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Victorious Life Christian Center_Seattle To develop a lifestyle of worship and living that brings glory and honor to God.

06/19/2026

A MESSAGE FROM PASTOR GAIL

Father’s Day

Father’s Day is here and I thank God for the blessing of a father figure in our home. His steady presence has strengthened our sons and shown them love, kindness, and faith. Whether in Minneapolis or Seattle, he faithfully carried the role of Dad. He never asked for the title, but our sons saw in him a gentle spirit, genuine love, and a life of excellence. At our church, his motto has always been, “follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.” (1 Corinthians 11:1) Through this, he has established a legacy of faith, loving his children, me, and all those that come into his circle of influence.

The breaking apart of families during slavery left wounds that affected generations in Black communities. While that history helps explain some pain, it does not excuse fathers abandoning their families today. Family abandonment is a struggle seen around the world. My constant prayer is, “Father God, heal the family unit. Let whole families reflect Your healing power and restore broken lives through Your help as hearts seek Your guidance.”

In understanding the foundation of fatherhood, we see that the love of a father is both unconditional and profound. This love mirrors God’s love for us, being filled with patience, grace, and understanding. The Bible shows us how vital affection is in nurturing a child’s growth. A father’s love can encourage our dreams and support us through trials; it can shape us into the individuals God intended us to be.

“As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him” (Psalm 103:13).
“The Lord disciplines those he loves, as a father the son he delights in” (Proverbs 3:12).
“See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God!” (1 John 3:1).
If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him!” (Matthew 7:11).
“For this reason I kneel before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name” (Ephesians 3:14-15).

06/11/2026

A MESSAGE FROM PASTOR GAIL

The God Who Sees Me (Part 3 of 3)

You are fully seen and fully loved. You’re not overlooked, you’re not invisible, you’re not forgotten. “Even the very hairs of your head are all numbered” (Luke 12:7). So lift your head today. The God who created the stars sees you. The One who formed the oceans hears you. The Father who sent His Son for your soul knows exactly where you are and what you need. You are seen. You are safe. And you are never, ever alone.

The Bible is filled with stories of individuals who felt unseen or overlooked, yet God was with them:

Genesis 16:13: Hagar, a servant girl, felt abandoned and forgotten in the wilderness. God met her in her distress, whereby she declared, “You are the God who sees me.”.
Psalm 139: God assures us that He knows our thoughts and paths, even when we are not aware of it.
Hebrews 11: Moses is described as seeing God who is invisible, demonstrating the power of faith and trust.
Colossians 3: A reminder that God sees our work and rewards our faithfulness, even when it goes unnoticed.

Here are a few scriptures to pounder on:
• Galatians 6:9KJV “And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season, we shall reap, if we faint not.”
• Jeremiah 29:11KJV “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you”, saith the LORD, “Thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.”
• Psalms 55:23KJV “Come unto me all who are weary and heavy laden and I will give you rest.”
• Issaih 40:31kjv “But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.”

06/05/2026

A MESSAGE FROM PASTOR GAIL

The God who Sees Me (Part 2 of 3)

Not only does God see you, He cares. We are never invisible to God. “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God” (Isaiah 41:10).

God sees you in the silent seasons:
In Genesis 16, a servant girl named Hagar ran into the wilderness, heartbroken and alone. But it was there, in the middle of nowhere, that God met her. He didn’t just hear her cries; He called her by name. “She gave this name to the Lord who spoke to her: ‘You are the God who sees me.’” (Genesis 16:13). Even when it feels like no one understands, God knows your name and your story.

God sees every act of faithfulness:
It’s easy to get discouraged when you’re pouring out and not seeing immediate fruit. But nothing you do for God is wasted. Every seed you plant is seen and stored. “Your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you” (Matthew 6:4). God sees the late-night prayers, the quiet sacrifices, the consistent yes when no one else is watching.

Keep going when no one notices:
Focus on the “why” behind your obedience. Remind yourself: “I am fully seen and deeply known.” Talk to God like someone who truly understands you because He does. Be honest in prayer. You don’t have to filter your feelings. You are not hidden, you are seen and you are held.
(to be continued)

05/23/2026

A MESSAGE FROM PASTOR GAIL

Mother’s Day Message

In 1914, President Woodrow Wilson signed a proclamation making the second Sunday in May the official National Mother’s Day in the United States. Today Mother’s Day is celebrated in over 50 Countries, though on different dates. It remains one of the most commercially significant holidays of the year.

