Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley had it wrong. Doing it "my way" is nothing to be proud of. In fact, instead of bringing the promised contentment, pursuing our own fancies only leads to dissatisfaction, resentment, and a lot of hurt. As Christians, however, we are fortunate. We serve the God of second chances. Even when we miss the mark, He doesn't write us off. Sure, consequences often follow. But our God is loving, gracious, and anxious to help. Surprised by God is all about getting that second chance. It's there for the asking. I know. I've received it, and blessings beyond my wildest dreams. Surprise! You can start over! There's a story in the New Testament about a prodigal son, a tale Stephen Arterburn knows well. He lived it, in fact. But when the chips were down and he was surrounded by pig slop, he had but one desire: to return to his Heavenly Father. And it was then that he was Surprised by God. Through this candid look at his personal life, Arterburn shares how the world's promise of power, pleasure, and possessions seduced him off the straight and narrow. His story is one of God's redemptive grace in the midst of the emptiness and despair that the world brings. Steve's turning point came when he made the life-changing realization that only God could satsify the longings of his heart and restore what he had destroyed. Explore the pages of this book, learn from one who's been there and encounter the God of second chances. When you let Him fill the empty places in your life, you'll discover the joy of contentment. - Jacket.