{"title":"Forgiveness","description":"\u003cp\u003eForgiveness sits at the very heart of the Gospel—and it’s also one of the hardest things we’re asked to live out. These skits explore the struggle, the grace, and the freedom that come when people choose mercy over resentment. Through relatable characters and everyday situations, each drama shines a light on God’s call to forgive others just as we’ve been forgiven.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"problems-with-prodigals","title":"Problems With Prodigals","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"864\" data-start=\"776\"\u003eat happens when the prodigal finally comes home… but not everyone is ready to forgive?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1178\" data-start=\"866\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"891\" data-start=\"866\"\u003eProblems With Prodigals\u003c\/em\u003e takes the timeless message of Jesus’ parable and places it in a modern family living room. Dianne has returned after a long season of mistakes—poor choices, broken trust, and deep regret. She expects shame. Maybe rejection. What she finds instead is something she never imagined: grace.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis powerful three-person drama gently challenges audiences to confront self-righteousness, bitterness, and the scandalous generosity of forgiveness. It’s emotional, relatable, and ideal for churches wanting to explore the deeper layers of the prodigal story.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"364\" data-start=\"338\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"351\" data-start=\"338\"\u003eRun Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~5 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"410\" data-start=\"367\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"376\" data-start=\"367\"\u003eCast:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 actors (Mom, Dianne, Marilyn)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"470\" data-start=\"413\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"436\" data-start=\"413\"\u003eBiblical Reference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Luke 15:1–32 – The Prodigal Son\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"523\" data-start=\"473\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"485\" data-start=\"473\"\u003eSetting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Simple home living room or entryway\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"595\" data-start=\"526\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"536\" data-start=\"526\"\u003eProps:\u003c\/strong\u003e Necklace\/chain and ring (representing the father’s gift)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"688\" data-start=\"598\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"619\" data-start=\"598\"\u003eLighting \/ Sound:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard stage lighting; simple emotional lighting shift at ending\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"748\" data-start=\"691\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"704\" data-start=\"691\"\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Modern Parable \/ Family Drama \/ Forgiveness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1838\" data-start=\"1820\" data-section-id=\"1navax8\"\u003eSample Script\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1954\" data-start=\"1924\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"1954\" data-start=\"1924\"\u003eMom and Dianne come on stage\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2006\" data-start=\"1956\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1964\" data-start=\"1956\"\u003eMom:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oh Dianne, it’s so good to have you home!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2148\" data-start=\"2008\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2019\" data-start=\"2008\"\u003eDianne:\u003c\/strong\u003e I was real worried about coming to the house, I mean, I didn’t know if I should or if I maybe should just send a letter or . . .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2293\" data-start=\"2150\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2158\" data-start=\"2150\"\u003eMom:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nonsense child! . . . It wasn’t your letter I was waiting for . . . I wanted to see you. Oh it’s so great to have you home my darling!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2392\" data-start=\"2295\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2306\" data-start=\"2295\"\u003eDianne:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mom, you need to know . . . I have been in some bad places . . doing bad things and .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2529\" data-start=\"2394\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2402\" data-start=\"2394\"\u003eMom:\u003c\/strong\u003e I know all about it Dianne. . . And I have been praying that you would turn your back on that and come home, where you belong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2651\" data-start=\"2531\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2542\" data-start=\"2531\"\u003eDianne:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mom! . . You don’t understand! . . . All the times I have borrowed money from you . . even stolen money. . .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2931\" data-start=\"2653\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2661\" data-start=\"2653\"\u003eMom:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dianne! . . . I know what you’ve done, I am not blind! . . . And there has been no shortage of people around here who have been all too available to bring me news of all you were involved in. . . But listen to me child . . . You have come home, that’s all that matters!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3066\" data-start=\"2933\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2944\" data-start=\"2933\"\u003eDianne:\u003c\/strong\u003e How can you say that what I have done doesn’t matter? . . . You and Dad didn’t raise me that way . . I let everyone down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3204\" data-start=\"3068\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3076\" data-start=\"3068\"\u003eMom:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dianne, before your Dad died he told me that even though you were lost you would be back, and what a celebration that would be!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3387\" data-start=\"3206\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3225\" data-start=\"3206\"\u003eDianne, crying:\u003c\/strong\u003e How could I have done that to Dad? . . That really hurt the most you know . . knowing how Dad’s heart must have broken every time he thought of what I was doing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3471\" data-start=\"3389\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3397\" data-start=\"3389\"\u003eMom:\u003c\/strong\u003e There were many tears sweetheart. . . But he left a present for you . . .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3495\" data-start=\"3473\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3484\" data-start=\"3473\"\u003eDianne:\u003c\/strong\u003e A present?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3564\" data-start=\"3497\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"3564\" data-start=\"3497\"\u003eMom picks up a chain with a ring, fastens it around Dianne’s neck\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3701\" data-start=\"3566\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3584\" data-start=\"3566\"\u003eDianne, shock:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mom! . . . That is . . Dad’s ring! . . How could he . . How could I . . Noooooo!\u003cbr data-end=\"3668\" data-start=\"3665\"\u003eI don’t deserve it!\u003cbr data-end=\"3690\" data-start=\"3687\"\u003eI couldn’t!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3815\" data-start=\"3703\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3711\" data-start=\"3703\"\u003eMom:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gifts are not for deserving. . .\u003cbr data-end=\"3747\" data-start=\"3744\"\u003eGifts are for giving!\u003cbr data-end=\"3771\" data-start=\"3768\"\u003eAnd gifts are for receiving. . ..\u003cbr data-end=\"3807\" data-start=\"3804\"\u003eIn love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3900\" data-start=\"3817\"\u003eThis isn’t my gift to you . . It is your Dad’s gift . . He wanted that you have it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3947\" data-start=\"3902\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3921\" data-start=\"3902\"\u003eDianne, crying:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oh Mom! . . . 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