INSIDE OUT BEAUTY

INSIDE OUT BEAUTY

Carla Gasser

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This past weekend, I had the joy of speaking at a This past weekend, I had the joy of speaking at a women’s conference on The Beauty of an Uncluttered Soul — and I’m still carrying the sweetness of it in my heart.

Nearly 75 women gathered together… not for perfection, performance, or polished appearances, but for something far more sacred: faith, fellowship, worship, and genuine connection.

And honestly? I didn’t realize how much my own soul needed it too.

It had been over a year since I had been in a space like this — women worshiping side by side, praying for one another, discussing hard truths, and making room for God to meet us right where we are. There was a tenderness in the room that you can’t manufacture. The Holy Spirit moved in quiet conversations, heartfelt worship, and open hearts.

I left feeling full in ways I didn’t even know were empty.

And it reminded me of something I believe deeply:
We desperately need gatherings like this again.

In a world that keeps us busy, isolated, distracted, and comparing, many Christian women are quietly carrying heavy soul clutter — longing for belonging, encouragement, and a safe place to be seen and known in Christ.

Screens cannot replace presence.
Content cannot replace community.
And independence was never meant to replace sisterhood.

There is something powerful that happens when women come together to seek God — when we slow down long enough to listen, worship, and remind each other who we are.

To the women who showed up with open hearts — thank you.
To the leaders who created space for this weekend — thank you for your obedience.

And if you are part of a women’s ministry, church, or leadership team sensing that your women are longing for deeper connection, encouragement, and renewal — I would love to serve your community. It is such a joy to create spaces where women can unclutter their souls and rediscover God’s beauty from the inside out.

My heart is full of gratitude… and expectant for all God will continue to do when women gather in His name. 🤍

If you would like to fill out a speaking inquiry form, click on the link in the bio and go to my Speaking page.
The Table… is really happening. Since the beginni The Table… is really happening.

Since the beginning of the year, I have sensed God moving me in a different direction in ministry...toward a smaller circle, a committed group, a sacred community. 

The noise and disconnectedness of social media posts left me empty, isolated, and detached. 

I tried email newsletters, reels, short videos, giveaways, printable resources... everything to connect and meet my people where they were, with what they needed. But I was somehow missing the mark. And that left me confused, discouraged, and ineffective. 

So, I reflected on my own experience, thought about what I was missing, and put it out there. I was real, raw, honest. 

I talked openly about my struggles of longing to sit at tables where no one pulled out a chair for me, of minimizing myself to squeeze into spaces that were not good fits, or of growing weary of always initiating and getting nothing in return. 
 
And guess what happened when I did this?

So many women reached out expressing the same frustration, the same need, the same longing. 

Not for more content… but for authentic connection.
Not for more breadth… but for real depth.
Not for more faith clichés… but for space to wrestle with God together.

I’ve been picturing a table where we:

Sit to share and listen.
Leave a seat open for all who want to come.
Gather with grace, honesty, and humility.

A table is different than a platform. It’s not about performing or consuming — it’s about presence, prayer, and real-life faith lived together.

That’s what we’re beginning at The Table.

To all of you who have already said, “I want in” — thank you. You are the first ones helping make this vision real.  And I am beyond excited to see what God will do when we gather!

And if you are still interested, don't hesitate to reach out, we are starting soon...
Connected. But still alone. How can that be? 🤷🏻‍♀ Connected.
But still alone.

How can that be? 🤷🏻‍♀️

We can reach anyone in seconds.

Text messages.
Comments.
FaceTime.

We are connected to people, ideas, and information almost instantly.
And yet so many of us quietly carry isolation.

I’ve written about connection for years.

But this past year?
I’ve struggled with it more than ever.

There were moments I longed to sit at tables where no one pulled out a chair for me.
Moments, I grew weary of always being the initiator.
Moments I poured myself out… and quietly felt empty in return.

And very few people knew (and even know now).

Recently, these words from 1 Thessalonians 5:11 (The Message) have stayed with me:

“So speak encouraging words to one another. Build up hope so you’ll be together in this, no one left out, no one left behind…”

No one left out.
No one left behind.
All in this together.

That is the heart of biblical community.

Not polished.
Not performative.
Not transactional.

That’s the kind of connection our souls are longing for.

Not wide.
Real.

I’m gathering a few women who want to go deeper.
If that’s you… Come sit with us. 
DM me "table" and I'll send you a link to learn more...no obligation.
A few years ago, I stopped begging for a seat. I A few years ago, I stopped begging for a seat.

I realized that maybe I wasn't meant to have a seat at every table...whether they wanted me or not.

So, I decided to quit waiting, begging, hustling.

If this resonates with you in any way, I want you to stop and pay attention.

Because there's more behind this.

I'm trying (with God's help) to create something different. To set a table with honesty, humility, and depth.

If you are interested in learning what that looks like, DM me.
I’m setting a table. Not a platform. Not a follow I’m setting a table.

Not a platform.
Not a following.
Not a place to perform or pretend.

Just a table—where Scripture is opened, prayers are spoken honestly, and women can show up without having it all figured out.

I come to this table as I am.

Still learning how to follow Jesus.
Still trusting God for the next step.
Still messy, broken, and seeking.

And I believe there are other women longing for this kind of space too—
a quieter place to grow, wrestle, listen, and walk faithfully together.

Everyone is welcome here.

But the seats are for women who want to be present, engaged, and intentional.

If this feels like the kind of table you’ve been looking for, there’s a seat here for you.

I’ll be sharing what this becomes—and how we’ll gather—through my email list.

DM me only if you want a seat at the table.
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