The father forgives, but the family still has healing to do.

The father’s open arms reveal the restoring power of grace.

Healing may begin with one brave step toward freedom.

Forgiveness and reconciliation are held together with honesty, grace and tension.

The prodigal son reveals grace as the beginning of forgiveness and the challenge of reconciliation.

Jesus prays, rests and says no so He can follow God’s purpose.

Jesus stays rooted in prayer so His love and mission remain clear.

Healthy limits make faithful love more sustainable.

Jesus shows that love does not require constant availability.

Jesus’ withdrawal to pray reveals boundaries as faithful stewardship of vocation.