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“Spiritual fatherhood has nothing to do with power or control. It is a fatherhood of compassion. But the father of the prodigal son is not concerned about himself. His long-suffering life has emptied him of his desires to keep in control of things. Can I give without wanting anything in return, love without putting any conditions on my love?”

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Book:The Return of the Prodigal Son: A Story of Homecoming
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Book:The Return of the Prodigal Son: A Story of Homecoming
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