Tag: Prodigal Son

  • Brotherly Hate

    Brotherly Hate

    In the parable of the lost sons, Jesus shows us our greatest obstacle is how much we want others to deserve our scorn.

  • and no one gave him anything

    and no one gave him anything

    The “prodigal” reveals so much about us. That we long for forgiveness for ourselves. And something else for others.

  • Forgiveness and the power we refuse to use

    Forgiveness and the power we refuse to use

    The parable of the lost sons is not just a story of forgiveness. It is also a story of power. One uses his to forgive. And the other….

  • Bad Economics

    Bad Economics

    Jesus keeps teaching us about the limits of transactional thinking — and the life-giving beauty of sacrifice in his way of love.

  • A Father’s Love

    A Father’s Love

    Who could blame him if he didn’t want to go to that party? I wouldn’t. I bet you wouldn’t either. He’s rightfully mad. All these years – nothing – gone to waste. The Lost Sons and our fear of intimacy Lent 4C | Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 [bctt tweet=”You have enough. And everyone must have enough.”…