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Sunday Worship (March 15)
A friend of mine shared a story about his teenage son who had stormed out of the house after a heated argument. Harsh words had been exchanged, doors were slammed, and the son left, saying he didn’t need his family anymore. Hours passed, then evening came. My friend said he sat in the living room pretending to watch television, but his eyes kept drifting to the driveway. Every set of headlights that passed made him glance toward the window, and when the sun went down, my friend turned on the porch light so his son would know that whenever he came back, he would not be returning to darkness. Late that night, the car finally pulled in. The son stepped out slowly, unsure of the reception he would receive. But before he could even reach the door, it opened. My friend stepped outside, wrapped him in a hug, and simply said, “I’m glad you’re home."

Jesus tells a similar story in Luke 15 about a son who demanded his inheritance early, left home, and wasted everything on reckless living. When his money ran out and his life fell apart, he decided to return home, hoping only to work for his father as a hired servant. But while he was still far away, his father saw him, ran to him, embraced him, and celebrated his return.

This story reveals something beautiful about the heart of God. It tells us that God is not a distant judge waiting to scold us when we fail. God is a loving Father who watches the road, longing for our return. Even when we wander, make mistakes, or try to live life on our own terms, God’s grace waits with open arms.

Come to worship this Sunday to hear more of this story and how no life is too broken for God’s mercy and grace. In God’s kingdom, coming home is always possible. God is just waiting to run to us.

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