Sunday, October 2, 2011

Discussion Questions Chapters 34-41


Chapter 34

How short is your fuse when everything doesn't click as you felt that it should?
Have you ever gunned your car back down the driveway and as you took off, gunned it again?How did you feel about it after you had cooled off? Shamed, maybe? P.309

Chapter 35

Jodi left home in a rage and heavy rain, and took unsafe chances of running a light. Has your anger ever created further problems? P. 317

I'd love a friend like Avis. What characteristics did she portray that caused that thought to come forth? P. 321

Chapter 36

The Yada sisters have been an integral part of ministry not only to Jodi, but to her entire family. Not just once, but over and over. Do you have friends who have done that for you? P. 325

Chapter 37

Have you ever placed blame on God for a negative that happened in your life?
Take it a step further: Have you ever asked "Well, where was God in all of this?"

Chapter 38

Jodi is still bothered about Denny's drinking and it does seem to have increased.
There are two problems here. What do you believe them to be? p.345

Chapter 39

Do you have a friend of a different race? Or, maybe just of a different "class"? Why not? Do you minister to others regardless of their ethnicity? Would it have bothered you if a woman of different color had come in to clean your house? P.353

Chapter 40

Jodi finally faces up to her behavior which led to the accident and loss of life. Now, not only the healing of her spirit, but that of the body, can truly be healed by the Lord which she proclaims. Have you ever had to “face-up” to your behavior before God could heal you?

Chapter 41

The Yada group of women seems to always be saying "Praise God" or "Glory", etc.
He says along with our requests and petitions we are to enter in with "thanksgiving and praise". He loves it when you just spend time loving on Him. I think He must be very pleased with these Yada Yada sisters who love and minister to one another and praise Him as they are doing it. What a blessing to one another and to Him!!! How has this group been a blessing to you?