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When God Doesn't Fix It: Lessons You Never Wanted to Learn, Truths You Can't Live Without Paperback – September 15, 2015
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Is it possible that good things can come out of our broken dreams?
Worship leader and recording artist Laura Story’s life took an unexpected turn when her husband, Martin, was diagnosed with a brain tumor. Their lives would never be the same.
Yes, with God all things are possible. But the devastating news was that no cure existed to restore Martin’s short-term memory, eyesight, and other complications. The fairy-tale life Laura had dreamed of was no longer possible. And yet in struggling with God about how to live with broken dreams, Laura has found joy and a deeper intimacy with Jesus.
In When God Doesn’t Fix It, Laura helps you understand that:
- We aren’t the only ones whose lives have taken unexpected turns
- Even heroes of our faith experienced brokenness
- Despite our flaws and stories, God can use us in extraordinary ways
God may not fix everything. In fact, although your situation might not ever change or get better, with Jesus you can. Not because of your faith, but because of the faithfulness of God.
- Print length304 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherThomas Nelson
- Publication dateSeptember 15, 2015
- Dimensions5.45 x 0.89 x 8.35 inches
- ISBN-100718036972
- ISBN-13978-0718036973
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Is it possible that good things can come out of our broken dreams?
In struggling with God about how to live with the world feels like it's crashing down, Laura has found joy and a deeper intimacy with Jesus.
In When God Doesn’t Fix It, Laura helps you understand that:
- We aren’t the only ones whose lives have taken unexpected turns
- Even heroes of our faith experienced brokenness
- Despite our flaws and stories, God can use us in extraordinary ways
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Randy Pope, Pastor of Perimeter Church"This book is a must- read. My wife, Carol, and I have had the privilege of witnessing much of what is described in this book. I will assure you, it is the real story. Get ready to be encouraged, challenged, and taught well when you read When God Doesn’t Fix It." |
Steven Curtis Chapman, Grammy Award-Winning Artist and NYT Bestselling Author"I’ve sat on stage and watched Laura minister with song to those who were hurting, and I know the story of her life will help to heal many more who are struggling with their own brokenness. Together, our family has been ministered to by her vulnerability and willingness to walk in the valley and still say “God, I Trust You.” |
Lisa Harper, Author and Bible Teacher"Laura is one of my heroes when it comes to trusting God. She’s joyful, genuine, and faithful even though her story includes messy chapters that haven’t necessarily been “fixed.” This book will be on my nightstand for a long time!" |
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About the Author
Laura Story is a wife, mother, songwriter, worship leader, author, artist, and Bible teacher. Her songs—which have won Grammys, Billboard Music Awards, and Dove Awards—include “Blessings” and Chris Tomlin’s “Indescribable.” She is the bestselling author of two books and Bible studies, When God Doesn’t Fix It and I Give Up. Laura has a master of theological studies and a doctorate in worship studies, and has served as a worship leader at Perimeter Church in Atlanta since 2005. Her greatest joy is being a wife to Martin and mother to Josie, Ben, Griffin, and Timothy.
Jennifer Schuchmann is a News York Times bestselling author of numerous books and he host of the television program Right Now with Jennifer Schuchmann.
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- Publisher : Thomas Nelson (September 15, 2015)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 304 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0718036972
- ISBN-13 : 978-0718036973
- Item Weight : 9.6 ounces
- Dimensions : 5.45 x 0.89 x 8.35 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #20,968 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #27 in Christian Pastoral Counseling
- #37 in Christian Death & Grief
- #614 in Christian Spiritual Growth (Books)
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About the authors
Whether writing or speaking, Jennifer loves the challenge of taking difficult concepts and finding ways to make them easy to understand, practical, and transformational. She excels at organizing masses of raw material into book form, while maintaining the voice and intent of the original communicator. She finds great joy in helping authors with compelling messages tell their story to new audiences.
Recent books include: "Spirit Rising" (Zondervan, 2012), a book about the Holy Spirit by Jim Cymbala and "By Faith, Not By Sight" (Thomas Nelson, 2012), by blind American Idol finalist, Scott MacIntyre.
Past books include "One Call Away" (Thomas Nelson, 2011), a memoir by Brenda Warner--wife NFL quarterback Kurt Warner. Prior to Brenda's book, Jennifer worked with both Warners on "First Things First" (Tyndale, 2009), a New York Times best seller.
