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"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life" -- John 3:16 So one day, the skies crack open and a deluge falls upon this small town. Soon, the waters rise, and the

JOY Magazine

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In difficult times like these with global uncertainty and a nation-wide lockdown, I like to pray and write down all the things that I am so grateful for. Firstly, I like to remember the person who led me to the Lord. The counsellor who, so carefully,

JOY Magazine

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– Isaiah 54:17  JOY! Magazine seeks to glorify God by educating and informing Christians of a Biblical Worldview and applying the Lordship of Jesus Christ to all areas of life. Many of you will know, by reading my columns, that I love to apply the

JOY Magazine

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Are you excited about your life or do you feel as if you are merely existing? Are you moving towards a desired goal or are you drifting along without any sense of purpose? Is your marriage boring? There are reasons we feel stuck, discouraged, or adri

Guideposts

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We had a chat with pastor and best-selling author Max Lucado about what we’ve been facing in the past year, from the coronavirus pandemic to global protests against racism. Among his latest projects is the upcoming book Begin Again: Your Hope and Ren

JOY Magazine

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As Christians, we should expect to be called to assignments that are bigger than us. But often, we are caught off guard and automatically begin to doubt ourselves. We even go to the extent of asking if we heard God correctly – even when handed an ass

JOY Magazine

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In the once-Christian world of ‘the West’, we seem to be awash in crazy thinking, which gets crazier by the day: • Sam-sex marriage • Gender-bending ideology being taught to children in schools • Laws being passed to erase one's birth sex from birth

60 Days of Prayer

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“If I’ve gained Your approval, please show me a sign that it’s really You speaking with me.” JUDGES 6:17 (CEB) THE BIBLE IS filled with God’s messages and signs of reassurance. By reading His Word, you open yourself to having Scripture speak to you

Mornings with Jesus

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TODAY’S SCRIPTURE VERSE FROM THE Message translation really captures how easily we can do things outside of God’s timing. It can be the right thing—directed by God—but done at the wrong time. A ministry friend dabbled in the stock market for a while

JOY Magazine

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Dr Ben and Sonja Kleynhans have been successfully involved in ministry, both locally and internationally, for the past 34 years. They are based in Tshwane, Pretoria, and are the founders of Touch The Nations (TTN) Ministries, an apostolic ministry co

JOY Magazine

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The scripture above is my encouragement. It is the word that the Lord gave me when I started this magazine. I felt so unqualified at the time, yet I knew that the Lord had called me and anointed me for this task. In my moments of doubt, I prayed and

JOY Magazine

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When we get to grips with the implications of the Gospel for our work, it is nothing short of revolutionary. Materialism and consumerism have had devastating effects on how we work. Often, as Christians, we have regarded work in the same way, bringin

City Press

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As June comes to an end, it is worth reflecting on a number of historical and cultural issues associated with the month. The first is the June 16 1976 massacre of African children in Soweto. The second is the shocking murder of women by men during th

60 Days of Prayer

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But he said, “I must proclaim the good news of the kingdom of God to the other towns also, because that is why I was sent.” LUKE 4:43 NIV HAVE YOU FOUND your passion? Theologian Fred Buchner wrote, “The place God calls you to is the place where your

Tribune Content Agency Opinions

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What if God were one of us? Singer Joan Osborne famously asked that question in 1995. In her Grammy-nominated hit, "One Of Us," she envisions the author of all creation as "a slob like one of us, just a stranger on a bus trying to make his way home."

JOY Magazine

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A. Preaching the Gospel is our primary task. Politics concerns the way people make decisions about how we conduct our home, church, business, financial, and local affairs. The Lord has a plan for every individual. “You saw me before I was born. Ever

JOY Magazine

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The dictionary defines a religion as “the service and worship of God or the supernatural.” So, Christianity is obviously a religion. But what makes it different to any other religion? If the only thing separating it from other religions is a set of u

The Critic Magazine

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Dear Jesus, People are incited to address you all the time, more often, I confess, in hope of favours and/or forgiveness than in conversational mode. In today’s jargon, you can be imagined as the spiritual form of Deliveroo; St Jude your 24/7 service

JOY Magazine

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The dictionary defines a religion as “the service and worship of God or the supernatural.” So, Christianity is obviously a religion. But what makes it different to any other religion? If the only thing separating it from other religions is a set of u

JOY Magazine

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The dictionary defines a religion as “the service and worship of God or the supernatural.” So, Christianity is obviously a religion. But what makes it different to any other religion? If the only thing separating it from other religions is a set of u

JOY Magazine

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The dictionary defines a religion as “the service and worship of God or the supernatural.” So, Christianity is obviously a religion. But what makes it different to any other religion? If the only thing separating it from other religions is a set of u

JOY Magazine

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A. From early times, “bowing the knee” has been considered a gesture of deep respect for a superior, usually done in a spirit of humility. The Bible speaks of bowing the knee to the Lord. “As I live, says the Lord, every knee shall bow to Me” – Roman

JOY Magazine

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The dictionary defines a religion as “the service and worship of God or the supernatural.” So, Christianity is obviously a religion. But what makes it different to any other religion? If the only thing separating it from other religions is a set of u

JOY Magazine

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Throughout this series, I have highlighted the various stumbling blocks that delay church transformation. My argument remains that the church fails to demonstrate the Kingdom of God. Leaders in churches have come to the realisation that there is more

JOY Magazine

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The dictionary defines a religion as “the service and worship of God or the supernatural.” So, Christianity is obviously a religion. But what makes it different to any other religion? If the only thing separating it from other religions is a set of u

JOY Magazine

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Are you born a leader? Most of the individuals who have greatly affected humanity have been simple people who were thrust into circumstances that demanded the hidden qualities of their characters, or they were driven by personal, passionate goals. Ou

JOY Magazine

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The dictionary defines a religion as “the service and worship of God or the supernatural.” So, Christianity is obviously a religion. But what makes it different to any other religion? If the only thing separating it from other religions is a set of u

PC Gamer

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Big money @FraserIBrown Investigated the Bethesda acquisition – and narrowly avoided being bought by Microsoft himself. Divine narration @wesleyfenlon Explored the world of Gods & Monsters. Wait, sorry, they’re calling it whatnow? Nuclear gardening

JOY Magazine

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The dictionary defines a religion as “the service and worship of God or the supernatural.” So, Christianity is obviously a religion. But what makes it different to any other religion? If the only thing separating it from other religions is a set of u

JOY Magazine

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There are so many Christians in the marketplace who remain hidden or silent, despite so much teaching available from the church, internet, TV, and other media. Why are these believers and their faith so hidden? Here are a few pointers to assist you i