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Posted on October 16, 2025 - 10:42 am by KCM

When the world talks about finances, the focus is usually on working harder, saving more or investing wisely. While those are valuable, there’s a higher financial principle from God’s Word—tithing. Tithing isn’t just giving money; it’s a covenant connection with God that opens the door to His economy and blessings. There is joy and power in tithing.

Here Are Five Advantages Christians Have as Tithers.

Kenneth Copeland, in The Joy and Power of the Tithing Covenant, teaches that tithing is one of the greatest joys of Christian life. Let’s look at five powerful advantages of being a tither.

1. Tithing Opens the Windows of Heaven

Malachi 3:10 promises that God will “open the windows of heaven” and pour out blessings beyond measure. The world’s economy can be shaky, but when you realize the advantages of tithing, you willingly partner with God’s economy. His supernatural supply isn’t affected by recessions or job loss.

Kenneth Copeland recalls his father, who tithed faithfully during the Great Depression and always had work—even when others didn’t. Tithing positions you to receive opportunities and provision that go beyond natural reasoning.

2. Tithing Rebukes the Devourer

God also promises in Malachi 3:11 to rebuke the devourer on behalf of tithers. Unexpected expenses, losses or emergencies may arise, but when you tithe, God’s protective covering keeps the “fruit of your ground” secure. This isn’t just about money—it covers every area where loss could occur. When challenges come, declare: “I am a tither, and the devourer is rebuked for my sake!”

3. Tithing Honors God as Your Source

Proverbs 3:9-10 teaches us to honor the Lord with our firstfruits. Tithing is a declaration that God—not your job or the economy—is your Source. This is a great advantage of tithing because it keeps your financial life aligned with His Word and ensures His blessings flow into every area. As Kenneth Copeland explains, when you put God first, the remaining 90% is supernaturally empowered to go further than 100% ever could.

4. Tithing Establishes Covenant Partnership With God

Tithing is more than a financial habit—it’s stepping into covenant partnership with Almighty God. You’re not simply giving to get; you’re acknowledging that everything you have belongs to Him. No insurance or investment plan can give you the advantages of tithing and nothing compares to partnering with the Creator of heaven and earth. Every tithe is like a covenant handshake, reaffirming your trust in God’s wisdom, protection and provision.

5. Tithing Makes You a Witness of God’s Goodness

Malachi 3:12 says that nations will call you blessed. God’s blessings on your life as a tither are meant to be a testimony to others. Kenneth Copeland shares how his parents, faithful tithers, always had food during the Great Depression when many went without. As you exercise the advantages of tithing, your life, marked by peace and provision, becomes a living witness of God’s faithfulness.

Conclusion: The Joy of Tithing

Tithing isn’t a burden—it’s a blessing. It keeps you connected to God’s unshakable kingdom instead of the world’s unstable system. As you put God first in your finances, you’ll experience supernatural provision, protection and peace that set you apart. Take joy in this covenant connection, step into the advantages of tithing, and watch God pour out blessings beyond measure.

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Kenneth Copeland’s Teachings Helped High School Student’s Struggle with Lust

Posted on October 15, 2025 - 12:09 pm by KCM

Dark tunnel with circular rings leading to bright blue sky and clouds, symbolizing hope, escape, and freedom

Jerry Dirmann was raised in a Christian home. However, when he was in high school, he succumbed to peer pressure and eventually found himself held captive in a struggle with lust.

“I didn’t cover my ears and my heart very well, and that stuff got down inside me,” Jerry said.

By the time he graduated from high school, he was bound entirely with lust and could not shake it. “I repented and begged God to take it away,” said Dirmann. “I confessed 1 John 1:9, which says ‘If we confess our sins to him, he is faithful to forgive our sins and to cleanse us from all wickedness.’”

He needed a real revelation to break this oppressive spirit. Jerry would go a few days without the struggle with lust, but it would come back. This frustrated and discouraged Jerry, but he kept seeking God.

Jerry was desperate. He knew that if this internal battle was not resolved, things would go badly in his life.

One day, as he was walking through his family room, he overheard his mom listening to a TV preacher. “I didn’t know who he was, and I’m not even sure she knew who he was, but I was hungry for help,” he said.

That preacher was Kenneth Copeland.

