Take the test!

Multiple choice: Select the answer that best describes your reality.

A. Things will never get better.
B. It could be worse.

A. You might as well give up.

B. You have no choice but to keep going.

A. God will never remember you.

B. God will never leave you. 

A. My way always works.
B. God's way always works.

A. I do all things well. 

B. God does all things well. 

A. It's all about me. 

B. It's all about Jesus.  

A. I treat myself better than anyone else treats me.

B. He treats me better than I treat myself. 

A. I should complain. 

B. I should praise. 

This is the simplest test you could take - all the answers are the same. Yet and still, we often choose the wrong answer. Today, I want to challenge you to choose to B who God says you are - victorious, more than a conquerer - an overcomer! Hold on to what you know - don't let go!

Contributed by: Pastor Razel Jones

Creation

I have enjoyed the series "Let There Be." It has been exciting to look at the first initiation of God. In this season, in which we are initiating God's plan for our lives, there are so many lessons we can learn from God's initial initiation.

We are in an interesting season. We are experiencing unseasonable weather patterns; here we are in mid-March and I'm making plans for golf in Michigan - that's uncommon! God is giving us access to things that are typically reserved for later seasons. As it is with our natural weather, so it is with our spiritual atmosphere; God is giving us access to things we normally would have to wait for - speeding up production and granting access!

In our series we are approaching day six of creation. This is the day when God created mankind, but it is also the day that he created dominion for you and I. It is in Day 6 that we find out that Day 1-5 were for me. I'm looking forward to diving into this topic on Sunday as we continue this series and this season. Invite a friend and have them come out and learn how they were created to rule.

Let there be...

Victory Life Christian Ministries Offers Many Ways To Get Involved

Are you ready to get involved now that you've had your Overcomer's meeting with Pastor Razel and Lady Camille?

Victory Life Christian Ministries has many ways areas of the ministry that might be of interest to you:

Kid's Konnection Leader (ages 6 months - 8 years)

email: christianed@victorybr.com

Ministry Attending (greeting, assistance during service)

email: inreach@victorybr.com

Clean Team (church cleaning on Sundays and Thursdays)

email: inreach@victorybr.com

Music & Fine Arts (music, audio visual, performance)

email: victorylife@victorybr.com

Victory 4U (FSU student organization)

email: v4u@victorybr.com

Images From A Sunday At Victory Life Christian Ministries

Here are images shot from our extra-special Sunday (Jan. 9) afternoon service at Victory Life Christian Ministries in Big Rapids, Michigan.

Sunday was home to yet another powerful service that kicked off Affirm 2011 and featured Prophetess Doriane Parker from Kingdom Life Ministries in Grand Rapids. Sunday's service was nothing short of amazing. And, best of all, it was just the start of Affirm 2011.

If you were not there you missed something special.

With that, check out these images from Sunday service at V-Life:



















Prophetess Doriane Parker was amazing at Victory Life Christian Ministries on Sunday afternoon (Jan. 9) in Big Rapids to kick off Affirm 2011.

















Pastor Razel speaks to the congregation during Sunday's service at Victory Life Christian Ministries.

















It was impossible not to feel God's presence in His house at Victory Life on Sunday afternoon.

















Minister Mike Sears was on hand at Victory Life.

















The vocals were amazing and had the Victory Life house rocking on Sunday.

















The Overcomers were feeling his presence at Victory Life.

Read The Bible In A Year (2011)

Victory Life Christian Ministries has a challenge that will prove to be a journey that is both powerful and rewarding.

As discussed in Connect, and again by Pastor Razel during our Jan. 2 service in Big Rapids, the challenge has been issued to read the Bible during the year 2011.

Victory Life has offered several reading guides, including: bible gateway, bible study tools, or navpress (as handed out in Connect).

Strengthen your connection with His word.

Pastor Razel And Lady Camille To Participate In Winter Fest 2010 At Grace For The Nations (Dec. 31) In Grand Rapids

Victory Life Christian Ministries is making a road trip to Grand Rapids to participate in Winter Fest 2010 at Grace For The Nations Church.

Grace For The Nations is located at 3333 Kraft SE.

Pastor Razel and Lady Camille and others, representing V-Life, will be in the house to bring a little Overcomer love and fellowship.

At 10 p.m., Pastor Razel will speak.

Images From A Sunday At Victory Life Christian Ministries

Here are some images I shot that I wanted to share from our extra-special Sunday (Oct. 24) service, one which included a guest in Pastor Tarence Lauchie of Grace For The Nations Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan, at Victory Life Christian Ministries in Big Rapids, Michigan.

