Mornings with Jesus

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MY HUSBAND AND I LEAD short-term mission teams to Eastern Europe every summer. The teams’ mix of personalities and giftedness always makes us smile. Peggy B. has participated in our evangelistic family camps in Poland nine times. She’d been our daugh

Mornings with Jesus

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OUR SON, DAUGHTER-IN-LAW, TWO GRANDCHILDREN, and their dog all moved in with us this week. We’re thrilled to have this “close-up” time with them for a year while our son finishes his studies at a local seminary. In our daily interactions, I’ve notice

Mornings with Jesus

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YESTERDAY I DISCOVERED A COLLEAGUE of mine had been given a position I felt I deserved. I heard it from a friend. Struggling to maintain composure, I regulated my voice to hide my emotions. After the shock wore off, I spent time alone, stoking fires

60 Days of Prayer

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The seed that fell among the thorns represents others who hear God’s word, but all too quickly the message is crowded out by the worries of this life, the lure of wealth, and the desire for other things, so no fruit is produced. MARK 4:18–19 NLT AS

JOY Magazine

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At least 49 Christians have died in six attacks since 28 April. The city of Kaya alone sheltered 82 pastors and 1145 Christians from 151 households, displaced from various parts of the north. In many cases it is men who have been killed, leaving wido

60 Days of Prayer

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You have been weighed on the scales and found wanting. DANIEL 5:27 (NIV) WHEN YOUR HEART belongs to Jesus you don’t need to worry about being weighed on God’s balances and coming up short. Take a moment and reflect on what your life would be like w

POPSUGAR

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I knew from the beginning that my ex-girlfriend, L, was magic and her unique relationship to God made my experience of her all the more holy. What I never realized, however, was how much L's Christian faith affected me personally during our time tog

MEGA

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WHAT MAKES YOU SMILE? This is probably the easiest question. It’s Hayden and of course Scarlet. I am also always happy when I see Hunter, Cristalle’s son. I think the secret to a happy life is a grateful heart. WHAT IS THE MOST DEFINING MOMENT OF YO

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

Mornings with Jesus

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AS WOMEN, WE CAN BE particularly adept at hiding our lights under a bowl, or a bushel, or under whatever might keep us from shining too brightly. Personally, I know that for every time I’ve found myself listening to a male coworker, friend, or relati

JOY Magazine

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Celebrating a bicentenary is an extraordinary privilege – it attests to longevity amid trials and setbacks. In gratitude, we praise God that the Bible Society of South Africa has the incredible privilege of celebrating 200 years of Bible work in Sout

Mornings with Jesus

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“WALK THIS WAY,” THE BUTLER said. Then he proceeded to limp his way noisily across a foyer. The visitor who followed did the same, mimicking his limp/stomp/limp/stomp, hunched over, listing-to-one-side posture. A classic comedic moment. Most credit t

JOY Magazine

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Last month we looked at the subject of freedom, comparing Biblical freedom to man-made freedom. This month we go deeper in this series. So, what is the real meaning of freedom? I am not asking for a man-made definition of freedom that confuses the pe

Mornings with Jesus

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I DID A LOT OF praying and research before we moved to Florida. Based on a few key criteria, we focused on a particular area where there seemed to be more jobs and services for my special-needs son. We had some misgivings about the housing costs and

JOY Magazine

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Church leader, Nadhir*, is a 28-year-old former rapper from North Africa. Before he met Jesus, he led a self-indulgent lifestyle of drugs, drinking, and clubbing. Nadhir would still visit his local mosque in North Africa while indulging in these acti

JOY Magazine

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Garin was born and raised in Johannesburg. Today he lives in Alberton with his beautiful wife, Shetel. The couple has been married for just over 1 year. In 2012, a turning point occurred in the authors’ life after encountering the love of God through

60 Days of Prayer

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And he said to them, “Take care, and be on your guard against all covetousness, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.” LUKE 12:15 (ESV) LIFE ISN’T A competition. The more you recognize that your journey is a beautiful

Mornings with Jesus

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A HIGH ENERGY TYPE A person, most of my life I’ve been very disciplined, structured, and motivated. Like all virtues, it has a flipside. While I’ve enjoyed (and shared) tangible benefits from my manic methods, it’s also cost me and others peace and p

Literary Hub

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Hyacinth of Caeserea (Cappadocia, d. c. 120) In prison, the only food he was given was meat that had been consecrated to idols, which he refused to eat, and he starved to death. The jailers saw him comforted by angels. He was twelve. Hyacinth of Port

60 Days of Prayer

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We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans. ROMANS 8:26 (NIV) NINETEEN YEARS AGO we experienced the heart-wrenching tragedy of September 11th. How comforting to know that God was with u

60 Days of Prayer

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Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, “This is the way; walk in it.” ISAIAH 30:21 (NIV) JESUS PROMISES THAT He will provide light and guidance when your life takes unexpected turns. Though you

60 Days of Prayer

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Direct my footsteps according to your word; let no sin rule over me. PSALM 119:133 (NIV) GOD GIVES US boundaries and guidelines to ease life’s journey. When we stay on His path, we have purpose and direction. When you feel that these boundaries are

60 Days of Prayer

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Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him and he will do this. PSALM 37:5 (NIV) SOMETIMES GOD’S HAND is evident, but do you trust the daily guidance of the unseen hand of God in your life? When you feel alone and become filled with doubt, pray. Beli

60 Days of Prayer

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But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you. JOHN 14:26 NIV IF YOU ARE lacking a clear plan for your life, go before Jesus and pray. Let Him

Who Do You Think You Are?

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JANET BOSWORTH got in touch for help with her brick wall: Oswald George Jones Q I can find no trace of my ancestor Oswald George Jones after the 1881 census. He was baptised on 7 March 1858 at Christ Church, Cobridge, and married Sarah Ann Hambleton

Mornings with Jesus

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JAMAICA IS MY FAVORITE CARIBBEAN country. The pristine beaches, crystal blue water, scrumptious food, and friendly people draw me back time and time again. On my first trip, I was like a wide-eyed kid, marveling at the waterfalls and lush vegetation

JOY Magazine

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A happy and blessed New Year to you all! I expect that many of you will be wondering what 2021 will be like after 2020? My Arnie (Aunty Trish) told me that there are many encouraging and inspiring verses in the Bible for a new year, or new beginning

Mornings with Jesus

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WHENEVER I VISIT MY MOM, I love it when I can attend Sunday services with her. The minute I walk into the small country church, memories flood my mind. On the last visit, I remembered the time I sang a special duet with the only other girl my age in

JOY Magazine

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During the years of partnership between TWR and ERF, the truly remarkable journey of Reverend Stephen Boakye-Yiadom, former International Director for TWR Africa, unfolded. Rev Boakye-Yiadom was born on 21 July 1943 in Kumasi, Ghana. After completing

Mornings with Jesus

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MY HUSBAND AND I OFTEN create a pro/con list when making an important decision. Is it time to purchase a truck? Should we replace the limping furnace or wait another year? Is it wise to fit a vacation into our schedule and budget? As it is for many o