Splitting Harriet

1. Harri was a rebellious preacher's kid who crossed over to the "prodigal" side. What are your experiences with PKs? Do you think expectations are too high for them?2.Splitting Harrietis set during a time of tremendous change at First Grace Churchchange that makes Harri and some of the older members feel threatened. What changes have you experienced in your church that made you feel threatened or uncomfortable?3. What are your feelings about the trend toward contemporary forms of worship? Does it keep members engaged and present a greater opportunity to reach the unsaved? Or does it shift the focus away from God and toward entertainment?4. Fearful of being hurt as she was as a teenager, Harri avoids meaningful friendships with women her own age. How are your relationships with women affected by your early experiences?5. Harri tends to "play it safe." When have you "played it safe"? How do you think your life would be different had you taken a risk instead?6. Harri reads the Bible daily, translation after translation. However, her actions and fears contradict the depth of her knowledge of God's Word. What do you do to guard against a "surface" reading of the Bible? What helps you to internalize and apply Scripture to your life?7. Though attracted to Maddox, Harri is put off by his appearance for fear he will be a bad influence. Do you tend to stereotype people? Have you ever been stereotyped?8. At the height of Harri's rebellion, her brother suffered fallout from association when his girlfriend broke off their engagement. Have you ever been found guilty by association? How did it affect you?9. Harri has a difficult time accepting the fullness of God's forgiveness. What struggles have you faced in accepting God's forgiveness?10. Though Harri longs for the safe, predictable future she envisions once she buys the cafe, she sacrifices her dream for her friends. What dreams have you had to sacrifice? Any regrets?Leigh, Tamara is the author of 'Splitting Harriet ', published 2007 under ISBN 9781590529287 and ISBN 1590529286.