60 Days of Prayer

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God saw all that He had made, and behold, it was very good. GENESIS 1:31 (NASB) THE ABILITY TO see is a miraculous gift. Do you use it to fully take in your surroundings or do you just glance around? When you look do you truly see? Today really loo

60 Days of Prayer

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For we live by faith, not by sight. 2 CORINTHIANS 5:7 (NIV) THIS VERSE REMINDS us that when you are confused or blinded by an unwelcome change in your life, instead of getting bogged down by the past and how your situation could have been avoided,

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

JOY Magazine

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For those given over to a positive temperament, the new year brings a sense of optimism for the year ahead. Conversely, for those among us on the ‘realistic’ side of things, it tends to produce the opposite reaction, as we think of everything that co

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

JOY Magazine

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Like it or not, this current school-going generation is living in a very different world to what previous generations experienced. Having my daughter at home over lockdown has allowed me to not only spend more time with her, but also look at what she

JOY Magazine

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I have the wonderful privilege of taking a three-month sabbatical with my family, as we attend our church conference and visit family and friends in North America. My first column in this series is inspired by a woman who assisted me in the customer

60 Days of Prayer

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He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. PSALM 147:3 (NIV) DR. NORMAN VINCENT PEALE advised that when you need healing, do not think about the illness or condition. Instead, focus on God and His power to heal. Affirm over and over word

60 Days of Prayer

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We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. HEBREWS 6:19 (NIV) THE ANCHOR IS an ancient Christian symbol of hope, security and steadfastness. When the future feels uncertain, and you are disoriented or confused turn to this verse.

60 Days of Prayer

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And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. ROMANS 8:28 (NIV) WHEN YOU FEEL upset about a situation, put your faith in knowing that God is working silently to help you.

Guideposts

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Before i head to a turkey dinner with my family, I take time to enjoy one of my favorite celebrations—the Thanksgiving service sponsored by the local Interfaith Council. The location varies from year to year as churches take turns hosting the gatheri

60 Days of Prayer

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He withdrew about a stone’s throw beyond them, knelt down and prayed, “Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done.” LUKE 22:41-42 (NIV) HAVE YOU EVER wanted something so desperately you prayed for a specifi

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

60 Days of Prayer

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The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. PSALM 34:18 NIV IS A PAST hurt weighing on your heart? Turn to Scripture and prayer. Ask God to restore your spirit and fill you with peace. Reflect on the comforting

Empire Australasia

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“We were not just going to give the fans some spy/assassins movie.” “My parents were evangelical Christians. They believed in demons, the rapture, all that stuff.” “I was thrown flat on my face, then he was on me. I just protected my ears, my eye

JOY Magazine

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If the last few months have shown us anything, it’s that our plans for the future are as fragile as eggshells. We each were looking forward to this and that, and then BANG … COVID-19 dropped on our heads. South Africa has been hit harder than most. S

JOY Magazine

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As the next generation at African Enterprise (AE), we are excited to be building upon a great legacy and foundation. Prior to AE, when Theuns and I were asked to pastor in Franschhoek, our elders – who were also the founders of the church – said to u

Mornings with Jesus

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AT DIFFERENT TIMES IN MY life, I’ve made myself smaller in a futile attempt to fit in, to not irritate others, and to remain invisible. Hiding my light has been exhausting and ineffective and, I see now, didn’t glorify God. It’s taken me fifty years

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

JOY Magazine

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I so enjoy watching Sandy and some of the other neighbourhood dogs as they run around on the field together, chasing, playing, and sprinting back and forth. They clearly love it! And the more they run, rather than tiring, they seem to become even fur

60 Days of Prayer

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The Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him.” GENESIS 2:18 (NIV) THIS SCRIPTURE CONTAINS the first “not good” in the Bible. God wants us to live in fellowship with a community of others along lif

60 Days of Prayer

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The world and its desires pass away, but whoever does the will of God lives forever. 1 JOHN 2:17 (NIV) MAKE YOUR TIME with God count. Don’t miss the deep meanings and direct messages from God that are in His Word by rushing through Scripture. Instea

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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But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him. JEREMIAH 17:7 (NIV) TRUST GOD WITH every detail of your life; know that He is shining His light on your every problem and helping you find peace. As we close another two mont

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

60 Days of Prayer

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An argument started among the disciples as to which of them would be the greatest. LUKE 9:46 NIV IN THIS VERSE, the disciples argue over who is the greatest and reveal what God really wants. Rather than boasting about personal achievements and compe

60 Days of Prayer

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Surely there is not a righteous man on earth who does good and never sins. ECCLESIASTES 7:20 (ESV) DON’T BE SO hard on yourself. When you reflect on your goals and where you are in your life, focus on signs of progress. Every step nearer to your go

60 Days of Prayer

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I will repay you for the years the locusts have eaten. JOEL 2:25 (NIV) ARE YOU STRUGGLING with loss? Our heavenly Father is a God of healing love. Reach out to Him for help and for comfort to accept what has happened. Draw close to Him and believe t

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

60 Days of Prayer

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He has made everything beautiful in its time. ECCLESIASTES 3:11 (ESV) THE CYCLES IN life, the seasons of change, are completely natural and part of God’s order. When you need reassurance and guidance turn to the Source of all wisdom. He will help s