Jerry paused in the room and listened to what Copeland was teaching. “I don’t remember what he was talking about that day, but he advertised a series of messages that he had done. I had a part-time job, so I ordered it.”

A few weeks later it arrived, and the revelation it provided changed his life. Jerry popped in one of the cassette tapes and learned things he had never heard before. The teaching series was about God revealing His Word to you by the Holy Spirit.

By listening to those tapes repeatedly, the words got down into his heart and took root. He heard revelation that he was the righteousness of God in Christ as a born-again believer. That he had authority over the devil. That God loved him. That he had a right to receive the promises of God.

Those words of wisdom began to explode within Jerry’s heart. He learned how to meditate on the Word until it became big and real inside of him. As a result, he broke free from the bond of lust.

The Right Words In His Heart

This struggle with lust that chased him since high school is now his testimony because he let the right words get into his heart.

Romans 12:2 says, “Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think.”

Jerry knows this firsthand.

After being set free from the struggle with lust, Jerry began feeling something different—confidence. No longer buried in shame, he sensed the Lord was calling him to full-time ministry.

“Suddenly, I had this extreme passion. Everybody must know about this,” he said. Because his life had been changed by listening to those teachings, he shared the series with his older brother, whose life was transformed as well.

Jerry and his wife, Kimberly, founded a church in Anaheim, Calif., where they serve as senior pastors.

“It is our utmost privilege to be able to preach the Word and to see lives changed,” shared Jerry. “I would never have been able to live this life we have and be in full-time ministry had it not been for what God did in my life by teaching me through Kenneth Copeland.”

From a high schooler bound by the struggle with lust to a pastor helping others find freedom, Jerry Dirmann found hope when he heard the truth preached and believed it could change his life.

Kenneth Copeland Ministries Honor 10 Years of Latin American Outreach

Posted on October 9, 2025 - 3:04 pm by KCM

An image of the Latin American Outreach staff for Kenneth Copeland Ministries based in Bogota, Colombia

In 2012, Kenneth Copeland Ministries (KCM) prioritized international growth through Latin American outreach, prayer, and ministry across Spanish-speaking countries. Three years later, KCM was granted a legal incorporation of its offices in Bogota, Colombia. This month, the global ministry celebrated its 10^th anniversary.

Since that time, Kenneth Copeland Ministries has been busy throughout Latin America. A few of the highlights include:

From 2019, KCM Latin American ministry experienced record year-over-year growth, averaging 32.5% each year (even during COVID)
Hosted the inaugural Latin American Believers Convention in Bogota, Colombia, with almost 12,000 people from 17 different countries
After only four years, Kenneth Copeland Ministries developed and launched the official KCM Roku Channel in Spanish
All products are created, printed, and exported from Colombia across Central and South America
The KCM Prayer Support Center has answered 33K calls and delivered 163K calls across Latin America
Since 2015, KCM LATAM has distributed 870K free magazines and 51K free or at-cost products

Marcos Rey, the Latin American outreach and ministry director, advises that KCM is “10 years closer” to its desired destination of impact.

“[KCM isn’t] here to be an American ministry in a foreign country. We’re here because this is where we belong,” Rey said. “We started the Latin American office to start book and magazine production from Bogota. Today, we’ve been involved with guest speakers like Keith Moore and Jesse Duplantis, publishing, television, ministry and prison outreach, and being present in a time of need for so many, in so many more countries.”

Latin American Outreach Operates as a Family

He shares that the ministry exists on the “concept of family” because KCM is only based in Colombia, but it has reached across territory and country borders since 2015. One of the ministry’s most notable success stories is that of an expatriate from KCM, who leads the largest church in Ecuador and has developed five additional satellite campuses.

“It truly is an international effort of what we are doing under Marcos’ leadership,” said CEO of KCM John Copeland. “For example, the TV studio in Colombia was funded by our offices in Ukraine and continues to be supported by our Canadian team. That’s the idea of family Marcos has shared each year with the wonderful people of Latin America.”

The Latin American outreach of Kenneth Copeland Ministries continues to expand beyond Colombia’s borders. Rey has organized efforts in Mexico, Central America, and across South America. The Latin American Outreach has held 20 different crusades and conventions in three nations across South America.

