Book 1 DQs
- In chapter one, we learn Ava raised Marit permissively and Mia more strictly, yet both eventually rejected her. What might explain that?
- As a single older woman, Elodie fears dying alone – a reality for many in her real-life situation. Putting yourself in her circumstances, what might you do to mitigate your fear?
- Grant does not want to give up his privacy in a "hippie commune," but Marie gives him a vision of purposeful, missional living in retirement. What is your vision for your retirement years? What will provide those years with purpose for you?
- Cal and Elodie are essentially strangers when they move into 306 Cedar Street, and they're very different. What qualities help them navigate their differences and forge a friendship?
- June didn't correct Lovie's idea that her mom became an angel in heaven because it wasn't timely. What is your gage for knowing when/how to challenge theology you disagree with?
- Why doesn't Elodie like Bobby? We all make judgments about the people we meet. How do you know if you've made an unfair judgment? (Bonus points: Who in the story changed their mind about someone after judging them?)
- Ava experiences a spiritual attack on top of her grief, and her perception was God did not see her misery. Have you ever experienced that? What did you learn about yourself and God through it?
- Marcus tells Chase one reason he can believe the Bible is true is the confirmation of extra-biblical texts. What other evidence is there?
- Why did Micah believe Lovie's lie and shut out his neighbors? Why do you think he couldn't see the cost of his actions on Chase?
- Why do you think Christine made some effort to preserve the card from LYE? Have you ever loved an enemy, and if so, what did you learn?