So Long, Normal, Laura Story
So Long, Normal, Laura Story
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So Long, Normal
Living and Loving the Free Fall of Faith

Author: Laura Story

Narrator: Jill Blackwood, Laura Story

Unabridged: 6 hr 52 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Thomas Nelson

Published: 07/13/2021

Synopsis

In the shifting (or even collapsing) of everything familiar in life, you don’t have to wring your hands in fear. Push past the loss of your “normal” with bestselling author and Bible teacher Laura Story, and step into the new story God is writing for you.You've been faced with circumstances beyond your control. Your plans are altered. But you have the blessing of a Father who loves you enough to take off the training wheels and place his beloved child in the best possible scenario for your good and growth. So Long, Normal guides you to leave behind the idols of comfort, caution, and routine so you can live strong and well, even when life takes an unwelcome turn.In her confessional, conversational style, worship leader, Bible teacher, and Christian recording artist Laura Story weaves her own personal stories with examples from Scripture of characters whose lives were upended by unexpected (and undesired) change.So Long, Normal will help you:Process the trauma of the loss of your “normal”Learn to rest in God’s plan for you instead of trying to control your circumstancesFind true community and encouragement in your struggle with uncertaintyDiscover three great comforts and three gifts to steady you on your journeyFace the future with fresh spiritual eyes and find joy in the unwavering strength of ChristLosing your “normal” is not the end of the world but the beginning of a new adventure. It is possible to grow with grace through tough times, navigating the unknown secure in the knowledge that God is with you—every step of the way.

About 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

Goodreads review by Angel on February 14, 2022

I really enjoyed this book. I felt that a lot of what I read helped me in my daily walk.......more

Goodreads review by Connie on August 25, 2021

"When things get back to normal." How many times, in the past eighteen months, have you heard people say this? I know that I myself have said it far too many times to count! In this new book, So Long, Normal, we are encouraged to turn away from what we've known and to say goodbye to our normal. 'If......more

Goodreads review by Lana on July 01, 2023

Love Laura Story and her life story. This is continuation of her story.......more

Goodreads review by April on November 08, 2024

I loved listening to this book and was enthralled by her story-telling. I found it super relatable. She even did a thing that drives-me-nuts when Christian authors do…she rehashed familiar Bible stories to illustrate her points. But somehow it wasn’t annoying like it usually is, but thought-provokin......more

Goodreads review by Jeremy on November 02, 2022

"Just because you are walking a difficult path doesn't mean you are on the wrong road. And in the kingdom of God, nothing is wasted." Boy, let me tell you that this book came at the right time in my life. Whether it was God or coincidence is entirely up to you. It came to me during a time when life h......more

Quotes

'Change, upheaval, and tough transitions. They're God's favorite way of shaking you up and out of what's 'normal.' Yes, it's hard, but it's necessary if we are to grow in grace. My friend Laura Story speaks to this beautifully and powerfully in her wonderful new book, So Long, Normal, and I give her work a double thumbs-up! Read it and you'll understand why saying goodbye to 'normal' is your passport to a faith- filled life of surprise and adventure.' --Joni Eareckson Tada Joni and Friends International Disability Center

'Laura has been a friend of mine for quite a while. This is a beautiful story of love and hope and Jesus. As you read these pages you are going to laugh, you are going to cry, and best of all, you are going to think.' --Bob Goff Author and speaker; Sweet Maria's husband, dad of several kids, and grandpa of a couple more

'Laura is a voice I trust, so much so that I invite her to join me every chance I can at Fresh Grounded Faith. And this book is another affir- mation of why I love her! It's a guidebook for navigating the unknown written by one who has traveled that land herself. So if you're struggling to feel secure in an uncertain world, Laura's wise and gentle voice is for you.' --Jennifer Rothschild Author and founder, Fresh Grounded Faith Events

'With a lightness of touch akin to her piano playing, Laura Story helps us to stay steady in a world turned upside down.' --Alistair Begg Senior pastor Parkland Church, Cleveland, Ohio

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