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Jude 1:3 - 3 Beloved, my whole concern was to write to you in regard to our common salvation. [But] I found it necessary and was impelled to write you and urgently appeal to and exhort [you] to contend for the faith which was once for all [a]handed down to the saints [the faith which is that sum of Christian belief which was delivered [b]verbally to the holy people of God]. Amplified Bible
Jude had planned initially to write a letter on salvation, discussing the fact that it is the common blessing shared by all believers. But he was compelled instead to write a call to action, a call to battle for the truth. The issue was that the apostate teachers were now on the scene. An apostate is one who has abandoned one's religious faith, a political party, one's principles, or a cause. Jude wrote urgently that the people of God must wage war against error in all forms. He is saying that believers must fight for truth like soldiers who have been entrusted with a sacred task to guard holy treasure.
My friend, you and I are still called to stand for truth, even in the face of personal ridicule, being called names, bullying and any other attack. We cannot be silent when we hear the truth of God being distorted because it is more pleasing to man than God's Word. This does not mean that we should enter into confusion and strife, but rather, there are some that we must pray for that their eyes be opened. We need to pray that God use someone, even us to love them and nurture them until they come out of darkness into His marvelous. There are still others who must be confronted. Not in a hostile way, but there are times when we will be called upon to call error what it is and to speak the truth in love. By speaking truth we may "snatch them back" from the fire. Contending for the faith is never just an intellectual exercise, but is a real effort to bring change to the lives of others.
Your best proof that Jesus is real is that you live the life of one who has met Him and is now forever changed because of that meeting!
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 Prayer Matters
Lisa Ivy
Director VLM PrayerNetwork
"What a friend we have in Jesus. All our sins and griefs to bear. What a privilege it is to carry, everything to God in Prayer. Saints I feel like I was in the very presence of The Lord as the prayer leader lead us in prayer this morning. If you missed it, I pray that next week that you will be on the line. And agree with us As we pray for our world." M.G.- Palm Coast, Florida
"I joined in this morning, it was awesome." S.W. - Wilmington, De.
"Thanks, I needed that this morning." L.B. - Atlanta, Ga.
These are just a few of the testimonies of the prayer call participants. The Victory in Prayer Call is available to you, every Wednesday morning from 6:30am to 7:00am EST. This time of intercession is literally changing lives. Join us and be blessed - call 1 712 432 3066, conference code 930692.
How may we pray for you? You may submit your prayer requests through our website, via email at victoriousmin@att.net or our "new" toll-free ministry line at 1 888 479 1113. Our intercessors are committed to praying for you.
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Abundant Love Ministries invites you to "Let's Talk
Friday, February 7th @ 7:00pm & Saturday, February 8th, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Crowne Plaza Hotel
Claymont, De.
Facilitators - Bishop Sadie Brunson & Dr. Cornell Brunson
Registration is required
For more information call (302) 654-5059
Truths From The Tabernacle
Instructor: Sister Martina Lambert
Biblical survey of the Old Testament and how it is relevant to our lives as believers today!
Thursdays beginning February 13th - June 27th
6:30pm-8:00pm
Truth Memorial Baptist Church
1540 N. 56th St.
Philadelphia, Pa.
$10.00 per session
Appreciation service for Evangelist Serena Ford
Sunday March 2nd, 6:00pm
Ebenezer Baptist Church Fellowship Hall
22oo N. Claymont St.
Wilmington, De. 19802
George Witcher, Coordinator
For more information call (3020 762-3249
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Beware - High Fructose Corn Syrup is not a Natural Food !
High fructose corn syrup, even in "moderation", contributes to heart disease, obesity, cancer, dementia, liver failure, tooth decay, and more. Yet, the corn industry refers to it as natural corn sugar and advertises that it is no different than cane sugar for our bodies.
Here are some important points to keep in mind:
1. HFCS and cane sugar are not the same biochemically and are not processed in the same way by our bodies. HFCS is an industrial food product that is extracted from corn stalks through a chemical enzymatic process. HFCS is sweeter and cheaper than cane sugar, which is why "supersizing " soft drinks does not cost much more than a regular size. The chemical make-up of HFCS results in greater appetite which increases weight gain, diabetes, heart disease, cancer, dementia, and other diseases. Furthermore, HFCS increases inflammation in our bodies which contributes to many disease processes.
