The Prodigal Father: Abba will never stop being Abba

By Bob and Christy Watts

The Prodigal Father is a modern retelling of Jesus' most beloved parable-told through the warmth of a crowded restaurant, the ache of family tension, and the quiet strength of a Father whose love does not change.

The younger brother leaves home carrying more than rebellion. He carries the weight of failure, the kind that makes a person believe they are only as good as their last mistake. The older brother stays, working hard, doing everything "right," and still feeling unseen. One runs. One remains. Both are lost in the same lie-that love must be earned, and belonging can be forfeited.

Then the Father does what neither son expects.

He does not bargain. He does not punish. He does not keep score. He comes, not to prove a point, but to bring his children home.

In this story, "Abba" is not a symbol of religious distance. He is the Father Jesus came to reveal-steadfast, present, and always Himself. The feast is not a reward for performance, but a celebration of belonging: the Table where shame breaks, where comparison loses its voice, and where family begins again.

Written with lyrical clarity and emotional honesty, The Prodigal Father invites readers into the heartbeat of the gospel: Abba will always be Abba. Whether you relate most to the one who ran, the one who stayed, or the Father who keeps the light on, this book offers a gentle, unflinching reminder that love is not fragile-and home is not a wage.

For readers who long for grace that feels like good news again.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GN267YCT
• ISBN13: 9798246798188
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 164 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"