From CHURCHLEADERS:
Alan Linder:
Most of us are familiar with the story of ‘the prodigal son’ in Luke chapter 15. However, for many parents, it can be a story that’s all too familiar in a more painful and personal way.
They relate to his story because it is one very similar to their own. They have a son or daughter who is “far from home.” More Here
What is the meaning of the Parable of the Prodigal Son?