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Stop Calling Me Beautiful: Finding Soul-Deep Strength in a Skin-Deep World
Phylicia Masonheimer
4.31 AVERAGE
61 reviews for:
Stop Calling Me Beautiful: Finding Soul-Deep Strength in a Skin-Deep World
Phylicia Masonheimer
4.31 AVERAGE
I have been following Phylicia on instagram for years and have always been encouraged and challenged by her. she inspired me to go deeper with my Bible study; to go beyond the aesthetically pleasing snapshots of shallow faith you often see on social media.
being one of those young women pulled in by the aesthetic of Christianity and the feel-good messages in my late teen years, this book intrigued me when she first announced it. I have read bits and pieces of the content before having followed her for so long, but I still loved to see her expand on what can usually only be covered by one or two paragraphs in an instagram caption. the chapters are short but rich in content and covers each topic of said chapter so well for being only 15 or so pages.
I highly recommend this book to any woman who wants to dive deeper in her walk with the Lord.
being one of those young women pulled in by the aesthetic of Christianity and the feel-good messages in my late teen years, this book intrigued me when she first announced it. I have read bits and pieces of the content before having followed her for so long, but I still loved to see her expand on what can usually only be covered by one or two paragraphs in an instagram caption. the chapters are short but rich in content and covers each topic of said chapter so well for being only 15 or so pages.
I highly recommend this book to any woman who wants to dive deeper in her walk with the Lord.
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I would highly recommend getting this book in a physical copy rather than listening to the audiobook. There are a lot of great points the author makes as well as some advice and interesting bits of information that I would have liked to be able to highlight and look back on.
In this book, Phylicia brings to attention the habit of women's ministries to water down the Bible. She then challenges women to not be afraid to go deeper in their study of the Bible and their relationship with God.
My pet peeve for many years has been the lack of depth among women's speakers. When I started reading this book, I was saying to myself "Finally! I'm not alone in this!" Women are craving a deeper knowledge of scripture. Phylicia gives you exactly that. She doesn't shy away from the more complicated issues; she tackles them head-on with scripture to back up what she's teaching. In a world of fluff pieces, it was a breath of fresh air. You won't find much fluff here. You'll find some hard but helpful teaching. It's the kind of book that feels like iron sharpening you.
I left this book feeling not just like a "beautiful daughter of the King", I walked away feeling more than that. It left me feeling stronger, more like a warrior than a princess. If you're like me and tired of the lack of depth, then this book is for you.
I received this book from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.
My pet peeve for many years has been the lack of depth among women's speakers. When I started reading this book, I was saying to myself "Finally! I'm not alone in this!" Women are craving a deeper knowledge of scripture. Phylicia gives you exactly that. She doesn't shy away from the more complicated issues; she tackles them head-on with scripture to back up what she's teaching. In a world of fluff pieces, it was a breath of fresh air. You won't find much fluff here. You'll find some hard but helpful teaching. It's the kind of book that feels like iron sharpening you.
I left this book feeling not just like a "beautiful daughter of the King", I walked away feeling more than that. It left me feeling stronger, more like a warrior than a princess. If you're like me and tired of the lack of depth, then this book is for you.
I received this book from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.
Such an amazing book! I loved every bit of it. It is so good to read a book diving into the meat of God's word and the gospel! Highly recommend for all women. Well written and relatable.
Reading Phylicia's book is like attending a really good ladies' event at church. Her calls action are simple and meaningful, and hey message is grace-filled but serious: if you want to grow in your faith and in obedience to the Lord Jesus, you have to read your Bible. She writes like she speaks in an Instagram story, making this a quick read. I don't give it 5 stars for writing, but the content is gold.
hopeful
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inspiring
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I found this book quite hardwork to get into, perhaps because the context she was speaking to doesn't quite apply to me (although I very much see the equivalent here in UK churches). Once I got into the second two thirds, I really enjoyed this - the way Phylicia speaks about freedom and victory is powerful and so encouraging. I hope this book gets into the hands of many women who are living in shallow faith - because it really highlights what is possible for them to experience!
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Stop Calling Me Beautiful is a testament to Christian womanhood - to dig deep into the Word of God, to learn who God is, and to live without shame.
A few weeks ago, the name Phylicia Masonheimer was introduced to me through Instagram, and I began following her. Her posts prove to be incredibly insightful to the woman's plight while containing spiritual "meat" to help those women grow in their walk with Christ. Having all that said, it was really quite accidental (providential?) that I happened to stumble across the title of her new, soon-to-be-released book. A quick skim of the chapter titles confirmed that I should read this.
This book discusses Bible study, legalism, anxiety, shame, grief, broken sexuality - all in the light of God's Word. The idea is to find "soul-deep strength in a skin-deep world," and the only way to do that is to ground oneself in the principles God wrote out for us in His Word. Everything Phylicia (because I feel like we're on a first-name basis now) says has a foundation within Scripture.
