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Lydia BrownbackCrossway / 2012 / Trade PaperbackOur Price$11.495.0 out of 5 stars for A Woman's Wisdom: How the Book of Proverbs Speaks to Everything. View reviews of this product. 6 Reviews
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StaciAge: 35-44Gender: female5 Stars Out Of 5A solid resource for Christian womenMay 26, 2012StaciAge: 35-44Gender: femaleQuality: 5Value: 5Meets Expectations: 5Although the book of Proverbs was written as advice to young men in ancient Israel, it provides wisdom for all human beings. In A Woman's Widsom: How the Book of Proverbs Speaks to Everything, Lydia Brownback takes that advice and applies it to the lives of 21st century women. But this is not just a book of helpful hints for an easier life. As Lydia writes in the preface:
"Because the book of Proverbs provides us with a poetic road map of how God has designed the world to work, following its practical day-to-day guidance will surely make your life more pleasant. But disconnected from its divine source, even this will prove hollow in the end."
Throughout the book, Lydia takes us through the book of Proverbs, but more importantly points us to our ultimate hope, found only in Christ.
The nine chapters of this book are divided in three parts. Part one discusses what wisdom is and why it matters. The heart of the book, part two, explores six things wise women know. These six chapters cover our words, friendship, self-control, feelings, finances, and sex. The final part is an in-depth look at Proverbs 31.
All the book is solidly biblical and helpful. The final chapter on Proverbs 31 was, in my opinion, the strongest chapter in the book. This chapter is often boiled down to a giant, unrealistic "to-do" list, but Lydia managed to bring out the heart issues behind the actions, all while grounding it in the gospel.
I also enjoyed the study guide at the end. This is not just a handful of discussion questions tacked on the end, but a thorough exploration of the principles in every chapter. The questions meatier than those of many Bible studies on the market today. The book also provides a web address where the study guide can be printed out at a larger size, which would be very helpful.
And though were not supposed to judge books this way, I think cover is exceptionally pretty, which is a plus.
This book would be a good choice for a book study or to use in a discipling setting. Even if you feel you don't need advice in say, finances, you might find something to think about. This is a solid resource for Christian women. -
Robin WallaceFloridaAge: 35-44Gender: female5 Stars Out Of 5A Woman's Wisdom is a Proper Place in TimeOctober 23, 2015Robin WallaceFloridaAge: 35-44Gender: femaleQuality: 5Value: 5Meets Expectations: 5A Womans Wisdom
Lydia Brownback
Book Summary: Advice books are no short-lived trend, even though much of the advice parading as wisdom proves shallow in the long run. What we need is biblical wisdom, and even more than that we need hearts set on the One who governs all our practicalities. The book of Proverbs unlocks the key to both, helping us to face very real challenges such as:
handling our freedom, independence, and material resources wisely
keeping ourselves sexually pure
practicing biblical femininity in a world that scorns us for it
sustaining God-glorifying marriages
elevating biblical priorities ahead of day-to-day pressures
Exploring the timeless counsel in the book of Proverbs, A Womans Wisdom teaches us to know the very Author of wisdom and to apply his relevant, how-to riches.
Review: I liked this book. Although it was not exhaustive it was Biblical. I liked that every time she sought to make a point she used scripture. Than would elaborate on it with examples, especially how she struggles. It was never preachy, yet she did make good use of her points and examples. She laid out some very thought provoking concepts about becoming desensitized to our sin. She also worked through the ideas of growing in discipleship. I liked how the overall book was set up and the use of Proverbs. It is a tough piece of scripture to elaborate on yet she does a wonderful job. One of my favorite points was about fear. I think her ideas were a representation of the Scripture. She does a great job of pulling from other scripture while using Proverbs.
I would like to thank Net Galley and Crossway for allowing me to read and review this book in return for a free copy and I was never asked to write a favorable review by anyone. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255 -
Melissa Linck5 Stars Out Of 5This is a book filled with Biblical Wisdom!May 20, 2013Melissa LinckQuality: 5Value: 5Meets Expectations: 5I was so very blessed to have taken a Bible Study based on this book, taught by the author, Lydia Brownback! Not only is she a wonderful teacher, but a wonderful writer as well! I have learned so much about the Book of Proverbs, where wisdom begins (with the fear of the Lord), and that like every book in the Bible, it points us to Jesus, the personification of Wisdom!
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MerceSan Juan, PRAge: 35-44Gender: female5 Stars Out Of 5A mustMay 18, 2012MerceSan Juan, PRAge: 35-44Gender: femaleQuality: 5Value: 5Meets Expectations: 5This is so much more than a book: it's an in-depth look at the book of Proverbs and the Bible in general on the matter of wisdom; it's a Bible study for you, your Bible group, the women's group in your church that will help you grow in your understanding of who you are and who you should grow to be in the Lord. This is a great tool for any church and any individual seeking to be more Christlike. It's a look at wisdom as a result of someone who fears and trusts in God and believes in Jesus as her savior, and lives her life accordingly.
It is extremely well written. The author goes right to the point (which is a big thing for me), very straightforward, using simple terms; very wise and precise. It will lead you to take a good look at yourself, at who you think you are and who you really are, and it will guide you along the way in your path to wisdom and growing in the knowledge of God. It also explores the many blessings of living wisely, as beautifully stated in Proverbs 31. The author does a great job of explaining how you can really be a virtuous woman, what it means to be one. But I want to be very clear: this is not a step by step guide on becoming wise. It is a book on biblical wisdom, which starts with knowing, loving, trusting and fearing God and continues on with our growing in His knowledge. Wisdom is God-given but we also have to work at it.
Excellent book that I will be reading again. I highly recommend it.
*I received a copy of this book from Crossway through NetGalley in exchange of an honest review. -
BabsExeter, NHAge: 55-65Gender: female5 Stars Out Of 5A Woman's WisdomJanuary 21, 2015BabsExeter, NHAge: 55-65Gender: femaleAn excellant book for small group study. It's full of teaching from Proverbs regarding how women can improve their lives. The information is wise and practical for today's women.
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