Will Your Prodigal Come Home?: An Honest Discussion of Struggle and Hope

by Jeff Lucas

If you have had your heart broken by a prodigal, you know the pain of being hurt or disappointed by a loved one ... and the utter despair of seeing them turn away from Christ and the cross. In Will Your Prodigal Come Home? author Jeff Lucas delivers a message that is both challenging and comforting as he outlines the chaotic situations and emotions that families of prodigals face. Lucas acknowledges that every prodigal is different. Some have defied God. Some are lured by drugs, alcohol, or crime. Others have drifted until the emotional and physical distance feels unbearable. Still others are in church pews, with hearts closed to Jesus. Clearly, there are no easy answers. But through understanding, insight into the emotions that form within families, and an acknowledgement of the power of prayer, this book outlines a solid approach to help guide your prodigal home and help you keep your own faith as you wait.

Genres: Christian

192 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 2007

About the author

Jeff Lucas is a Christian author, speaker, life coach, and broadcaster. He holds a pastoral teaching position at Timberline Church in Fort Collins, Colorado. He provides life coaching through Paterson Center. He is a columnist for Premier Christian magazine and for Sorted Magazine he has published 32 books, and he broadcasts a weekly radio show, Lucas on Life. He writes a column of daily bible reading notes, "Lucas on Life Every Day".

Reviews

[Gemma · Rating 5 out of 5]

The mix between real life stories, biblical exposition, and Jeff's musings is thought provoking. Well written. Interesting. Prayer inducing.

The book looks at what a prodigal is, as prodigals can be such for very different reasons. By understanding more of the issues on why people have walked away, you gain greater insight on how to help. Which is basicallly to model the Father welcoming the prodigal Son back in the parable of Jesus.

[Adrian · Rating 3 out of 5]

good book - gives a very realistic view of this problem and is accessible to any reader

[Rebecca · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not sure that this book was very helpful to me, I found it to be more a book against organized religion and justifying prodigals.

[Lily · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's a keeper. It helps to read other people's struggles and prayers for their prodigals.