With over a million copies sold, this classic work is essential reading for all who ask, “Where has my struggle led me?” A chance encounter with a reproduction of Rembrandt’s The Return of the Prodigal Son catapulted Henri Nouwen on an unforgettable spiritual adventure. Here he shares the deeply personal and resonant meditation that led him to discover the place within where God has chosen to dwell. As Nouwen reflects on Rembrandt’s painting in light of his own life journey, he evokes a powerful drama of the classic parable in a rich, captivating way that is sure to reverberate in the hearts of readers. Nouwen probes the several movements of the parable: the younger son’s return, the father’s restoration of sonship, the elder son’s resentfulness, and the father’s compassion. The themes of homecoming, affirmation, and reconciliation will be newly discovered by all who have known loneliness, dejection, jealousy, or anger. The challenge to love as God loves, and to be loved as God’s beloved, will be seen as the ultimate revelation of the parable known to Christians throughout time, and is here represented with a vigor and power fresh for our times.

First published in 1921. Staveley was primarily known as a Christian writer.

Every believer has been or knows someone who fulfills one of the roles in the parable of the prodigal son. It is inevitable that we will meet the Prodigal Son in our walk as a Christian. Have we thoroughly delved into the parable as to understand the many facets of the prodigal's life? Or have we preconceived a notion as to only the prodigal needing ministry and restoration? An article published in Christianity Today on June 20, 2012 states, "Tragically, many teens and young adults reject Christianity in part because of the spiritual dysfunction they witnessed within their own homes." Are we prepared for the possible going out and the probable return of our prodigals?

A painfully honest story of human weakness and God's unending forgiveness. Thirteen years ago, amidst scandal, sin, and shattered lives, Michael English fell from the pinnacle of the Christian music world. In 1994, newspapers around the world blared the headline, "Gospel Singer Named Artist of the Year Turns in His Awards After Confirming He Had an Affair with a Fellow Married Singer." From 1994 to 2002 Michael English's life went from bad to worse. Public shame, divorce, broken relationships, drug addiction, even homelessness. But in 2002, God reached out and rescued Michael from himself. Today Michael is whole again, and in this book he tells his story of redemption.

"HELP ME, GOD!" This was my daily prayer as I sank deeper and deeper into depression. In those days, Vodka was my religion and deception my constant companion. Night and day seemed the same to me as long as I could fake my way through life to the next drink. I didn't care what happened to me or anyone else as long as I got the outcome I desired. The only thing is when I did, I was unhappier and more depressed. God, help me, the cycle of drunkenness and depression just wouldn't end, until one day... Yes, that one-day happened for me when I decided to begin the long journey back to my Father. My life forever changed in ways I never dreamed would be possible again and where hopelessness and despair no longer defined my view of life. Are you or someone you know stuck in the same cycle? Are you tired of repeating the same self-destructive patterns? Do you feel you've made too many mistakes or traveled so far away from your Father that you cannot possibly be welcomed back? You may be convinced there is no hope for your life-BUT THERE IS! In The Prodigal Daughter Returns: A Song of Restoration and Redemption, MaKelia Kesha Mitchell uses the Biblical parable of the Prodigal Son to share her testimony and 5R Journey back to her Father. Open the pages of this book and more importantly, the pages of your heart, your mind and your soul to begin to transform your life, heal and visualize a life that is beyond the hold of any addiction or illness. By allowing yourself to embark upon this life-affirming journey, you will change the way you view and approach the concept of forgiveness while gaining a clear path to restoration and redemption to our heavenly Father.