Mark struggled with depression for nearly as long as he could remember. And the problem was that it seemed to only get worse. Diagnosed as manic-depressive, he was told by doctors that he would need to take strong medication for the rest of his life. It was something he knew was not a solution, but simply another way to "just get by."

When his struggle with negative thinking and almost lifelong depression became more than he could bear, Mark cried out to God for help...and God responded in more ways than one.

Through a series of events, Mark committed his life to Christ, began diligently studying God's Word, and soon after discovered Joyce's book Battlefield of the Mind. Over time, God began healing his mind and emotions, and today Mark is enjoying something he hasn't experienced in nearly a lifetime—complete freedom.

And Mark's story is very familiar. Friends and partners, because of your support, every month we receive thousands of awesome testimonies just like his...stories of people receiving help from God in every area of their lives through the resources of Joyce Meyer Ministries.

The truth is that while we live in an age of advanced technology, the printed word is still one of the greatest and most popular avenues for communicating a message. And 2006 was marked by the release of two highly celebrated messages by Joyce...

In the spring of last year, Joyce introduced Look Great Feel Great, a book that shot to the top of the New York Times bestseller list in the Hardcover Advice category and received national acclaim—which means more exposure and, ultimately, helping more people. The response has been incredible.

Rosemary from Michigan wrote to tell us, "I knew I needed to exercise, but just thinking about it made me tired—so I decided to order your book. I'm sixty-eight years old, and I was very close to ending up in a wheelchair. But not anymore! Now I'm moving and walking and regaining my strength and mobility. God literally used you to save my life!"

In September, Joyce released The Confident Woman, one of her most anticipated books to date, which also became a #1 New York Times bestseller. In addition, 2006 saw the long awaited release of Joyce's new Everyday Life Bible—an exciting project, years in the making, that incorporates her teachings, notes and commentary into The Amplified Bible. This was a project close to Joyce's heart and one definitely worth waiting for!

Joyce has currently written more than 70 books, and in 2006 alone, we distributed over 4.7 million copies of her books in more than sixty-three languages, including Arabic, Chinese, German, Hebrew and Russian.

Last year your support also allowed us to distribute worldwide approximately 800,000 copies of our Enjoying Everyday Life magazine each month.

For years God has used this magazine to not only minister to our friends and partners but to also reach thousands of others through second- and thirdhand distribution. With each issue, our goal is to both inspire and challenge our readers...and offer a lifeline for individuals who need hope, help or even humor in their pursuit of the abundant life that God offers.

In addition, our website—www.joycemeyer.org—continues to be a growing source of information for thousands worldwide who want to learn more about Joyce Meyer Ministries, find daily inspiration, access our monthly magazine online, or even browse our e-store for their favorite Joyce Meyer resource. In fact, at the end of 2006, our website was receiving an average of 1.5 million visits each month. And we anticipate this number climbing even higher in 2007!

The most popular area of our website is our e-store. People are hungry and they are shopping for the spiritual food they need. Whether it is a young believer just beginning their faith walk or a lifelong Christian struggling to find victory, Joyce Meyer Ministries' website is always available to provide ministry to a virtually unlimited number of people.

Our website also makes it possible for people to access our TV and radio broadcasts online 24/7—according to their schedule, when they need it. In fact, in 2006 we began podcasting our programs, making them available for people to download and enjoy at their own convenience.

This past year we even designed and introduced two new foreign language websites in Turkish and Spanish. These sites are often providing ministry to individuals who may not be hearing the truth of God's Word anywhere else!

At its very core, Joyce Meyer Ministries is a teaching ministry aimed at helping believers grow in their walk with God and seeing the lost come to Christ. And the widespread demand for Joyce's teachings on audio and video is a testimony that we are making a difference. In addition to our website and printed materials, in 2006 alone, we also distributed worldwide more than 5 million teachings on audio and video to help the body of Christ.

Friends and partners, it is because of people just like Mark that Joyce Meyer Ministries continues to do what we do—and it's why we strive to stay at the forefront of modern media delivery. With your help, we are continually adapting, evolving, improving and innovating...so that the message of Jesus Christ and His power to change lives is forever new, always fresh, and always compelling. Thank you for your support in 2006 that allowed us to reach people of all ages, all races, and all backgrounds with the extraordinary power of God's Word. We could not have done it without YOU!

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