{"title":"Christian Church \u0026 Ministry Books | Dove","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore Christian parenting and family books offering biblical encouragement, practical guidance, spiritual growth, and resources for raising children in faith.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"lessons-from-life-after-kindergarten","title":"Lessons from Life after Kindergarten","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModern generations, particularly generations, X,Y, and Z, live with increasing rates of anxiety, depression, suicide, substance-abuse, and relationship dysfunction. What is causing this angst? What is the solution? Is the American dream on life support?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe American dream is a group of ideals and goals, which are born from the freedom of living in a republic. Distractions take our focus from our ideals and goals and puts it on something else. Something else is often a stressful event. 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It helped me recognize that I have been trying for a long time to futilely practice “spiritual warfare” on my own. I have not developed a dependent and faithful relationship with Jesus because of trust issues I have not resolved. I’m not sure how I will resolve them but this was a big wake-up call in my life to a very fundamental spiritual issue. Thank you so much and I hope this feedback finds you well. -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eJenni\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis book gave me new and refreshing insights into my journey in life. I think it is a must-read for those who have more questions than answers about our thought processes, what influences our choices and decisions, and how we end up where we are in life. All of the important things to consider as we are looking for a better and more fulfilling life that what we have experienced in the past.\u003c\/em\u003e - Bryan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eI don't do a lot of reading but I did this one, cover to cover. Having met Dr and Mrs Trudel in New Guinea, working with them on the wards, and knowing them well for the ensuing 54 years, I was amazed at the insight he displays in his new book. Who knew he had all these thoughts deep in his soul as our relationship matured whether we were working side by side or cleaning the fish we kept for dinner, or in our dialog about world problems, especially here in the states. I purchased 2 books and passed them out to folks who I hope read them and passed them on again. A great gift for someone you love. \u003c\/em\u003e- NPS MD\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eDr Trudel’s book was instrumental in helping me to understand the process by which evil takes a foothold and is subsequently propagated into individuals lives and eventually the world. It was also key in teaching me what I need to do to be sensitive to the distractions and confusion that may otherwise lead me astray. 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