Thirsty for a Miracle : They Needed Clean Water. He Needed True Purpose. An Inspiring Story of Hope and Transformation.

An inspiring true story of one man's journey of finding his purpose as he overcomes overwhelming obstacles to bring clean water to millions of the world's neediest people-inviting us all to discover the amazing way that God has designed each one of us to impact this world in a unique way.The problem was so huge it seemed as though nothing short of a miracle was needed.Initially a career goal for him, bringing clean water to the world became Greg Allgood's passionate life mission, first as part of his job at Procter & Gamble and later in his role as VP of Water at World Vision. A scientist with a flair for marketing and a drive for global impact, Allgood came to care deeply about the millions of people around the world who were getting sick and dying from lack of access to safe water. But his scientific background and his reputation as the "blue-eyed prince" who was always charging to the rescue weren't going to be enough to make a meaningful difference in the issue of water purification. He had much to learn before he could even begin to accomplish what he believed God was calling him to do.In Thirsty for a Miracle, Allgood recounts how he overcame multiple difficulties and hurdles, including his own ego and past mistakes, to join with others in bringing clean water to developing countries, conflict zones, and areas hit by natural disasters where millions of the world's poorest people were suffering because the only water they had was dirty, polluted or toxic.This faith-based memoir:is a life-transforming book for anyone who has ever wondered if God has a bigger purpose for their life or is looking for a way to put their faith into action but feels overwhelmed by seemingly unsolvable world problems, offers inspiration and assurance that, no matter how flawed, each one of us has a calling and that God gives us what we need to accomplish it, encourages us to discover how we can have a unique impact in our own communities,Includes a discussion guide for individuals, book clubs, or small groups.