happy new year 2018 – Fortress of Hope Ministries

Happy New Year 2018!

“…I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead” (Philippians 3:13 NLT). As we change our calendars, our memories are not erased like we would erase a hard drive. We do not actually forget the things that happened in the past. I think “forgetting the past” means not to dwell on the past so much that it hinders our forward progress. We cannot take a leap of faith with baggage. Repent for the…

Daily Scripture Meditation

Shonda Savage Whitworth

Biblical Living

How do you meditate on the Word? According to Dictionary.com, meditate means “to engage in thought or contemplation; reflect.” Joshua 1:8 reads, “Study this Book of Instruction continually. Meditate on it day and night so you will be sure to obey everything written in it. Only then will you prosper and succeed in all you do” (NLT) The Word instructs us to meditate on the Word of God day and night. There are a myriad of ways to think about, contemplate, and reflect on God’s truth. If…