“We want the fires of revival to spread across all Latin America, and as we continue to reach pastors and Partners in other countries, there’s no stopping where God is taking us,” continued Rey. “I can’t imagine the stories we will have in 10 more years, but I’ll be here for every one of them.”

Learning How To Discipline Yourself for God’s Best

Posted on October 8, 2025 - 4:40 pm by KCM

If you want to receive God’s best, you must discipline yourself. How? It begins with setting aside worldly things and spending your time in fellowship with God. Seek His face and you will begin hearing God’s voice.

Your relationship with God began when you asked Jesus to come into your heart and be your Lord and Savior. That relationship continues through spending time with Him, and it takes discipline to do so.

If you are searching for ways to discipline yourself for God’s best, you’re in the right place by design and divine appointment.

Discipline Yourself to Know God’s Will

God loves you and wants you to know His will in all areas of your life. Jesus prayed that God’s will be done on earth: “May your will be done on earth, as it is in heaven” (Matthew 6:10). This means that God’s will can be known, not only in heaven, but also on earth. Obeying God is as simple as understanding how He wants to bless you.

How do you know God’s will for your life? Begin by reading the Bible.

To submit to God’s will for more specific situations, continue to develop a relationship with Him. This comes through prayer, praise and spending time with Him. God enjoys your company, so talk to Him. Share events of your day. He can be a great best friend if you let Him.

Discipline Yourself to Listen for God’s Voice

If you don’t yet recognize His voice, ask the Holy Spirit (who lives inside you) to help you identify when God is speaking to you. Go ahead and have a conversation with Him.

God wants you to know Him. It’s God’s will for you to understand what He likes and dislikes, and to know His plan for your day. That will only happen if you spend time with Him. It’s not a matter of sitting down with your Bible, reading and praying for hours and hours. It’s easier than you think, more like a running conversation you have inside your spirit with the Holy Spirit.

Discipline Yourself to Submit to God’s Will

Now this is the difficult one. To submit means “to let go of your will and choose God’s will” in every situation. It helps to realize that God knows everything about everything. He knows your thoughts, He knows your future, and He knows how to lead you toward His perfect will (Jeremiah 29:11).

Don’t take a bite of the fruit of independence and go your own way. You know about the curse that came on Adam and Eve, and then the whole world, when they ate of the forbidden fruit.

If you want to obey God faithfully, make this declaration: “I choose to know and submit to God’s will for my life today, and I choose to be thankful and praise Him that He cares enough about me to make my day better than I might ask or think.”

Discipline Yourself to Obey God

When you know God’s will, do it. Go after it. God promises to be with you. God said, “I will never fail you. I will never abandon you” (Hebrews 13:5).

If you struggle to obey God, ask Him for help. Paul wrote, “For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases Him” (Philippians 2:13).

Disciplining yourself is definitely where faith comes in. When you don’t know how, can’t see the result, or feel inadequate, have faith in God. Jesus said that when He left the earth, God would send another Comforter. That’s the Holy Spirit. He’s in you and will be with you to help you obey God.

Brother Copeland talks about making quality decisions. A quality decision is one from which there is no turning back and from which there is no retreat. He said you should “find out the will of God. Confer no longer with flesh and blood. Get the job done at all costs.”

It’s up to you to take these steps and discipline yourself to receive God’s best. He won’t force you; He will help you. Don’t delay. Demand better from yourself in hearing God’s voice, and you will receive His blessings.

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Jaime Hernandez: Latino Ministries Pastor Learned English from Kenneth Copeland Tapes

Posted on October 1, 2025 - 6:57 pm by KCM

A hand holding a cassette tape with text about Kenneth Copeland tapes helping a Latino pastor learn English

Born and raised in Puerto Rico, Jaime Hernandez joined the United States Air Force as a young man. There was just one catch: He didn’t speak English. To help him learn the language, he went to the first source that was helping him understand the most about his words.

He wrote to Kenneth Copeland Ministries (KCM), requesting tapes that he could play in his car while driving around base and the surrounding cities.

Before he had this idea, Hernandez couldn’t understand what Copeland was saying, nor did he understand the words of his drill sergeant at boot camp. “I didn’t know what orders were given, but I would follow what I saw the other soldiers doing,” Hernandez recalled with a grin.

