{"product_id":"shattered-dreams-gods-unexpected-path-to-joy-9780307459503","title":"Shattered Dreams: God's Unexpected Path to Joy","description":"\u003cb\u003eUsing the Biblical story of Naomi, Dr. Larry Crabb shows you how to look through life's tragedies to see the lavish blessings God has for you in \u003ci\u003eShattered Dreams\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Shattered dreams,\" writes Dr. Larry Crabb, \"are never random. They are always a piece in a larger puzzle, a chapter in a larger story. The Holy Spirit uses the pain of shattered dreams to help us discover our desire for God, to help us begin dreaming the highest dream.\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTo help you understand this neglected truth in the deepest and most helpful way, author and counselor Larry Crabb has written a wise, hopeful, honest, and realistic examination of life's difficulties and tragedies. He wraps these insights around the bold story of Naomi in the Bible's book of Ruth. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs Crabb retells and illuminates this sometimes disturbing and often profoundly touching story, we are shown how God stripped Naomi of happiness in order to prepare her for joy. And we gain an unforgettable picture of how God uses shattered dreams to release better dreams and a more fulfilling life for those He loves. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eShattered dreams have the power to change our lives for good. Join Larry Crabb on a life-changing adventure to encounter God in the midst of life's most difficult times, and learn to live beyond your \u003ci\u003eShattered Dreams\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDr. Larry Crabb\u003c\/b\u003e is a well-known psychologist, seminar speaker, Bible teacher, author, and founder\/director of NewWay Ministries. In addition to various speaking and teaching opportunities, he is also Scholar in Residence at Colorado Christian University and serves as Spiritual Director for the American Association of Christian Counselors. His many popular books include \u003ci\u003eInside Out, Finding God, The Pressure's Off, Connecting, Becoming a True Spiritual Community, The PAPA Prayer, SoulTalk, \u003c\/i\u003eand his life work, \u003ci\u003e 66 Love Letters.\u003c\/i\u003e For additional information visit NewWayMinistries.org.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Waterbrook Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50649775309074,"sku":"9780307459503","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_5fa58a7d-eb84-4b8a-84e0-f3d7fd54a9f5.jpg?v=1733273333","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/shattered-dreams-gods-unexpected-path-to-joy-9780307459503","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}