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Authors: Arlene James
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- Kaylie believes that the Ten Commandments apply to Christians today. How seriously do you think most Christians take them? Why should Christians take them seriously? Why not?
- Kaylie interprets the commandment to honor her father as taking into consideration his opinions, feelings, fears, wishes and convictions. Is that the meaning of the verse? If not, what is?
- After her mother’s death, Kaylie’s father leaned on Kaylie for support. Do you think he goes too far? How could she have tried to get him to be more independent sooner?
- Hubner holds some fairly controversial opinions, especially in a culture that admires professional athletes. Do you agree or disagree with his conviction that professional sports are frivolous and unworthy? Why or why not?
- Hubner seems to have lost his way in the latter years of his life. Is that possible for a Christian minister? Why or why not?
- Stephen has carried a great deal of guilt over past mistakes. Acts 10:43 says, “All the prophets testify about Him that everyone who believes in Him receives forgiveness of sins through His name.” How would this be of service to Stephen?
- Stephen’s guilt seems to have led him to anger. At whom might Stephen be angry? God? Himself? Nicklas? How did this guilty anger impact Stephen’s life?
- Stephen led a life in the fast lane, which came to a crashing halt, literally. Do you think Stephen’s car crash was exactly what he needed to get his life back on track? Why or why not?
- Since his cousin passed away, Stephen isolated himself from his mother and the rest of his family. Was this the right thing to do? How could his family have helped him through his grief?
- Christians speak of those who are called to ministry. Are Christians called to such other occupations as the law, banking, teaching, nursing, sports? Are there any occupations to which Christians are not called? Why or why not?
- The Chatam sisters have remained unmarried throughout their lives. Hubner believes that they have been called to singlehood. Are people ever truly called to singlehood? Why or why not?
- Being in such close quarters together, Stephen and Kaylie grew to care for each other in a short period of time. Has this ever happened to you with someone? What was the result?
- Do you think it was the Chatam sisters’ intention all along to match up Kaylie and Stephen? Why or why not? Do you know any people who like to matchmake? Have they been successful?
ISBN: 978-1-4268-4863-6
A MATCH MADE IN TEXAS
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