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Beautifully Flawed
Honest reflections on faith, resilience, leadership, adoption, and the beauty found in broken places — by Dr. Rebekah C. Lloyd
Beautifully Flawed Blog — Dr. Rebekah C. Lloyd
33 posts
David and Bathsheba: When the Hero Becomes the One Who Causes Harm
We love the David who faced Goliath. But Scripture also preserves the David who abused his power and arranged a mans death. Telling the truth about both is not a betrayal of faith.
The Privilege of Feeling Hurt
A reflection on love, trust, and vulnerability in real relationships — and why the capacity to be hurt is actually a gift.
Roots That Run Deep
The act of planting flowers from the past symbolizes our connection to heritage. Just as flower bulbs carry generations of history, so do our values and traditions.
Five Years in the Same Chair
This piece highlights the unique bond formed between a client and their hairstylist over five years — trust, comfort, and the therapeutic nature of their interactions.
The Last Time… Until It Is
The passage reflects on the unpredictability of life's final moments, emphasizing the importance of cherishing everyday interactions and relationships.
White as Snow: A Reflection on God's Gift of Righteousness
Freshly fallen snow symbolizes purity and transformation, mirroring God's grace through Jesus's sacrifice. Just as snow covers imperfections, God's forgiveness cleanses completely.
Generational Hands of Love
I saw my grandmother's hands today. Beautiful, gently lined with wisdom, soft with endless love — and then I saw my own hands, and understood the inheritance.
Rediscovering Myself: A Solo Parent's Journey Back to Health
Motherhood changes you in ways you can never fully prepare for. When I adopted as a solo parent, I knew my life would change — I didn't realize how much it would change me.
The Sweetness of Community: Lessons from My Neighbors
Over five years, simple gestures — like a neighbor's cinnamon rolls — revealed the value of connection and support in building deep community relationships.