{"product_id":"when-god-doesnt-fix-it-bible-study-guide-learning-to-walk-in-gods-plans-instead-of-our-own-9780310089162","title":"When God Doesn't Fix It Bible Study Guide: Learning to Walk in God's Plans Instead of Our Own","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it possible for our faith in God to deepen despite loss, heartache, struggle, and pain? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWorship leader and recording artist Laura Story's life testifies that God doesn't promise to save us from all hardship. No matter how hard we pray, sometimes our circumstances don't change.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLaura's own story took an unexpected turn when her husband, Martin, was diagnosed with a brain tumor. The devastating news forever changed their lives and challenged Laura's belief in the little control she thought she had. Her discovery: that her struggles to accept her new situation ended up convincing her even more strongly of God's faithfulness and love.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this five-session video study (DVD\/digital video sold separately), Laura shares her deeply personal testimony and renewed hope to help us: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExamine the promises of the gospel and what the Bible says about our experiences here on Earth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee how the hardships endured by some of the men and women of the Bible teach us how God works in our lives to bring us closer to him.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand that the possibility exists for a deeper intimacy with God, whose everlasting promises remain no matter what happens in this life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis study guide includes leader helps, video discussion questions, Bible exploration questions, and personal study and reflection materials for in-between sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSessions include: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDon't Be Surprised by Trouble\u003c\/em\u003e - Healthy ways of recognizing the existence of loss and pain without being paranoid or cynical.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eBest-Made Plans\u003c\/em\u003e - A closer look at human plans and God's plans and how they might be different.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eWhen God Doesn't Fix It\u003c\/em\u003e - How stories of imperfect lives and struggles can showcase God's faithfulness and what that means for us.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eWhy? The Question on Replay\u003c\/em\u003e - Finding freedom in not having all the answers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eA Better Broken\u003c\/em\u003e - How to change despite our unchanging circumstances.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned for use with \u003cem\u003eWhen God Doesn't Fix It Video Study\u003c\/em\u003e (sold separately).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eLaura Story is a Bible teacher, worship leader, GRAMMY award-winning singer\/songwriter, and bestselling author. \"Blessings\" was certified GOLD in 2011 and inspired her first book \u003cem\u003eWhat If Your Blessings Come Through Raindrops\u003c\/em\u003e. Laura's music and writing show God's love and grace intersecting with real life, and serve as a reminder that despite questions or circumstances, He is the ultimate author of our story. Laura recently released a new CD, \u003cem\u003eGod of Every Story\u003c\/em\u003e, and will be releasing a Christmas album, \u003cem\u003eGod with Us\u003c\/em\u003e, this fall. She and her husband welcomed twin boys Ben and Griffin last September, joining two-and-a-half-year-old big sister Josie. Laura lives with her family in Atlanta, Georgia, where she serves as a worship leader at Perimeter Church.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Harperchristian Resources","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50629971771666,"sku":"9780310089162","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_b8c837c4-9555-4dee-9cb0-de2664ab5b3a.jpg?v=1732738685","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/when-god-doesnt-fix-it-bible-study-guide-learning-to-walk-in-gods-plans-instead-of-our-own-9780310089162","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}