- Copper went back inside a burning building to save two children, even though she had a bad ankle that hindered her from getting around very well. Do you think God gives us extra strength and courage in desperate times? Can you name a time when you received strength to face a troubled period in your life?
- Copper and Josh had trouble trusting each other. How important is trust in a marriage?
- The doctor wasn’t there when his family needed him, but God gave him a second chance. We worship a God of second chances, so shouldn’t we hand out second chances too? How quick are we to give a fallen sinner a second chance?
- At first Copper was willing to leave the Newsomes’ wagons behind. Is it all right to refuse to help someone we don’t like?
- The people in the wagon train were afraid of the Kiowa man who wanted to be with his dying mother. Is it a normal reaction to be nervous around someone who is different? How do we know when to trust? Should we trust everyone without reservation?
- Milly was spoiled, inconsiderate, and arrogant, irritating everyone around her. How are we supposed to treat the people who irritate us?
- Josh and Copper rode off, not knowing if the doctor would follow them. Do you believe there is a limit to what we can do for others? Does there come a time when we have to leave them alone and let them work out things for themselves? Do we sometimes use that as an excuse not to help?
- The people in the wagon train went through some very difficult times. Sometimes as Christians we go through difficult times too, and it’s easy to become discouraged. Does the Bible promise that God’s people won’t have trouble?
- Copper’s injury left her a cripple. For a time she felt no one would love her. In a world that stresses youth and beauty, how important are looks and outward appearances to you? Do you find yourself thinking differently about someone who is handicapped?
- The people who were killed at the fort were victims of hatred and violence. We suffered a similar tragedy in America on September 11. How hard is it to forgive a vicious, unreasonable attack on innocent people? What should be our reaction as Christians?
- Josh Redlin was a man of his word. How important is it that we keep our word? Is it ever all right to lie?
- Willow, Audrey, and Copper all found true love. In a society where divorce is so common, why do you think so many marriages fail?
- Most of us make plans for our lives. Usually those plans don’t work out the way we wanted. When your plans collide with real life, can you accept it and go on, or do you become resentful, blaming God?
- Copper tried to run away from her problems. Is it possible to run away from our troubles? Or do we take them along with us?
- Copper and Josh are strong-willed, stubborn, and quick to say what they think. What kind of marriage do you think they’ll have?