Advice books are no short-lived trend. They continue to top bestseller lists even though much of the "wisdom" being offered proves shallow in the long run. People are looking for practical, proven advice for life and the book of Proverbs is the wisest place to start.Unpacking the book of Proverbs, Lydia Brownback shows how the Bible speaks to real life issues such as money, purity, marriage, and the day-to-day grind. Writing with a familiar yet knowledgeable tone, Brownback draws i...

The book of Proverbs uncovers the foundation of wisdom, marks out the paths that make us wise, and points us to the ultimate source of all true understanding: Jesus Christ.Helping make sense of a unique book, this guide explains the biblical text with clarity and passion—uncovering its wise instruction for godly living that glorifies God and leads to blessing for his people.Over the course of 12 weeks, these studies explore books of the Bible and:Ask thoughtfu...

An easy-to-carry "pocket book" that steers women away from the world's weak remedies for anxiety and fear and points them to their security in Christ.While fear-provoking headlines fill our days, and struggles with anxiety are a fact in a fallen world, Scripture says fear does not need to be a fact of life for Christians. This little carry-along "pocket book" for women focuses on the Bible's great truths about what lies beneath their fears and the means to overcome them-for those w...

LAS EPÍSTOLAS DE PEDRO SON UN CLAMOR UNIFICADOR DE ESPERANZA. Escritas para una iglesia joven que enfrenta una persecución cada vez más intensa. Muestran la esperanza viva del evangelio, incluso en medio de las pruebas y la tribulación. Acompaña a Lydia Brownback mientras profundiza en los libros de 1 y 2 Pedro, y aprende que Dios no nos abandona en nuestra aflicción. A través de los temas del sufrimiento, el poder transformador de Dios, la autoridad espiritual, los falsos maestros y los ú...

EL LIBRO DE ESTER SE LEE DE MANERA MUY PARECIDA A UN CUENTO DE HADAS: una joven reina judía, su sabio primo mayor, un malvado siervo real y un rey egocentrista. Sin embargo, el libro de Ester no es un cuento de hadas. Desde el principio hasta el final del libro, Dios es el personaje principal de la historia, incluso cuando ni siquiera se le menciona. Acompaña a Lydia Brownback a medida que profundiza cada vez más en el libro de Ester y aprende cuán fiel es Dios en cumplir sus promesas y li...

What Keeps Us from Flourishing?We all long to live out our faith with daily joy, but so often that joy eludes us. Why is that? More often than we realize, it's because we've absorbed messages that curve us in on ourselves. These messages have even crept into the church, disguised as truth. It's time we learn to discern teaching that's toxic from that which is true and pure.Flourish equips us with tools to identify the lies that come at us about whe...

Young or old, single or married, male or female—at some point in life, we're all confronted with loneliness. We try to fill the void or change our circumstances so we no longer feel the pain. But what if our pangs of loneliness are meant to point us to something greater?Looking at various aspects of loneliness, Lydia Brownback reminds us of God's power to redeem our loneliness and use it in our lives to draw us to himself. Ultimately, she helps us see that even when we feel misunde...

No livro Mulheres Sábias, Lydia Brownback aborda o tema sabedoria, segundoa definição bíblica encontrada no livro de Provérbios. Através de ricase claras explicações dos textos analisados, Lydia traz incentivos e orientações práticas para a vida da mulher que busca agradar a Deus. Ao final do livro, a leitora encontrará um precioso guia de estudo, que a ajudará a fixar o aprendizado e lhe permitirá compartilhar o seu conteúdo em pequenos grupos.Lydia Brownback é autora de vários livros. El...

An Accessible Verse-by-Verse Commentary of 1 PeterChoosing a Bible commentary can be a daunting prospect. With complex terms and dense exposition, many are tailored to scholarly theologians rather than everyday believers. And for those selecting resources in order to lead a small-group Bible study, speak at a women's gathering, or simply grow in their knowledge of God's Word, it can be hard to know where to start.With warmth and clarity, Lydia Brownback mak...

The Daily Joy devotional inspires women to engage with God's word every day, allowing the truth of the gospel to transform their lives throughout the year. Featuring content from the ESV Women's Devotional Bible, Scripture meditations and articles are written by more than 50 Christian writers and pastors including Joni Eareckson Tada, Lydia Brownback, Dane C. Ortlund, Jen Wilkin, Sam Storms, and Nancy Guthrie. Focused on biblical teaching and God's transforming grace, the...

The Christian community often thinks of purity only as it relates to issues of sexuality, but the term encompasses much more than that. We need to look closely at all it means to be pure as God intended. So what does purity mean? As modern women, how can we follow Paul's command in Colossians to "put to death" impurity? How does purity adorn a godly woman? Lydia Brownback looks to Scripture to answer these questions as she engages an issue faced by all women.The newest in a series ...

A Ten-Week Study for Women on the Gospel of LukeJesus might not have been the messiah people were expecting, but he was surely the Messiah people needed. Yes, this son of a lowly carpenter could preach, heal diseases, and cast out demons. But how could he be the promised King who was to come and redeem his people from oppression? Through this ten-week study, popular author and conference speaker Lydia Brownback helps listeners to see how the Gospel of Luke presents...