Our hearts and our minds can’t comprehend how some of the choices and consequences we experience with our prodigals can be love.
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Our good God is always working for us and for our prodigals, even when we can’t see what He is doing.
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These names of God give just a small picture of His magnificence and His gifts to us. Let’s consider another image of the “godness” of God.
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All of these, and the amazing glory of creation all around us, are just shadowy hints at the glory of God.
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Trust is faith in action....
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Just as we know and say that there is nothing we can do to make God quit loving us—or love us more—so we must continue to demonstrate that kind of love to our prodigals.
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These attitudes and actions could safeguard the people and the love in our circles...
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"Lord, please, for Christmas could my child come home."
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Arriving at treatment, I felt relief even though I still had no hope of recovery. They treated me with respect and compassion.
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Our family is poorer in every way because of your alcoholism, and I have participated in poverty’s journey.
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When I raise my voice, or give a sharp retort, or use "always" or "never" I am probably cursing. I want to choose to bless--to encourage, affirm, speak truth with love.
Read More...we frequently overlook these two peacemakers: grace and mercy.
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The casual “Thanks” hardly conveys gratitude.The offhand apology seems barely sincere.
Read MoreParents are usually exhausted from the daily experience of dealing with unacceptable behavior.
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With a prodigal the drama can go on for years, with more subtlety and finesse.
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