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Shattered Dreams: God's Unexpected Path to Joy Paperback – November 2, 2010

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Using 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 Shattered Dreams.
 
“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.”
 
To 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.
 
As 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.
 
Shattered 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 Shattered Dreams.
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Dr. Larry Crabb 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 Inside Out, Finding God, The Pressure’s Off, Connecting, Becoming a True Spiritual Community, The PAPA Prayer, SoulTalk, and his life work, 66 Love Letters. For additional information visit NewWayMinistries.org.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ WaterBrook (November 2, 2010)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 320 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0307459500
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0307459503
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.94 x 0.7 x 8.98 inches
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Larry Crabb is a well-known Christian psychologist, conference and seminar speaker, Bible teacher, and author of more than 25 books—including his most recent, When God’s Ways Make No Sense and two Gold Medallion award-winners Inside Out and Understanding People. He is also the founder/director of NewWay Ministries and most recently, LargerStory.com. In addition to various other speaking and teaching opportunities, Crabb offers a week-long School of Spiritual Direction held each year here at The Cove and the Glen Eyrie in CO. He currently is scholar-in-residence at Colorado Christian University. Larry and his wife of 50 years, Rachael, reside near Charlotte, N.C.

For additional information, visit www.LargerStory.com or www.NewWayMinistries.org.

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Laura
5.0 out of 5 stars I needed to feel loved
Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2022
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When I was in the midst of deep grief, I knew the Bible taught God was powerful and in control. God is not helpless when bad things happen. He answers us when we pray. He chooses to do miracles for some, so why not for me? I was angry. I’d obeyed. I’d sacrificed. I’d prayed, but I did not get the miracle others had. God might be powerful, but how in the world was he loving to me? God used this book to speak to my soul in a very dark time. I don’t necessarily comprehend his ways, but I can rest in his love and find joy again. If you are hurting and wondering how a good and loving God allows his people to endure such pain, this is a fantastic resource. The Lord has used the truths in it to transform how I live and pray.
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Desiree
5.0 out of 5 stars AWESOME READ!!!!
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This book is outstanding if you are someone who is, or has gone through, struggles. It helped me tremendously in pinpointing and processing my emotional and spiritual journey with the Lord when I was at my lowest. The book starts off a little cynical in my opinion, but soon gets very good through out the rest of the book. He touches on some very important view points about Christ and God being there for you no matter what - even in the darkest times. Although we may THINK things around us are falling apart, it is only the Lord shattering our earthly dreams and desires and providing us with new ones if we allow Him to. AWESOME READ!!!
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Jakenic
5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for any Christian seeking to draw closer to The Lord Jesus Christ.
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In 2007 I prayed to God for a deeper relationship with Him. I knew that might involve trials since we move closer to The Lord not in times of plenty and happiness but in times of sadness and loss. Later that year in 2007 my husband and I learned that our precious only child and daughter, a Christian, was addicted to drugs and alcohol. She was a National Merit Scholar, a National Honor Society student , a dancer and had a beautiful singing voice. Our perfect little world as we knew it was changed forever. In addition at this time my husband and I began caring for my terminally ill beloved Mother, and beloved Father who had recently had a stroke. I describe it as a time when the roof collapsed and the sides of our home caved in. At that time I tried to read the book "Shattered Dreams", but wasn't ready to hear the truth. I was afraid. Afraid I would never get out of this pit. I wanted God to fix my world and fix it fast. He didn't. I stopped reading the book after about two chapters. I wasn't ready to hear the truth. I still wanted God to answer my prayer that my daughter would be miraculously healed of her addictions. My Mother and Father are in heaven with Jesus now and my daughter who is now 21 is still fighting her addictions. It is now 2015. My husband and I are still together holding tightly to one another but my siblings and Christian friends have grown tired and distanced themselves from us. Friends and family want to help to an extent but sooner rather than later they move on. The other day I finally admitted to God that I was really mad at Him for allowing these horrible things to happen in my life. So silly. God already knew how I felt. It was no surprise to Him. The next day I asked God to forgive me for my outburst to Him. I then remembered Larry Crabb's book, "Shattered Dreams." I just finished reading the whole book. I recommend this book to everyone. To those with seemingly perfect families, and those Christians who are in the pit. God has not changed our circumstances but through the trials I have grown closer to The Lord even though it seems I cannot always feel His presence. God was not created to meet our every need and demand for a perfect care free life. We were created to worship God no matter our circumstances. I know He is with me.
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Wildcat Mom
5.0 out of 5 stars Desiring God
Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2018
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This is a great book whether or not you agree with what he says the story of Naomi is teaching the broken-hearted. This book makes you think about your own shattered dreams and how you responded and what you learned. It also makes you think about how you respond to others and their shattered dreams. Then you have to think about your relationship with God. Are you using him for only happy blessings or do you have a deep desire for His presence? Are you truly trusting Him? This is a wonderful book for every Christian.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Makes a great gift idea!
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A good read and easy to follow.
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MACK
5.0 out of 5 stars Great
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 22, 2021
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Touched my heart, gives a real explanation of the purpose of suffering and even why we exist, now for the re-read
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5.0 out of 5 stars in Ordnung.
Reviewed in Germany on April 24, 2017
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Das Buch ist in einem guten Zustand, der Inhalt natürlich super! Schade, dass es nicht mehr als neu erhältlich ist.
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MARY
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant Book - I brought a copy for a friend.
Reviewed in Australia on April 7, 2022
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If you are looking for something that will help you towards mending your own heart... this will take you a few steps closer.
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Samuel
5.0 out of 5 stars Real Christianity
Reviewed in Canada on October 14, 2014
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Real Christianity is rarely the polished well working life that we think it should be. I for one am glad that God is bigger than a personal life agent of comfort. Larry Crabb uses the book of Ruth to walk the reader through the Biblical understanding of BAD in life, and does a great job of it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Building up your shattered heart
Reviewed in Canada on April 4, 2019
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Dr. Crabb gave me understanding of what my hearts issue is and how to begin making a change. Thanks to God for giving us people like Larry Crabb!
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