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Below are my sermon notes from Luke 15:11-32 that was preached at Hesston MB Church this morning.  Introduction : Cain/Abel, Jacob/Esau, Rameses/Moses, Kevin/Buzz (Home Alone), Mufasa/Scar, Crosby & Adam (Parenthood), Randall & Kevin (This is Us). Brothers. We have read or watched the interactions of these brothers.   Many times they seem so opposite.   We tend to relate most with the brother most like us.   In today’s scripture we hear a parable about two sons.   The story is familiar, but hopefully the Holy Spirit guides us to a deeper understanding this morning. Background- Our parable this morning comes from a series of parables about things that were lost (sheep, coin). It has often been known as “Parable of the Prodigal Son or Lost Son” Look in your Bibles—is that the title?   This title however skews our understanding of the point of the parable because it brings our focus on one character and we miss out on the other two characters....

I just started reading this book, but I am already ready to add it to one of my favorites. 

Feeling down?  Wondering if God can love you based on what you have done?  Be encouraged by this song by Sidewalk Prophets called Prodigal   Its been a long time, since you felt peace in the valley you made, where you're not meant to be where the shame throws shadows on you, but don't you forget..... that you're headed for more, but you settled for less don't by the lie, it's as good as it gets the same feet that left you lost and alone are the very same feet that'll lead you back home   Wherever you are, whatever you did its a page in your book, but it isn't the end your father will meet you with arms open wide this is where your heart belongs... Come running like a prodigal (x2)  there will be nights, when you hear whispers of a life you once knew, don't let it linger cause there's a grace that, falls upon you don't you forget.... In the places your weak, he is very strong don't ever believe you don't des...

I had a great lunch at SmashBurger with Jared.  Now, back for afternoon session with Robert Morgan. As he was writing a book on parenting, his thesis was Deuteronomy 6 as the seminal passage on raising children. Sometimes we learn more from our children than they do from us. Psalm 121; 2 Samuel 14:14-words of comfort during difficult season in parenting L15 Parenting-Luke 15-Parable of the Prodigal Son Jesus is making one point in Luke 15-we should celebrate when anyone makes a change for Christ in their lives The older brother is the true prodigal in the story.  He was the one the Lord was most concerned about.  A prayer for the prodigal, "Lord, bring them back to their senses." The Lord turned the grief cycle into a grace cycle. Grace cycle Pain Prayer -James 5:16-Best verse on prayer in Bible. I could alter situation through praying Scripture. Patience -Time is on our side in the area of prodigals because of process of maturation-Romans 12:19 Pe...