Check out the latest images of V-Life:

















Lady Camille gave us powerful vocals during Sunday service at Victory Life Christian Ministries in Big Rapids, Michigan.














Pastor Razel feels Him moving through His house at Victory Life Christian Ministries in Big Rapids, Michigan.
















A powerful word swept through Victory Life on Sunday afternoon at V-Life.

















Here is an image of deep worship at Victory Life on Sunday (Oct. 24).

















Lady C, Sister Jessica and Sister Vanessa were feeling his presence as expressed through their vocals.
























Pastor Tarence Lauchie has a moment with God during service at Victory Life Christian Ministries on Sunday in Big Rapids, Michigan.
















Brother Nate Glasper brings us closer to God through his keyboard skills and vocals on Sunday at Victory Life.

















A powerful moment was shared at Victory Life as the pastors and leading ladies came together.



















We had the Victory at Victory Life Christian Ministries on Saturday (Oct. 24) in Big Rapids.

Photos taken by Sandy Gholston

More Images From Anew 2010 Saturday Night At Victory Life Christian Ministries

By popular demand, here are a few more images I shot from Saturday night (Oct. 9) service at Victory Life Christian Ministries in Big Rapids, Michigan.

It's Anew 2010 at V-Life and if you don't know you better ask somebody.

Check out these latest images:

















Nate Glasper, leading us in worship at Victory Life Christian Ministries in Big Rapids, Michigan as Anew 2010 continues.

















Saturday (Oct. 9) featured awesome worship by Nate Glasper and I Live 2 Praize Ministries.

















Pastor Tarence Lauchie and Pastor Robert Smith, Jr share a moment of fellowship at Anew 2010.
























It was a dynamic night of worship at Victory Life Christian Ministries.

















More images of deep worship as Overcomers and others come toward the front of the Victory Life Christian Ministries church to meet with visiting Pastor Robert Smith Jr., of Georgia, who was awesome.

Photos taken by Sandy Gholston

Images From A Sunday At Victory Life Christian Ministries

Here are some images I shot that I wanted to share from our Sunday (Oct. 3) service at Victory Life Christian Ministries in Big Rapids, Michigan.

Check out the latest images of V-Life:


















A special moment is seen here through Pastor Razel at Victory Life.



















Lady C bringing the sweet sounds to Victory Life Christian Ministries on Sunday in Big Rapids.




















A moment of worship at Victory Life Christian Ministries in Big Rapids, Michigan.





















Everywhere I look Your love is all around ... especially at Victory Life.

















Here is a wide-angled view of Overcomers and others at Victory Life Christian Ministries on Sunday (Oct. 3).

Photos taken by Sandy Gholston

Images From A Sunday At Victory Life Christian Ministries

Here are some images I shot that I wanted to share from our Sunday (Sept. 19) service at Victory Life Christian Ministries in Big Rapids, Michigan.

Check out the latest images of V-Life:
























Sunday church service at Victory Life Christian Ministries is an important time for people of all ages and backgrounds to come and strengthen their relationship with God.

























Victory Life Christian Ministries hosts a regular church service at 1 p.m. on Sunday and hosts Connect (Bible study) Wednesday evening at 7 p.m.
























Pastor Razel leads us during yet another moment of deep worship at Victory Life.
























People of all ages join in during Sunday church service at Victory Life Christian Ministries. There are plenty of opportunities for kids to enjoy church services at V-Life.
























Pastor Razel leads us in song during a moment of worship at Victory Life Christian Ministries in Big Rapids, Michigan. Church service begins at 1 p.m. on Sunday afternoons.















Here is a wide-angle shot of a nearly packed house at Victory Life Christian Ministries in Big Rapids this past Sunday.

Can't Come Down - Cannot Quit!

This weekend was a busy weekend. We had Presence/Band rehearsal on Saturday for several hours, took care of a lot of items at, and for, the church, had a great service on Sunday afternoon where we determined that we "Can't Stop, Can't Pause, Can't Wait, Can't Slip - I Can't Come Down - I Cannot Quit!"

Then, several of us traveled to Grand Rapids to Greater Works Ministries to celebrate 2 years of ministry for this wonderful church under the leadership of Pastor Drew and Lady Chantal. There, Presence and the Band ministered in song and I had the opportunity to share the Word of God with those in attendance.

