by Lori Wick
1. Abi says she never read the Bible because “it’s an old book, and I like new ones.” Pastor Jarvik answers that “it’s an old book, but not just any old book.” What would you say to someone who feels the way Abi does about the Bible?
2. The love of members of the church family for one another plays a significant part in Cassidy. What examples of this speak most clearly?
3. Cassidy doesn’t at first understand that losing her business doesn’t automatically mean she’ll have to leave Token Creek or lose relationship with her church. Is it possible to be honest about our pasts with each other today?
4. As a single woman with a business in a rough Montana environment, how does Cassidy deal with her own fears and struggles?
5. Was it a surprise when Edson and Neal returned to Token Creek? Could Cassidy have handled the situation differently? How?
6. Meg is happy that Brad will be home soon after the cattle drive, but Cassidy is hurting because of her business, so Meg doesn’t share her happiness. Should Meg have shared her happiness?
7. What course of action does Chandler take when he realizes he still has feelings for Cassidy? Was leaving town the answer? How do you think it would have affected Cassidy had she known what Chandler was feeling?
8. Sometimes we have to love people in spite of themselves. Abi’s lack of social graces make it hard for people to embrace her, but Pastor Jarvik does. How would you have talked to her?
9. Theta Holden, Trace and Brad’s mom, is largely unresponsive. Where does a person’s value lie? What do the people around Theta learn from her?
10. How did Trace and Brad overcome a traumatic childhood?
11. Pastor Jarvik worked in the livery. The apostle Paul made tents. What strengths can pastors or elders draw from working outside the church?