The Voice of Hope: A Recovery Devotional

VOICE OF HOPE is an untraditional devotional directed to the lost, the least and the lonely who have suffered from addiction, imprisonment and homelessness. The truth contained in this daily devotional reaches across ethnic and economic barriers. VOICE OF HOPE is a lifeline thrown to the weary and the drowning. Make it a part of your daily spiritual discipline. You will be blessed. VOICE OF HOPE is published daily on Facebook.Larry Harris grew up in Los Angeles as the third son of a single mom who worked really hard to keep Larry and his two older brothers out of gangs and into education. Unlike his older brothers, Larry found the school of hard knocks and life on the street more interesting than college. While his brothers finished college and became successful, Larry fathered a child at 14, sold drugs and went to prison.Larry ultimately gave his life to Christ, earned a certificate as a drug and alcohol counselor, a certificate as a recovery specialist and an Associate Degree in Psychology. God has restored his relationship to his daughters and grandchildren. Larry was ordained as a Recovery Pastor at Open Arms Christian Center where he co-pastors with Doug Kelley.Larry has a tremendous anointing and compassion for those enslaved by drug addiction, poverty and homelessness. He is recognized as a powerful preacher who speaks the language that only comes by being "one of them." He resides in Los Angeles. You can reach Larry at [email protected] is the founding pastor of Open Arms begun in 2001 and the House of Hope begun in 2010. He is a native of Montana where he was a lawyer, pastor, politician and businessman. Doug and Cathy Kelley are self-supported urban missionaries in South Central Los Angeles.The Kelleys have raised four children - Dugan, Regan, Lindsey and Tessa. They spend their time helping churches in Mexico, the Philippines and other parts of the world. Doug has written several other books including Are You Too Stressed to be Blessed? and Relevant Rantings - A Daily Devotional.The Kelleys live in Seal Beach, California. You can reach Doug at [email protected].