Willing “The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak” (Matthew 26:41). Jesus’ spirit was willing to die for all of us to pay the required price for our sins. He overcame the flesh and died so we wouldn’t have to. His willingness provides for our salvation and the salvation of our prodigals. Not Willing “The Lord is … Continue reading Willing and Not Willing
Give God Thanks for Your Prodigal
It is time to thank God for our prodigals. This is going to sound crazy—it kind of did to me at first—but when you think about it, it makes sense. We thank Him for: All the joy she’s brought. The wonderful gift to the kingdom of God that he is going to be. The gift … Continue reading Give God Thanks for Your Prodigal
Not a Victim … a Warrior
It feels like we are targeted, like the bad decisions made by our prodigals are aimed at us, to hurt us, like we are the victim. It may be true that we are targeted. Satan does have us in his sights to steal, kill, and destroy us, and he isn’t above using our prodigals to … Continue reading Not a Victim … a Warrior
Testimony of a Neighbor’s Salvation from Caren B.
I have a remarkable story to tell you. [My neighbor] moved in next to us some 15 years ago. He was retired after working in Denver as a cop for 35 years. [He] was cynical, hardhearted, a drinker. His children abandoned him. They were never around all that time. He started the long slide from … Continue reading Testimony of a Neighbor’s Salvation from Caren B.
Balancing Tomorrows
When I was young, Daddy would share the quote, “Worry is like a rocking chair: it gives you something to do but gets you nowhere” (Erma Bombeck). Jesus said it this way: “Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble” (Matthew 6:34 NKJV). … Continue reading Balancing Tomorrows
Prayer for Prodigals 