
The Elder Son
A Guide for Successful Christians
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Mike Verdin
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In my book, I show how mature followers of Christ who are winning at life are similar to the big brother of the prodigal son (Elder Son of Luke 15). One of the challenges I address is pride. Pride happens automatically in the absence of humility. Pride is the primary preventer of receiving wisdom from the Lord. Another challenge to elder sons and daughters I address is handling the limelight. Many mature Christians can lose their Christian character when exposed to the limelight. One of the most important topics I address is staying motivated after achieving your dream. Chasing dreams is what brings out the best in humanity. When we catch one we have to reset our focus and go get another one.
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- Stephanie Wasinger
- 08-31-23
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"Audiobook excellence! It's a family story of choices and consequences, narrated with a voice that captures every emotion."
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"Narrator's voice is captivating. The audiobook portrays the elder son's challenges, taking listeners on an emotional ride."
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- Patience Blaney
- 08-31-23
Outstanding!
"A family saga brought to life. The audiobook captures the essence of the elder son's journey with the narrator's expressive voice."
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Wow, What a book!
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- Phillip Kissinger
- 08-31-23
Loved it!
"Narrator's tone is perfect. The audiobook's exploration of the elder son's struggles is a compelling narrative brought to life."
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- 08-31-23
great book
"Audiobook mastery! It's a portrayal of family complexities, delivered through vivid narrative and a resonant voice."
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- Frederick Zakrzewski
- 08-26-23
Great book
This was just what I needed...it blessed my mind, body and soul! Thank you for sharing this unforgettable insight!
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- Morgan Wedding
- 08-31-23
Interesting
"Audiobook excellence! It's an exploration of sibling relationships, narrated with a voice that captures the heart of the story."
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- Carlita Seiber
- 08-31-23
Great book
"A tale of relationships and growth. The audiobook's portrayal of the elder son's journey is enriched by the narrator's voice."
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