The prodigal son ends on a cliffhanger...What happened next?
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Alistair Forman2022-03-29T11:59:00
Despite being the leader of a church for many years, Alistair Forman didn’t fully appreciate the grace of God. When he delved deeper into the parable of the prodigal son, he discovered a loving father who really is as good as he says he is
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