QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION

  1. James Graham’s life plan was thrown off course and he doubted his next steps. In what ways have plans you’ve envisioned differed from where God has ultimately led you? How did you open your heart to God’s leading?
  2. Rachel allowed work to fill the gaps in her life after Leo died. In what ways do people use work, hobbies or other activities to distract them from emotional pain? What advice would you give to those people?
  3. We see James deciding not to “burden” Rachel by discussing with her the pain his injuries is causing him. Have you acted in a similar way toward your spouse or a family member? How did you overcome that reticence?
  4. Rae finds her day job conflicts with her writing time. In what ways have you been forced to choose between hobbies and job commitments? How do you balance your time? What advice would you give to someone in this position?
  5. The book’s theme verse is Psalms 37:4-5—how can you “commit your way to the Lord”?
  6. Rachel’s accident helped crystallize James’s feelings for her. At what moment did you know you loved your spouse or boyfriend? If you haven’t reached that point yet, how do you envision that happening?
  7. Puppies play a significant secondary role in this story—how do pets help people through grief? How was Rachel helped?
  8. Rachel prayed that her friends Dave and Lace would find each other. Have you helped a friend find love? How?
  9. What did chronic pain teach James about God’s love? What lessons can you take from that?
  10. Rachel loves to write, even though she believes she’ll never be published. Do you have any hobbies you simply do for fun? What got you into them?