Even though he couldn’t fully understand Kenneth Copeland, Jaime Hernandez continued to listen faithfully to Copeland’s tapes. After several weeks, he began to understand the English language better. Still, Hernandez couldn’t speak it himself.

Then, one night, a miracle happened. “I went to bed and when I woke up the next morning, the English language flowed fluently when I spoke,” he said. He believes this was a direct result of consistently listening to Kenneth Copeland’s teachings.

Partnering With a Source of Inspiration

At that point, Jaime and his wife, Bildad, became Partners with KCM in 1989.

Hernandez served in the U.S. Armed Forces for 23 years. According to him, it didn’t matter where he was stationed in the world; he and his family were connected to KCM through books, tapes, and the Partner letters. “It helped and strengthened us, and gave us answers as we sought the Lord,” shared Hernandez.

While on active duty in war zones, he had confidence that his wife and their family were praying for him. “I also knew that I had Kenneth Copeland and the KCM Prayer Advocates praying for me and my family,” he said.

This gave Jaime Hernandez and his wife peace and comfort during uncertain times. “We constantly heard Gloria [Copeland] teaching about safety and protection and Psalm 91,” said Bildad.

The Word was not only getting into the hearts of Jaime and Bildad, but also into their children’s.

Watch this to hear their story of protection when a car came at their van head-on— their children used their faith in God’s deliverance!

Jaime Hernandez Discovers Another Calling

After retiring from the military, Hernandez was hired at KCM in 2012 and eventually became the Latino Ministries Pastor at Eagle Mountain International Church (EMIC) in 2023.

*Pastor Jaime Hernandez prays for a young man at an EMIC Latino Ministries service, along with his wife Bildad.*

In Fort Worth, Texas, the population is over 30% Latino. “The Latino community is very close to Brother Copeland’s heart,” said Pastor Jaime.

For many years, Hernandez and his wife volunteered their time to provide Spanish interpretation for EMIC Sunday and Wednesday services. In 2023, with the advent of EMIC Latino, Jaime stepped into the role of Pastor.

Watch as Pastor George Pearsons of Eagle Mountain International Church interviews Pastor Jaime.

With a focus on seeing Latino individuals and families live in the fullness of the blessing according to Ephesians 1:3, this ministry connects EMIC with the Spanish-speaking population both locally and around the world.

“We are passionate about helping people know God’s Word by demonstrating His unreserved love to all who reach out,” said Pastor Jaime. “I am honored to be part of the work that takes place at EMIC, reaching Spanish-speaking people for the glory of God.”

From a young man who couldn’t speak English to a career U.S. Military veteran, Pastor Jaime Hernandez is proof that when you commit your life to the Lord, marvelous things will happen. For more information about EMIC Latino, you may write to latino.info@kcm.org.

How To Walk In the Commandment of Love and Fulfill All the Other Commandments

Posted on October 1, 2025 - 10:19 am by KCM

A family of four in a forest enjoying time together and highlighting the commandment of love in their relationship

What if you could keep one commandment, like the Commandment of Love, and fulfill all the other commandments?

You can!

When Jesus came, He proclaimed a new way to live. It was based on the commandment of love, as the one commandment that fulfills all the other commandments.

Jesus said, “So now I am giving you a new commandment: Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other. Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are My disciples” (John 13:34-35).

What are some practical ways you can demonstrate God’s commandment of love toward others?

Be respectful and confer value on others
Prefer others above yourself
Listen as others speak
Be present as you converse with one another
Avoid distractions and avoid strife
Speak kindly to others, verbally pointing out their good qualities
Demonstrate that you enjoy the company of others
Give gifts, money or gift cards
Help someone complete a task
Invite them to attend church with you.

Jesus perfectly demonstrated how to love others by what He said and how He lived His life. He even poured out His life as an offering for others (Matthew 26:28), so that whoever believes in Him would be saved (Romans 10:13).

Paul wrote in Romans 13:8-10: “Owe nothing to anyone—except for your obligation to love one another. If you love your neighbor, you will fulfill the requirements of God’s law.

“For the commandments say, ‘You must not commit adultery. You must not murder. You must not steal. You must not covet.’ These—and other such commandments—are summed up in this one commandment: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ Love does no wrong to others, so love fulfills the requirements of God’s law.”

