Discussion Questions for Sweet Dreams

Christy Miller’s senior year is delicious, especially the time she spends with Todd. But her best friend, Katie, is struggling—she’s realized she needs to break up with Michael. It’s not easy! Fortunately both Doug and Disneyland help Katie to cheer up. Christy is learning to let go and get out of the way so that her friends can become who they’re meant to be...even when it jeopardizes her own sweet dreams. 

* Why was Christy's friendship with Katie stressed? What did Christy decide to do about it?

* Have you ever had a time when a friendship was struggling? What did you do?

*Why was Katie so surprised when Christy showed up at her car? Why did she react like she did?

*Have you ever had a time when God spoke clearly to you and you didn't like what he had to say? Have you ever been mad at God or thought He was unfair? What happens when we disobey God?

*What was Todd's advice to Christy about how to handle the situation with Katie? Was this good advice? How did it help Christy relate to Katie's problems? Have you ever had a time when you had to let go, stop trying and just wait for God to take care of things?

*Todd tells Christy that he always prays for her. How does this make Christy feel? Have you ever been in a relationship with someone who prays for you?

*Have you ever tried to witness to someone and they just won't believe? Why does it seem like some people are easier to witness to? Why did Fred respond differently than Michael or Bob and Marti? Who really changes hearts?

*Why wouldn't Christy tell Katie to break up with Michael?

*Why do you think God didn't want Katie to date Michael?

*How did Michael react when Katie broke up with him the second time? Did he react like she expected him to? Why? How did it affect her witness to him?

*What was Todd's dream/call? Did Christy share the same dream? Did she think this was a problem? Do you think it was?

*What was Todd thinking about in the treehouse? Do you think his call was changing or did you think he was just getting a clearer picture of God's purpose for him?

*What did Todd tell Christy on the boat? Why did he react so strongly to her wanting to be with him?

*How did Todd get Bob and Marti to go to church? How did they react to the service? Where they able to receive the message? Why?

*The Pastor preached on Jesus's message that there is no greater love than when a man lays down his life for a friend and that we are truly Christ's disciples when we obey to the point of giving up what is most precious to us. How do we see this type of love acted out in this book? Do we see it in more than one scenario?

*What did Katie and Christy learn from the incident with the police officer about consequences? How did Christy apply that lesson to Katie's situation with Michael?

*What are Todd's thoughts on the prom? What do you think about that?

*What decision does Todd make about his future? Why do you think he made that decision? What did Christy do about it? Why? Do you think she did the right thing?

*Why didn't Todd want Bob and Marti to get too comfortable at the church?

*Is it always easy to do God's will? Are we spared from pain by doing the right thing? Does it always feel right? Why?

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.

December meeting

Instead of our usual meeting, we will be having a caroling party for December. This will include other friends as well as the more the merrier!

Please join us for a

Caroling Party!

When:

Monday

December 16, 2013

6:30-9:00pm

Where:

The Outlaw Hideout

(Our Grandparents’ House)

Ask for address as I don't want it posted on the blog! 

What:

Caroling

Gift Exchange

Minute to Win It Games

Christmas Games

Prizes

What to Bring:

Dress warmly for caroling

Please bring a treat to share.

A gift for the gift exchange.

(Gift should be inexpensive and appeal to boys and girls.)

We will provide:

Hot cocoa and fixings

Jingle bells and Music

Gifts for the houses we visit.

PLEASE RSVP!

We need to know how many to prepare for so

Please call or email to let us know if you can come or not.

Jennifer.guyer@gmail.com

Discussion Questions for Seventeen Wishes

Seventeen Wishes
It’s summer, and that means the beach and other adventures. And Christy Miller’s best friend, Katie, is always full of ideas. They’ll be camp counselors! But when Katie can’t go, Christy is bewildered and overwhelmed by her fifth-grade girls, who have boundless energy for anything except what Christy wants them to do. Do they even hear a word she says? Soon they’re playing matchmaker between Christy and Jaeson, a handsome counselor...and he doesn’t seem to mind. When Christy’s seventeenth birthday arrives later in the summer, just what will she be wishing for?

1. What was the jar for that sat on the shelf in the guys’ apartment? Have you ever sponsored a child in another country? If so, what are some things that you enjoy and have learned from that experience? What country do/did your children live in?

2. Have you ever thought about having your own apartment and how you would decorate it?

3. Christy thinks about the “invisible rope” that connects her to her parents and how, the older she gets, the more rope they let out and let her experience on her own. Do you ever feel like that? Does the rope seem confining or comforting to you? Or both? What kinds of rules do you have right now? How are they different from when you were younger or what older siblings have?

4. Do you find it hard to fit in to a new group as Christy did at the God Lovers meeting?

5. What rule did Christy almost break after the God Lovers meeting? Why was she tempted to break the rule? Have you ever been tempted to disobey a rule because it was awkward to go against the crowd? How did Christy’s friends help her? How will true friends behave when you try to do what’s right, even if it’s inconvenient?

6. Why was Christy concerned for Katie? Why do you think Rick treated Katie as he did?

7. How did the guys seem similar  to the different animals that they gravitated toward?

8. Why do you think Todd seems to hold back in his relationship with Christy at this point? Why doesn’t he treat her romantically like Rick did? Why do you think Christy keeps wishing for more instead of appreciating him as Katie suggests?

9. What does Todd mean when he says he won’t deliberately arouse a desire in Christy to he can’t follow through on honestly before God?

10. What surprise did Christy get about camp? How would you have reacted to that surprise?

11. Christy’s cabin girls responded positively to touch and positive attention. Christy also responded to these things from Jaeson. What does this tell us about the power of touch and attention? How can we use these for good? Can we sometimes give the wrong message with our touch or attention? How does this tie back into what Todd told Christy about why he takes things slow?

12. What was the advise that Jessica gave to Christy about counseling her girls? What was the most important thing she could remember? Did Christy find this advice to be true?

13. Do you think it was a good idea for Christy to try to have a camp romance with someone she would only know for a week? Do you agree with Jaeson that no one gets hurt if they both know it’s a game? What did Christy decided about this in the end?

14. What is Todd’s blessing? What does it mean to love God above all else? Do you think you have that kind of love for God?

15. What does Christy tell Sara about kisses? (p134)

16. Christy felt that the ant attack was one of her worst experiences. Has anything like that ever happened to you? What was one of your worst experiences? Did anything good come from it?

17. What did Dean Ferril suggest Christy do during her recovery time? Have you ever used a time of illness to draw closer to God and to pray? Robin tells about how she did this in a recent blog entry. http://www.robingunn.com/quiet-time/

18. What did Dean Ferril say Christy had accomplished during this week? Do you ever feel like you have failed at getting through to others about spiritual matters?

19. What did Christy learn about her dreams and God’s dreams for her? (p 154)

20. How does Christy tell Sara how to accept Christ? Have you accepted Christ as your Lord and Savior? Do you have any questions?

21. Robin, Katie and Sara accepted Christ at camp. Do you remember where you were when you accepted him as your Saviour? Who helped you to learn about salvation? How can we teach others about Christ? How did Christy teach the girls? What made the most influence in reaching her girls that week? 

22. What was your favorite/least favorite part of this book?

23. What lessons did you learn from reading this book?

Just for fun. Songs from the God Lovers meeting

November Meeting

Monday, November 18, 2013

7-9PM

Family Vision Library

We will be discussing
Seventeen Wishes