JOY Magazine

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I want to share a prophetic dream that I had many years ago, as it could be very helpful and relevant to someone. In my dream I walked out of a building quite late at night (I had been working in this building). The street was deserted and dark, exce

Mornings with Jesus

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NOW, I CAN SEE MORE clearly how my church journey reflects the seasons of my life. As a new Christian, I found a Bible church with a scholarly pastor who taught Scripture verse by verse, and I faithfully took notes. My husband worked most Sundays, so

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

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

60 Days of Prayer

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The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they reveal knowledge. PSALM 19:1–2 (NIV) GOD COMMUNICATES THROUGH His creation. Nature showcases His glory durin

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

60 Days of Prayer

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Surely God is my help; the Lord is the one who sustains me. PSALM 54:4 (NIV) WHEN THINGS GO wrong, or not as you had planned, turn to this Scripture. God is the upholder of life. He can mend the broken pieces and help you find your way. Entrust Him

60 Days of Prayer

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This God—his way is perfect; the word of the Lord proves true; he is a shield for all those who take refuge in him. PSALM 18:30 (ESV) IF A MISTAKE or the unexpected happens—a misdialed number, a wrong turn, a missed meeting—instead of worrying or wi

Mornings with Jesus

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EACH TIME I JOIN A new Bible study, I hear similar comments as the ladies introduce themselves. The women express how much they enjoy the fellowship and how much they learn from the workbook and videos. Eventually someone will say that when she tries

60 Days of Prayer

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Praise the Lord, all you nations; extol him, all you peoples. For great is his love toward us and the faithfulness of the Lord endures forever. Praise the Lord. PSALM 117:1-2 NIV THERE ARE 1,189 chapters in the Bible and the shortest chapter is Psal

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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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

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

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

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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2021 is the beginning of a completely new year for those who follow the Gregorian calendar. God reveals His plans and purposes to us for preparation, warning, and adjustment. 2021 will not ease the pandemic, which has changed the course of our nation

Mornings with Jesus

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MY HUSBAND, SCOTT, HAS A big birthday coming up. I’m party-planning, putting the pieces into place so that we can really celebrate. My birthday is the day after. When he asked me what I wanted for my birthday I said, “I want to recover from your birt

60 Days of Prayer

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Even the sparrow has found a home, and the swallow a nest for herself, where she may have her young—a place near your altar, Lord Almighty, my King and my God. PSALM 84:3 (NIV) PERHAPS IT IS part of being human and wanting to be self-sufficient, tha

60 Days of Prayer

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You crown the year with a bountiful harvest; even the hard pathways overflow with abundance. PSALM 65:11 (NLT) GOD IS PREPARING a year of favor for you filled with opportunities and blessings. Anticipate the months to come, overflowing with God’s 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

60 Days of Prayer

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So we say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?” HEBREWS 13:6 NIV YOU DO NOT have to face your problems alone; you can turn to God, and He will help. Fill your mind with thoughts of Him and ge

The Christian Science Monitor

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A Christian Science perspective: All of us possess the spiritual strength and dominion to prosper in our work.

60 Days of Prayer

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“In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength....” ISAIAH 30:15 (NIV) WHEN YOU ARE on vacation, it can be hard to downshift from work and truly enjoy your time away. Recognize the importance of taking a break to

JOY Magazine

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After being locked indoors for so long this year, my husband and I recently decided to buy mountain bikes and start getting out into nature. I never thought that I would become one of “those people,” but man was I wrong. Exploring the beautiful trail

60 Days of Prayer

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Great is our Lord and mighty in power; his understanding has no limit. PSALM 147:5 (NIV) GOD HAS THE unique and amazing ability to know and understand everything. When you are up against a challenge and feel alone with your problem, repeat the abov

Mornings with Jesus

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I GREW UP IN A small town in Northern California. As in many small towns there was a local rivalry. Our rivalry team was the Mt. Shasta Bears, and we were the Weed Cougars. Yes, the town I grew up in was named Weed, and as you can imagine the Bears c

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

Mornings with Jesus

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Pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians 5:17–18 (NKJV) I FOUND OUT THAT BEING able to pray on demand is an acquired skill. Growing up in church, we recited lovely prayers

60 Days of Prayer

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This is what the Lord says: “You will be in Babylon for seventy years. But then I will come and do for you all the good things I have promised, and I will bring you home again. JEREMIAH 29:10 (NLT) WHEN YOU FEEL stuck, ask God to open your mind to

JOY Magazine

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My wife, Theresa, used to work as a secretary on a college campus. Most of the staff were young married women at that stage in life when they were having babies. Each time a baby was born the mother would come show it off as soon as possible. You can