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Daisey
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I had heard this book referenced in a sermon and then also saw it positively reviewed here, so I decided to give it a listen. It was a wonderfully written interpretation of the Biblical story of the prodigal son, explaining the faults of both sons. The message resonated with me, and I loved all the literary references as well. I‘ll need to research more books by this author.

#Christian #audiobook

Daisey @BarbaraJean Thanks for moving this book up on my TBR list. I thoroughly enjoyed it. 8mo
BarbaraJean Oh, I'm so glad you enjoyed it! I'm planning to check out more books by him as well, since this was the first one I'd read of his. I have this one on my shelf but haven't picked it up yet: 8mo
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BarbaraJean
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I used to listen to Tim Keller‘s sermons on the regular—he was thoughtful, insightful, and scholarly, and drew from a wide range of sources, from Christian thinkers like C.S. Lewis to contemporary novels & films. But this is the first of his books I‘ve read—I was prompted to pick it up because of his recent passing. I loved the first few sections—drawing from the parable of the Prodigal Son, Keller redefines the concepts of sin and “lostness.” ⤵️

BarbaraJean Particularly powerful are his points about the elder brother—the one who does all the “right” things for all the wrong reasons, the character to whom his audience would have most closely related, and the one who remains lost at the end of the story. And then Keller closes with an extended parallel to Babette‘s Feast, so: 💯 9mo
Daisey This book was mentioned in a sermon I heard not too long ago. With your review as well, I may need to add it to the TBR list. (edited) 9mo
BarbaraJean @Daisey I hope you enjoy it if/when you get to it! 9mo
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bree.v08
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5

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i.besteph
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This book was everything. Best read in contemplation, the author‘s writing was simple yet, every sentence had something to unpack.
I left reading this book with much understanding of my faith and a picture of God the Father that I never knew before.
I highly recommend it!

Rating: 5/5

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bibliobliss
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• Tonight includes a mediocre glass of merlot, a viewing of Disney's "Frozen" with toddler on the loose, good popcorn, and hopefully some lite reading before bed. The world is always actively on fire these days but we can still choose to think of beautiful things. How's your night going? •

#friends #tonight #life

BookishMarginalia Binge watching Worst Cooks on Discovery+ 3y
bibliobliss @BookishMarginalia I haven't seen that show but I definitely understand the pleasures of binge-watching!! Enjoy 😉💙 3y
RainyDayReading I was working away at homework until my dog decided it was snuggle time 🤣 So now I‘ve got a sleeping dog in my lap and wishing I had a book in reach. 3y
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bibliobliss @RainyDayReading Aww...Snuggle Time is always a good thing!! 🥰 enjoy 3y
RainyDayReading @Readage It‘s great until I have to go to the bathroom 🤣 3y
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melissajayne
Lost December: A Novel | Richard Paul Evans
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4⭐️ I enjoyed this #reread (read it when it first came out 9 years ago); a more modern and holiday take on the prodigal son. #2020 #holidayreads #christmasfiction #fiction #bookreview #bookstagram #wintergames2020 #readnosedreindeer +41pts

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jfount
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This is definitely a book best read in a contemplative mood but I appreciated it despite just chugging through.

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Pam.Kokomo
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Reread for Well-Read Mom bookclub. ❤️

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marleed
Lost December: A Novel | Richard Paul Evans
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I‘m working my way through my Richard Paul Evans stack and this was my favorite so far. This is a prodigal son story so you know upfront the MC is going to go far astray before finding his way back to a forgiving parent. It was enjoyable to read how it all unfolded.

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megnews
Lost December: A Novel | Richard Paul Evans
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Behind #AdventRecommends door number 8 is most anything by Richard Paul Evans. While some of the stories might be cheesy the rest of the year, they are warm & fuzzy, hope-filled, and inspirational during the holiday season. I make it a point to read at least one of his stories every December.