The New Testament records the story Jesus told about a young man who left home, took his inheritance and squandered it on anything he wanted.  We call him “the prodigal.”

Maybe you have a prodigal in your home.  A son that’s wasteful, rude and greedy.  Or a little drama queen who can throw the entire family into a tailspin with her outbursts of selfishness.  These are prodigals who’ve never left the house!  Why?  Well, they’re too comfortable!

If I’m describing your home… you may want to make a few changes.  Come up with a plan to move your prodigal into adulthood.  Help him or her grow up through boundaries, consequences and communication.

In Jesus’ story, the prodigal grows up and comes home!  That’s my prayer for your teen, as well.

 

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