Parents of adult children who have strayed from their faith can find hope and guidance in the biblical narrative of the prodigal son. By embracing a posture of prayer, lamenting, and surrender, parents can navigate the pain of their child's decisions and find ways to love and support them without enabling their choices. Mary DeMuth's book, Love, Pray, Listen, offers practical advice and encouragement for parents to thrive in their relationships with their adult children, even when they disagree on fundamental issues.
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