Bringing Home the Prodigals (Paperback)

by Rob Parsons (Author)
Key Phrases: Bringing Home The Prodigals, North America

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"This book can help prevent tragedy."

-Josh McDowell, author & speaker

"Rob Parsons is one of the most effective communicators in the world today, and I believe the message of Bringing Home the Prodigals is vital for our nation at this time."

-Jim Daly, President, Focus on the Family

--This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

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Rob Parsons message is for anyone who cares about prodigals. He urges us to be released from false guilt, to stop judging each other, and to remember that God, the perfect parent, has trouble with his children, too. He challenges the church to recognize the part it has played in creating prodigals and says, When our prodigals do come home, pray that they meet the father first and not the elder brother! But this is not just for other people. We suddenly see that the dirty, tearstained face coming down the road is our face. And then we discover what, deep in our heart, we knew all along we are the prodigal.

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Product Details Paperback: 128 pages Publisher: Authentic (April 1, 2008) Language: English ISBN-10: 1934068691 ISBN-13: 978-1934068694 Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies) Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #415,475 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews 4 of 4 people found the following review helpful: 4.0 out of 5 stars Bringing Them Home, May 29, 2008 By  Jennifer Bogart "@ Quiverfullfamily.com" (Alberta, Canada) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    Most of us know a family that is struggling with a prodigal child - seeking to draw their hearts back to Jesus. Watching these families and their grief over the children they love - the children they raised to seek Jesus - awoke a concern for my own wee ones in my heart. Though our children are still small: 5, 2, and one on the way - it is my heart's desire for them all to come to know and love the Lord. As Christian parents this is the deepest desire of all of our hearts for our children. But what happens when they turn their back on Him and His ways despite our best efforts? What do we do when they become prodigals? In Bringing Home the Prodigals author Rob Parsons addresses the heart of the issue of prodigal children. It may not be what you think the heart of this issue is either. Instead of focusing on the "why's", Parsons goes past the wondering "What did I do wrong? What could I have done differently?", there are other titles available that focus on keeping our children's hearts - Parsons is here to encourage. He focuses on what we can now do - as parents of these prodigals - to gently guide them home to us, and more importantly, to God. Engagingly written, this short book of 119 pages can be read in a day, but it will bear re-reading at a slower, more devotional pace to reap the riches to be found here. Though I am not the parent of a prodigal, Parsons ponderings on how we deal with prodigals as individuals, and as a church led me to examine my own spiritual life and dealings with others. I thank Parsons for drawing us back to the heart of God for the lost as demonstrated in the parable of the prodigal son. As much as I enjoyed reading this title, I would have enjoyed seeing some more scripture directly in the text - for a non-fiction Christian title there seemed to be relatively little scripture presented. The main scripture that the book is based on, the parable of the prodigal son is not once included in the text of the book, which did seem a bit odd. Scripture is presented from the NIV, The Message and The Amplified Bible. KJV readers will want their bibles handy. Parsons writing voice is warm and encouraging; his years of walking with and teaching the relations of prodigals shine through in this book through the prayers, reflections and testimonies presented. I am thankful to have this book available to lend to the families I know who are dealing with this issue, to let them know that there is hope if we lay our prodigals at the feet of Jesus. Bringing Home the Prodigals encourages us to love, to pray, to stay open, to always be watching and to always keep a light on. 3 of 3 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Every Christian needs to read this book..., May 19, 2008 By  Janna R. Ryan (Nebraska) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    I was asked to review this book for my blog and that has turned out to be a huge honor. I am blown away by the heart of this book and Rob Parsons for the lost, even the lost who never left home. This book is timely and relevant to where the church is right now. Rob mentions how we are leading people to Jesus and they are coming in the front door even as prodigals are leaving out the back door because of the older brother's critical spirit. On page 105 he says... If your prodigals do come home, pray with all your hearts that they meet the father first and not the elder brother. Oh that elder brother! The one who did his sinning without ever leaving. The one who needed to "come home" every bit as much as his brother but who could never grasp what the heart of real love is - both to give and to receive it. For a non-fiction book, it is a very easy read but it will blow your mind! 2 of 2 people found the following review helpful: 4.0 out of 5 stars Strong message, well-told, July 28, 2008 By  armchairinterviews.com (Minnesota) - See all my reviews If you are a parent, or have a loved one who is a prodigal, this book is for you! In his book, Bringing Home the Prodigals (based on the Biblical story of the prodigal son), Rob Parsons addresses prodigal children. He doesn't focus, however, on the whys, the guilt, the self-judging of us and the prodigal because he is an encourager. He gives help and hope to the reader in guiding the prodigal home and back to the heart of God. Parsons' book is short and easily read. I would suggest reading it through and then returning to it and rereading the parts, accompanied by prayer that spoke to the heart. Readers will want to keep a Bible with them as they navigate the book. I would have liked to see more scripture included and found myself distracted in wondering why there wasn't more versus to add to the message. Parsons' book sends the reader beyond the child of a family and you begin to ponder the prodigals in our churches. Parsons talks about prodigals returning and suggests that when they do, it would be better if they first met the Father and not the elder brother. Isn't that a message about how we treat each other and the part we all have played in creating the prodigal? And isn't it something we need to think about? Armchair Interviews says: A must read for families and church members.		Most Recent Customer Reviews 5.0 out of 5 stars Powerful message about God's Compassion, and our need to express it also. This Audiobook/CD often brought me to tears. The message is simple: Compassion. This book is a great encouragement to those who suffer the pain of having Prodigals. Read more Published 3 months ago by Andrew Geleris 5.0 out of 5 stars Bringing Home the Prodigals A short book, an easy read, but a powerful message. I highly recommend this book. Published 6 months ago by G. Edinger 5.0 out of 5 stars review of bringing home the prodigals this is a good overview for anyone that has a prodigal person in their life. its helpful no matter how long a person has been dealing with this painful problem. Published 7 months ago by Lee Hoskin 5.0 out of 5 stars prodigals I would recommend this book to anyone who has older children who have left their faith behind. It comforts and guides that there is hope yet for them. Published 8 months ago by Faith 5.0 out of 5 stars 10 STARS!!! An Absolute MUST READ for EVERY CHRISTIAN!!! "Bringing Home The Prodigals" by Rob Parsons is an incredible book that will change everything about how you deal with your brothers and sisters in Christ! Read more Published 14 months ago by Stacey Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews

