Another Chance to Love You (18 page)
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Authors: Robin Lee Hatcher
- Though Daniel and Monica were once close, how have their personal goals changed as the story opens? How does each compare to their younger selves? How have you matured? How has that changed your ideals and values? Has it?
- Daniel is given some shocking news. How does he handle it? What advice would you give someone in his predicament?
- Daniel was taken aback because Monica had concealed Heather’s existence from him. Have you ever had a friend conceal a major issue from you? What’s the best way to work through such a breach of trust? How could these lessons apply to the secret Ellen kept from Monica?
- Talk about Monica’s motives in disclosing Daniel’s fatherhood to him. Do you agree with her approach? How would you have broken the news?
- Compare Heather’s reaction to the news of her father’s identity with Daniel and Monica’s handling of the situation. As Jesus said in Mark 10:15, “Truly I tell you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will never enter it.” What can we learn from Heather’s behavior in this situation? How have your children inspired your behavior?
- Daniel was forced to reevaluate his goals over the course of the story. How does parenthood change our definition and perception of success?
- Tony decided to drop out of college due to family obligations—this led to a lapse in his friendship with Daniel. How have you fallen away from friends at different stages of your life? What are some ways to rekindle these friendships?
- Heather has come to know her father slightly later in her life. What will this situation teach her? What sort of emotional legacy do you think Daniel and Monica will give her? What have you learned from your parents? What do you hope to teach your children?
ISBN: 978-1-4268-5962-5
ANOTHER CHANCE TO LOVE YOU
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