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 events in history that shake nations. However, there has only been one event that has shaken the entire universe. That is the death, burial, and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. This event took place over two thousand years ago, but c

The Atlantic

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The history of evangelicalism in America is shot through with fear—but it also contains an alternative.

NPR

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A clash over disease control between the government and a church is the latest flashpoint in a wider conflict between a right-wing coalition and President Moon Jae-in's liberal administration.

Mornings with Jesus

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WE CHRISTIANS DO THE GOSPEL an awful disservice. We look down our noses at a skeptic’s sin or frown on a sister’s misstep, so easily forgetting the grace we receive every day. I was recently not pleased with my husband. My displeasure was fueled in p

JOY Magazine

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Over the last two pages you have read the powerful testimony of Berni Dymet, the CEO of Christianityworks. But what really makes this man of God tick? We hopped on a long-distance Zoom call to interview this passionate man of God, all the way over in

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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We have been staying on a farm outside Pretoria awaiting government permission to enter Botswana (where we want to build a mission base). To my delight the owner of the farm, Anchen, has seven dogs. They range from a Great Dane called Ramen to a mini

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 very well-known preacher was being interviewed on television recently. When the topic of sin came up, the preacher said, “I never talk about sin. I never use the word ‘sin,’ because people already know they are sinners. I am not here to beat people

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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Lately, wherever I go I seem to encounter people who are so unhappy or worried about something. Many are filled with tremendous anxiety and never seem to overcome their problems. It’s as if they are going from one crisis to another. I am not only tal

JOY Magazine

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The story is told about a man walking along the road carrying a heavy bag on his back. Along came a farmer in his wagon who stopped and offered the man a ride. He gratefully accepted and climbed on the wagon. As they continued the journey, the farmer

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

60 Days of Prayer

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I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. PSALM 139:14 (NIV) WHEN YOU FEEL as if you aren’t good enough, reflect on this verse. You are loved by our Almighty Creator. Release yourself

JOY Magazine

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With a population of over 1.34 billion people, India is home to the largest number of unreached people in the world (2201 unreached people groups). India is 80% Hindu, but also hosts the world’s third largest Muslim population, after Indonesia and Pa

Mornings with Jesus

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A FEW WEEKS BEFORE EASTER, our church gave each member ten door hangers to hand out in our neighborhoods. We were supposed to invite people to our Easter service, but to my shame, I didn’t give any to my neighbors. I gave one to a coworker and the re

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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We are living in the most exciting time in history, God’s Word is coming alive in front of our very eyes. “For we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and your love for all of God’s people, which come from your confident hope of what God has rese

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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• Whose task is it today to preach, heal, and set free? • How are people to call upon the Lord, how are they to believe and hear? • How does faith come, how is it brought? • What was Paul’s response to the Gospel ? • Where is the Gospel to be pre

JOY Magazine

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At some point, every Christian has had a family member, a friend, coworker, or acquaintance who is not a Christian. Sharing the Gospel with others can be difficult, and it can become even more difficult when it involves someone with whom we have clos

JOY Magazine

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Most people will say that this has been a tough year. We are all having to constantly adjust to the culture shifts that are taking place in the world and our society. Sometimes it can be quite daunting and overwhelming, but then we remind ourselves t

Manhattan Institute

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This June, pandemic conditions permitting, Harvard University will host a conference—not open to the public—to discuss the purported dangers of homeschooling and strategies for legal reform. The co-organizer, Harvard law professor Elizabeth Bartholet

Mornings with Jesus

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A BOUT WITH PNEUMONIA—MIDSUMMER, OF all things—sapped my strength. I’d had such plans. The weather was beautiful. I couldn’t get off the couch. I had meaningful, soul-refreshing work to do. It waited, untouched. I had to cancel a speaking engagement.

JOY Magazine

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I earn a lot more than my husband, and this is causing stress and arguments over money. I do not want to give up my job. We need the money! A. The Word teaches that a man leaves his parents and cleaves to his wife and the two “become one” – Gen 2:2

Mornings with Jesus

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IN MY FIELD—CHRISTIAN WRITING—I CROSS paths with all sorts of people. In many cases, the main thing we have in common is our faith in Jesus. This isn’t true of my personal life. Some of my closest friends and family look at Jesus and the cross in a d