The commandment of love may sound easy, but it must flow from your heart and your relationship with God. When you are born again, the love of God is shed abroad in your heart by the Holy Spirit (Romans 5:5) and that love controls, urges and impels you (2 Corinthians 5:14, AMPC).

Practice walking in love every day. Don’t get caught up in the things of life and focus only on yourself and your goals. You must focus on God, and then others. In that way, you will be keeping the commandment of love and fulfilling all the other commandments.

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Erika Kirk Reminded Everyone About the Power of Discipleship

Posted on September 24, 2025 - 11:26 am by KCM

Erika Kirk speaks in front of the presidential seal at Charlie Kirk's memorial service.

On September 21, 2025, Erika Kirk stood before the nation, and discipleship took center stage. How? She was remembering her husband, Charlie Kirk, and how many people were finding or renewing an interest in Jesus Christ after learning how he lived.

She took time in her mourning to encourage every Christian to become a master of discipleship. It wasn’t sorrow. It was evangelism. And, it was a recollection of what had happened in the news and across this country in the wake of her husband’s death.

“This past week, we saw people open a Bible for the first time in a decade. We saw people pray for the first since they were children. We saw people go to a church service for the first time in their entire lives.”

Then, Erika Kirk shared a moment from Charlie’s life that stuck with many Christians. It was a quote he liked to share: “Every time you make a decision, it puts a mark on your soul.” She connected that powerful thought with the decisions she referred to earlier about awakening a knowledge and a desire for Jesus Christ, followed by a strong mandate for all Christians everywhere.

“All of you who are already believers, it is your job to shepherd these people. Do not take that lightly. Water the seed of their faith. Protect it and help it grow.”
Erika Kirk

As Erika Kirk shared among her thoughts of personal evangelism and collective discipleship, Charlie Kirk leaves behind a visible and tangible legacy for Jesus Christ. He wasn’t just known for his bold political ideas. He was known for his unrelenting faith in Jesus. His knowledge of God’s Word was tested, his way of living was scrutinized, but he remained steadfast.

That’s why so many people are now searching online with words like:

The curiosity is real. And behind it is a deeper question: What made this man different? Erika Kirk answered that resoundingly. The answer is simple—Jesus. As believers, our responsibility is now clear: To help people who are searching find Him by answering their search terms.

Here’s a quick checklist on discipleship:

1. Finding the Right Bible

The Bible is where a relationship with the Lord begins. God’s Word is alive and can be experienced in any version. But for someone new to learning the Bible, the choices can feel overwhelming. Encourage them with what’s most important: The right Bible is the one you’ll open and read.

Here’s how to guide them to that choice:

Do they want a storytelling style? Recommend the New Living Translation.
Do they want something closer to study? Suggest the New King James Version or Amplified Classic.
Do they want help along the way? A Devotional Bible adds notes. A Journaling Bible leaves space to write.

2. Finding the Right Church

Finding the right Bible is about more than how it reads or what it provides. It’s about the truth that helps you understand. Finding a church is no different. It’s about more than style; it’s about experiencing truth and community. Remind them that a church isn’t just a building, it’s a family of faith.

Help them look for a church that:

Preaches the Word of God boldly.
Makes room for worship in spirit and in truth (John 4:24).
Offers opportunities to belong, grow, and serve.
Honors the power of the Holy Spirit.
Welcomes the new believer into any atmosphere of praise and learning.

3. Finding Their Place in God’s Family

Once someone has a Bible and a church, they still need discipleship—learning how to follow Jesus on a day-to-day basis. Without a pulpit of evangelism and a heart of discipleship, some Christians may become confused by the numerous unknown options.

Paul wrote, “I had to feed you with milk, not with solid food, because you weren’t ready for anything stronger” (1 Corinthians 3:2-3, NLT). Everyone begins with “spiritual milk,” but the goal is growth.

Here’s a simple plan you can share (G.R.O.W.T.H.):

Go to God in prayer daily.
Read His Word daily.
Obey God moment by moment.
Witness by your life and words.
Trust God with every detail of your life.
Holy Spirit—allow Him to empower you each day.

