Hi ladies,

It feels like yesterday that I was welcoming you to the 2026 Spring session as your new leader and admitting that my sleep number score for the night before was lower than my blood pressure number.  And here we are…. almost at the end of this session.  We have one more lesson on May 14 and then Carol Durham and Karen Hickey will host our traditional and very fun and delicious bruncheon on May 21.  They will bring a sign-up sheet again this week.  If you miss the sign-up but plan to attend, you can text or email Carol at 678.878.0888 of crdurham1@aol.com

Although we did not meet in person on May 7, I hope you took time, as I recommended, in last week’s update to spend time reading scripture and praying for our ladies. 

I am excited that Lisa Godwin Holland will lead our lesson this week.  Please review Lisa’s below message to us that includes Bible verses to read and questions to ponder.   

Hello ladies,

I cannot wait to see you on Thursday. I have missed you, and I am so happy that the Spring session is going so well. 

Our lesson this week will be one I taught many years ago. I think it was during Covid. It includes one of my favorite stories in the Bible. Our scripture focus will be found in Joshua 10. I love God’s word, and although I have not always, I have come to love the Old Testament.  There is really so much to be mined in it, and the story of how the sun stood still and God caused the natural laws to be broken is certainly one of those stories with so much we can take away and apply to our lives. What were the circumstances surrounding this event? And what can we learn as His people today from this story?

It seems like everywhere in the world there is fighting. As you read our scripture for this week there is a battle at the center of the story. As we will see the Israelites find themselves in a fight that could’ve been avoided. Have you ever had one of those? Have you ever said to yourself…. “If only I had not said this” or “If only I hadn’t gone there.” “If only I had made a different choice.” Yep, it is those “if only(s)” that can run through our heads.

Please read Joshua 10: 1-15. In verse 7 it says that “Joshua marched up from Gilgal with his entire army “(NIV). Meaning the army was marching uphill. Have you ever fought what seemed like an uphill battle? I have. Do you have an uphill battle right now? I do. What we will find as we study this story is that this battle is more complicated that is seems. Aren’t all battles like that?

How do you approach difficult situations, circumstances or relationships with the proper attitude even if perhaps the problem is not your fault?

We will be discussing Joshua 9 also, if you want to read that as well. 

I’ve included the below questions for your small group discussion.  All of these will be touched on during our lesson.

1. Have you ever made a decision without praying about it and been left to deal with the consequences?

2. How do you handle really hard situations (battles) in your life that could’ve been avoided?

3. Do you have a problem with blame, regret, or self-condemnation that limits your ability to be the “soldier” Christ has called you to be?

4. How does fear affect your ability to fight your battle? Or, is fear your uphill battle?

5. Do you maintain your focus and composure in stressful, chaotic situations?

6. Has there ever been a time when you had an uphill battle, but God ultimately redeemed that situation for your good and His glory?

7. Do you believe in the Sovereignty of God?

Thank you, Lisa

Lisa and I look forward to seeing you on Thursday!  Please come “picture ready” for our Member Directory!

Until then, Cindy 🙏🏻💕