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Romans 14:1-5 "Accept the one whose faith is weak, without quarreling over disputable matters. 2 One person's faith allows them to eat anything, but another, whose faith is weak, eats only vegetables. 3 The one who eats everything must not treat with contempt the one who does not, and the one who does not eat everything must not judge the one who does, for God has accepted them. 4 Who are you to judge someone else's servant? To their own master, servants stand or fall. And they will stand, for the Lord is able to make them stand. 5 One person considers one day more sacred than another; another considers every day alike. Each of them should be fully convinced in their own mind."
In this text Paul presents a clear picture of the diversity of the Church and Christ's power to bring together in unity, people who are vastly different. It is Satan who works on our unredeemed flesh to bring in confusion and disturb the peace. We see here two groups, the mature and the immature, or the strong and the weak. Paul addresses the conflict that has arisen between the two groups. The strong hold the weak in contempt as legalistic and self-righteous, while the weak judge the strong as irresponsible and possibly even depraved! But in reality, neither group has the right to judge, or condemn the other. In verse 4 he gets to the heart of his argument. Each of us is accountable to God! It is not our opinion of each other that really matters, we do not and in fact cannot hold each other up. It is God who causes both to stand. It is how Christ evaluates each believer that matters. His judgments do not consider religious traditions or personal preferences that matter so much to men. Each believer must follow his own conscience when it comes to things not specifically commanded or prohibited in Scripture. Conscience is a God-given mechanism that warn us and calls us to respond to the highest moral law in the mind. Don't train yourself to ignore it. Whether weak or strong, the motive behind a believer's decisions must be first and foremost to please the Lord!
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 Prayer Matters
Lisa Ivy
Director, VLM Prayer Network
We are experiencing God's power and presence through prayer like never before. Just this week we have received tremendous praise reports of God's healing, providing and making ways for those who call on His Name!
What is an intercessor? Webster defines an intercessor as: - interceding: the action of pleading on somebody's behalf -attempt to resolve conflict: the action of attempting to settle a dispute- prayer or petition: a prayer to God, on behalf of somebody or something. Simply put an intercessor is a person who goes before God in prayer on behalf of another person, situation or circumstance. Are you an intercessor? If so, we would love to have you join the Victorious Life Ministries Intercessory Prayer team as we go to God daily on behalf of others. If interested, email us at victoriousmin@att.net
Welcome Darlene from Philadelphia who joined the intercessory team this week!
Every Wednesday morning from 6:30 to 7:00am est believers from all over the nation are joining together for the Victory in Prayer conference call. You are invited to be a part of this powerful time of prayer. Call 1 712 432 3066. Conference code 930692.
Remember, prayer changes everything!
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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
Special Worship Service
Sunday, February 16th @11:00am
Abundant Love Ministries
30 Germay Dr., Wilmington, De.
Guest Speaker - Apostle Gloria Davis
Bishop Sadie Brunson, Pastor
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
Glory Unlimited Ministries, International
and Evangelist Dorothy White invite you to join them for the 2014 Missions Tour in Jamaica
March 4th - March 11th - Special Forces Tour &
July 5th - July 12th - Bless The Nation Tour
For more information call (254) 371-6216 or visit their website at:
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Black History
This year, 2014 marks the 50th Anniversary of the 1964 Civil Rights Act. Even so, the United States as a nation and we as a people cannot even think about resting on our laurels. It is imperative that we continue to strive and to recognize the numerous unsung heroes and all that they have accomplished and contributed to the betterment of mankind.
Throughout this month we will feature African Americans and their accomplishments. Today meet Matthew Henson.
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Matthew Alexander Henson was the first African American Arctic explorer, an associate of Robert Peary on seven voyages over a period of nearly twenty-three years. They made six voyages and spent a total of eighteen years in expeditions.
Born - August 8, 1866 - Nanjemoy, Maryland
Died - March 9, 1955 - New York City
Spouse - Lucy Ross
Buried - Arlington National Cemetery
Education - Harvard University.
Now that you know, pass it on!
