If the Prodigal Were a Daughter

by Janice Chaffee

From the beginning the gospel has been told through stories, and here is an outstanding example of how it can be done today. This is powerful stuff that convicts and convinces.
DR. TONY CAM POLO
Professor/Pastor/Author/Lecturer

If you think you already know these parables, read them again, for our lives are written in them.
SHEILA WALSH
Author/Speaker

Through Janice's telling, I see the parables in a whole new light. Her honest, intelligent writing brought the stories to life, exposed their meaning, made me think.
CRYSTAL LEWIS
Singer/Songwriter

Engaging storyteller Janice Chaffee reveals life-changing insights about women's experiences as she recreates four parables using female characters and contemporary situations. Explore each story and discover how--
• the Good Samaritan reflects the image of compassion
• the Unforgiving Servant presents the image of forgiveness
• the Wedding Banquet demonstrates the image of humility
• the Prodigal provides an image of grace

A study guide is included for personal use or group discussion
JANICE CHAFFEE is an author and an international speaker on the parables and women's relationships.

224 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2003

Reviews

[Denise · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found this book helpful as the parables were updated to modern day stories. To me this was more helpful than the stories being told with women replacing the men in them. The modern day twist helped me see these events as every day events and pointed to where I can change things in my own life.

[Teresa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful look at four parables. I love the view the author takes...how she approaches each story from a modern day touch and from a woman's perspective. This one might give you sore toes because it will definitely stomp on your feet. The "exposed meaning" (Crystal Lewis) is attention getting. This book will make you think and feel. Open up the book and open up your heart and mind to the message presented as it unfolds.

[Syd · Rating 4 out of 5]

A powerful look at a woman's place in the bible. Great book for anyone new to church or the ministry. Helps to establish a woman's place in the pulpit. Perfect for anyone who questions or wonders about having only men in leadership roles in the church.

[Mom · Rating 4 out of 5]

Opens a new view to some probing parables. Now that I have finished the book it gave me questions to ask myself and brought the parables to my current life. A very thought probing book.