QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION

1. Isabelle didn’t expect to find Chad on her doorstep. How would this surprise challenge her faith and her own thoughts about her future?
2. Isabelle has taught Lizzie to find God in the unexpected things. Is Chad showing up just coincidence, one of those things that happens? Or could it be God’s plan, bringing a family together?
3. The people of Gibson have traditions such as the turning on of the Christmas lights and the ceremony in the fire station. How do those things help them to focus on Christmas?
4. Isabelle learned that she doesn’t have to be perfect. God loves her, faults and all. How did that change her life?
5. Chad learned that faith made him stronger. How do you think he came to that realization?
6. In life we tend to want to go back to what is comfortable rather than taking a chance on something new. Chad almost reenlists. What pushed him to make that decision, and why was it the wrong thing to do?