A Sinful Calling (22 page)

The Ultimate Betrayal

The Prodigal Son

A House Divided

The Reverend's Wife

Love, Honor, and Betray

Be Careful What You Pray For

The Best of Everything

Sin No More

Love & Lies

The Best-Kept Secret

Too Much of a Good Thing

Casting the First Stone

Best Friends Forever

A Christmas Prayer

The Perfect Marriage

Secret Obsession

A Deep Dark Secret

One in a Million

Changing Faces

A Taste of Reality

It's a Thin Line

Here & Now

Behind Closed Doors

1. Dillon Whitfield Black decides to become a pastor and start his own church despite not being called by God. How does this affect his ability to really become a changed, better person? Do you think that his drinking and cheating are the reason he's fallen off the path? Or are they just a symptom of a false calling?
   
2. Alicia doesn't like Raven from the beginning. Do you agree with Alicia? Why or why not? Do you believe Raven's childhood is the reason she treats people the way she does?
   
3. Even though she knows there is something wrong, Alicia is too ashamed to tell anyone about the voice in her head. Do you think this is the case for many people who struggle with mental illness? Should Alicia's family have done more to help her?
   
4. Despite saying that he truly loves Raven, Dillon repeatedly cheats on her. Do you think it's really love? Have you been in a situation where you hurt someone you thought you loved? If so, please share why you handled things this way.
   
5. Alicia has an especially hard time being separated from her family, but she feels strongly that she shouldn't have anything to do with them until they accept Levi fully. Do you agree with her? Why or why not? Have you ever had to stand up to friends or family to support someone you love? If so, what was the outcome?
   
6. Alicia's mother eventually sees the error of her judgment of Levi. Why do you think it takes so much longer for Curtis Black to change his mind? Do you think you could have forgiven Levi despite the mistakes he and Alicia made?
   
7. Dillon's drinking and cheating escalate after interactions with his father. How do you think his relationship with his father affects his relationship with God? What advice would you give to someone in this situation?
   
8. Were you surprised at Raven's reaction to Dillon's cheating? Do you think this justifies the way she treats him as her husband? Why do you think that Raven doesn't learn from her mistakes and change?
   
9. Even today, many people don't believe women should be pastors. So what are your feelings on the subject?
   
10. More than once, Levi stresses the importance of getting help after a traumatic situation even if you feel fine, but Alicia doesn't listen. Do you think there is a stigma related to mental illness and PTSD? And is there enough awareness about how to talk to a loved one or know when it's time to see a professional? What advice would you give someone who you knew or suspected was suffering from mental illness?
    
11. Given Alicia and Levi's history, are you happy that they are finally married? Why or why not? Do you think their marriage will survive for years to come?
    
12. Were you surprised that Curtis was finally able to forgive Alicia, Levi, and Dillon and bring them back into the family fold? Why do you think this happened? Are you happy that they repaired their relationships? Do you think it will last?
    

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