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Until next time, blessings in His amazing light and grace, 331 Discussion Questions

these questions for individual reflection or for discussion a book club or other small group. They will help you not understand some of the issues in Found but also integrate : of the book’s messages into your own life.

1.What were the signs that Dayne was feeling empty about his life, even before his phone call from Kelly Parker?

2.The call from Kelly triggered much in Dayne’s heart and soul. Explain at least three things that Dayne felt as a result of learning his former girlfriend was pregnant.

3.How do you feel about the way Dayne handled the news about Kelly’s pregnancy? Do you think he believed he could make things work with her? Why or why not?

4.When Katy heard the news that Dayne was going to be a father, she believed it was God’s way of giving her a message. What was that message, and what changes did Katy make as a result?

5.What was wrong with Terrence C. Willow? Explain what would make a person act that way. What is the best way to handle such a person?

6.Do you know anyone struggling with being single? Halfway through the book, what realization was Katy reaching about singleness? Do you think God calls some people to be single? Why or why not?

7.Explain how Dayne felt when he heard the news about Kelly’s abortion. Do you think his feelings were genuine? Why or why not?

8.What role did the loss of his first child play in driving Dayne to look deeper at his adoptive parents’ faith? What was he hoping to get by going to Bloomington and finding Katy Hart?

9.What surprised Dayne about his boyhood friend Bob 332

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Asher? How have you viewed missionaries in the past? Did reading about Bob’s understanding of missionary work change your mind? Why or why not?

10.Dayne’s time in Mexico City was very powerful. Give three reasons why you think his time with Bob and Rosa was life-changing.

11.How did Dayne feel about being important to Rosa because he was Bob’s friend and not because he was a celebrity? How did he feel in the midst of the streetministry crowd, knowing that he was merely one of the people in attendance?

12.Bob’s message was in Spanish, but by some miracle, Dayne heard it in English.

Do you feel a miracle such as that is possible or believable? Why or why not?

13.What was the turning point for Dayne as Bob was giving the final invitation of the evening? How had God prepared Dayne’s heart-not just in those few days but all his life-for hearing that specific invitation that night?

14.Seeing Hayley walk without assistance for the first time since her accident was another miracle in Found. Do you think miracles still happen today? Tell about a time when you or someone you know experienced a miracle.

15.Katy Hart felt that God used Skyler to teach her something about her place with the CKT kids. Describe what God was telling her and how she reacted.

16.John Baxter thought it was very important to take time for reunions with his kids and their families. When was the last time you took part in a family reunion? Why do you think they are important, or why not?

17.Dayne’s agent, Chris Kane, made decisions about Dayne’s life without asking him. What was this agent trying to accomplish? Did you agree with his decision to try and protect Dayne’s reputation?

18.Tornadoes played a big part in the Baxter reunion this 333

time. How has a storm ever affected something important in your life? How are storms symbolic of our lives and God working in our lives?

19.What was Dayne’s reaction when he received the letter from John Baxter? Discuss how his emotions changed that day and what made them change. Was Dayne wrong to fire his agent once he knew what the man had done?

Why or why not?

20.In the final scene, John Baxter and Dayne finally find each other. Describe the ways the word found was used in this book. How have you or someone you know been lost and then found-literally or spiritually? How does the word found make you feel? Why?

334 Turn the page for an exciting preview of FAMILY

the fourth book in the FIRSTBORN SERIES

by Karen Kingsbury

Available fall 2006

ISBN 0-8423-8746-3

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