It was a busy weekend - a purposeful weekend. I'm quite thankful to Presence, the Band and those who traveled along with us to support, to serve and to partake in what God was doing. It feels good to be supported - it feels even better to know that so many of the Overcomers at V-Life are using your talents, your abilities, and even your positive attitudes to serve God.

You all were like many energizer bunnies this weekend - kept going and going and going and going... You became the word with your energy - with your efforts - with your determination. I saw you display the word - "Can't Stop, Can't Pause, Can't Wait, Can't Slip - I Can't Come Down - I Cannot Quit!" Continue to be doers of the word - stay focused on the work God has called you to - never come down - never quit!

Pastor Razel

Images From A Sunday At Victory Life Christian Ministries

Here are some images I shot that I wanted to share from our Sunday (Sept. 12) service at Victory Life Christian Ministries in Big Rapids.

Check out the latest images of V-Life:

















Pastor Razel gives us the His word during service on Sunday, Sept. 12 at Victory Life Christian Ministries in Big Rapids, Michigan.













Lady Camille leads us in song at Victory Life Christian Ministries in Big Rapids.

















A moment of deep worship taking place at Victory Life Christian Ministries in Big Rapids, Michigan.

















Minister Darius speaks to Overcomers during service on Sunday at Victory Life.
























Brother Langston, Brother Jake and Brother Brian bring the sounds to Victory Life.













Pastor Razel speaks to his Overcomers during service on Sunday, Sept. 12 at Victory Life.

Underground work

Minister Mike Sears blessed us with a dynamic Word from the Lord this past Sunday. I'm still meditating on it. He talked about how God keeps us in the process to work on developing our roots - he talked about the underground work that many do and feel like it is unnoticed and maybe even unappreciated. In thinking about that, I just wanted to stop and take a moment to say that I appreciate the underground work done by you, the precious Overcomers of Victory Life!

Thank you for taking out the trash; thank you for every appointment scheduled on my behalf; thank you for coming out on Wednesdays and Sundays; thank you for working with the children in Kids Konnection; thank you for preparing for our youth; thank you for planting flowers; thank you for greeting people coming to worship; thank you for counting the offering; thank you for making the deposits; thank you for learning the songs; thank you for putting the images on the screen; thank you for making sure the microphones are right; thank you for setting up the video cameras; thank you for burning the cds; thank you for doing the opening prayer; thank you for praying for your pastor and leading lady; thank you for carrying bags; thank you for receiving the feedback; thank you for appreciating; thank you for everything you do - it may seem small to you, but it is huge in the grand scheme of things.

When you're faithful over small things, God can trust you and make you the steward of big things. Keep on building the roots; keep on doing the work; keep on being a blessing - your day is coming! It's taking so long to build the roots because the end-product is just that big!

Love you V-Life,

Pastor Razel

Images From A Sunday At Victory Life Christian Ministries

Here are some images I shot that I wanted to share from our Sunday (Sept. 5) service at Victory Life Christian Ministries in Big Rapids.

Check out the latest images of V-Life:

















Lady C brings the the V-Life to its feet with the sounds of worship.
























Victory Life is open to people of all ages who want to worship and strengthen their relationship with God.
























At Victory Life, Pastor Razel and others surrender to the Lord by raising their hands during service on Sunday.

















Pastor Razel fires up Overcomers and others during service at Victory Life Christian Ministries on Sunday in Big Rapids.

















More images of deep worship taking place at Victory Life Christian Ministries in Big Rapids.

















Minister Mike Sears delivers stirring words to the congregation during service on Sunday afternoon at Victory Life Christian Ministries.

Images From A Sunday At Victory Life Christian Ministries

Here are some images I shot that I wanted to share from our Sunday (Aug. 29) service at Victory Life Christian Ministries in Big Rapids.

Check out a little slice of V-Life:

















Pastor Razel fires up his Overcomers during service on Sunday at Victory Life Christian Ministries in Big Rapids.

















Here is a photo where we see the full spectrum of the sounds as we have a chance to see the instruments being played by Brother Jake, Brother Langston and Brother Brian (it's kind of hard to see him, but he is back there on the drums).

















Lady C, Sister Tracey, Sister Vedra and Sister Vanessa lead us in song during Sunday service in Big Rapids at Victory Life Christian Ministries.

















The sweet sounds of Lady C leading us at the start of Sunday's 1 p.m. service at Victory Life Christian Ministries in Big Rapids.
























Here is a sample of deep worship being experienced at Victory Life Christian Ministries during our Aug. 29 Sunday service in Big Rapids.