Things to Come

Parenting a Prodigal in Light of Eternity

by Jim Fulford

by Susan Fulford

Proverbs 22:6; 2 Corinthians 1:3-5; James 1:2-4; 2 Corinthians 5:19-20; 2 Corinthians 4:1

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Despite teaching children about the Lord and what it looks like to follow him, many parents watch their children turn away from God and pursue the world instead. Parents of a prodigal child are often left sad, confused, and feeling helpless. However, there is a way to persevere through this trial and effectively represent Christ to your prodigal, focusing on God's eternal promises.

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Proverbs tells us "Train up a child in the way he should go, even when he is old he will not depart from it." Many Christian parents have trusted this axiom but watched their children turn from God and choose the world instead. How should the parent of a prodigal respond to this deeply disappointing and faith­testing experience? This workshop will explore the parent's role based on the biblical perspective of embracing God's everlasting promises.

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