If I Believe Jesus Has Forgiven My Sins, Why Do I Still Feel Guilty?
Lydia Brownback
We trust that we’ve been forgiven because Christ paid for all our sins when he died on the cross, but the memory isn’t erased, and the effects on us and on those we hurt can linger long.
Which Approach to Bible Study Should I Use?
Lydia Brownback
The longest-lasting—and most accurate and faithful to the Word and character of God—is to approach the Bible trying to understand what God is saying to us about himself.
Help for Regular Bible Reading When Life Is Hectic
Lydia Brownback
The best thing is to have a plan—even if it's one of your own creation. Just map out a series of readings for yourself.
Finding Contentment in Singleness
Lydia Brownback
If you’re over the age of twenty-five and single, surely by now you’ve experienced at least some of the challenges of living an uncoupled life.
You Are Set Free from Self-Improvement
Lydia Brownback
Many of us believe that Christian discipleship is synonymous with self-improvement. But true Christian discipleship is a call to die, not to improve.
The Joy of Wonder
Lydia Brownback
Despite the commercialization of Christmas and its overall worldly cast, God still infuses wonder into the season.
4 Ways to Go Deeper in the Psalms
Lydia Brownback
From the psalms we see that God works in and through our emotions to draw us closer to him and to mature us spiritually.
What Good Self-Esteem Can’t Do For You
Lydia Brownback
Having self-esteem doesn't solve all of our problems, because underneath it, we know our weaknesses and we know our sin.
The Remedy to Self-Condemnation
Lydia Brownback
We’re called to leave the past behind, but that doesn’t mean that the scars of painful things are gone.
How Idolizing Comfort Can Lull Us into Spiritual Sleep
Lydia Brownback
We’re all comfort junkies and we crave it from the minute we get up until the minute we go to bed.
Why Our Feelings ≠ Knowing God’s Will
Lydia Brownback
Feelings are not meant to be our guide. That's the role of God's Word in our lives.
The Danger of Self-Care
Lydia Brownback
Self-care has become a thing. The trend got traction by appealing to necessity—you can’t care for others if you don’t first care for yourself.
How to Stop Thinking about What People Think of You
Lydia Brownback
Self-consciousness is really bondage to the question What do people think of me?
Why We Don't Have to Hide Our Pain from God
Lydia Brownback
Like a child going to a parent, we don't have to clean up our spiritual act to pour out our hearts to God.
Finding God in My Loneliness This Christmas
Lydia Brownback
In other words, loneliness is an indicator that something is missing, and that something is found only in Jesus Christ.
How Psalm 73 Speaks to the Christian Experience
Lydia Brownback
A goal for all of us is to be able to say Whom have I in heaven but you? And there is nothing on earth I desire besides you.
Why Determination Isn’t Enough
Lydia Brownback
Determined commitment propels our path, but reaching the destination is possible only because God gets us there.
How to Journal through the Psalms
Lydia Brownback
In the Psalms we find how to be real with God and simultaneously reverent—how he wants us to relate to him as his children.
Advice for Singles Who Feel Lonely
Lydia Brownback
Place your relationship status in God's hands and find freedom from worry and loneliness.
The Vicious Cycle of Idolatry and Loneliness
Lydia Brownback
Escape from difficult circumstances can easily turn into idolatry and unhealthy coping mechanisms. But God always provides a way out.
Counsel for Those Experiencing Loneliness Not by Choice
Lydia Brownback
Jesus is a available to everyone, even those who feel isolated, excluded, and rejected.
Where Is God in My Loneliness?
Lydia Brownback
Loneliness serves a purpose: it points us toward community and toward our heavenly Father.
How Community Helps When Battling Loneliness
Lydia Brownback
Church relationships, fellowship with other believers, and being involved in a local church are crucial.
Finding God in Our Loneliness
Lydia Brownback
Single or married, young or old, man or woman—everyone experiences loneliness at various times and to varying degrees.
Why You Should Seek God When You Feel Lonely
Lydia Brownback
When we fellowship with the Lord, we will find a new security, a new peace, and a new confidence in the Lord and in just getting through life.
Love Emojis and a Taste of Reality
Lydia Brownback
Behind the exclamation points and cupids lie all the normal stuff of everyone’s life: sickness, heartbreak, rejection—and loneliness.
Is Marriage the Cure for Loneliness?
Lydia Brownback
Loneliness is a big issue for married women, whether their marriage is good or not.
Afraid of the Dark? Come into the Light
Lydia Brownback
For a variety of reasons, whether single or married, nighttime for many is a daily chore to simply get through.
Is There Any Purpose in Our Loneliness?
Lydia Brownback
We were originally created by God, alone. The reason God created in this way is so that we will find our all in him.
Contentment Is a Choice
Lydia Brownback
Are you content with what you have—with your calling in life, your marital status, your income bracket, your home?