Judy Douglass - When You Love a Prodigal: 90 Days of Grace for the Wilderness

Judys excellent book, When You Love a Prodigal , is not only a very practical help to those who have prodigals, it is a preparation for the ministry God will give you in helping others who are parents of prodigals. This book, because it is biblically based, will help you comfort others with the comfort, wisdom, and understanding you will receive from Judy and Steves experience. O Beloved, dont waste your sorrowsshare how God has sustained you. Share what youve learned from loving a prodigal.

Kay Arthur, author, Bible teacher

So many times those who pray for and love the wayward feel utterly alone, but in When You Love a Prodigal , you will find needed solace and companionship. Backed by Scripture, real-life experience, and hard-won wisdom, author Judy Douglass has the expertise and heart to guide you through a devotional prayer journey toward hope. In its pages you will begin to understand what a gift it is to your walk with God to labor in prayer for another.

Mary DeMuth, author of Healing Every Day: A - Day Devotional Journey

As a friend of mine used to say, Motherhood is hard, and every mother I know agrees. Somehow, women survive, but it is not easy. Some parents who have children of their own reach out to children who have no home. Such has been the case with Steve and Judy Douglass. I have known them for years, long before they were married. I would trust them with my life. God trusted them with an abandoned child, and they took him in and loved him as their own. There is no doubt they saved his life. It was not easy. Her story is amazing. Judy shares biblical truths she learned on her agonizing journey that will be helpful to anyone who loves a prodigal.

Mary Graham, former president, Women of Faith

Thank you, Judy, for the gift of When You Love a Prodigal. This ninety-day devotional invites us to enter a journey of hope and in so doing experience the very character of a loving heavenly Father who welcomes and restores prodigals. This compelling book is written from the heart and full of encouragement!

Dr. Crawford W. Loritts Jr., author, speaker, radio host; senior pastor, Fellowship Bible Church, Roswell, GA

When You Love a Prodigal is a gold mine of honesty, compassion, hope, and encouragement. If you love a prodigal, this is the book to read!

Josh and Dottie McDowell, author/speaker, Cru

Every parent of a prodigal benefits from the presence of a friend who has stood in the road searching in the distance for a glimpse of their loved ones return. Judy Douglass is just such a friend. With mounds of wisdom and with worn knees, Judy offers the comfort of companionship. God has placed Judy on a platform of worldwide leadership, and yet she bends close to every single parent who suffers.

Elisa Morgan, speaker; author, The Beauty of Broken and Hello, Beauty Full ; cohost, Discover the Word ; president emerita, MOPS International

This book is a book of hope . Each day brings a huge dose of powerful, faith-building encouragement through Gods Word. The stories, uplifting insights, and Judys personal journey will give you courage to face another day, changing your fear to faith. Each devotional points you to your heavenly Father, who hears your cries and answers your prayers. He loves you and He loves your prodigal. Dont give up, no matter what!

Fern Nichols, founder, Moms in Prayer International

Judy Douglass has written a beautiful, profound, and personal exploration of the power of truly accepting love. It will move every reader, because each of us must be loved as a prodigal if we are to be loved at all.

Nancy and John Ortberg, senior pastor, Menlo Church

My wife and I had the privilege and joy of working closely with Judy and her husband as they were walking through the challenges of loving a prodigal. I am so pleased that the powerful lessons Judy learned on her journey of obedience and service will bless so many who are also seeking to love their prodigals well.

Roy Peterson, president, American Bible Society; former president, Seed Company and Wycliffe Bible Translators

Loving a prodigal, without enabling a child, is one of the most challenging assignments a parent ever faces. If there is ever a time parents need a mentor, its when one of their children goes rogue. Judy Douglass is the compassionate mentor and friend you need to guide you as parents in loving your child.

Dennis and Barbara Rainey, cofounders of FamilyLife

As parents of a prodigal child, the journey to unconditional love and forgiveness for Judy and Steve Douglass came in understanding Gods unfailing grace for their child... and themselves. Let this book of devotionals so honestly and beautifully written by Judy encourage and sustain you as you walk your path to bring your prodigal home. You dont have to walk it alone.

Les Steckel, former CEO and president, Fellowship of Christian Athletes