If your son or daughter has headed down the prodigal path, you've probably experienced many episodes of anger, fear, and despair. But there is reason for hope, even during the worst of times.

In The Hope of a Homecoming, authors O'Rourke and Sauer share their personal experiences about dealing with their own prodigals. They also offer empowering and professional advice on going deep beneath the surface to enlist and direct God's sovereign power toward the children of our hearts. You'll find key Scriptures, written prayers, coping strategies, and practical advice on such topics as:

• Conquering fear
• Recognizing anger and using it constructively
• Praying for protection
• Waiting when He's silent
• Gaining a new perspective

• inspiration and hope
• emotional health and strength
• healing and restoration
• balance and direction
• faith and connection

• How worship songs are born
• How to develop a song after inspiration comes
• 30 proven principles that make a song memorable
• 16 shared qualities of great worship songs
• 12 keys to unlock writer's block

• Gain the listener's attention quickly
• Recognize tones, chords and rhythms that help us feel the message
• Find fresh ways of expressing worship
• Choose just the right words
• Make your song its best before releasing it
• Get your songs heard and used
• Minister most effectively with your music