Psalm 91 – Fortress of Hope Ministries

Enduring the Storm

In life, we experience storms and floods. And those in Southeast Texas and Louisiana are in the midst of it and Tropical Storm Harvey does not seem to be relenting. When the storms and floods come, we must continue to press into prayer. Those who are not in it must rise up and pray for those who are. Let’s pray: Lord, we ask for Your hedge of protection over those who live in the area where the waters are rising.…

Advocating for Your Loved One – Part 1

Shonda Savage Whitworth

Advocacy

Advocating for our incarcerated loved one at one time or another during their confinement is inevitable. I learned early on as a family member on the outside that I needed to learn to find a balance between when to call the unit on behalf of my son and when to leave things alone. On one hand, it may be beneficial for the prison staff to know that the inmate has family on the outside who care about their loved one…