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

by Jeff Lucas

Book Overview

If you have ever had your heart broken by a prodigal, you know the pain of being hurt or disappointed by a loved one and the despair of seeing them turn away from Christ and the cross. This text... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0310267250
• ISBN13: 9780310267256
• Release Date: February 2007
• Publisher: Zondervan
• Length: 190 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 8.4"

Customer Reviews

I am so greatful for this honest look at the prodigal

It took me a week to get through the first two chapters of this book. I would have to stop reading because I couldn't see through the tears. It was as if Mr. Lucas had been living in my heart. He verbalized like know one I have read how the parent of a prodigal feels. His compassionate understanding of God's love for us the true prodigals and how through this He knows our pain and hears our hearts was amazingly comforting. His suggested prayer for the prodigal and examples of what this means gave me courage I wish I could thank him for this book personally. This is a great book for grieving parents that gives understanding, hope and restores faith in a God who understands and loves us and our prodigal. Thank you Mr Lucas.

A must-read...even if you don't know a prodigal

Jeff Lucas displays a poignant, more compassionate side in his latest work, "Will Your Prodigal Come Home?" I am a fan of Lucas' writing and his acerbic wit is still evident, but his comforting tone and encouraging advice will be a great blessing to any believer struggling with estrangement issues. The subtitle nails it: "An honest discussion of struggle and hope." I found his commentary on guilt especially helpful. As always, Jeff is ruthless in his treatment of the myopic, legalistic religious establishment. Another recurring Lucas theme is "the party" sadly lacking in the lives of so many self-confessed Christ-followers. "Will Your Prodigal Come Home?" is timely and refreshing, and I cannot wait for "The Prodigal-friendly Church."