BVOV Magazine 2013 - present

“I have watched you go from a little, small seedling, reluctant to speak up, into a mighty, giant oak among ministers of the gospel. You are unparalleled in strength, commitment, determination, faith and obedience to the heavenly vision. It has been a marvelous experience to watch and be part of this unfolding of God’s miracle power in the life of someone who has been and continues to be totally committed to His Word…I love you with all my heart.” Brother Copeland later expressed the occasion’s truest intent when he rose to bless “the gift” God had given him through her life. “This occasion is very special to me,” he said. “I owe so much of my life to Gloria. I’ll never forget when The LORD said, 'Your wife is very precious to Me. I have given her to you and she is to you what temper is to steel.' The tempering process is what gives steel its strength and brilliance. Until steel has been tempered with oil, it remains brittle and will shatter like glass. Untempered steel is sharp, but not strong. That’s what The LORD was telling me. Without Gloria, I would shatter like a piece of glass. But He intended for the ‘oil’ of His Spirit through her to temper me and bring out my true God-given strength. “This is a rare and wonderful opportunity for me to have other people help me give thanksgiving to God for what He has given me through Gloria—to stabilize me, to temper me, to watch over me, to mother our children, to bless my life. And I thank God for this wonderful moment to have a chance to say publicly what is in my heart.” Gloria Copeland’s life exemplifies the victory she unwaveringly proclaims is available to all who’ll commit themselves to the Word without reservation. Every heart that has ever been touched by the compassion of God flowing through Gloria’s life agrees that her greatest attribute is her living, tangible example of the love of God. As a result, Gloria Copeland is indeed qualified to be named Christian Woman of the Year, as much today, as she was then. Through her love of God, family and others, we find a way to walk that will ultimately lead to life. V * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Happy Birthday Wishes! Congratulations to Gloria Copeland who celebrates her 80th birthday this month. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ******************************* ******************************* ******************************* Did You Know? One Word From God Can Change Your Life Forever Long before Kenneth and Gloria Copeland ever began declaring, “One Word From God Can Change Your Life Forever” into the lives of the thousands they minister to each day, Kenneth had seen his own life completely revolutionized by “one word” he heard in a teaching by Kenneth E. Hagin titled “You Can Have What You Say.” In his quest for faith, Kenneth knew he needed to know more of what Brother Hagin preached, but he didn’t have the money to pay for it. “What I needed next was every tape by Brother Hagin that I could get my hands on,” Kenneth recalled, looking back on that time in the late 1960s. “I drove my old car over to Brother Hagin’s headquarters. His son-in-law, Buddy Harrison, was his general manager. I’d never met him, but I introduced myself and told him I’d been called to preach. “I need Brother Hagin’s tapes,” Kenneth told Harrison. “Here is the title to my car. I’ll send you every offering I get until I pay for them.” Recognizing the hunger of this young preacher for the Word of God, Harrison did something unexpected. He refused to accept Kenneth’s car as collateral, but graciously gave him copies of all Brother Hagin’s teaching tapes. Soon after, Kenneth locked himself away for a solid week to study his newfound treasure—determined to hear from God. “I knew my heart needed to be filled to overflowing with The WORD,” he remembers. “I took my Bible and my tape player to the garage and made myself available to God. I stayed out there for seven days. The first day, I listened to tapes for 13 hours. The second day, I was out there for close to 15 hours. From then on I averaged 18 hours a day.” What followed was the beginning of a transformation in Kenneth’s life—a transformation that would be the catalyst for change in his and Gloria’s lives, and the lives of hundreds of thousands of souls for the Kingdom. Only eternity will reveal the abundance of that harvest, which began with a single gift, and “one word from God.” V ******************************* ******************************* ******************************* CONFESSIONS FOR TRUE PROSPERITY I walk in truth, in the light of God’s Word, according to His ways and His wisdom. I know the truth and the truth makes me free. (John 8:31-32) I prosper as my soul prospers in understanding of the Word. (3 Jn. 2) Because I fear the Lord, He teaches me how to choose the best and I live within His circle of blessing. (Ps. 25:12-13, The Living Bible) His truth is my shield and armor. (Ps. 91:4) I separate myself from darkness and God is a Father to me. (2 Cor. 6:17-18) I live a godly lifestyle, in obedience to what God says is right. Because I’m willing and obedient, I eat the good of the land. (Isa. 1:19) BVOV : 15

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