work as always 🙂

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    1. Hey John, wow, thank you so much. I really appreciate this feedback. Because I really was trying to be fair and balanced. I cannot imagine what her life must be like with that level of celebrity, but I don’t think this was a good use of that notoriety. Anywho, it’s times like this that I have to remember that we’re all brothers and sisters and we all are dealing with our own “things” and we need to pray for eachother. 🙂 Thanks for stopping by and for this great perspective. Hugs to you John! Have a great night! Xox

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    1. Hey there Corrie! Thank you so much:) I appreciate your affirming words so much:) I’m not out to take any cheap shots, but I do want to offer a new and different perspective. So thanks for this feedback. It really means a lot. Hugs and love to you, friend! Xox

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  20. Nice. Yeah its sad because there are a number of not just girls, but also moms who will lower their standards for themselves are their kids by garbage like a nude Kardashian IG pic. Let’s put on the armor and just deflect all this! Props for the smiling/lauging husky pic btw!

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  22. For once, I am actually glad I have not kept up with the media recently. Kim Kardashian does, yet again, something so risky that she has to get noticed by the news. Which, by the way is utterly absurd. Great article stating my feelings nonetheless.

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  23. good post, honestly I don’t even subscribe to a ‘feed’ or social media for this among many other reasons…not on twitter, facebook, linkedin, etc…nothing uplifting there…but you are quiet funny and I like your quirk 🙂

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    1. Thank you so much! ☺️ you’re right-social media can be a spiral of “not-great-things” — if it wasn’t a great way to stay in touch with my loved ones back home, is probably not have them. Thanks for stopping by! Hugs and love to you xox

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  27. Ironically this post really had nothing to do with Kim and everything to do with me. I felt compelled to read it. Though I’m not feeling 100% better, I am well on my way thank you.

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  31. Heyyy! Spot on lady! The armour of God is truly the most empowering set of tools/weapons/dunno-what-to-call-them God has given us. After God dealt in a big way with my fears, His first lesson for living in this freedom was that I should live with the armour of God continually on me. It is truly the most beautiful dress a girl can have. It is surely the most flattering outfit in a Christian’s closet 🙂

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  32. Reblogged this on God Sees Everything and commented:
    #WalkWithJesus

    Eze,23:18 So she discovered her whoredoms, and discovered her nakedness: then my mind was alienated from her, like as my mind was alienated from her sister.

    Rom,8:35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?

    Rev,3:18 I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich; and white raiment, that thou mayest be clothed, and that the shame of thy nakedness do not appear; and anoint thine eyes with eyesalve, that thou mayest see.

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  33. This whole thing has me irked. Firstly I don’t like Kim or any of the clan. They have become famous and rich for nothing. I don’t doubt that they are probably talented or intelligent in one respect or another. But they all choose to use looks, sex and infamy to become famous. 1) Kim knowingly put a photo on a huge social media platform of her naked. Then said it’s no one’s business what she does with her body. I’m sorry did you think your account was private? No one hacked it, you put it out to the world! Expect comebacks. 2)Celebs came to her defense (including herself) to say she is being slut shamed for being proud of her body. I am against slut shaming but I don’t think this is it. While we are talking about Slut shaming, Kim’s own husband has done that to her for his new album when he brought up Ray J and her sex tape. And she’s happy to allow him to. As long as it brings in the money eh? 3)I truly believe there is something wrong with you if you feel the need to post nude photos like that. Attention seeking or something more serious I don’t know. 4) Other celebs came out against it saying she is a bad influence for young girls. I agree, to an extent. 5)To be honest my biggest problem here is that society has ALLOWED them to become famous, to be role models that we now want to give out about. I think it is up to us women as sisters, aunts, mothers, friends or peers to teach and raise girls that this is not how you need to act to be successful. It scares me how much influence they have over young girls and I’m thankful I’m not a teenage girl in this era. I think the media needs to stop talking about them. I think WE need to stop talking about them. Lets talk about Emma Watson using her platform to speak on Feminism and equality. Lets speak about Chloe Grace Moritz, Miley Cryus, Saoirse Ronan, J.K Rowling, Oprah, Tina Fey, and all the other successful females who have used their brains, talents & skills to become positive role models. The monster doesn’t go away if you keep talking about it. It starts with us.

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    1. Hi! Thank you so much for sharing this passionate reflection. You bring up some great points-I love Emma Watson too. She’s an example of someone using their notoriety for good. Because you’re right-it is a powerful platform–one that can be used for good. So kudos to her! Thanks for stopping by and sharing this perspective! Hugs and love xox

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    1. Thanks Wayne! I appreciate that. ☺️ yep, I figured everyone had heard that sound bite regarding this, so I wanted to offer a fresh spin☺️ albeit a little cheesy😂 so glad you stopped by! Have an awesome weekend!

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  37. I really enjoyed seeing this post this morning! I appreciated how you spoke on something so tasteless and managed to bring a very important verse to life with it! Plus, it was just the thing I needed to hear!

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  38. If she dressed in the armor of God, she probably wouldn’t feel the need for such behavior. I feel as though they are all in deep need. What a mess the whole situation is. These types of antics are probably an outcry about other things going on amongst her other ‘family’ members who are struggling with mental disorders diagnosed or otherwise.
    Dear BBB, I will also pray for you and your continued journey along the right path. Keep up the good work.

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  41. Girl you nailed it! I just finished teaching this series in my children’s Sunday school group and you pretty much broke this down for me to teach my youth. “Fight like you have already won” Very encouraging! Thank you for such an amazing, humbling perspective 😘

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  46. EXCELLENT POST MY DEAR! One can’t put on the whole (or even part) of the armor of God with an ego as big as Ms. Kimmy. It requires things like submission, dying to self, humility, etc. And I don’t think she’s ready. BTW…I LOL in all caps…sorry! 😄😄😄

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    1. Hey Stephanie! Wow thank you so much! I appreciate your encouragement! ☺️☺️☺️ you’re right – humility and dying to self are definitely things I need to work on too. Thanks for stopping by! Hugs and love xox

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      1. You’re welcome! Yes we’re all always a work in progress but the key is to get started.

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  49. Love this! I love it so much! The images and little catchphrases are awesome. I don’t know how long it takes you to make them, but I really love them! You left me smiling. You also reminded me not to despair about what other people do or don’t do that I may or may not agree with. It is a constant challenge for me to try to figure out how to respond and react to the unceasing barrage of mixed messages and unhealthy, unbalanced, just plain distorted words and actions that surround me about eating, exercise, health, and body image. An even more difficult challenge is how to respond to everything I witness that completely contradicts my faith and morals. I really like your approach of conscientious indifference. All I can do is show my faith and values by my example and pray that it’s enough. Hope you have a great weekend!

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    1. Hey Lulu! Thank you so much! Aw:) I’m so glad you like my quote art! Yeah, it’s a bit of a labor of love, but I really do enjoy making them☺️ good–a smile is what I’m after! Amen to that–you do you and keep your eyes on Him! ❤️❤️❤️thanks for stopping by! Hugs xox

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  50. I just love how you put a positive vibe to all this Kim K disaster.We need to put on our full armor of God.Because the battle is real. Only with God we can survive the challenges of life.

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