A Path Less Traveled (37 page)
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Authors: Cathy Bryant
9. It’s often
difficult to know how to interact with those who have suffered a devastating
loss. Why? Can you think of specific examples in the story where others related
to Trish and Bo in a positive way? Negative way?
10. Why does
Trish assume that the path God wants her to take involves her interior design
career? How does our human understanding of a situation sometimes contradict
God’s plan for our lives? What is the remedy?
11. How does
Andy’s desire to fix things cause conflict between him and Trish? Where do you
think this desire comes from?
12. It’s hard to
understand why innocent children are subjected to difficult situations. How did
Andy’s childhood shape his character? What role did others play in influencing
his life? Can you think of a role model or mentor who has influenced you? Can
you think of a child who needs your influence?
13. Trish is
determined to make it on her own. How does asserting her independence affect
her relationship with God, Andy, and her family?
14. Much of
Trish’s dilemma deals with God’s timing. Name examples where Trish should wait
on God, but moves ahead on her own. Name examples where her fear keeps her from
stepping out in faith. How does God’s timing come into play with Trish’s
opposition to the relationship between her father and Mama Beth?
15. Our lives
rarely turn out the way we plan. How has Trish’s life turned out differently in
both negative and positive ways? Andy’s life? Your life?
16. How does
Trish struggle with allowing God to direct her path? Why does she struggle? Why
is it difficult to relinquish control of our paths to God? Why do we sometimes
miss His path?
17. Hindsight is
always 20/20, but our lives are spent stepping out into the unknown. Looking
back on your life, do you see specific examples of your baby steps of faith and
God directing your path?
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COMING
IN 2011
The Way of Grace
Book
3 in the Miller’s Creek novels
When
freewheeling Matt Tyler moves to Miller’s Creek, he throws Grace Soldano’s
perfect world into a tailspin. Caught between a dream and a nightmare—and
between law and grace—which of them will become her reality?
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ALSO
AVAILABLE:
Book
1 in the Miller’s Creek novels
2009
ACFW Genesis Finalist
One secret kept, another uncovered .
. .
Dani Davis
longs for a place to call home. With quirky residents, quaint country charm,
and loads of business potential, Miller's Creek Texas seems like the perfect
place to start over . . . except for the cowboy who gives her a ride into town.
Then malicious rumors and a devastating discovery propel her down a road she
never expected to travel.
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