Devotional by Dr. Dora Washington “But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” 1 Corinthians 15:57 NIV God wants us to fight because the fight is rigged. Imagine a fight where you just have to show up and do whatever the ringmaster says because you’ve already won.That’s us. …
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Sometimes You’ve Got to Do the Hard Thing
Devotional by Angela Jackson, 2021 graduate of Tower of Hope Ministries It’s seems so much easier to choose the easy way out, but sometimes we have to do the hard thing. Every people pleaser will have to come to a crossroad. One direction will send you on a path of inauthenticity, inability, low self esteem, …
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Who Do You Want to Be Your King?
Devotional by Shaquia Reed, 2018 Tower of Hope Ministries Graduate (Judges 8:23, 9:2, 7-15, Psalm 99:1-9, Luke 23:46-49, 24:5-7) So we read about Abimelech, a son of Gideon, who for selfish gain tries to usurp the kingdom that’s supposed to be ruled by God himself. This prideful, wicked, murderous man asks a question, “Would you …
A Week to Reflect
Devotional by Dr. Dora Washington John 12:1-8 This is the holiest week of the year because our Savior was preparing to take the sins of the world upon His shoulders. While most are busy focusing on Easter Sunday, what to wear, cook, and do, we will focus on the significance and power of Holy Week. …
Until Next Time
Devotional by Dr. Dora J. Washington “When the devil had finished tempting Jesus, he left him until the next opportunity came.” Luke 4:13 NLT Sometimes I think, what if we had the same perseverance our enemy has? Satan tempted Jesus three times before leaving Him. Even after Satan left Him, the scripture said, “he departed …
True Freedom Requires Commitment
Devotional by Angela Jackson, 2021 graduate of Tower of Hope Ministries I will keep on obeying your instructions forever and ever. I will walk in freedom, for I have devoted myself to your commandments. Psalms 119:44-45 NLT https://bible.com/bible/116/psa.119.44-45.NLT It’s a good thing to choose right when caught between good and bad. Sometimes we may catch …
You Are Greater and Stronger Than Your Enemies
Devotional by Tiffany Thompson, 2019 Tower of Hope Ministries Graduate In today’s reading in our One Year Bible (OYB), we read how the Israelites’ bondage began. Exodus 1:8 says a new king arose in Egypt who did not know Joseph. He surveyed the land and saw that God’s Chosen People outnumbered the Egyptians and were …
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The Final Word
Devotional by Dr. Dora J. Washington Genesis 3:1 NKJV“Now the serpent was more cunning than any beast of the field which the Lord God had made. And he said to the woman, “Has God indeed said, ‘You shall not eat of every tree of the garden’?”The first conversation man had with the enemy was over …
Remembering the Promises He Keeps on Keeping
Devotional by Shaquia Reed, 2018 Tower of Hope Ministries Graduate “But joyful are those who have the God of Israel as their helper, whose hope is in the Lord their God. He made heaven and earth, the sea, and everything in them. He keeps every promise forever.” Psalms 146:5-6 NLT Remembering the promises he has …
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Stop, Look, and Listen
Devotional by Shaneice Thomas, 2020 Tower of Hope Ministries Graduate I used to drive a school bus periodically when I was an assistant principal. It was hard getting substitutes when the regular driver was out, so I decided that I would get my commercial driver’s license to fill in when needed. The most important part …