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Jesus continued: “There was a man who had two sons. 12 The younger one said to his father, ‘Father, give me my share of the estate.’ So he divided his property between them. 13 “Not long after that, the younger son got together all he had, set off for a distant country and there squandered his wealth in wild living.
REFERENCE: LUKE 15:1-2, 11-32
In one way or another, we’ve all had to take the long walk home. Whether it was the fights along the path or the impending doom you sensed you’d receive once you stepped in, it’s as if life slowed down. Each step you took your feet couldn’t get you there fast enough. Nonetheless, you were compelled to take the journey. In the story of the prodigal son, we learn of a young man who runs away from home. And while he doesn’t leave empty handed, at some point he realizes the riches he carried didn’t compare to the abundant love found in his father’s house. Oftentimes, when reading this scripture, we tend to place little value on the other son’s journey. He was lost too, it was evident in his resentment for the celebration taking place in honor of his brother. All the same, the father offered him the warm assurance of love he needed. Whenever Jesus shares a story listen up because it’s an opportunity to see ourselves in it. So which journey in some way represents your own? Which son are you?
Do you remember your long walk home?
When compared to the extravagant goodness of God, the world’s alternatives for comfort are cheap. These alternatives can drive us to our lowest point, our figurative pig pens. Thankfully, with God there is no muck, no mire in life too hard to clean up.
Leaving the pig pen to go back home is hard enough without additional obstacles along the way. This is where a paved road comes in handy, a smooth path to make your route back to the Father that much easier.
The saying is true, home is where the heart is. The heart of God draws us back to him, whether we were lost on the inside or lured away to the outside. God is so good that regardless of the mess we’ve found ourselves in, he always manages a way for us to land on the paved road back to him. He may have paved it himself, but more often than not, he commissions members of the family to set the work in motion for others. They’re the anonymous bricklayers who will not know the full impact of their work till heaven. The invitation to this commission is open to you as God’s child. How much are you willing to lay down to pave the way for someone else?
Choose your focus: put down your ego, offer your time, lift up your prayers, or give your money to see God’s kingdom work established and pave a way for others.
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This isn’t just another conference. It’s a holy moment to encounter Jesus, be filled with His presence, and reset your heart around what matters most. Over three days of powerful worship, teaching, and community, you’ll be equipped to lead with clarity and live with boldness.
From curated workshops to next-level add-ons, VOUSCon is designed to meet you where you are and where you lead—whether that’s in your church, your workplace, or the middle of a major life decision. Every session is crafted to grow your faith and strengthen your voice.
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When: Thursday, June 19th - Saturday, June 21st
Where: Watsco Center
1245 Dauer Dr
Coral Gables, FL 33146
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When: Wednesday, June 18th
Time: 7:00PM
Where: Watsco Center
1245 Dauer Dr
Coral Gables, FL 33146
Join us on the road to VOUSCon as we embark on a 40-day relay run through the state of Florida. From Jacksonville to Miami, runners from every region are invited to participate in carrying the good news. Our finish line? VOUSCon 2025. Led by a core VOUS team, we’ll link arms with partner churches along the way, spotlighting the body of Christ and championing the local church through weekly outreach initiatives.
Starting Line: Sunday, May 11
Finish Line: Thursday, June 19
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Time: 10:00 AM
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10AM / 12:00 PM / 5PM Español
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