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Isaiah 43:2 - "When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned, nor shall the flames scorch you." When I read this I want to start a club, Overcomers Are Us!!!
I just want to mention two things from this scripture, even though there are many that could be gleaned. First of all dear believer, you will go through. It is not a question of if, it is a matter of when. There will be times that are hard, challenging, and so painful that it will feel as though you will never get over it. But the Prophet Isaiah gives us this blessed assurance from God, that even in those really tough times, you will overcome. Waters, may represent those times when keeping your balance and holding onto your promise is extremely difficult. There are times when things happen and you just don't see them coming. You are caught completely off guard and don't know what in the world to do. Walking on water is not easy, but we have proof in the Word of God, it is possible. The Lord will hold you up. When there is a lot of rain, a river can overflow its banks and wash away everything in its path. We have seen on television, the devastation that takes place when the Mississippi River overflows. God promises us that He will hold back the catastrophic overflow of trouble in your life. He will not allow trouble to destroy you. Even though it may be raining in your life, God controls the rain. He will not allow the rivers to overflow and wash everything away . Even though the heat gets turned up and we experience extreme pressure, God's promise is still good. In those times when you are feeling the heat and smelling the smoke, God has promised the fire will be unable to burn you.
Waters, rivers and fire must all bow to Word of our God!
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Know Your Bible
We celebrate all of you who take the time to respond to the weekly Bible quiz. It shows that you have a real interest in learning the Word of God. Every question answered represents an expansion of your knowledge. Keep going. You guys ROCK!
The quiz question for Friday, April 4th was:
When Jesus told his disciples to beware of the "leaven of the Pharisees and the Sadducees" to what was he referring?
The correct response is found in Matthew 16:5-12- He was referring to their heretical doctrine. Their doctrine was founded primarily on two false principles: preaching a counterfeit salvation by adding works to faith, and debasing the authority of Scripture by subordinating it to the words of fallible men.
This week's scholars are:
Florida:
Mrs. Gloria Benjamin
Ms. Nellie Davis
Mrs. Pat Brown
Mrs. Loretta Pete
Ms. Marion Shelby
Ms. Mattie DeVore
New Jersey:
Mrs. Sandra Brown
Delaware:
Ms. Mary Pugh
Minister Barbara McCamie
Bible quiz 4/11/14:
Which three tribes camped on the northern side of the tabernacle in the wilderness?
A correct response must include not only the answer to the question, but the book, chapter and verse(s) where it is found!
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Bishop Derek T. Triplett launches his talk show, "Making Changes" on Friday, April 18th at 10:30am EST on Learn for Life Blog Talk Radio. Tune in once and you will come back. Go to:
Literary Workshops 2014
Thursday, April 24th
Patents, Trademarks and Copyrights
Protect Your Words
Presenter - Sandra Sovinski, Esquire
6:30-8:00pm
Midtown Cultural and Educational Center
925 George Engram Blvd.
Daytona Beach, FL.
all workshops are free, but space is limited.
Don't miss this breakfast. For tickets
contact:
Paula Watson (302) 897-2559
Rose Edwards (302) 765-7658
Minister Vilma Davis (302) 898-1716 or
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Word of the Week
Learning and growing in knowledge are a part of the Christian experience. In this "new" section of your newsletter, we will delve into what certain words really mean, and how they can impact our lives.
I don't normally watch any award shows, not because there is anything inherently wrong with them, but personally they just don't interest me. But for some reason I felt compelled to watch a portion of the Celebration of Gospel last Sunday night. I think that I was nudged by all the comments that kept popping up on Facebook. My experience while watching was very different from many others. In fact so different that I felt led to write this article today. The word of the week is discernment.
The two main Greek words translated as "discernment" are anakrino, meaning to examine or judge closely, and diakrino, to separate out, to investigate, to examine.
In Christianity, to discern is to...
[i]dentify the true nature of a spirit, doctrine, practice, or group; distinguish truth from error, the divine from the human and the demonic.
As I sat and watched as much as I could of the show, I was amazed, and not in a good way by what happened on that stage. I pondered how many others who were watching were discerning the difference between worship and entertainment. In the event that you are interested in accurately articulating the difference, here goes:
Worship - is to honor God with extravagant love and extreme submission
Entertainment - is being provided with amusement or enjoyment.
Each of us must decide for ourselves where we stand. Are we moved by celebrity, glamour and talent or do we always reverence God because we are true worshipers.
John 4:23 - "But the hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father is seeking such people to worship him."
Have you received Christ as your personal savior? If not, today is the perfect day to get it right. Pray this simple prayer in faith and your life will never be the same-
Dear Lord Jesus,
I know I am a sinner, and I ask for your forgiveness. I believe you died for my sins and rose from the dead. I trust and follow you as my Lord and Savior. Guide my life and help me to do your will. In your name, amen.