Other books include "Unshaken: Rising from the Ruins of Haiti's Hotel Montana" (Zondervan, 2010) by Dan Woolley and two books co-authored with Mark Herringshaw about prayer. The first, "Six Prayers God Always Answers" (Tyndale, 2008), shows readers how we can talk to God. The second, "Nine Ways God Always Speaks" (Tyndale, 2009), shows how God talks to us. Her first book, "Your Unforgettable Life" (Beacon Hill, 2005; co-authored with Craig Chapin), discusses how the seemingly insignificant things we do add up to our personal legacy. She has also ghostwritten a book for an international leadership consultant.
You can read more of Jennifer's writing in "Loved: Stories of Forgiveness," edited by Rebecca St. James (FaithWords, 2009); "Pearl Girls" (Moody, 2009); "The Church Leader's Answer Book" (Tyndale, 2006); the "Couples' Devotional Bible" (Zondervan, 2007); and "Whispering in God's Ear" (Waterbrook, 2005). An accomplished writer, speaker, and trainer, she is noted for her creative and practical approaches to business and spiritual topics. She holds an M.B.A. from Emory University, with an emphasis in marketing and communications, and a bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of Memphis.
Jennifer is the host of "Right Now with Jennifer Schuchmann," which airs weekly in Atlanta on WATC-TV. She's been married to David for more than twenty years, and they have a son, Jordan, who is a junior in high school. Learn more about Jennifer at WordsToThinkAbout.com, or follow her on Twitter @Schuchmann.
Laura Story is a wife, mother, songwriter, worship leader, author, artist, and Bible teacher. Her songs—which have won Grammys, Billboard Music Awards, and Dove Awards—include “Blessings,” and Chris Tomlin’s “Indescribable.” She is the author of several bestselling books and Bible studies including When God Doesn’t Fix It and So Long Normal. Laura has a master of theological studies and a doctorate in worship studies, and has served as a worship leader at Perimeter Church in Atlanta since 2005. Her greatest joy is being a wife to Martin and mother to Josie, Ben, Griffin, and Timothy.
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Three months later, as her husband condition worsened, I wrote this friend again, asking if she thought the book would help me understand how she's feeling. She said she thought it would be great for that... so I bought the book for myself...
The book is well written, conversational, but not cliche. It shares an honest story, not shined up for public consumption or approval. Laura shares honestly, humbly, not in a way that draws pity, but understanding. I found myself beginning to consider my own life and re-frame my past based on the Truth that God loves me and has a good plan for my life. Sometimes times are tough, but it is those very things that God can use to bless me, to reveal to me (and the world) His glory. This book is helping me to re-formulate my thinking, my reactions. I am learning to accept difficulties and ask, "how can this bring Him glory?" rather than, "how can I escape this situation?"
The book is faithfully rooted in Scripture, revealing how God is continuing his story of redemption in Laura and Martin's lives. For the first time ever, I considered how even Paul had to learn how to accept his difficulties...
I have two more people in mind to whom I want to give this book. Sharing this book with them is like adding to the Holy Spirit's groaning on their behalf. Where I long to encourage and speak into their lives, but have no words, I ask the Father to use this word, and His word to reveal himself
I will admit up front, I think everything Laura Story does is "so cool", and read the book mostly because she wrote it. I wanted the subject matter, but I would read a cereal box if Laura had a quote on it. ;-)
But this isn't just me with my "hero worship" glasses I am tempted to wear. This book is REALLY good! And, I think a big reason is because we ALL have brokenness. We all have things we wish God would "just fix". We all have things that would be easier to not share or be vulnerable about. And Laura is really honest and open about that. She shares her personal story in a really raw, open, honest, and sometimes hilarious way. ;-) but interwoven throughout her story is universal truth. Not platitude. Not "Christianese", but for real for everyone truth. Almost every chapter ends with a Myth vs. Truth. And almost every single myth she lists is a lie that my heart so wants to tell me is true. Myths like (this is me paraphrasing cause she says it better) "When everything is healed then I can be used by God", "He is punishing me and that's why everything is broken.", "when everything is healed then I can be happy"- and she combats them truths like "God can use my story in the redemption of the nations", "He isn't punishing me, He loves me, and in His love and mercy He is going to use my story to bring hope to other hurting people." "Joy is deeper than just when it "feels better"" I could go on and on, but don't want to just regurgitate what she said - I want people to read it for themselves and hear His love and power and grace just washing over them.
I can think of something in every person that I loves life and story that needs healing and repair and redemption. And I think everyone would hear His voice saying "I love you - here is my hope to you" through her words.