If you've lived any time at all I can guarantee you've experienced a detour. Maybe it's been a short one or maybe it's gone on a long time. Sometimes they seem to come in succession. Some are painful, some are tedious and some may even be a pleasant diversion. Regardless every one of them are part of the journey towards our ultimate destiny.

In his own unique way Dr. Evans takes us on a journey through the life of Joseph. Along the way we experience Joseph's detours towards his destiny and apply each twist and turn to our own circumstances. I personally don't think I'll ever look at the life of Joseph in the same way. I'm a church girl so the story is almost overly familiar. This was a refreshing new look at God's sovereignty.

If you are experiencing a detour of your own you need this book. Detours can be depressing. And by nature they are quite unpredictable. But this book will remind you that there is purpose in everything. What is going on in your life isn't only about you. God uses every one of us to complete His plan in His way and in His timing.

If you enjoy the teaching ministry of Dr. Evans you will most certainly enjoy this book. It is written in his distinctive voice. I felt like I could actually hear him reading to me in my head. There is also a follow-up Bible study that would be nice for a small group.

I received a copy of this book to facilitate my review.

"When your preparation meets God’s purpose—your time connects with His time—you are ready to move from detour to destiny." Detours by Tony Evans. This book is all about how God takes you through detours to get to your destiny. Tony Evans covers all angles of detours, why we go through them, why we feel stuck in them, and what happens when we come out of them. Everything is backed by scripture from the life of Joseph who withstood years and years of detours to get to his destiny. The book is easy to read and understand. Everything included in the book is applicable for everyone. Read this book to help better understand the why of life's detours and "disappointments". God has good things in store for us but we must be ready for it. This book lays it out there and will help you make sense of life when it doesn't go exactly the way you expected.