{"product_id":"home-with-the-good-father-living-in-gods-abundant-love","title":"Home with the Good Father: Living in God's Abundant Love","description":"Jesus told a story about a prodigal son welcomed back by his forgiving father. By imagining what would happen for the prodigal after he turned and came home, this book takes the story further and touches on many possibilities for readers' lives when they too come home to God's extravagant love. Hurts and scars can be healed with no need to hide away in the attic, and a new relationship is found to be possible with a good Father who invites all into an incredible relationship.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn contrast, the self-sufficient older son in Jesus' story points to what people miss if they ignore the welcome home and try to manage life on their own. Western culture encourages just that, but fortunately, the gift of awe the Creator gives can move people out of self-absorption, and they can welcome being sons and daughters in a family they share with Jesus. Most wonderful is the Holy Spirit's work, gradually making believers to be like Jesus in character and compassion, enabling them to flourish now, and preparing them for the day they meet Jesus face-to-face.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCommendation Quotes:\u003cbr\u003e\"Dr. Jennifer Turner has written another encouraging, challenging, and practical book. The reader is encouraged to turn to the Scriptures to clearly see the loving character of God. We are gently challenged to examine our own relationship with our good Heavenly Father and the life experiences that have impacted that relationship. Through the sharing of personal experiences of her journey with God, Dr. Turner brings a warmth and reality to following Jesus in the power of the Holy Spirit. This is a must read for all those who long for a deeper understanding of God's love.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e--Jackie Stoneman, Former Principal, Mary Andrews College, Sydney\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"If you want more from your relationship with God, sit back, relax, and enjoy reading Home with the Good Father. Dr Turner's wisdom, experiences, and caring style will help you to appreciate our Father's love in fresh ways.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e--Stephen Parker, Associate Professor for Pastoral Theology, Australian College of Ministries\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Jennifer writes as one with personal knowledge of the 'Good Father, ' and this book is her way of communicating that experience to us. She invites us into a richer and deeper experience of God as we 'come home' and are graciously welcomed--no matter where we have been or what we have done. Blending storytelling and theological reflection, she helps us find the path to the kind of relationship we hope to have with our Father God.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e--Andrew Hamilton, author of The Future is Bivocational: Shaping Christian Leaders for a Post-Christian World\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"We are all searching for home. Jennifer Turner understands this, and in her wonderful book, Home with the Good Father, she gently points us towards paths that lead to deeper intimacy with God. Using motifs from the parable of the prodigal son(s) and supplementing them with relatable stories from her life, she helps us explore blocks we might face in our journey. This is a deeply encouraging book, written for all with a longing for home.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e--Brian Harris, Former Principal, Vose Seminary","brand":"Koorong","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52610132869407,"sku":"9798385267965","price":37.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/koorong.com\/products\/home-with-the-good-father-living-in-gods-abundant-love","provider":"Koorong","version":"1.0","type":"link"}