On Sunday we reflected on the story of the prodigal son. 3 quick take-aways to shape our thinking and living in relationship with God, ourselves and others: 1. God welcomes sinners…just think about that and marvel! 2. God is the prodigal. The word means extravagantly excessive and that’s exactly how the father responds to the younger son who has made his way home. 3. I am the older brother. Many of us “stayed home” in regards to God. We lived the churchy life, and that’s great. But the older son, the good boy if you will, viewed himself as a servant and not a son. He had done his duty as a servant but did not experience the joy of being loved and welcomed as a son. Both boys lived in a type of tragic life. God’s desire is for both to come home.