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Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Authentic (April 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1934068691
• ISBN-13: 978-1934068694
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #415,475 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Bringing Them Home, May 29, 2008

By	Jennifer Bogart "@ Quiverfullfamily.com" (Alberta, Canada) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Most of us know a family that is struggling with a prodigal child - seeking to draw their hearts back to Jesus. Watching these families and their grief over the children they love - the children they raised to seek Jesus - awoke a concern for my own wee ones in my heart. Though our children are still small: 5, 2, and one on the way - it is my heart's desire for them all to come to know and love the Lord. As Christian parents this is the deepest desire of all of our hearts for our children. But what happens when they turn their back on Him and His ways despite our best efforts? What do we do when they become prodigals?

In Bringing Home the Prodigals author Rob Parsons addresses the heart of the issue of prodigal children. It may not be what you think the heart of this issue is either. Instead of focusing on the "why's", Parsons goes past the wondering "What did I do wrong? What could I have done differently?", there are other titles available that focus on keeping our children's hearts - Parsons is here to encourage. He focuses on what we can now do - as parents of these prodigals - to gently guide them home to us, and more importantly, to God.

Engagingly written, this short book of 119 pages can be read in a day, but it will bear re-reading at a slower, more devotional pace to reap the riches to be found here. Though I am not the parent of a prodigal, Parsons ponderings on how we deal with prodigals as individuals, and as a church led me to examine my own spiritual life and dealings with others. I thank Parsons for drawing us back to the heart of God for the lost as demonstrated in the parable of the prodigal son.

As much as I enjoyed reading this title, I would have enjoyed seeing some more scripture directly in the text - for a non-fiction Christian title there seemed to be relatively little scripture presented. The main scripture that the book is based on, the parable of the prodigal son is not once included in the text of the book, which did seem a bit odd. Scripture is presented from the NIV, The Message and The Amplified Bible. KJV readers will want their bibles handy.

Parsons writing voice is warm and encouraging; his years of walking with and teaching the relations of prodigals shine through in this book through the prayers, reflections and testimonies presented. I am thankful to have this book available to lend to the families I know who are dealing with this issue, to let them know that there is hope if we lay our prodigals at the feet of Jesus. Bringing Home the Prodigals encourages us to love, to pray, to stay open, to always be watching and to always keep a light on.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Every Christian needs to read this book..., May 19, 2008

By	Janna R. Ryan (Nebraska) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I was asked to review this book for my blog and that has turned out to be a huge honor. I am blown away by the heart of this book and Rob Parsons for the lost, even the lost who never left home. This book is timely and relevant to where the church is right now. Rob mentions how we are leading people to Jesus and they are coming in the front door even as prodigals are leaving out the back door because of the older brother's critical spirit. On page 105 he says...

If your prodigals do come home, pray with all your hearts that they meet the father first and not the elder brother.
Oh that elder brother! The one who did his sinning without ever leaving. The one who needed to "come home" every bit as much as his brother but who could never grasp what the heart of real love is - both to give and to receive it.

For a non-fiction book, it is a very easy read but it will blow your mind!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Strong message, well-told, July 28, 2008

By	armchairinterviews.com (Minnesota) - See all my reviews

If you are a parent, or have a loved one who is a prodigal, this book is for you!

In his book, Bringing Home the Prodigals (based on the Biblical story of the prodigal son), Rob Parsons addresses prodigal children. He doesn't focus, however, on the whys, the guilt, the self-judging of us and the prodigal because he is an encourager. He gives help and hope to the reader in guiding the prodigal home and back to the heart of God.

Parsons' book is short and easily read. I would suggest reading it through and then returning to it and rereading the parts, accompanied by prayer that spoke to the heart. Readers will want to keep a Bible with them as they navigate the book. I would have liked to see more scripture included and found myself distracted in wondering why there wasn't more versus to add to the message.

Parsons' book sends the reader beyond the child of a family and you begin to ponder the prodigals in our churches. Parsons talks about prodigals returning and suggests that when they do, it would be better if they first met the Father and not the elder brother. Isn't that a message about how we treat each other and the part we all have played in creating the prodigal? And isn't it something we need to think about?

Armchair Interviews says: A must read for families and church members.