Questions for Discussion
- Rowdy had made a life-changing decision when we first met him. Why did he make this decision?
- Lucy had lived through not one, but two life-changing experiences when we first met her. What were they?
- Lucy and Rowdy met when she literally fell into his arms. Neither one of them was looking for a romance, but they felt the instant attraction that sparked between them. Have you ever had a life-changing opportunity that arrived in God’s timing and not yours? How did you handle it?
- Lucy was still dealing with the emotional scars left over from her husband’s betrayal. The remodeling of her home was cathartic to her—she found she loved knocking out walls. When you are feeling blue, do you believe physical release can help you better than sitting and worrying?
- Tony believed no one would ever love him because of his scars. How did his friends help him? How did he help Lucy?
- When Rowdy began to fall in love with Lucy, it was confusing to him because he had vowed not to begin a relationship for a year, as he waited to meet the woman God chose for him. But he was strongly tempted to break his vow. Has something like this ever happened to you in any area of your life? How did you deal with it?
- Rowdy was trying to leave his checkered past behind him and live a better life. But it seemed that Lucy saw his imperfections and instantly didn’t trust him. Why do you think her view of him mattered almost instantly to Rowdy?
- As with Rowdy, when someone commits to changing their life and reforming their lifestyle, is it an easy thing? Sometimes living down your past is the hardest thing of all, but setting goals and seeking friend and family support is a good thing. Who were Rowdy’s supporters?
- How did Lucy hurt Tony? Tony said it was easy to tell someone else how to accept themselves, but it wasn’t so easy to do if it’s you who needs to accept the scars. Did Lucy realize she wasn’t trusting God like she thought she was?
- Did it take courage for Tony, Rowdy and Lucy to all deal with their scars? Do you have the courage you need to deal with your scars?