{"product_id":"unexpected-joy-finding-true-purpose-through-surrender-9780736987653","title":"Unexpected Joy: Finding True Purpose Through Surrender","description":"\u003cb\u003eWe Cannot Do Enough. And That's Good News!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e Happiness and purpose--we work ceaselessly for them, but what does God have to say about our efforts? Through engaging and encouraging stories about serving the people of Uganda, \u003ci\u003eUnexpected Joy\u003c\/i\u003e challenges us to move beyond achievement and self-reliance, and instead embrace a life of sincere obedience and joy. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e With wisdom and wit, Kelly balances foundational Christian doctrine with real-life experiences. Through the lens of his personal story--and all the hurts and hopes along the way--you will discover how the joy God offers is not a future prize to be earned, but a gift to be received \u003ci\u003eright now\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e As you contemplate Kelly's reflections and insight, you will be encouraged and emboldened in your own whirlwind journey of God's amazing grace. Kelly's story will serve as a blessed reminder that the Lord is at work in your life, and that He is infinitely better than anything this world can offer! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter serving five years as the dean of a Ugandan secondary boarding school, \u003cb\u003eKelly Miller, \u003c\/b\u003ewith his wife Danlyn, \u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003efounded the 314 Community--an organization that equips the secondary school's graduates with the funding, resources, and discipleship needed to live God-glorifying lives that challenge and transform their communities. A successful software executive, Kelly has been actively engaged in ministry for 20 years--preaching, writing, discipling students, and leading trips worldwide to share the good news of Jesus.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Harvest House Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50498334064914,"sku":"9780736987653","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_150a5fe7-ae1d-4398-907a-bef0d4e1bbd5.jpg?v=1730731581","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/unexpected-joy-finding-true-purpose-through-surrender-9780736987653","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}