Beach Haven, founded in 1874, was designed as one of the first summer seashore resorts in New Jersey for wealthy Philadelphians. Beach Haven's boardwalk extended from Seventh Street to Holyoke Avenue, one and a quarter miles long. Wool bathing costumes were the rage: women "fanny dunked" while men and children swam in the Atlantic. An 1883 Philadelphia Inquirer advertisement stated that the hotel opened for the season "with thorough sanitary arrangements." A steamboat, connected with the Tuckerton Railroad, carried many visitors to the island. Robert Barclay Engle, with financial help from his cousin Samuel Engle, built the Engleside Hotel with materials barged across Little Egg Harbor Bay from the mainland by wide catboats, and the majestic hotel opened in 1876. It had room to accommodate 350 guests and offered numerous amenities, such as running fresh and salt water, tennis courts, and fresh milk.
God is calling mature women of faith to rise up and pray for the younger generations. Also, we need to tell them what we have learned about God and His wonders. This is our time to use the preparation we have experienced to lead the young army of God into battle as Deborah did with confidence.
The children of Israel lived in fear of evil commander Sisera and the Canaanite army. Every day, the army stole their food and abused the people.Then the Spirit of the Lord came upon Deborah to deliver Israel. She sent word to Barak to lead the Israelite army in battle against the Canaanites. But Barak was afraid."If you will go with me, then I will go," he said. "But if you do not go, I will not go.""I'll go with you," Deborah said. "But the victory will not lead to your glory. It will be given to a woman."In Deborah, Phyllis Stevens retells the story of the courageous judge, prophetess, and military commander. You'll discover- Why God sent Deborah along with Barak to lead the Israelite army.- How God used the force of nature to fight for Israel.- How God used a single woman to kill Sisera.Read Deborah because the highest form of worship is obedience.
Deborah: Prophetess and Warrior is a unique little book to keep or to give as a gift to friends and family. A New Commentary on an Old Testament heroine, the author's unusual approach will be sure to provide enjoyment for study and meditation.
