It's obvious the nut didn't drop too far from the tree.

The dad's theology is messed up something fierce if that is what he gets from that parable - Jesus preached personal responsibility (parable of the talents, etc etc etc). You owe him nothing - you can forgive him for burning down your house (it's still your house) but that does NOT free him from the consequences of his actions. Collect the insurance money then have them find another house to burn move into.

It's 12:30am, and his wife just called me. I've tried to reach out to her several times over the past couple years but she's never seemed to want to open up.

She called me under the pretext of "did you just call me?" Of course I hadn't, and I told her so, but then she said, "oh, okay. bye" so I tried to keep her on the phone for a while.

She ended up crying and we ended up praying...she's scared and confused and doesn't know what she's going to do with no husband and 3 kids in-laws that blame her and a brand new daycare job that pays $6 an hour.

He apparently hasn't been working since the fire, so he's leaving her 2 months behind on her rent with no electricity. She doesn't want to come stay with us...my heart really goes out to her right now. Could use some prayers in agreement for her. She's pretty broken.

Will do Michelle, be careful where he's concerned