She claims that Christians "live with rigid rules or uncontrollable addictions, controlling spirits, and untamed tongues. Everything they were before Christ, just with fire insurance." Whoa. How true and how convicting is that?
Here's the thing: [most women] long "to know more about God and have godly community. But nothing she's ever learned about Christianity has penetrated that surface level. She feels ill-equipped to dive deeper. What if her conclusions are wrong? Isn't a pastor supposed to tell her what to think? How does any of it apply to life practically? Where does she start?" Phylicia begins the book by asking the real questions and then proceeds to answer them, answers found right in Scripture.
One example: As someone who has grown up in a church where legalism is practically a lifestyle, my eyes were opened further to the harmful effects of "man's shortcut to holiness." The only so-called fruit of legalism is a condemning attitude and a judgmental heart. So whoever is telling you that you have to cover your knees or your shoulders to stand holy before God? They fail to see that the real issue is in the heart. True modesty before God is not how much skin you can cover up, but by how you approach Him in humility.
I could go on, but the bottom line is that most Christians are living every day as if they do not fully believe in what Christ did at Calvary, as if they do not fully accept that their sin and their shame is indeed finished.
If you have not done so already, please get your own copy of Stop Calling Me Beautiful.
A few weeks ago, the name Phylicia Masonheimer was introduced to me through Instagram, and I began following her. Her posts prove to be incredibly insightful to the woman's plight while containing spiritual "meat" to help those women grow in their walk with Christ. Having all that said, it was really quite accidental (providential?) that I happened to stumble across the title of her new, soon-to-be-released book. A quick skim of the chapter titles confirmed that I should read this.
This book discusses Bible study, legalism, anxiety, shame, grief, broken sexuality - all in the light of God's Word. The idea is to find "soul-deep strength in a skin-deep world," and the only way to do that is to ground oneself in the principles God wrote out for us in His Word. Everything Phylicia (because I feel like we're on a first-name basis now) says has a foundation within Scripture.
She claims that Christians "live with rigid rules or uncontrollable addictions, controlling spirits, and untamed tongues. Everything they were before Christ, just with fire insurance." Whoa. How true and how convicting is that?
Here's the thing: [most women] long "to know more about God and have godly community. But nothing she's ever learned about Christianity has penetrated that surface level. She feels ill-equipped to dive deeper. What if her conclusions are wrong? Isn't a pastor supposed to tell her what to think? How does any of it apply to life practically? Where does she start?" Phylicia begins the book by asking the real questions and then proceeds to answer them, answers found right in Scripture.
One example: As someone who has grown up in a church where legalism is practically a lifestyle, my eyes were opened further to the harmful effects of "man's shortcut to holiness." The only so-called fruit of legalism is a condemning attitude and a judgmental heart. So whoever is telling you that you have to cover your knees or your shoulders to stand holy before God? They fail to see that the real issue is in the heart. True modesty before God is not how much skin you can cover up, but by how you approach Him in humility.
I could go on, but the bottom line is that most Christians are living every day as if they do not fully believe in what Christ did at Calvary, as if they do not fully accept that their sin and their shame is indeed finished.
If you have not done so already, please get your own copy of Stop Calling Me Beautiful.
Phylicia is one of my favorite people to follow on Instagram, so I was so excited to read her book! If you're not following her on Instagram, go do that now - she is such a needed voice in today's world, teaching on discernment, how to study God's Word, the importance of community, and more.
In Stop Calling Me Beautiful, Phylicia uses the story of the woman at the well to encourage us to go deeper in our faith and live as overcomers in Christ. Her writing style is convicting, practical, and full of grace, and her passion for her message shines through. She touches on topics like spiritual disciplines, legalism, anxiety, community, and more, showing us how the power of the gospel message and getting to know Jesus can transform every part of our lives. I found myself highlighting multiple lines in every chapter; this is definitely a book I will be re-reading and recommending to my friends. Read this book if you want to go deeper in your faith and in your understanding of theology - if you want to live an abundant life as an overcomer in Christ.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
In Stop Calling Me Beautiful, Phylicia uses the story of the woman at the well to encourage us to go deeper in our faith and live as overcomers in Christ. Her writing style is convicting, practical, and full of grace, and her passion for her message shines through. She touches on topics like spiritual disciplines, legalism, anxiety, community, and more, showing us how the power of the gospel message and getting to know Jesus can transform every part of our lives. I found myself highlighting multiple lines in every chapter; this is definitely a book I will be re-reading and recommending to my friends. Read this book if you want to go deeper in your faith and in your understanding of theology - if you want to live an abundant life as an overcomer in Christ.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.