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Editor’s Letter A Confident Faith Lt. Col. Michael Anderson was a bright young man who, from early childhood, had begun to chart his career path to becoming an astronaut. If a fixation on his first toy airplane, a gift from his Air Force dad, was not enough to make his desire apparent to those around him, there were other signs—like the fact that Anderson committed to memory the names of the American astronauts. Or, that he fashioned moon homes for his sister to house her Barbie® dolls. “I was always fascinated by science fiction shows, shows like 'Star Trek' and 'Lost in Space,'” Anderson once said during an interview. “Going out of your house, looking up and seeing jets fly by—that seemed like another very exciting thing to do. So I knew I wanted to fly airplanes…I always had a natural interest in science…. I thought being an astronaut would be the perfect job.” The 43-year-old African American also knew being an astronaut, and facing the unknown, was risky. But as a strong Christian, Anderson always committed that part of his work to his faith in God. Reportedly, he had alluded to those risks when talking with his father shortly before the space shuttle Columbia launched on Jan. 16, 2003. “I know I have everything right with my Savior,” Anderson had said. The astronaut had also told his pastor: “If this thing doesn’t come out right, don’t worry about me. I’m just going on higher.” When the space shuttle Columbia broke apart over Texas during reentry on Feb. 1, 2003, just minutes before it was scheduled to land in Florida, Anderson and his six companions were killed. Proverbs 3:5-6 encourages us to “trust in the LORD with all thine heart.... In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” In realizing his dream, Anderson had also gained a keen sense that God was always watching over him. A strong, confident faith in God will cause us to go places others would never venture to go. Brother Copeland has much to say about faith, in an article this month, that I believe will bless you. It’s titled “Faith Prepares.” Also in this issue are brief histories of how KCM’s prison ministry got started, as well as the beginning of this publication, now in its 49th year. Ronald C. Jordan Managing Editor ********************************* ********************************* Facebook | Twitter | YouTube Instagram | Pinterest VOL. 50 : No. 9 : In print since ’73 INSIDE SEPT 4 Faith Prepares by Kenneth Copeland 12 Sacred Smallness by Melanie Hemry 20 Financial Exemption by David Weeter 23 Reaching a Nation Behind Bars 26 God Can Do It by Gloria Copeland * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * P. 12 “My mom has always said that Partners are family. Having experienced both being a family member and a Partner with KCM, I can confirm that’s true.”—Jenny Papapostolou ******************************** 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 Christopher 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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