“This study is deep and packed with surprising insights! I enjoyed exploring the story of

Hagar—an often-discarded woman who played a profound part in human history. I love how Shadia weaves in her personal experiences, helping readers connect with her and understand how to apply the teaching to their own lives. This study beautifully captures the depth of God’s love for all people. I am excited to share it with others!

—Francine Rivers, international best-selling author

“Few biblical stories illustrate hope in the hard places of life better than Hagar’s. Shadia beautifully illuminates that hope, offering encouragement not only for the destination of our lives but also for the journey. Through this study, readers will be inspired to trust God, embrace His purposes, and experience His victory.”

— Chris Tiegreen, author of the Dancing in the Desert Devotional Bible and various One Year devotionals

“This refreshing study digs deep into the life of Hagar. . . . Thought provoking and practical, it will help readers develop a desire to serve our Savior. I highly recommend it!”

—Fouad Masri, founder and president of Crescent Project

“Hagar: Rediscovering the God Who Sees Me is certain to inspire its readers to go deeper in understanding God’s unfathomable love and purposes, specifically amid our personal heartaches and pain. . . . This extensive study draws us deeper into the biblical text to search for answers. There we find ourselves prompted by Shadia’s own transparency to surface our intimate longings. Relating to Hagar as a person who was used, abused, and rejected brings us face-to-face with a God who reaches far beyond cultural expectations to meet Hagar in the midst of her pain. This study will lead you there as well.”

— Bev Hislop, D.Min., author of Shepherding a Woman’s Heart and professor emerita of Pastoral

Care, Western Seminary, Portland, Oregon

“Hagar is sometimes downplayed as a minor and almost expendable figure in the more

prominent story of Abraham and Sarah, but Shadia Hrichi’s book reveals a complex and

fascinating woman facing the same spiritual struggles as the rest of us. All of us have something

to learn from this woman who suffered despair, rejection, and abuse but still managed to

find hope in the One she called the ‘God Who Sees Me.’”

—Joseph Bentz, author of Nothing is Wasted

“A Bible study on Sarah’s Egyptian slave girl? I’ve never done a study on Hagar before, but Shadia

reveals that there is more to Hagar’s story than meets the eye. She was used and abandoned.

Where was God in that? I’ve also wrestled with this question at times. Who hasn’t? Thank

you, Shadia, for opening my eyes to Hagar’s story; in doing so, it helped me to see myself.”

—Kay Marshall Strom, author and international speaker

Shadia’s love for Jesus and her biblically solid, uncompromising approach to Scripture will

bless you.”

—Mark Matta, Director of Ministry Relations, Leading the Way with Dr. Michael Youssef