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Hello All,Although this is principally a health column, I would be remiss if I did not take thus opportunity to make you aware of a splendid recent testimony.Did you happen to watch the Super Bowl last weekend? If so, hopefully you tuned in for the subsequent interviews with quarterback Russell Wilson who repeatedly gave all of the glory to God -"It's a true, true blessing. ""God is so good.""God's given me so much talent..."At the age of only 25, Wilson realizes that Christ is the source of all of his strength and blessings. Whether or not you are a Seahawks fan or even watch football at all, please join me in prayer today that this young man will have many more victories for Christ in his lifetime ! Health TipWheatgrass is a food made from the cotyledons of the common wheat plant, but contains no gluten. For more than 5000 years, it has been prized by civilizations for its positive effect in health and vitality. It's benefits are numerous.Wheatgrass is my favorite and most trusted food supplement. It gives me a natural energy boost and promotes mental clarity. I generally recommend 7-20 "Pines Wheat Grass" tablets daily with water. Not all wheatgrass products are made the same, which is why I have specified "Pines " brand which is among the best available. You can purchase this at your local health food store or at Amazon.com.Here are 2 links with much more information on wheatgrass -http://www.wheatgrass.com/
http://thechalkboardmag.com/50-reasons-to-drink-wheatgrass-everyday
God bless !
Dr. Ed James
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Know Your Bible
How are you doing with your Bible reading? Are you feeding your spirit daily? If not, today is the perfect day to get started!
The Bible quiz question for last Friday, January 31st was - Which two provinces looked up to Thessalonica as an example? The correct response is found in I Thessalonians 1:7 - "And so you became a model to all the believers in Macedonia and Achaia."
We are celebrate all of you who are committed to studying the Word.
The correct response to last week's quiz was given by:
New Jersey
Mrs. Sandra Brown
Florida
Mrs. Gloria Benjamin
Mr. Anthony Martin
Mrs. Pat Brown
Ms. Mattie DeVore
Mrs. Doris Wise
Mrs. Loretta Pete
Ms. Nellie Davis
Ms. Marion Shelby
Congratulations to all!
Today's quiz - The Ethiopian eunuch, held what office of responsibility to Candace, queen of the Ethiopians?
Join us as we learn more of the Word through the weekly Bible quiz.
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Praise Time
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Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty, I will say of the Lord, "He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust." Psalm 91: 1-2
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It is good to know that no matter what, God is in control and that we are safe in His arms.
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The Reading Room Bookstore
Meet Sharon Preston Folta. Sharon is the daughter of Louis Daniel Armstrong, yes the famous jazz trumpeter. She is the daughter that few knew existed, the daughter that he never claimed publicly, yet always knew was there.
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Little Satchmo, is her story. She talks candidly about her pain, and her journey from an invisible child to the strong, confident woman that she is today. This is truly a must read for all of us who have lived in someone else's shadow, whatever the reason!
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Sharon's book is listed in The Reading Room Bookstore on our website and can be purchased at www.amazon.com. You may also purchase her book or contact her via her website at: www.littlesatchmo.com.
Sharon will be our special guest on the Victorious Living Radio Show this morning (2/7) at 10:00am est . To listen in go to: www.blogtalkradio.com/learnforlife . If you miss the live show today, the interview will play again on Tuesday night at 9:00pm est and will be uploaded to the Victorious Life Ministries website also.
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Faye's Itinerary
S.W.I.F.T. MINISTRIES WOMEN'S CONFERENCE
Saturday, March 22, 2014
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Join me for the Victorious Life Ministries radio program
Fridays @ 10:00am and Tuesdays @ 9:00pm
www.blogtalkradio.com/learnforlife
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We are grateful to everyone who gave to our Make Life Better Campaign for the month of January! You will recall that we asked for your support to help a sister keep her home. We collected donations and pledges totaling $400.00. Thank you to everyone who gave. It is still not too late. If you feel led to be a blessing to this woman of God, please make your donation via our secure PayPal account on our website or mail you gift to VLM, P.O. Box 354074, Palm Coast, FL. 32135
The Traveling Shoes outreach continues to be a blessing to children all over the country. You have made it possible for more than 200 children in need to have new shoes. On behalf of all of them and their grateful parents/guardians, Thank you!
Have you considered Partnership with Victorious Life Ministries? When you become a partner, you make ministry possible through:
Monthly support for St. Jude's Children's Hospital
New shoes for needy children around the country
Assistance to women in prison
Support for foreign missions
Spread of the Gospel via internet
Assistance to migrant farm workers
Support to other ministries
Dedicated prayer line ministry...... and so much more
Join us as a partner and reap the benefits of sowing in ground that is advancing the cause of Christ!
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