__Only God can heal our hearts__ Life is full of twists and turns. Relationships falter, careers fizzle, health fades. We may be faced with choices we never wanted to make or have situations pushed upon us we never expected. Yet in all of it, God is at our side--even when He feels far away.  
  
Drawing on her extensive research into women of the Old Testament, novelist Jill Eileen Smith turns her pen to what we can learn about trusting God from women like Eve, Noah's wife, Sarai, Hagar, Lot's wife, Rebekah, Rachel, and more. You'll discover what these ancient women did right--and what they did wrong--when faced with dashed expectations and deferred dreams. And you'll come away with the confidence that God loves you and is forming you through your trials into the woman He longs for you to be.  
  
  
"The women of Genesis are fascinating, yet the narratives are terse. Jill Eileen Smith imagines what may have happened between the lines, and it causes us to ponder. How did the fall affect Adam and Eve's marriage? Why did Lot's wife look back? You'll be both educated and entertained."--__Dee Brestin__, author of _The Friendships of Women_ and _He Calls You Beautiful_  
  
"Steady and strong. Relatable and real. . . . This book has incredible heart--a drumbeat of God's enduring love for those we call mothers and daughters, sisters and friends."--__Kristy Cambron__, bestselling author of the Hidden Masterpiece novels and the Verse Mapping Bible studies  
  
  
__Jill Eileen Smith__ is the bestselling and award-winning author of the biblical fiction series The Wives of King David, Wives of the Patriarchs, The Loves of King Solomon, and Daughters of the Promised Land. Her research into the lives of biblical women has taken her from the Bible to Israel, and she particularly enjoys learning how women lived in Old Testament times. Jill lives with her family in southeast Michigan. Learn more at www.jilleileensmith.com.

__Jill Eileen Smith__ is the bestselling and award-winning author of the biblical fiction series The Wives of King David, Wives of the Patriarchs, The Loves of King Solomon, and Daughters of the Promised Land. Her research into the lives of biblical women has taken her from the Bible to Israel, and she particularly enjoys learning how women lived in Old Testament times. Jill lives with her family in southeast Michigan. Learn more at www.jilleileensmith.com.

Life is full of twists and turns. Relationships falter, careers fizzle, health fades. We may be faced with choices we never wanted to make or have situations pushed upon us we'd never expected. Yet, in all of it, God is at our side--even when he feels far away.  
  
Drawing on her extensive research into women of the Old Testament, novelist Jill Eileen Smith turns her pen to the lessons in trusting God that we can learn today from women like  
  
\- Eve  
\- Noah's wife  
\- Sarai  
\- Hagar  
\- Lot's wife  
\- Rebekah  
\- Rachel  
\- and more  
  
Readers will learn from what these ancient women did right--and even what they did wrong--when faced with dashed expectations and deferred dreams. And they'll come away with the confidence that ours is a faithful God who loves us and is forming us through our trials into the women he longs for us to be.

Bestselling author connects the hardships of twelve Old Testament women with our lives today to show readers that only God, not time, can heal our hearts' broken desires and dreams.

\["For women seeking hope in life's disappointments", "Helps you navigate unfulfilled dreams and struggles", "You will find strength in trusting God's plan for you"\]

Explore how ancient women can inspire your faith journey through life's challenges.

Smith, Jill Eileen

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Copyright Page

Dedication

Introduction

1. Eve

2. Adah (Noah's Wife)

3. Sarai

4. Hagar

5. Melah (Lot's Wife)

6. Rebekah

7. Rachel

8. Leah

9. Dinah

10. Aneksi (Potiphar's Wife)

11. Tamar

12. Zipporah

Conclusion

Acknowledgments

About the Author

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"When Life Doesn't Match Your Dreams" by Jill Eileen Smith explores lessons from women of the Bible on trusting God amid life's challenges. Ideal for those seeking encouragement and hope.

\["A book for Christian women today ","Jill Eileen Smith turns to 12 women in the Bible for inspiration and hope","A great way to see the way's God love guides you "\]

Introduction

 1. Eve: Will Life Ever Be Right Again?

 2. Adah (Noah’s Wife): Surviving a World Gone Crazy

 3. Sarai: Abandoned but Not Forgotten

 4. Hagar: Does Anybody See Me?

 5. Melah (Lot’s Wife): Don’t Look Back

 6. Rebekah: Doing the Wrong Things for the Right Reasons

 7. Rachel: Betrayed by One Who Was Supposed to Protect

 8. Leah: A Risky Chance at Love

 9. Dinah: Choices That Change Everything

 10. Aneksi (Potiphar’s Wife): Desperately Trying to Fill the Emptiness

 11. Tamar: Futile Words, Broken Promises, Bold Solutions

 12. Zipporah: When We Wrestle with God

Conclusion

Acknowledgments

For times when life and expectation don't match up, this book offers support drawn for the lives of 12 women from the Bible who experienced the same fellings.

Hope for Today from 12 Women of the Bible

When Life Doesn't Match Your Dreams

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