Green Pastures

When Tabitha returns to the Amish faith, she has to stand in front of the church community and confess her mistakes. How hard do you think it would be to tell everyone your biggest mistakes? Would you be able to do it?

When Tabitha left the community and the faith, her decision deeply affected Amanda’s ability to get married and start her life. Was this really Tabitha’s fault? How much responsibility for this should Tabitha take? And how much was because of Amanda’s own choices?

Amanda decides to pursue Menno when she learns that he’s looking for a wife. This is considered shocking in their community. Would you have taken such a daring step? How would you have handled it in her position?

Menno has a difficult past and comes from a problematic family. How cautious do you think that Amanda should be considering those things? What questions do you think she should ask before letting her heart get involved with Menno?

Abram and Nathaniel have been feuding for years. It isn’t Christianly, but because they haven’t caused trouble for anyone else, no one has sat them down and forced them to make peace. Do you think the community should have stepped in earlier and insisted the men made up? Or is it understandable to let grown men sort themselves out?

Tabitha returns to Shepherd’s Hill as a full veterinarian. If she hadn’t left the faith, she never would have been able to fulfill this lifelong desire. And she’s good at her job, and good for the community. Do you think it was God’s will that she leave the community for a time? How do you reconcile this?

Tabitha’s job as a veterinarian is considered a man’s job for the Amish community. Have you ever worked a job in a male-dominated industry? What was your experience?

Tabitha wants to help Amanda find a husband, in part because she feels responsible for Amanda’s single status. Have you ever tried to set a couple up before? What are the pitfalls?

Rose has been married for two years, and she’s struggling to find happiness in her marriage. Have you ever experienced a tumultuous time in one of your relationships? What advice would you give to Rose?

Abram doesn’t want to interfere in a young married couple’s relationship. Do you think that Abram was right in his position that married couples require privacy?

Tabitha must live a single life in her community. Do think this is fair? Do you think second chances should apply to people in her position, too?