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In Philippian 4:6 the instructions are more specific: Pray about everything, with thanksgiving.
Pray, of course. Give thanks? Much harder.
But that is exactly what we are told to do, even in scary, out-of-control circumstances. Give thanks. It has been one of the most important, helpful, even life-changing truths I have learned.
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Our natural response in times of uncertainty and in life with a prodigal and the fears and frustrations we encounter, is to name everything that is wrong, to complain about all we don’t like. And our God receives our honest laments.
But He also encourages us to give thanks. In everything.
Seriously? How do we do that?
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I was reading Barbara Rainey’s blog recently and saw a post Relating to Your Adult Children. For most of the years God has had me in a loving a prodigal ministry, we have focused mostly on teens and young adults. But in recent years I hear more and more stories from parents whose adult children have separated from them—some a little, many because of rejecting their faith, and many who have completely cut off contact with their parents.
Today Dennis and Barbara are giving us practical and surprising ways to keep that relationship positive and healthy
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As I have listened to the stories of friends’ prodigals and prayed for my son and many others, God took me on a journey back into the wilderness.
Gratefully I was reminded over and over of the transforming truths that I have learned on that path. And I am still learning.
These truths are gifts! Let me remind us all of some of the gifts we receive on a prodigal journey.
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Today, October 29, 2024, marks two years since my wonderful husband, Steve, was called home to Heaven.
He was a wise, loving man, and had much to offer everyone he encountered. Today’s podcast is a gift from Steve, telling of his walk with God and his discovery of true peace. I believe you will be blessed by it.
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In all my years of loving a prodigal and seeking to help others love their prodigal, one word has been the key, the difference, the change agent: GRACE
Early in my journey with my prodigal, God gave me a guiding word. He said, “When you make mistakes with this boy, and you will, (and I did), make them on the side of grace.”
There is so much grace for you and your prodigal in this episode.
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About 10 years ago we went through a scary time with our adopted son.
Josh had twice, in response to great disappointments, threatened to take his life. We reasoned with him, assured him of our love, stayed with him. Gratefully, he backed down, but we were on alert.
Josh’s birth grandfather—Papa—was the most important person in his life. Papa was slowly failing, with various ailments claiming more and more of his 88-year-old body. We were holding our breath.
Have you been in that place with your prodigal—fearful of what the next steps might be? Don’t miss this episode.
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Does that title entice you? In your journey with a prodigal, would you like to be moving from guilt to grace? Our guest today is Dawn Ward, a life and mental health coach, writer, speaker, and one of us. Her ministry is Faith to Flourish and her brand new book is From Guilt to Grace. After a long family journey of prodigalness, addiction and guilt, an “aha” moment marked the turning point.
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It’s noisy out there, isn’t it? Online, at school, in the neighborhood. And certainly in your home when you have a prodigal. So many strong but differing opinions!
We often seem to be more committed to making our point and hopefully getting others to agree. We don’t always listen to what others are saying.
If you think about it, asking questions implies something so critical to relating to others: a willingness to listen.
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Today, I am chatting with Nancy Squires, and she's a new friend. And she has a ministry called the Just Be Held Retreats, and we're going to get to learn what those are, how they came about, and how you might engage.
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On the website, you can find information regarding their retreats, extra resources and ways to make a tax-deductible donation.
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