Famous Bible parables like The Good Samaritan and Prodigal Son offer powerful messages of hope, love, and wisdom that can benefit our lives today. Hope Refreshed brings six parables back to life again as they are retold as relatable, modern stories.
The plots are the same, yet each parable is transformed into a contemporary short story with dramatic plots and compelling characters in present-day predicaments. Each retold parable still delivers their messages of wisdom in the twenty-first century!
If you're not familiar with these parables that's okay, the stories are written with you in mind. Each retelling is entertaining, and the message in each story is easily understood. If the parables are already familiar to you, the retelling will also entertain and reinvigorate your understanding of the messages that Jesus delivered two thousand years ago. All readers will appreciate the messages of grace, love hope, and redemption that have stood the test of time.
In "Judgment Day," political party leader John confronts a major decision when he must choose between what his fiancée says is right and what his political allies need him to do.
In "The Good Sport," angry football fans gravely hurt Kyle, and when even his friends aren't there for him, he begins to wonder if anyone will help.
In "One in a Hundred," public school teacher Natalie introduces religion to a grieving student and is shocked at how poorly her good intentions are received.
In "The Bad Cop," alcoholic Officer Gomez suspects a respected religion professor of a crime, but will his own checkered past hinder him from doing his job?
In "Debt Forgiveness," Zack is a savvy, financial guru that will stop at nothing to prove a childhood bully wrong.
In "The Happy Dishwasher" Alex abruptly leaves the family restaurant business on bad terms and wonders if his father will ever forgive him.