CONNECTING POINT: The Prodigal in Any of Us

Has your family walked through the dynamics of settling a late relative’s estate? Neither my wife nor I have experienced this yet, as our parents are still living, for which we are grateful. Over the years, I’ve known other families who have gone through some very difficult circumstances settling estate matters, all the daunting legal details, and sadly, unhealthy expectations within the family where possessions are contested.

I’m reminded of the parable Jesus discussed in Luke 15, which is often referred to as the parable of the prodigal son. Most of us raised in the church recall this from c...