Dark Justice (31 page)

“The L
ord
is near the brokenhearted. He saves those crushed in spirit.” –
Psalm 34:18

Chapter 4

“Those who mourn are blessed, for they shall be comforted.” –
Matthew 5:4

Chapter 15

“L
ord
, be gracious to us. We wait for You. Be our strength every morning and our salvation in time of trouble.” –
Isaiah 33:2

Chapter 27

“The fear of the L
ord
is this: wisdom.
And to turn from evil is understanding.” –
Job 28:28

Chapter 39

“He guards the steps of His faithful ones, but the wicked perish in darkness, for a man does not prevail by his own strength.” –
1 Samuel 2:9

Chapter 54

“But I will look to the L
ord
; I will wait for the God of my salvation. My God will hear me. Do not rejoice over me, my enemy! Though I have fallen, I will stand up; though I sit in darkness, the L
ord
will be my light.” –
Micah 7:7–8

Epilogue

“He has provided food for those who fear Him. He remembers His covenant forever.” –
Psalm 111:5

1. Have you ever made an “off-the-cuff” decision that changed your life?

2. Of the Bible verses that Carol quoted, which was your favorite? Why?

3. Can you name a time in which you misperceived the truth about a situation and based your actions upon that misperception? What happened?

4. What was Hannah’s greatest strength? Her greatest weakness?

5. How did Hannah, Emily, and Carol resemble each other in their thinking and choices? How did they differ?

6. Have you ever been a caretaker for someone during a protracted illness? What was the hardest part of that task?

7. For Hannah’s mom, Carol, Scripture was an integral part of her life, even when she forgot so many other things. Are there verses that strengthen and uplift you that way?

8. Could you kill someone to defend a family member? If so, how do you think doing so would affect you?

9. What do you envision your life would be like if you had to live without electrical power?

10. Why do you think God allows terrorists to carry out their attacks—sometimes on His own followers?

11. Do you think you will see another serious terrorist attack in this country in your lifetime? If so, what can you do to prepare spiritually for such an event?

12. Did you think Sergeant Wade was guilty of working with the terrorists?

13. What was the most surprising part of the story?

14. What are the different meanings of the title
Dark Justice
?

15. What did you learn from reading
Dark Justice
?