A When God Doesn't Fix It Bible Study Guide

<p><strong>Is it possible for our faith in God to deepen despite loss heartache struggle and pain? </strong></p><p>Worship 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.</p><p>Laura'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.</p><p>In this five-session video study (DVD/digital video sold separately) Laura shares her deeply personal testimony and renewed hope to help us: </p><ul><li>Examine the promises of the gospel and what the Bible says about our experiences here on Earth.</li><li>See 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.</li><li>Understand that the possibility exists for a deeper intimacy with God whose everlasting promises remain no matter what happens in this life.</li></ul><p>This study guide includes leader helps video discussion questions Bible exploration questions and personal study and reflection materials for in-between sessions.</p><p>Sessions include: </p><ol><li><em>Don't Be Surprised by Trouble</em> - Healthy ways of recognizing the existence of loss and pain without being paranoid or cynical.</li><li><em>Best-Made Plans</em> - A closer look at human plans and God's plans and how they might be different.</li><li><em>When God Doesn't Fix It</em> - How stories of imperfect lives and struggles can showcase God's faithfulness and what that means for us.</li><li><em>Why? The Question on Replay</em> - Finding freedom in not having all the answers.</li><li><em>A Better Broken</em> - How to change despite our unchanging circumstances.</li></ol><p>Designed for use with <em>When God Doesn't Fix It Video Study</em> (sold separately).</p>