The Prodigal That Didn't Come Home: Navigating by Faith Through Grief and Disillusionment

By Christopher A Bell

When your expectations are disappointed and life doesnt turn out like you thought it would, you can become disappointed and disillusioned. As aircraft pilots depend upon their navigational control systems to guide them through turbulence when things arent visibly clear, so it is with life in general. When life becomes uncertain due to the loss of a loved one, or any loss for that matter, we need a navigational system to guide us. Faith serves as a dependable system to get us through those times when we dont understand which way to go.

• Language: English
• Publisher: WestBow Press
• Release date: Aug 16, 2017
• ISBN: 9781512791112

Christopher A Bell

Christopher A Bell, Sr. is a graduate of Geneva College and holds dual degrees in urban ministry management. His most significant accomplishment is introducing the world to the prodigal that didnt come home. He is a pastor, national speaker and biblical counselor. He lives in Delaware County Pa with his wife Renee.

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THE PRODIGAL

THAT DIDN’T

COME HOME

Navigating by Faith Through Grief and Disillusionment

The Workbook (Volume One)

Christopher A Bell Sr

Copyright © 2017 Christopher A Bell Sr.

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ISBN: 978-1-5127-9110-5 (sc)

ISBN: 978-1-5127-9111-2 (e)

Library of Congress Control Number: 2016921465

WestBow Press rev. date: 08/14/2017

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CONTENTS

Introduction

The Beginning of the End

The First Signs of Trouble

The Prison Call

The Devastation of Disobedience

The Nature and Need for Forgiveness

It’s Always Too Soon to Quit

Songs in the Night

Life After Death

Live to Please God

INTRODUCTION

SESSION ONE

16 "Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. 17 For our light and momentary