The short story of the Prodigal Sunflower is based off Jesus' Parable of the Prodigal Son found in Luke 15:11-32 in the Bible. The young sunflower grows bored in his garden home and is curious of what lies beyond the fence of Parson Bird's garden. His journey takes him on an adventure in which he is exposed to unexpected dangers and situations that are not as fun as he hoped they would be. When exciting exploration turns into peril Parson Bird is always watching out for Sonny and intervenes to save him from harm. When Sonny finally realizes that he wants to go home he is rescued by Parson Bird and restored to the safety of his garden home. Kenneth "Bryan" Sexton Jr. is an Elder in the Global Methodist Church in North Carolina and a third generation minister of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Bryan earned his B. A. and M. Div. degrees from Duke University, has served as a pastor for over 36 years and writes from a wide range of life experiences including sports, military service, ministry, and family life. Bryan is married to Pattie Ann Dicksey and they have two children, a son-in-law and a granddaughter to whom this book is dedicated. He is inspired by the parables and teaching methods of the master storyteller himself, Jesus Christ. Nothing can compare to the joy of hearing and sharing the story of redemption. The love of the Father and of the Son, Jesus is the centerpiece of every redemption story. www.Parsonbirdandfriends.com