Author Archives: Marilyn

WHY STUDY THE BOOK of JOSHUA?

It is a rather startling fact to realize that Joshua was not a young man when he led his people into the Promised Land. In fact, he was probably in his early 80’s! He and Caleb were the only ones from their generation who were allowed to make the historic crossing from the wilderness where…Continue Reading

BE STRONG and COURAGEOUS

A Bible study focused on the life of Joshua. To View or Print Study guides Where do you turn when you face unexpected changes or challenges?  How do you handle life when feelings of inadequacy or uncertainty creep into your mind and spirit?  What do you do when you sense that you are incompetent or…Continue Reading

HOW JOY-FULL ARE YOU? Intro Lesson 6 – July 22-29

Do you think there is a difference between happiness and joy?  What makes you happy?  What gives you joy?  Do you use the words interchangeably or do you make a distinction between the two of them in your mind and conversation?  Webster’s dictionary indicates that happiness is characterized by luck, good fortune or prosperity, while…Continue Reading

WHO IS YOUR ROLE MODEL? Intro Lesson 4 – July 8 – 15

There is an old hymn which was written in the late 1800’s by a prolific songwriter, Fanny Crosby.  Blind from birth, her grandmother, who raised her, purposed to become her eyes.  She filled her imagination with colorful descriptions of her environment and filled her mind with the truths of God’s great love for her.  Because…Continue Reading