Phylicia masonheimer

So how would you feel to know your future spouse hated waiting for you? That they were impatiently and discontentedly tolerating this season before meeting you? I think all of us hope for better from our future mate. We hope they make the best of this season, growing and changing into a person who will contribute positively to our future marriage. With this in mind, are you embracing the temptation to give up and stop waiting, or are you embracing this season as God’s sovereign will, making…

The Great Commission of Matthew 28:20 is the call for every believer to lead a life of spiritual productivity. We are not called to merely consume the things of God; we are mandated to produce disciples. Because the Christian life is holistic – affecting every part of our created being – spiritual productivity should result […]

Many Christian women dread their wedding night. Here are five ways to counter those fears, embrace your sexuality and look forward to your wedding night.

Last Sunday our pastor preached on a passage in 1 Corinthians that talked about sex. "You're probably thinking, "This is going to be awkward to listen to,"" He said, then laughed. "If you think that's awkward, try giving this sermon." Like my pastor's sermon, writing this series can be hard. As I pray over each post, I sometimes argue with the Lord over the content. "That's too transparent," I will say. "I'd rather speak in generalities." But the Lord consistently reminds me of my own self a…

Sep 23, 2021 - Christian life, productivity, time management, quiet time, devotional

Bible study for beginners, a step by step tutorial to bible study and a resource guide for quiet times and devotions.

Know what you believe and live it boldly—resources for women to learn more about God in their daily lives.

In last week's posts on reframing our view of labor and things we should stop saying about pregnancy, a few readers misunderstood the meaning of "New Age" and its influence on modern pregnancy culture. New Age philosophy is not another term for modern medical practice. New Age practices are the face of spirituality in today's world, and it benefits every believer to be aware of them - particularly in pregnancy and birth.

There was a time when legalists were easy to identify. They were the ones more interested in "Sunday best" than repentant hearts; more concerned about music and movies than an inner transformation. They judged by outward appearance and were, in turn, judged lacking in both truth and grace. Gen-Xers and millennials know them well. We grew up hearing about them, and watched the church shift and buckle under the weight of change. It was a good change, for the most part. It exposed things. It…

Intentional dating is wonderful in many ways, but when we can’t go on a date without picturing marriage, we’ve missed the point.