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VOL. 49 : N o 8 : IN PRINT SINCE '73 INSIDE SEPT From Milk to Meat "Improving your world starts with improving someone else's." When I heard those words recently, I immediately thought: That's what we do every day at KCM as we are bringing believers "from the milk of the Word to the meat." Actually, it's what we've been doing as a ministry now for over 50 years. Sure, we show people that the way to salvation is to give their hearts to Jesus. But just as important, we teach them the next steps—how to become mature Christians by applying the principles of faith found in God's Word to their lives. Kenneth Copeland explains it like this: "The Bible teaches that man is a three-part being: We are a spirit; we have a soul; we live in a body. When we were born again, our spirit was made new. It was instantly re-created in the perfect likeness of God. Our soul (mind, will and emotions) was not. It is being changed through a process the Apostle Paul called "the renewing of your mind" (Romans 12:2). As we exercise our soul and train it to conform to His way of doing things, it is transformed more and more into His image. "God has commissioned us, according to Hebrews 5:13-14, to bring people from religion to reality. He has called us to help believers renew their minds, taking them from the milk of The WORD to the meat, so they can become skillful in righteousness and their flesh can discern the difference between good and evil. How do we do that? By preaching the uncompromised WORD of God." Taking believers from religion to reality— from the milk to the meat—one message at a time. That's what we do month in and month out, year after year, through the pages of this magazine and through every available voice God has opened to us. Along with Kenneth and Gloria Copeland, we have readily accepted our God-given directive to preach and teach the uncompromised Word of God and let the world know Jesus is Lord. We appreciate that you have joined us as Partners, and as Friends, in this great effort. Enjoy this month's issue as you read inspiring teachings that will encourage your faith. Then, consider sowing this magazine forward so others can be blessed. As believers, let's do all we can to help improve the world, and the lives of others so they "become skillful in righteousness and their flesh can discern the difference between good and evil." Happy reading! Ronald C. Jordan Editor's Letter Managing Editor 4 A Long, Satisfying Life! by Kenneth Copeland 10 A Tribute to Dick Ervasti by Melanie Hemry 16 Semper Fidelis— Always Faithful by Melanie Hemry 22 The Limitless Power of God by Kenneth Copeland 25 Deadly Arrows by Keith Moore 26 Possess Your Land by Gloria Copeland "The first time we saw Kenneth Copeland speak in person, we felt connected. The things he said... the integrity and character were the core values we knew." —Kent Pate 4 16 25 W hen The LOR D f irst spoke to us about sta r ting the Believer's Voice of Victory magazine, He sa id: This is your seed . G ive it to everyone who ever responds to your ministry, and don't ever allow anyone to pay for a subscription to it. For 48 yea rs it has been our joy to bring you good news through the teachings of ministers who write out of living contact with God, a nd the testimonies of believers who took God at His WORD a nd experienced His victor y in ever yday life. —Kenneth & Gloria Copeland Believer's Voice of Victory is Believer's Voice of Victory is Believer's Voice of Victory published monthly by Eagle Mountain International Church Inc./ Kenneth Copeland Ministries, a nonprofit corporation, Fort Worth, Texas. © 2021 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 Voice of Victory and the JESUS IS Voice of Victory 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 Australia. Because all Believer's Voice of Victory issues are preplanned, we Victory issues are preplanned, we Victory are unable to accept unsolicited manuscripts. Managing Editor/Ronald C. Jordan Assistant Editor/Debby Ide Writers/ Melanie Hemry Gina Lynnes Proofreaders/Jean DeLong Michelle Harris Karen Wirkkala Senior Designer/Michael Augustat Project Manager/Deborah Brister Type Coordinator/Joyce Glasgow Pass this magazine on to a family member or friend. Get your free magazine kcm.org.au/magazine 1300 730 433 or +617 3343 7777 NZ 0800 903 100

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