PUBLISHER’S NOTE
What’s Yr Testimy?
With this fall issue, Victorious Living celebrates over six years of publication and four years of ministry
to inmates behind prison bars. If you are a supporter of Victorious Living magazine, I want to thank you
on behalf of the thousands of inmates in 23 states whose lives are being transformed by the truth, hope,
and love shared in this magazine.
The stories of God’s goodness contained in this issue provide undeniable testimony of the amazing
grace and love of God. As you’ll soon see, He is truly a God of second chances who brings healing and
restoration into the lives of His children. He isn’t some distant being who is conveniently removed from
our lives. No! He is alive and active and willing to move our mountains—if we but come to Him and ask.
I know, because I have experienced the unconditional love and mountain-moving power of God in
my own life. I was once a person enslaved to perfectionism, people pleasing, and performance. My
busyness and insecurities just about killed me. Then I met Jesus Christ…and He showed me how to
fully live.
In my lifetime, I have met countless people whose lives have been totally transformed by God’s
amazing love. As the publisher and editor of Victorious Living, I have the tremendous privilege of
sharing their testimonies of faith with you.
Have you ever thought about the definition of the word testimony? It intrigued me, so I looked it up.
It is a statement by an individual that declares the truth of something they have seen or experienced in
life. In court, people give testimony to what they did or didn’t see. Companies use testimonies to prove
the functionality of a product. In this magazine, testimonies give proof to a person’s real encounter with
a real God.
I love reading faith testimonies, and I love sharing them with you. Why? Because I know these
testimonials have the power to bring about real change in a person’s heart and mind…maybe even
yours.
Every day, our ministry receives testimonies from people, some behind prison walls and others living
in free society, declaring the truth of how God used this magazine to change their lives. It has transformed
the way they understand God and has given them a new identity in Him. We have testimonies of people
being physically healed after reading this magazine. One lady was delivered from the addiction of
cutting after just reading the publisher’s note! Many others have been set free from the spirits of suicide,
fear, anxiety, guilt, and shame. Hundreds have come to know Jesus as their personal Lord and Savior.
We give praise to God for the life-changing power of His love and His Word.
How about your testimony? Have you ever thought about declaring the truth of what God has done
in your life? If not, why? Do you consider your testimony too insignificant? Friend, there is no such thing
as an insignificant testimony of God’s love.
Have you been afraid to share, certain that someone will argue about the validity of your experience?
Know this: no one can argue about what you have experienced. Your testimony is just that: it is your
testimony of what happened in your life. No one can take away that truth.
Have you worried you won’t use the right words? Fancy words don’t lead people to Truth. Truth leads
people to Truth. All you need are simple words and a sincere heart; God will take care of the rest.
I pray you’ll enjoy the following stories declaring the simple truth of God’s amazing grace and love.
Kristi
Often in Victorious Living , we honor God’s champions. In this issue, our ministry team wanted to honor
Donna and Kaelyn Crews, who recently lost their lives in an automobile accident. Donna was a special
friend to many of the members of our Victorious Living Prison Correspondence Team. On pages 8 and 9,
you’ll find two articles related to the Crews girls and quickly understand why they are truly God’s champions.
Publisher Kristi Overton Johnson’s passion
is to equip and encourage people to
live victoriously in every season of life.
Learn more at kojministries.org.
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