- Audrey Pride came to Thunder Ridge with a job and a place to live. Then her plans crashed along with the water tower. Have you ever had life wreck your plans? How do you handle the resulting chaos?
- Caleb was handsome, affable, and fun, but Audrey wanted Eli. Can we always explain why we are attracted to certain people? What qualities would you look for in a man?
- Audrey took a job in the funeral home because she refused to be a burden to Willow. Do you think she had the right attitude, or was that a false pride?
- Audrey, Copper, and Willow thought of one another as family, although they were not related. Do you have a friend who is as close as family? How far would you go to protect and preserve that relationship?
- Willow planned to be married in her aunt’s wedding dress. Would you want to wear someone else’s wedding gown, or would you insist on one that was uniquely yours?
- Audrey described Willow as a worrier. How would you describe yourself? Is worry all right, or is does it show a lack of trust?
- Eli felt guilty because he was away at war when Genevieve died. Is it possible to let needless guilt prevent us from living life to the fullest? Do those feelings deprive us of God’s blessings?
- Copper liked to play matchmaker, although it upset Audrey. Is it fair to try to manipulate others?
- Audrey lost her fear of the deceased when she tried to make her client beautiful for the woman’s husband. Can you think of a time you did something good for someone who could do nothing for you in return? Have we really given anything when we expect payment of some sort?
- Cordelia was afraid to help the people from the wagon train because they were sick and dying. What do you think? Does God expect us to put ourselves in danger in order to help others?
- Caleb was attracted to Yvonne from the moment they met. Do you believe, from your own experience, that kind of instant attraction actually happens in real life?
- During the terrible, dark days when Willow was sick, Tucker spent most of his time sitting beside her bed. Do you believe God is closer in the dark times, or is it harder to feel his presence when you are grieving?
- Audrey was homeless and penniless in the end. Does trusting God automatically guarantee us a “happy ending” that fulfills all our desires?