2. HFCS frequently contains mercury and other contaminants that are not regulated or measured by the FDA.
3. HFCS generally indicates poor-quality, nutrient-poor, disease creating "food-like substances".
4. Independent medical and nutrition experts do not support HFCS in our diets.
HFCS is unfortunately now in many products, including bread, cereals, juice, sodas, yogurt, salad dressings, nutrition bars, and candy bars. Therefore, the next time you are shopping for groceries, be sure to read the labels.
God bless!
Dr. Ed James
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Join Me........
The Victorious Life Ministries Radio Program is moving from Sunshine Gospel Network to Learn For Life Blog Talk Radio. Beginning today, January 24th and each Friday you will be able to listen to our live broadcast from 10:00am to 10:30am est. If you miss us on Friday, you can catch the taped broadcast on Tuesday nights from 9:00pm to 9:30pm est. Our new station is: www.blogtalkradio.com/learnforlife.
You don't want to miss all that we have planned, great special guest interviews, and wonderful times in the Word of God. Put us on your schedule!
Meet me for the SWIFT Ministries Women's Conference, Friday & Saturday, March 22nd in Swedesboro, New Jersey. Save the Dates! Details to follow.
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Know Your Bible
Consistent reading and study of the Word of God builds your faith, gives you wisdom and provides comfort in times of distress. As you participate in the Bible quiz each week, why not read the entire chapter where the answer is found?
Last week's Bible quiz question was: What is the first offering. made to the Lord recorded in the Bible ? The answer is found in Genesis 4:3 - "In the course of time Cain brought some of the fruits of the soil as an offering to the LORD".
Let's all celebrate our Bible scholars of the week:
Florida:
Mr. Anthony Martin
Mrs. Gloria Benjamin
Mrs. Doris Wise
Mrs. Pat Brown
Ms. Mattie DeVore
Mrs. Loretta Pete
Ms. Nellie Davis
Ms. Marion Shelby
New Jersey:
Mrs. Sandra Brown
Delaware:
Ms. Mary Pugh
Your Bible quiz for today, January 24th is: Who had a bed 13.5 foot long by 6 foot wide?
Let's dig in and have some fun! New Jersey and Delaware, we need some more bible readers from your state! Make answering the weekly Bible quiz a time of study and discussion with your family, friends &/or co-workers. Encourage those around you to love God's Word.
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Praise Time
Praise sets you free from oppression
from doubt and fear. Our praise selection for today simply says Be Blessed. That is our prayer and heart's desire for you is that you be blessed every day and in every way!
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The Reading Room Bookstore
 If you enjoy Christian fiction you will love Pastor June and the Coveters.
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In this new Pastor June adventure, Pastor June's life is interrupted once again when Detective Grimes, her ex fiancé and ex police partner, receives a ransom call about the kidnapping of his daughters.
To get your copy of this as well as the first in the series, Pastor June and the Righteous go to www.amazon.com or to
www.leemsapp.com/order
Rev. Lee Sapp, the author of the Pastor June series, is a native of Sarasota, Florida. She has been married to her husband for 24 years. They currently reside in Loxahatchee, Florida with their children.
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We are coming to the close of January, but you still have an opportunity to be a part of our Make Life Better Campaign for the month. In recent weeks we shared with you about our Sister who needs our help to maintain her home. She has served the Kingdom of God for many years and has enriched thousands of lives. Due to circumstances beyond her control, her home is being threatened and she needs our help. Several of you have given and we are grateful. We still have another week before we close out this campaign. Will you make a donation of a minimum of $20.00 to help this Woman of God keep the roof over her head.
This week we extend a huge thank you to Ms. Mary E. Pugh of Wilmington, Delaware for her generous contribution.
If you are donating by check, please make it payable to VLM, P.O. Box 354074, Palm Coast, FL. 32135 or you may donate through our secure Paypal account. Either way, designate that your gift is for this months MLB Campaign.
Thank you in advance for making life better and helping to meet this Sister's need!
Next week we will give you a total amount of donations received & pledged!
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Get rid of unread magazine subscriptions
Do you have a pile of unread magazines sitting around your house? Likely, it's the result of a subscription that you are no longer as interested in as you were initially. Not only should you not renew that magazine, you should give their subscription department a call and try to cancel for a refund. Sometimes they'll give you the prorated amount back.
Source - The Simple Dollar
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