- Ella is a go-getter, but she’s impulsive and often leaps before she thinks. Are you an impulsive person, or do you like to take your time when considering decisions?
- After being romantically rejected twice, Nelson starts to doubt himself. Have you ever doubted yourself after being disappointed?
How did you regain your confidence?
- Nelson’s father tells him he shouldn’t be afraid to walk out in faith. Think of a time when you needed to trust your faith.
Was it difficult? Why or why not?
- Wendy is shocked that she’s so dependent on her cell phone/technology. Are there times when you find yourself dependent on
your phone or computer? What do you do to unplug?
- Throughout the story, Wendy is drawn to many aspects of Amish culture. What do you appreciate about the Amish and their way
of life?
- Ella and Junia’s relationship devolves to the point they can’t talk without fighting. How important is good communication
in relationships? Discuss a time when communication was a struggle for you and how you overcame it.
- As Ella and Junia’s relationship deteriorates, Ella thinks God isn’t listening or answering her prayers. Discuss a time when you felt God was far away and your prayers weren’t answered. Looking back, are you able to see how God had answered your prayers?
- Wendy thinks about Galatians 1:10: “For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men,
I should not the be the servant of Christ.” What does this verse mean to you?
- Ella struggles with keeping her temper in check. What advice would you give to someone who has anger issues?
- Nelson refused to ask Ella for help for several reasons. Was there ever a time when you struggled to ask for help when you
needed it?