Moving Forward

Charlie Kirk’s life ended, but his legacy lives on. People are second-guessing where to go with their lives now, but Kirk’s testimony points countless people toward eternal life in Jesus.

All people who have come to know Jesus Christ have used numerous ways to get there. That’s why there is nothing peculiar to being inspired by Charlie Kirk’s words. This is not the end. It’s only the beginning. As the Body of Christ, our calling is to walk with those who are searching, guide them into God’s Word, help them into church families, and show them how to grow strong in faith.

Is that you?

Are you reading this and wondering if Jesus is real and if He could really love you? The answer is yes. The Bible reads, “Whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved” (Romans 10:13). You are part of that “whosoever.”

A simple prayer from your heart, like this, begins the journey:

“Lord Jesus, I believe You died for me and rose again. I receive You as my Lord and Savior. Forgive my sins. Make me new. Amen.”

Your Bible, church and new family are only a step away.

New Covenant Promises From Jesus For Your Life

Posted on September 24, 2025 - 10:35 am by KCM

What does it take to live your best life?

Many people think that living your best life is having all kinds of worldly possessions. Of course, God wants you to be blessed and have your needs met. But living your best life also includes getting your prayers answered, having a close relationship with your Heavenly Father, and being able to be a blessing everywhere you go!

You can live your best life when you understand you have a covenant with God. You have new covenant rights and are empowered through Christ to use them for a blessed life.

Watch Kellie Copeland explain how you can become fully persuaded in your covenant rights. Let’s examine what Jesus promises you in this new covenant so that you can live your best life!

An Eternal Home for You

Jesus said, “There is more than enough room in my Father’s home. If this were not so, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you? When everything is ready, I will come and get you, so that you will always be with me where I am” (John 14:2-3).

Answered Prayers

In John 14:12-14, Jesus said, “I tell you the truth, anyone who believes in me will do the same works I have done, and even greater works, because I am going to be with the Father. You can ask for anything in my name, and I will do it, so that the Son can bring glory to the Father. Yes, ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it!”

Companionship

Jesus reminds you, “No, I will not abandon you as orphans—I will come to you” (John 14:18).

Much Fruit in Your Life

“Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from me you can do nothing,” Jesus said in John 15:5.

A Counselor

Jesus said, “I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Counselor, that He may be with you forever: the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, for it does not see Him, neither does it know Him. But you know Him, for He lives with you, and will be in you” (John 14:16-17, Modern English Version).

Truth and Wisdom

In John 14:26, Jesus said, “But when the Father sends the Advocate as my representative—that is, the Holy Spirit—he will teach you everything and will remind you of everything I have told you.”

Abundant Joy

“Ask, using my name,” Jesus said, “and you will receive, and you will have abundant joy” (John 16:24).

Read these promises, meditate on them and say them to build your faith. Believe Jesus is talking directly to you and receive what He promised you. Jesus’ desire for you is to exercise your covenant rights and have the best life!

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High School Student Trusts God To Provide Finances for Mission Trip

Posted on September 24, 2025 - 9:59 am by KCM

During his senior year of high school, Joseph Marin-Suárez was given the opportunity to visit El Salvador and trust God for a short-term mission trip. The mission: to translate the gospel and minister to those in need. For Marin-Suárez, it was a dream come true.

Due to finances, it didn’t look possible. Yet, God’s provision still had his attention.

“I made it my faith project; I decided to trust God,” shared Marin-Suárez. “From unexpected places and from unexpected people, the Lord began making a way. The necessary amount was $2200. Almost $500 was provided in a matter of just two days.”

However, as the deadline approached, it seemed as if the provision had come to a standstill. One day while Joseph was driving down the highway, he began hearing lies in his head from the devil. He found himself worrying.

With sincerity in his heart, Marin-Suárez asked the Lord once again to provide. “Not even a second later, a road sign appeared overheard that simply read, ‘No Problem,’” recalled Joseph.

Over the following weeks, Marin-Suárez held onto that simple message, even when it seemed like nothing was happening.

Joseph and his parents are members at Eagle Mountain International Church. EMIC Latino Ministries Pastor Jaime Hernandez and his wife, Bildad, prayed with Joseph. They gave him encouraging words that reassured Marin-Suárez he could trust God to provide for him. “The Holy Spirit breathed new life into me through that prayer, and I stood stronger than ever,” Joseph said.