If you accepted Christ today, email us and let us know. We want to pray with and for you and encourage you in your walk with the Lord!
Sincerely,
Faye Dadzie
Victorious Life Ministries
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We never want to embarrass people or put them on blast, but we do realize that it is important to acknowledge the wonderful generosity of those who support and make this ministry possible. This week we are extending a huge "thank you" to the following:
Vivian- Winter Park, Florida
Joyce - Wilmington, Delaware
Marie - Jacksonville, Florida
Ann, Louise & Margaret- Palm Coast, Florida
Valerie - Wilmington, Delaware
It is through the generous spirit of these and others like them that we are able to touch lives around the world with the love of Jesus Christ.
You too can be a part of something great. Make a donation today.
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Prayer Matters
How may we pray for you? What is it that you are trusting God for? We are here to set our faith with your faith, to believe God with and for you for the answer to your question and to meet your need.
Not only are we praying for you, we want to pray with you! Join us for the Victory in Prayer conference call on Monday, 7:00 to 7:30pm and/or Wednesday 6:30 to 7:00am. Meet us and scores of other believers for these times of intercession. Call (712) 432 3066; conference code 930692.
Prayer Calendar Assignment - pray for those who have chosen to reject Christ.
Each month we produce a prayer calendar that focuses us on a specific need to pray for every day. Would you like to have your own copy delivered to your email? If so send us a message and you will be added to the distribution list.
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Worship
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The Lord is my strength and my shield; in him my heart trusts, and I am helped; my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to him.
Psalm 28:7
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To Your Good Health
Chia Seeds
Chia seeds were a staple food for the Aztecs and Incas in South America, long before the Spanish explorers arrived, probably dating back to about 3500 BC. They were recognized among these ancient cultures for their ability to greatly improve energy and stamina.
Eating chia delivers maximum nutrients with minimum calories .
For example, chia seeds actually contain more omega 3 fats than salmon, and they are also high in omega 6 fats. These essential fats cannot be manufactured by our bodies, and therefore must be obtained from our diets. They help us to build new cells and regulate many body processes.
Chia seeds are loaded with fiber, which helps digestion and weight loss. By absorbing up to 12 times its weight, this helps to curb your appetite.
Chia seeds have lots of antioxidants , which may retard aging, by aiding your bodies' natural healing processes. They also have plenty of calcium, helping to prevent osteoporosis.
Consider, making organic chia a part of your everyday diet !
Here is a link to a delicious source of Chia:
God bless!
Dr. Ed James
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The Reading Room Bookstore
Leslie Sherrod, award winning author has done it again! She continues her compelling Siena St. James series.
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Book #1 is Losing Hope, #2 Faith and now the third installment is finally here. Sacrifices of Joy!
In this new book, Siena faces her most chilling challenge yet, she believes she has come face to face with the terrorist responsible for the carnage in her hometown. Taking him on as a client in her therapy practice may be the only way to prove to herself and authorities that her time-tested instincts are right.
If you love a good story, full of twists, turns and surprises, that will captivate you from beginning to end, you will want to get this entire series.
Leslie has her own unique way of telling the story, weaving it full of drama and yet giving the reader biblical principles in the most challenging situations.
Leslie is a Christian, wife, mother and social worker.
Learn more about her and order your books on her website:
www.lesliejsherrod.com
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 We absolutely love to hear from our friends who are a part of the Victorious Life Ministries Network. When someone takes the time to write us a letter, to call or email, we consider that a tremendous blessing. It bears witness that God is moving and we will always share when that happens.
The following is a letter that we received this week. Help us praise God for this precious friend and continue to pray blessings on this entire family!
Dear Lisa and Faye,
I would like to thank you so much for the prayer line on Wednesday morning. You have continue to pray for all my families, and also our elder mothers, Margaret, Pauline, and Martha. Prayer works. One of the family members has gone into remission from stage 4 breast cancer. Thank you God! Please pray for my grandsons, that doors will open for them to find jobs. Also pray that we all continue to seek a closer relationship with God and stop getting discouraged, wanting to give up. And please pray for me, for energy, strength and wisdom so that I can continue to try to bring encouragement to the family.
Every year when God blesses me, I try to bless an outreach ministry. This year I will be donating a monthly check to Victorious Life Ministries, because of the outreach work that you do.
Sister J.B. - Delaware
We are thanking God for this Sister who faithfully prays for her family. We are believing God with and for her prayers to be answered.
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We are already working on collecting items for the Back to School Mega Jam in the fall. We will be providing new shoes, numerous school supplies and fun for kids headed back to school in September. What can you do to help? You can donate time, money or items. We will take them all. The actual event will be held in one community, however like with Traveling Shoes, we will ship a goody box to a kid anywhere in the United States upon request.
Help us get ready to bless hundred of families who need our help. For more information please call us at 888 479 1113
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