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Authors: Catherine Palmer
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- Rosie’s aim in life is to become a teacher. What steps does she plan to take to accomplish that goal?
- Bart has decided to “go straight.” What actions does it take for him to do that?
- In Matthew 6:8, 31–34, Jesus commands His followers not to worry. How many things does worry lead Rosie to do after Bart reenters her life?
- Is it really possible to stop worrying? How? Do you think Rosie finally learns how to have faith in God—and in Bart?
- Bart had not been allowed to enter a church as a child, but he sat on the porch and listened. Do you think everyone has an inborn need to know about God? Do you know someone who has suffered discrimination in a church setting?
- In what ways does Rosie change during the course of the story? How does Bart change? What role does their Christian faith play in their transformation?
- What impact does the death of Manford Wade have on Rosie and Bart? What do you think of Cheyenne Bill’s assertion that Mannie was an angel?
- Robert Ford saved Bart’s life. How does Ford use this to manipulate Bart?
- Rosie believes everyone must face the consequences of their bad choices. Do you agree? Does forgiveness by God erase the effects of our poor decisions?
- Do you think Bart and Rosie will live happily ever after? Why? Do you think their faith in God is important to their successful future?
ISBN: 978-1-4268-7997-5
THE GUNMAN’S BRIDE
Copyright © 2011 by Catherine Palmer
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