{"product_id":"the-prodigals-wilderness-sue-white-9781792112515","title":"The Prodigal's Wilderness: When the Wrong Path Really Is the Right Path","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParable of Transformation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMuch has been written regarding Luke Chapter 15 and there's been a great debate regarding theological themes; however, this book takes a different approach by viewing it as a parable of transformation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book addresses parables of Jesus, including the parable of the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the parable of the prodigal son analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt deals with the classic hero journey of self discovery, personal growth and development, and self actualization, culminating in personal transformation and a new creation. It depicts the prodigal son on a journey from betrayal to trust.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt deals with man's search for meaning, life choices life changes, and leadership in turbulent times.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt portrays Jesus calling and seeking sinners.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeing lost in a spiritual wilderness experience can create stress as a result of venturing into the wilderness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt explores the purpose of suffering, suffering and the Christian life, suffering the sovereignty of God and wilderness benefits.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGod is transforming you and he can bring forgiveness, reconciliation, spiritual growth and second chances.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHope and Encouragement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is for everyone: seekers, skeptics, wayward children and stalwart Christians. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt offers hope to all who've experienced any of the following types of personal crisis: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edisappointment with God\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003egrief and loss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehealth crises\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efinancial problems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esufferings of various kinds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is great for individuals, but even better for Small Group Bible study.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho Should Read This Book?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnyone undergoing a major life transition. Are you experiencing: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfusion, overwhelm, struggling to make sense of life's challenges?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrief and grieving the death of a loved one?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuffering from some poor life choices?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn a spiritual desert?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf any of these situations apply to you, this book is for you!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book addresses universal life questions such as: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWho am I?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhere do I belong?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChristian living\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You'll Learn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncrease your faith and trust in God\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExperience spiritual growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImprove your critical thinking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFind encouragements to faith\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscover hope beyond your tears\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImprove personal crisis management\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to draw close to God and the devil will flee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSmall Groups addressing discipleship, counseling and recovery will appreciate this entry in the spiritual growth books, leadership books and life choice book.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat My Readers Say\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInteresting, and encouraging, \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall The Prodigal's Wilderness is a stellar read that can enrich, benefit, and change many peoples lives so I, of course, have to award this dazzling book five stars! If you are a reader who is looking to explore such topics, then I would recommend this gem of a book... you won't regret it!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA wonderful work, very insightful - much of it content I studied in 2 years of Scripture in seminary, \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWell researched and thoughtfully presented from an interpretive point of view with highlights of psychological and theological discussions. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen the wrong path is really the right path is a mantra the author encourages the reader to embrace while persevering, waiting, and staying the course with faith that God will appear in the dark or empty landscape of our despair.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 6 is blowing me away in your book especially page 79 and 81...to a whole new level ...parallels, analogies, leading to a deeper understanding of His true message of transformation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebrings deeper and more meaningful spiritual understanding to the greatest parable of Jesus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ean enjoyable read; this book is for everyone!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Sue White\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1792112513\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781792112515\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/21\/2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 182\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.55lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.39d","brand":"Sue White","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48437052965119,"sku":"9781792112515","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_d10c479b-4f51-40e7-873c-364336fd3674.jpg?v=1777159545","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-prodigals-wilderness-sue-white-9781792112515","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}