When God Doesn't Fix It: Lessons You Never Wanted to Learn, Truths You Can't Live Without

Written by Laura Story and Jennifer Schuchmann

Narrated by Jill Blackwood

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.

 

• Language: English
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson
• Release date: Feb 21, 2023
• ISBN: 9780785239109

Laura Story

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.

Reviews for When God Doesn't Fix It

[Eric Smith · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Oh wow. I’m not particularly eager to criticize a book or an author, but the book was entirely too long. At times, the reading seemed awkward, clunky, and repetitive. Other times, it appeared tangential and then would finally come to a moral or highlight towards the end of the chapter, and I would be so caught up in trying to understand the tangential I would almost miss the closing point or moral of the chapter. At one point, I ended up putting the book down and then didn’t read it for a month because I was so annoyed. At times I hated how much she infantilized her husband to the point that I felt highly disturbed.

[relativelybooktastic · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This book is a must read for anyone going thru some tough times. This book tells the trials of Laura and her husband and how god is still with us even though we may not feel his presence. I recommend this book to everyone.