February Meeting

February meeting

UPDATE:
February meeting cancelled due to lack of numbers.
We will discuss Sweet Dreams in March. 

Feb 17, 2014

7:00-9:00pm

Family Vision Library

We will be discussing 

Sweet Dreams
This is the 11th book in the Christy Miller series.
It is also found in Volume 4. 

 

We will celebrate Valentine's together with some snacks.

Please bring valentines for everyone!

Discussion Questions for A Time to Treasure

From the Publisher:  For Labor Day weekend, Christy Miller is on a houseboat at Lake Shasta. What could be better? She’s about to find out! Before they know it, both Christy and her best friend, Katie, are receiving some unexpected male attention. But somehow these best friends are at odds just when they should be having the most fun together. Christy soon realizes that sometimes you have to stand back and let people make their own decisions, even when they’re headed for a fall. And although life is never perfect, this is definitely a time to cherish.

 
1. Why is Doug upset about Todd and Christy being a couple? Have you ever experienced a time where friendships changed when boys came into the picture? How did that feel? How can you ensure that there is a healthy balance between your relationship with your friends and with a boy?
2. Katie begins to doubt God because she doesn’t have a boyfriend. Have you ever felt like maybe God doesn’t have someone in mind for you?
3. What happens when Katie finds someone who gives her attention? How does her relationship with God change? Why does she let that happen? For those who have read the Katie series, what do we know God has in plan for her? Why is it hard for us to wait for God’s plan?
4. Later in the book, Todd tells Christy that there is value in everything that happens and not to have regrets. What value was there in Christy dating Rick? What value is there in Katie dating Michael?
5. What advise does Todd give Christy about Katie? Can you think of a time when you had to watch a friend or someone close do something you thought was wrong or destructive? How did you handle it?
6. What does Christy give to her dad? How did he respond? Have you ever thought of writing down your thoughts for a family member or friend to bless them?
7. Why didn’t Christy like Fred? What did she learn as she got to know him more?  What happens when she reaches out to him? Often times those who bug us the most, are the people who need the most love. Can you think of anyone that reminds of you of Fred? Why do you think they might be that way? How can  you show love to them?
8. Todd quotes C.S. Lewis and says “Anger is the fluid that love bleeds when you cut it.” What do you think of this quote? What does it mean? What do you think should be opposite saying? What flows from nurtured love?
9. Why does Todd not share his innermost thoughts with Christy? What would happen if he did?
10. Todd says he appreciates that Christy lets him take the lead in the relationship and does not come on to him. Why? Why is her innocence and modesty attractive? What happens when a girl flirts and pushes herself at a guy?
11. What do you think it means to cherish someone or time together?
12. Katie warns Christy that she might get hurt. Why does she say that? For those who have read farther, does this come true? Do you think Christy should have done anything differently? What value was there in what happened?
13. What lessons did you learn from reading this book? Has it changed your perspective on anything?
14. What was your favorite and least favorite parts of the book?
15. What advise would you give to any of the characters?

January Meeting

Our next meeting will be January 20th at 7pm at the Family Vision Library.

We will be reading A Time to Cherish. This is the 10th book in the Christy Miller Series. If you are reading the Volumes, it is the first book in the 4th Volume of Christy Miller.