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I had heard this book referenced in a sermon and then also saw it positively reviewed here, so I decided to give it a listen. It was a wonderfully written interpretation of the Biblical story of the prodigal son, explaining the faults of both sons. The message resonated with me, and I loved all the literary references as well. I‘ll need to research more books by this author.

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I used to listen to Tim Keller‘s sermons on the regular—he was thoughtful, insightful, and scholarly, and drew from a wide range of sources, from Christian thinkers like C.S. Lewis to contemporary novels & films. But this is the first of his books I‘ve read—I was prompted to pick it up because of his recent passing. I loved the first few sections—drawing from the parable of the Prodigal Son, Keller redefines the concepts of sin and “lostness.” ⤵️

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This book was everything. Best read in contemplation, the author‘s writing was simple yet, every sentence had something to unpack.
I left reading this book with much understanding of my faith and a picture of God the Father that I never knew before.
I highly recommend it!

Rating: 5/5

• Tonight includes a mediocre glass of merlot, a viewing of Disney's "Frozen" with toddler on the loose, good popcorn, and hopefully some lite reading before bed. The world is always actively on fire these days but we can still choose to think of beautiful things. How's your night going? •

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4⭐️ I enjoyed this #reread (read it when it first came out 9 years ago); a more modern and holiday take on the prodigal son. #2020 #holidayreads #christmasfiction #fiction #bookreview #bookstagram #wintergames2020 #readnosedreindeer +41pts

This is definitely a book best read in a contemplative mood but I appreciated it despite just chugging through.

Reread for Well-Read Mom bookclub. ❤️

I‘m working my way through my Richard Paul Evans stack and this was my favorite so far. This is a prodigal son story so you know upfront the MC is going to go far astray before finding his way back to a forgiving parent. It was enjoyable to read how it all unfolded.

Behind #AdventRecommends door number 8 is most anything by Richard Paul Evans. While some of the stories might be cheesy the rest of the year, they are warm & fuzzy, hope-filled, and inspirational during the holiday season. I make it a point to read at least one of his stories every December.