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  • Unexpected Joy

  • Finding True Purpose Through Surrender
  • By: Kelly C. Miller
  • Narrated by: Kelly C. Miller
  • Length: 8 hrs and 12 mins
  • 4.0 out of 5 stars (4 ratings)

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Unexpected Joy

By: Kelly C. Miller
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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, Unexpected Joy challenges us to move beyond achievement and self-reliance and instead embrace a life of sincere obedience and joy.

With wisdom and wit, author Kelly C. Miller 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 right now. As you embark on a whirlwind journey of God’s amazing grace, you can traverse the brokenness of the world in the power of the Holy Spirit.

Within this book, you’ll find an abundance of insights for relying upon and resting in God’s power, as you walk in His calling for your life. Kelly’s reflections will serve as blessed reminders that the Lord is at work in your life and that He is infinitely better than anything this world can offer!

©2023 Kelly C. Miller (P)2023 Dreamscape Media
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Amazing book - God’s Grace and our experiences

I’ve been a follower of Jesus for 35 years, and this book had some amazing insights into I’ve never understood. Found myself in tears while listening realizing how amazing God’s grace is. Good stories. Miller brings to surface the idea of how our experiences are part of validating the truths of scripture. Definitely recommend this audiobook.

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Passionate yet practical and motivating

First, I love that the author chose to read this book himself. You can tell that these are his own words. He speaks vulnerably about himself and his life experiences… the highs, the lows and the lessons he’s learned from both. Kelly managed to come at familiar scriptures, and stories within a unique perspective. The beautiful stories of peoples’ transformations, including his own, brought tears to my eyes. The theme I am left with is how the simple, humble act of recognizing and asking for God’s help can change everything… and bring the joy for which our soul longs. I think it is beautiful the way Kelly honors his wife Danlyn. Through our weakness, God is able to display his great strength. Danlyn is a testament to this. Finally, I love the contrast of being rich in the worldly sense against the rich joy God has for those who live out His will. Kelly has experienced the height of both sides of this… and can confirm that real joy and wealth has nothing to do with prosperity in the world’s eyes. I will definitely be listening to this again in the future so I can hear the stories again and revisit truths that may have missed me the first time around. An excellent read.

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Forgiveness

I detected in the authors voice the need for forgiveness on the part of the author towards those believing in what he called the prosperity message.

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