I am of the persuasion that Mother’s Day cannot be just this one day out of the year; it exists all year-round because of a mother’s worth. The world may dumb down a young person’s dreams, but a mother never will. There are too many examples of how mothers nurture their children to be the best that they can be. Mothers have been labeled as the gate keepers of humanity, authors of history, and the progenitors of the future. Mothers are the programmers of souls that birth value. Most notably, when God sent His Son to save the world, He chose to do it through a mother!

I love the biblical story of Mary, the mother of Jesus which is central to the New Testament. Mary’s obedience and faith made her the vessel for the incarnation of Christ, exemplifying humility and love. According to the Gospel of John 19:25-27, Mary was the first person Jesus saw when He came into this world and the last person He saw when He exited this world. “Can a woman forget her nursing child and not have compassion on the son of her womb?” (Isaiah 49:15).

Mothers are not perfect, but God requires us to operate in respect to our parent(s), with the promise of long life. “Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land that God has given you (Exodus 20:12). That land is here and now.

04/23/2026

A MESSAGE FROM PASTOR GAIL

Love Thy Self

“Love thy neighbor as yourself” (Mark 12:31). This central biblical commandment emphasizes that we should treat others with the same care, respect, and concern that we naturally extend to ourselves. We focus so often on loving our neighbor as ourselves, but do we love ourselves? Do we think of ourselves as being as valuable as our neighbor?

I remember many years ago, a friend asked me, “Gail, have you ever looked in the mirror and saw the awesomeness of God’s creation in how He formed you?” And I answered, “No.” So, when I stepped out of the shower this morning and saw my reflection in the mirror, I had to ask myself, ‘Do I value myself as I value my neighbor?’ To some that is a silly question! But sometimes we forget that according to scripture, “WE ARE FEARFULLY AND WONDERFULLY MADE” (Psalm 139:14). We are intricate and purposeful designs by God that reflects both our complexity and inherent values.

Yes, we are to love others as we love ourselves, but I have a few questions for you. How are you loving yourself? Do you like who you are, and are you taking care of that person in the mirror? It’s easy to minister to others, but are you ministering to yourself? Do you love yourself enough to give yourself grace when you fall, or to allow yourself to rest when you are weary? Do you schedule time in the day for self-care? Do you love yourself as the unique person that God loves?

“For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful; I know that full well. My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place, when I was woven together in the depths of the earth. Your eyes saw my unformed body; all the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be” (Psalm 139:13-16).

04/18/2026

A MESSAGE FROM PASTOR GAIL

Rejoice in Your Freedom

One of my favorite scriptures in the Bible is, “Whom the Son has set free is free indeed” (John 8:36). Jesus sets us free from our self-centeredness, from the power of sin in our lives, from the hold Satan has on us, and from cultural captivity. Ultimately, He sets us free to be in union with Him. We have reason to rejoice, not just at Easter, but every day of our lives. We are liberated to do whatever Christ has called us to.

When my husband accepted Christ when he was a teenager, his mother told him, “Son, love God and do as you please.” Spiritual freedom is not about the absence of rules or doing whatever you feel like. It is, in essence, the state of being liberated from the bo***ge of the power of sin because of God’s love. And, as we draw closer to Him, we are free to do as we please – because spiritual freedom means we are being set free to live in accordance with God's will and purpose for our lives.

I’m reminded of a song that is dear to my heart: “Because He lives, I can face tomorrow; because He lives, all fear is gone…” Written by Bill and Gloria Gaither in 1971. The Apostle Paul beautifully articulates this concept when he states, “For freedom, Christ set us free. Stand firm, then, and don't submit again to a yoke of slavery” (Galatians 5:1). This verse encapsulates the heart of spiritual freedom; it is a gift from Christ, intended to liberate us from the slavery of sin.

“Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus, because the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and death” (Romans 8:1-2). This freedom allows every believer to live without the burden of condemnation. Once we accept Christ, there is no need to go deep-sea diving to find our past mistakes or sins. It is all washed away by His blood. “Whom the Son has set free is free indeed.”

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