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Authors: Michelle Lindo-Rice
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On the Right Path
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My Steps Are Ordered
Team Keith? Or Team Michael?
God's side? Or, is there really any other choice?
God's side? Or, is there really any other choice?
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Gina Ward has it all. A husband, a child, and all the finer things life has to offer. She doesn't see herself as one of the less fortunate who needs God. But what happens when her only child, Trey, falls ill? Will she turn to the only one who holds the whole world in His hands?
Keith Ward is a respected minister, but he cannot shake his inappropriate feelings for his brother's wife. When his nephew falls ill, Keith knows he has to drop everything to be by her side. Will he finally find healing for his broken heart?
Michael Ward is living the dream life. But life as he knows it changes drastically when his son falls ill. Everything he thought to be truth will be brought into question. What will he do when he realizes he is living one big lie?
Readers' Guide Questions
1.
Colleen and Gina have been friends for years. Then Colleen got saved and married Terence. Should a newly converted child of God remain “best” friends with someone who is not saved?
Colleen and Gina have been friends for years. Then Colleen got saved and married Terence. Should a newly converted child of God remain “best” friends with someone who is not saved?
2.
Colleen and Gina's friendship went through significant changes and transitions. Most friendships are transitory. What do you think contributes to building lifetime friendships?
Colleen and Gina's friendship went through significant changes and transitions. Most friendships are transitory. What do you think contributes to building lifetime friendships?
3.
Colleen didn't see herself how others saw her. How can a person's self-worth and self-esteem influence the mate he/she seeks?
Colleen didn't see herself how others saw her. How can a person's self-worth and self-esteem influence the mate he/she seeks?
4.
One of the main reasons that Colleen invested so much in her marriage was that she didn't want to end up alone like her mother. Do you believe that is a valid reason to stay in or seek a relationship? Have there been times when we have made decisions in our love lives strictly because we didn't want to be alone?
One of the main reasons that Colleen invested so much in her marriage was that she didn't want to end up alone like her mother. Do you believe that is a valid reason to stay in or seek a relationship? Have there been times when we have made decisions in our love lives strictly because we didn't want to be alone?
5.
Gina felt that Colleen was always preaching to her since she became saved. Do others perceive you like this? How can we effectively share Christ with others without coming across as “holier-than-thou”?
Gina felt that Colleen was always preaching to her since she became saved. Do others perceive you like this? How can we effectively share Christ with others without coming across as “holier-than-thou”?
6.
Gina was not ready to hear about salvation or to go to church. Should Colleen have done more to encourage her friend in the Lord? Was Colleen being a true example to her friend to lead her to Christ?
Gina was not ready to hear about salvation or to go to church. Should Colleen have done more to encourage her friend in the Lord? Was Colleen being a true example to her friend to lead her to Christ?
7.
Terence urged Colleen to get baptized again. How do you feel about the idea of getting rebaptized? Should it be encouraged, especially since we know that God looks at the heart?
Terence urged Colleen to get baptized again. How do you feel about the idea of getting rebaptized? Should it be encouraged, especially since we know that God looks at the heart?
8.
Colleen changed her appearance and even quit her job to please Terence. Do you think that a woman should give up her independence and do all she can to please her husband? Why or why not?
Colleen changed her appearance and even quit her job to please Terence. Do you think that a woman should give up her independence and do all she can to please her husband? Why or why not?
9.
Colleen fought back in an abusive relationship, which is not common. Do you think that was a wise move on her part? What measures does your church organization provide to help battered/abused women?
Colleen fought back in an abusive relationship, which is not common. Do you think that was a wise move on her part? What measures does your church organization provide to help battered/abused women?
10.
As a married woman, Colleen realized that there were some issues that she couldn't share with her best friend, Gina. Do you agree with this? Are there certain topics that should remain between a husband and wife? How do we draw the line between what we share and don't share about our personal relationships?
As a married woman, Colleen realized that there were some issues that she couldn't share with her best friend, Gina. Do you agree with this? Are there certain topics that should remain between a husband and wife? How do we draw the line between what we share and don't share about our personal relationships?
11.
When a man marries, he leaves his family and cleaves to his wife. With Terence, we see his struggle with pleasing his mother versus his wife. Have you ever been in a situation where you made your significant other choose between you and his mother?
When a man marries, he leaves his family and cleaves to his wife. With Terence, we see his struggle with pleasing his mother versus his wife. Have you ever been in a situation where you made your significant other choose between you and his mother?
12.
Should Colleen have given Terence a second chance after he abused her and admitted to cheating on her?
Should Colleen have given Terence a second chance after he abused her and admitted to cheating on her?
13.
Gina was in love with two men. Is that possible? If so, why or why not?
Gina was in love with two men. Is that possible? If so, why or why not?
14.
Keith and Gina decided to keep their one-night stand between them. Do you agree with their decision? Do you think they should have told Michael about their betrayal?
Keith and Gina decided to keep their one-night stand between them. Do you agree with their decision? Do you think they should have told Michael about their betrayal?
15.
Francine felt she would lose Terence once he married Colleen. There are many parents who face this empty-nest syndrome. What are some activities or pastimes in which parents of adult children can get involved? Does your church have a ministry for seniors?
Francine felt she would lose Terence once he married Colleen. There are many parents who face this empty-nest syndrome. What are some activities or pastimes in which parents of adult children can get involved? Does your church have a ministry for seniors?
16.
Do you think that parents should have a life separate from their children, or is that selfishness? Why should/shouldn't parents make their children the center of their lives?
Do you think that parents should have a life separate from their children, or is that selfishness? Why should/shouldn't parents make their children the center of their lives?
About the Author
Originally from Jamaica, West Indies, Michelle Lindo-Rice calls herself a lifelong learner. She has earned degrees from New York University, SUNY at Stony Brook, and Teachers College, Columbia University. When she moved to Florida, she enrolled in Argosy University, where she completed her Education Specialist degree in Education Leadership.
A pastor's kid, Michelle upholds the faith, preaching, teaching, and ministering through praise and worship. From a young teen, Michelle discovered a passion for reading and writing and feels blessed to use her talents to bring God glory. Michelle currently works as a Reading Specialist for exceptional student learners, and is the proud mother of two teenage sons.
Her first Christian fiction novel,
Sing a New Song,
was released in January 2013 to favorable reviews.
Walk a Straight Line
is her second work of fiction, and its sequel,
My Steps Are Ordered,
will be out soon. For more information or to leave an encouraging word, you can reach Michelle online at Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter@mlindorice, or join her mailing list at
www.michel-lelindorice.com
.
Sing a New Song,
was released in January 2013 to favorable reviews.
Walk a Straight Line
is her second work of fiction, and its sequel,
My Steps Are Ordered,
will be out soon. For more information or to leave an encouraging word, you can reach Michelle online at Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter@mlindorice, or join her mailing list at
www.michel-lelindorice.com
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