BVOV Magazine 2013 - present

Editor’s Letter The Best Plans “Build a better mousetrap and the world will beat a path to your door.” Attributed to the 19th century poet Ralph Waldo Emerson, the implication behind this popular saying is simple: Devising a more superior product will automatically generate customers. For many, especially those in business, this has been an obsession as they strive to succeed. Something we all should consider, however, is that no plans—thoughts, ideas or “better mouse traps”—begin with us. They all originate in the mind of God—the Source of all things. And His are the best plans. Ecclesiastes 1:9 puts it this way: “The thing that hath been, it is that which shall be; and that which is done is that which shall be done: and there is no new thing under the sun.” * * * Like to know the different media streams KCM uses to reach people around the world with the message of Jesus Christ? Read this month’s feature article on Page 9, and discover how KCM is fulfilling God’s mandate to share the uncompromised message of faith on every available voice. * * * While signing off on a recent text message, I found myself typing the words, “Thanks, my friend.” Realizing that’s something I do often, I wondered, Why did you write that? You hardly know him. I received my answer a few days later while reading Psalm 119:63. It says, “I am a companion of all them that fear thee, and of them that keep thy precepts.” "The Message" says, “I’m a friend and companion of all who fear you, of those committed to living by your rules.” Upon researching the word friend, I discovered it’s from the Hebrew châbâr, which is defined as “a friend, companion, partner, associate; someone joined together or knit together with another person.” The plural, chaberim, refers to friends who are closely bonded together in love or in common purpose.” In this verse, the psalmist is saying, “I am a friend of anyone and everyone who reveres the Lord.” What I’m saying as I sign off is, “Any friend of God’s is a friend of mine!” Enjoy this month’s issue, my friend! Ronald C. Jordan Managing Editor ___________________ Hayford, Jack W., "New Spirit-Filled Life Bible: Kingdom Equipping Through the Power of the Word" (Nashville, Tenn., Thomas Nelson Publishers, 724. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Facebook | Twitter | YouTube Instagram | Pinterest In print since ’73 : VOL. 50 : No. 7 INSIDE JULY [images:] 4, 9 16 “Our lives changed overnight. Five girls—Emily, Katie, Alexa, Ciara and Serena—were a handful.”—Kevin Hostetler * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 4 Prayer Promises by Kenneth Copeland 16 Faith and Family by Melanie Hemry 21 Do Something With It! by Mark T. Barclay 26 How To Buy Without Money by Gloria Copeland * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Pass this magazine on to a family member or friend. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * When The LORD first spoke to us about starting the "Believer’s Voice of Victory" magazine, He said: 'This is your seed. Give it to everyone who ever responds to your ministry, and don’t ever allow anyone to pay for a subscription to it.' For 49 years it has been our joy to bring you good news through the teachings of ministers who write out of living contact with God, and the testimonies of believers who took God at His WORD and experienced His victory in everyday life. —Kenneth & Gloria Copeland Get your free magazine kcm.org/magazine-signup Spanish edition es.kcm.org/LVVC "Believer’s Voice of Victory" is published monthly by Eagle Mountain International Church Inc./Kenneth Copeland Ministries, a nonprofit corporation, Fort Worth, Texas. © 2022 Eagle Mountain International Church Inc. aka Kenneth Copeland Ministries. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part without written permission is prohibited. "Believer’s Voice of Victory" and the JESUS IS LORD globe logo are registered trademarks of Eagle Mountain International Church Inc./Kenneth Copeland Ministries. Printing and distribution costs are paid for by donations from KCM Partners and Friends. Printed in the United States of America. Because all "Believer’s Voice of Victory" issues are preplanned, we are unable to accept unsolicited manuscripts. Director of Communications/Laura O’Brien Managing Editor/Ronald C. Jordan Assistant Editor/Debby Ide Writers/Melanie Hemry Gina Lynnes Chris Maselli Gena Maselli Proofreaders/Jean DeLong Michelle Harris Karen Wirkkala Senior Designer/Michael Augustat Project Manager/Deborah Brister Type Coordinator/Joyce Glasgow ************************************ BVOV : 3

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