Monday, April 7, 2008

“Sunday Brunch” by Norma Jarrett (2)

This is the second set of questions. Please post them on our discussion board

Is Jermane being realistic about her needs? What advice would you give Jermane regarding her dilemma with Naegel?

Do you see the kiss that they shared as adultery? Why or why not.
Love Ya

8 comments:

Restoring the Joy of "New Life" Book Club said...

Jermane's feelings are very real. As women, we know that we can have all the money, fortune, fame, and beauty ther is, but if we are not fulfilled emontionally, we are left feeling empty. How many of us would readily give up all the material things, for a man who is fulfilling our internal desires.

I would advise Jermane to talk with her husband, and tell him exactly what she is feeling, and where those feelings are leading her. He may honestly think that he is doing all the right things but has no clue that she is still not satisfied.

She has to realize that satan is setting her up for failure, and if she doesn't recognize that, she is going to sleep with Naegel.

No I do not necessarly see her as committing adultry. I believe her motive was genuine. Now if she were to do the same after talking to her husband, then yes, she is committing adultry.

New Life said...

Welcome to our first blog session. Ladies, read back over your comment before you submit it. Please don't do like I did and leave all those errors! I am truly sorry, but I was excited to be blogging, and wasn't rereading what I wrote! Love Ya

New Life said...

Now you know this is sad!! When we are blogging, we (the book club)will all be using the same account and password,please leave your name so that we know who we're talking to. My husband and I are trying to work this thing out!! We're new bloggers! Can you tell?!!

Love You Again,
Delores McLauchlin

New Life said...

This is my first blog...
The first blogger nailed it and said what I would have.

Toni Berry
BTW I am enjoying the book :)

New Life said...

Are we as Christians out of touch with what's going on in our world? Do Christians really think and act like the ladies in this book? At first I thought this was just an inspirational book, and not necessarily spiritual, but now as I reflect on it, I'm beginning to think differently.

How close to reality do you think Norma Jarret was when she wrote this book? I just wonder how many of us would be willing to be real with ourselves and others, and say, "I have issues, and I need help?"

Delores McLauchlin

New Life said...

I feel that Jermanes needs are legitmate. There is God ordained level of intimacy that a husband and wife should experience consistently (see Songs of Solomon), and I believe this is what she is longing for. There is a time and season for everything-a time to work, a time to play etc(Ecclesiates). However Jermane need to stay away from that guy! Pray for God to direct her, then have a face to face confrontation with her husband on how alone and love starved she is and her unwillingness to continue to allow his work to come between them.-Janice

Norma Jarrett said...

Thank you for picking Sunday Brunch for review! Looking forward to the chat!
Much love...
Norma L. Jarrett
Author of Sunday Brunch
www.normajarett.com

DBFair said...

Is Jermane being realistic about her needs? She is being very realistic about her feelings. She is still very much in love with her husband, but yet feels very lonely.

What advice would you give Jermane regarding her dilemma with Naegel? Naegel made her feel special when they were together, because of the attention she received from him. My advise to her is to remember her wedding vows. Even though there are problems in their marriage, that should not be the reason to get involved with another person.

Do you see the kiss that they shared as adultery? Why or why not.
It was adultery. Naegel might have initiated the kiss, but they both had lust in their heart and eyes for each other.

- - - It was a little hard getting started, but it became harder to stop reading the book. I truly enjoyed reading "Sunday Brunch". God was the common denominator in their lives. They all were very supportive of each other. This book would make a great movie. What do you think?

Darlene