Grief and loss are a part of life we all experience. We can be taught how to deal with and cope with grief in godly, healthy ways. What we focus on thoughts and minds on changes the way we experience and relate to life.

When Stefanie's best friend Mo was diagnosed with cancer, she became M's caregiver, willingly entering into the pain and struggle of survival. But as the disease progressed, Mo's ability to find something good in every day, no matter what, baffled and angered Stefanie. What good could come from Mo's illness?

STEFANIE CABANISS was a public health professional before beginning the Grief 2 Great Day Podcast. Out of her grief and pain came her purpose of helping Christian women navigate loss through understanding their grief, growing their faith, and processing daily life to find hope. 

"The Best Part of Your Day" by Stef Cabaniss is found in Issue 4 | 2023 of Victorious Living Magazine. To read Stef's story in its entirety, click here.

JC’s life is one of tragedy to triumph. To say JC’s life has been colorful would be an understatement at best. Years of childhood abuse set his life on a dark course. From drug running on the streets of Chicago at 11 to incarceration in a Mexican prison at 17 to finishing that sentence in a US federal facility at 24, JC didn’t have time for God.  But God had time for him and intervened. Once a man to be feared, JC is now on a journey of love and healing toward wholeness and holiness. He now brings life and hope into the lives of others. Today, God’s peace and joy shine through his life as JC serves Christ wholeheartedly.

Stories like JC's show us that in Christ, we are strong and courageous. We have the power to overcome anything. Yes, we make a lot of mistakes but can be determined and disciplined to experience the hope of God's redeeming transformative power and become changed. With His help, we can experience a changed life and circumstance. It’s not always easy, but when we commit to the journey, we’ll find the peace we’re all looking for. With Jesus as our guide, we can learn from our past and become better, stronger people.

"Wrong to Strong: The Story of Julio (JC) Almanza" is found in Issue 4 | 2023 of Victorious Living Magazine. 

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There is neither a limit nor expiration date on what God can do in your life. It doesn't matter how old you are or what you've done - when you give your life to God, He will make your way new and your life worth living. 

"There's No Limiting God: The Story of Dale White" is found in Issue 3 | 2023 of Victorious Living Magazine. To read Dale's story in its entirety, click here.

Dale White is the founder of Living Harvest, a post-release residential Christian Recovery organization. He also serves as a chaplain liaison for Prison Fellowship, has served on an executive committee for the Florida Department of Corrections, and is a Celebrate Recovery Inside State Representative for Florida.

When the pressures of her job as a social worker caused a mental breakdown, Simone finally faced the scars that she herself carried from her own time as a child in the foster-care system. And she learned her true identity as a child of God and stepped into the destiny He had prepared for her.

SIMONE BRYANT is a daughter of God, as well as a wife, writer, and mental health advocate with a degree in social work. She serves to deliver hope with the Victorious Living inmate correspondence team.

Why Not You? The Story of Simone Bryant is found in Issue 2 | 2023. To read Simone's story in its entirety, click here.

As a new believer, 15-year-old Josh was diagnosed with a rare, treatment resistant illness.  When he learned that his disease could lead to coma or even death, Josh looked to the miracle working God of the Bible for hope and deliverance. He was not disappointed.

JOSH ROGISTER is the youth pastor at Christ Hope Church where he helps people of all ages develop authentic relationships with Jesus.

Miracles Still Happen: The Story of Josh Rogister is found in Issue 3 | 2023. To read Josh's story in its entirety, click here.

From childhood, Amber was aware of the dark, empty place inside her. For years, she tried to fill it with relationships, excuses, and drugs, yet every attempt left her feeling emptier than before. But then God showed up in an undeniable way, and Amber’s life was changed.

AMBER LEASON works in special-needs education and enjoys sharing the love of Jesus with her students. Using her life experience, she serves with Thrive, a women’s ministry that facilitates a space for women to connect with God and encourage each other in their faith.

Rebuilding the Life that Heroin Tore Apart: The Story of Amber Leason is found in Issue 3 | 2022. To read Amber's story in its entirety, click here.

With the arrest of their son for first-degree murder, all that was comfortable and familiar in Carol and Gene Kent's lives came crashing down. Already ministry leaders, they quickly discovered that while God's process of "working things out for our good" can be painful, He is always faithful to keep His promises. 

Carol Kent is the founder and executive director of Speak Up Ministries, a multifaceted organization that teaches Christian speakers, writers, and leaders to communicate well. Carol and her husband, Gene, founded the nonprofit Speak Up for Hope to provide resources to inmates and their families. For more information, visit speakupministries.com and speakupforhope.org.

Unshakable Faith in Unthinkable Circumstances: The Story of Carol Kent is found in Issue 3 | 2023. To read Carol's story in its entirety, click here.

Victory comes to anyone who submits and surrenders their heart, mind, and will to God. Nicole knows that now, but it took falling down and losing it all to find that out. Nicole was a spoiled brat who wanted what she wanted when she wanted with little consideration for others. Imagine her surprise when that self-absorption led her straight into prison where everything she had meant nothing at all-but then she met the God who turns defeat into victory.

Nicole Dyson knows firsthand the importance of being loved and heard. She and her husband, Randy, are invested in infusing the love of Jesus into the lives of people on both sides of prison walls. For more information, visit www.thejesusinfusion.org. 

"Becoming a Person of Victory: The Story of Nicole Dyson" is found in Issue 3 | 2023. To read Nicole's story in its entirety, click here.

Mike had never thought of himself as anything more than a poor kid from the hood, the son of a crack addict. A waste of talent, space, and effort. He had given up any hope or effort to be more. But God knew who He had created Mike to be, and He didn’t let up until Mike surrendered.

MIKE JENKINS is the FCA character coach at East Carolina University. He is passionate about helping young men find their identity in Christ.

God Can Change Your Future: The Story of Mike Jenkins is found in Issue 2 | 2023. To read Mike's story in its entirety, click here.

Paula never expected the phone call informing her that her son was going to prison, but it came. How could God let this happen? And how could she make it better? Paula soon learned that she couldn't - but God, in His impeccable way, could. She needed only to trust Him.

PAULA FOX loves the Lord and serves His children behind bars. She volunteers her time at Kairos Prison Ministry and Victorious Living.

"Will You Trust God?: The Story of Paula Fox" can be found in Victorious Living Magazine Issue 2 | 2023 or to read digitally click here.