1. At the beginning of this story, Martha doesn’t want to move. She doesn’t want any change in her life. What scriptures can guide us when we’re going through such a time?
2. Have you ever lost something precious? Read Luke 15:8–10. How does this scripture relate to us today? What things should we focus on?
3. Aenti Irene is not a pleasant woman, but she does write to Martha and ask her to come and stay with her. In her way, she’s asking for help. We learn by the end of the story that Irene has been suffering with a medical condition. So often, we can’t really know what another person is going through. In light of that, what are some specific ways we can show grace to one another?
4. This story is a mystery, but it’s also a story of romance found again. Are we ever too old to fall in love? And are romantic relationships different as we age? If so, in what ways, and what things can we do to cherish them?