Pastor Jaime encouraged Marin-Suárez to sow a meaningful seed while he was believing for God’s provision. Joseph listened to that advice and asked the Lord to direct him to the right “ground” where he could sow.

Soon after, Marin-Suárez met a Latino missionary from EMIC. God prompted Joseph to give an offering to the ministry at that moment. “That was my first big seed, and I believed that my prayer was answered,” said Joseph.

Time passed until the due date. He still didn’t have the full amount, but was confident he had the provision. He chose to trust God. As the sun went down that day, Joseph was still lacking the money.

However, the following day, much to his surprise, the school administration extended the deadline. “To God be the glory, two days later I received all that was lacking and more than enough!” Joseph was overjoyed.

With the surplus, he was able to buy toys for kids in El Salvador and had extra seed money to sow into the lives of impoverished children. He was also able to sow into other missionaries, whom he met in El Salvador.

Marin-Suárez, right, prays for a child in El Salvador alongside his classmate.

Image credit; Marin-Suárez

Marin-Suárez spent one week in El Salvador, alongside 41 classmates and leaders from his Texas high school. They ministered in villages, schools and churches; and saw 741 salvations!

This mission trip was life-changing for Joseph, and it all began with a resolve to trust God.

“Before this trip, I lived a life of insecurity,” shared Marin-Suárez. “But through this experience, I grew as a spiritual leader. I now know confidently that I have not been given a spirit of fear, but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind” (2 Timothy 1:7).

Now a freshman in college, Marin-Suárez is seeking the Lord on the next steps for his future. One thing he knows for sure: He wants to help people, and he wants to tell them about his good Father in heaven. “I want people to know they can trust God.”

Kenneth Copeland Ministries Resources for Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

Posted on September 18, 2025 - 5:45 pm by KCM

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Kenneth Copeland Ministries (KCM) has resources available to help you or a loved one who may be struggling in this area.

Since 1993, Dean Sikes has been on the road communicating in high schools, Teen Challenge Centers, churches, and prisons across America and in nations around the world. His ministry is called YouMatter, and his message is simple: “You were created on purpose, with a purpose, for a purpose.”

“For as he thinks in his heart, so is he” (Proverbs 23:7, NKJV).

Everything we do in life begins with a thought. Thoughts become words, and words become actions. When it comes to suicide prevention, the fight begins with the mind.

Everywhere Sikes goes, he invites teenagers to sign an “I Matter” pledge, which says they choose to live and not end their lives. To date, YouMatter has had over 100,000 students sign the pledge, and they have been able to stop over 150,000 suicides from happening.

All because they were offered the hope found in Jesus.

KCM is honored to help financially support the ministry efforts that Dean Sikes and his team do around the globe.

To hear more from Dean and to see the impact of his ministry, watch here:

Freedom From Depression

In our modern culture, you don’t have to look very far to hear mention of the word “depression.” Maybe you’re in that space yourself, which makes you feel hopeless. There is good news: You can live free from the heavy weight of depression. For many years before he was taught the Word of God, Kenneth Copeland struggled in this area. While he didn’t struggle with areas of suicide prevention, he had to learn to walk in freedom from depression. His testimony proves you can too!

Healing School

Hella Malawar is a KCM Partner who knows firsthand the feelings of hopelessness and despair that come with depression, fear, and thoughts of suicide. However, a loved one shared with Malawar the hope she could find in Jesus. She surrendered her life to Him, and her life began to change.

KCM’s Healing School became a significant resource that helped her as she learned to let the Word of God be her anchor on her journey to wholeness.

Speak the Word of God

Jesus paid the price for you to overcome every sorrow when He died on the cross and rose again. That doesn’t mean you won’t face sadness and disappointment, but it does mean that He made it so you don’t have to succumb to them. You can stand firm in faith.

Jesus illustrated in Mark 11:12-14, 20-24 that our words have the power to influence. We can speak to situations and believe our words will have an impact. One way we can put this into practice is by speaking the Word of God concerning depression.

Remember, everything we do in life begins with a thought. Thoughts become words, and words become actions. Put the Word of God to work in your life by reading it, believing it, and speaking it so that the hope of Jesus can be an anchor for your soul.

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