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I have always been amazed at the idolatry of the children of Israel throughout the Old Testament. I was sure I could never worship an idol. Until I discovered I had serious idolatry problems.
The prophet Isaiah repeatedly mocks them for carving idols to worship out of half a log, and cooking dinner with the other half.  How could anyone think that “god” could save them?
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A Problem with Idolatry https://bit.ly/3y2rrAe Join the Prayer for Prodigals community here: https://bit.ly/3uyhSWQ Sign up for Judy’s monthly newsletter here: https://bit.ly/39TBlYt Purchase a copy of the When You Love a Prodigal book for you or a loved one here: https://amzn.to/3RuiUx9  
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Often it has seemed like my (working hard to not be a) prodigal is under a curse.
Actually, I think he is.
Bad things happened to him in his first years. Later most of the bad things in his life were his own bad choices. He still experiences consequences from those bad choices.
But then he sought to turn his life around. Yet it seemed that every day something happened to distract or detour or depress him.
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Breaking Life Bondages: https://bit.ly/3S4VOxM Breaking Life Bondages 2: https://bit.ly/3UCuBEv Love Goes to War: https://bit.ly/3r05HkD Join the Prayer for Prodigals community here: https://bit.ly/3uyhSWQ Sign up for Judy’s monthly newsletter here: https://bit.ly/39TBlYt Purchase a copy of the When You Love a Prodigal book for you or a loved one here: https://amzn.to/3RuiUx9  
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When your children become adults–by age, or leaving home–your role in their lives changes. This is usually challenging to navigate, but especially so when your young adult is a prodigal. Mary DeMuth, author of 46 books, literary agent, podcaster, artist, is the parent of three young adults. She has written a profound and helpful book for this journey: Love, Pray, Listen.
In today's episode–a conversation with Mary–you will find wisdom and practical insights for loving a young adult prodigal.
Mary’s Resources:
Mary's website and podcast: MaryDeMuth.com Purchase Mary’s latest book Love, Pray, Listen: Parenting Your Adult Wayward Kids with Joy https://amzn.to/3dkCE7X Gift from Mary: A free ebook of a year of prayers for your adult child: com/lpl. Listen to Mary's "Re-Story" interview with Judy:https://www.marydemuth.com/4-3/ Judy’s Resources:
Gift from Judy: 2 free copies of Mary’s latest book https://judydouglass.com/bookgiveaway Join the Prayer for Prodigals community here: https://bit.ly/3uyhSWQ Sign up for Judy’s monthly newsletter here: https://bit.ly/39TBlYt Purchase a copy of the When You Love a Prodigal book for you or a loved one here: https://amzn.to/3RuiUx9 Stay connected:
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We have considered some very different contributors to turning from the Lord–rejecting  family, making dangerous choices. Today we look at how we can make a difference with our words.
One time I was so angry at my son I almost said, “Just don’t bother to come home.” Gratefully I caught myself, and tried a better approach. Our words matter.
Resources:
Read Words of My Life: Gentle https://bit.ly/3xc11eF Join the Prayer for Prodigals community here: https://bit.ly/3uyhSWQ Sign up for Judy’s monthly newsletter here: https://bit.ly/39TBlYt Purchase a copy of the When You Love a Prodigal book for you or a loved one here: https://amzn.to/3RuiUx9 Stay connected:
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On my back porch in California, our cat had her brand-new kittens secluded in a corner. But not hidden from the eagle eye of a soaring eagle. When Mama cat headed to a needed break from her demanding babies, the eagle dropped in, clutched a kitten in each talon and soared off to her nest.
Why do I tell such a terrible story?  Because our world is full of danger, for kittens, for you and me, and especially for our prodigals.
When you love a prodigal, you get used to the lion stalking.
Resources:
The Enemy Looks for the Right Time https://bit.ly/3B84ZaE The Ways of the Enemy: 5 Helps to Resist the Devil https://bit.ly/3KWjWA9 Join the Prayer for Prodigals community here: https://bit.ly/3uyhSWQ Sign up for Judy’s monthly newsletter here: https://bit.ly/39TBlYt Purchase a copy of the When You Love a Prodigal book for you or a loved one here: https://amzn.to/3RuiUx9 Stay connected:
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From the day I was born, I wanted my own way. Growing up, my getting my way pretty much determined the peace and happiness in our home. As a teenager, getting my own way included secretly seeing a forbidden boyfriend for most of a year and other things.
Do you identify? Don’t most of us want our own way? Why?
Today we look at Part 2 of a series on why they become prodigals.
Resources:
Read: Growing a Tender Heart for Prodigals and Those who Love Them https://bit.ly/3KpnMRV Join the Prayer for Prodigals community here: https://bit.ly/3uyhSWQ Sign up for Judy’s monthly newsletter here: https://bit.ly/39TBlYt Purchase a copy of the When You Love a Prodigal book for you or a loved one here: https://amzn.to/3l1JPmy Stay connected:
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