Surviving a Prodigal: Studies for Parents of Prodigals (Family Growth Electives)

Surviving a Prodigal: Studies for Parents of Prodigals (Family Growth Electives) by Wamberg, Steve. paperback edition. ISBN: 9780781454117.

Surviving a Prodigal: Studies for Parents of Prodigal Children Many families are suffering, often in silence, with the pain of a prodigal son or daughter. Each family has a story to tell, and each parent bends tremendously under the conflicting emotions of anger, guilt, and confusion. Surviving a Prodigal deals with the key issues parents face as they work through the rejetion and pain of a rebellious child. This book helps families examine and talk about the past and present and lead them into a future based on Gods Word and His desires for families. Surviving a Prodigal is designed for hurting parents. It will help parents . . . Develop realistic expectations for their prodigal children Discuss their feelings of hurt and pain Build trust in their marriages Support other parents Look toward the future, not dwell in the past Like all Family Growth Elective courses, Surviving a Prodigal is written for todays families. This self-contained leaders guide provides 13 complete Bible-based sessions on practical, family-related topics. Every session includes reproducible handouts for group members and step-by-step plans for the leader. Use this course with adult classes, small groups, midweek meetings, or retreats.