Did you have a hero when you were a kid? Maybe it was a favorite athlete or movie star—or perhaps a friend or family member you admired for their character and the way they loved others.

As adults, though, finding people to look up to can be tricky. We’re more aware of others’ flaws or the ways their opinions differ from our own than we were as kids. But Christa Threlfall reminds us that honoring the image of God in someone—even when their gifts or convictions differ from ours—gives us more opportunities for growth. For women, that’s a freeing truth: we don’t need to emulate “flawless.” We’re simply called to walk in humility, learn from others, and extend grace. Scroll down for a link to the full article.

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