JOY Magazine

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• A burglary is frightening but it’s good to recognise that you grow and mature through all your experiences • If you’ve experienced a traumatic experience, have trauma counselling if you can • Look after yourself physically and spiritually. I exer

JOY Magazine

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As a former gym junkie, I am reminded of the ‘101’ of building a great physique – the first rule is to burn more calories than you consume. The second rule is to ensure that the fuel (food) that you feed your body is healthy, so that you can see grow

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

60 Days of Prayer

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Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. ROMANS 12:2 (NIV) SUMMER INVITES YOU to take in every gl

60 Days of Prayer

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“Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.” PROVERBS 16:3 (NIV) SOMETIMES OUR DREAMS are a long time coming. Perhaps there are things on your bucket list that seem completely out of reach. Don’t give up. One of the greate

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

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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This is a story about a water bearer who had two large pots. They hung on each end of a pole – which he carried across his neck. One of the pots had a crack in it, while the other pot was perfect. The perfect pot always delivered a full portion of wa

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

Buddhadharma: The Practitioner's Quarterly

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IT’S A LATE SUMMER afternoon, and strings of lanterns run from the Buddhist Church of Oakland’s substantial facade to the trees in Madison Park. Inside, the minister is giving tours of the hondo, where services are held. He explains the meaning and s

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

Mornings with Jesus

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A WOMAN I WORK WITH couldn’t give me her home address. I imagined the possibilities. Homeless? Evicted? Memory loss? Living out of her car? Sleeping on a friend’s couch? Witness protection program? The answer was much simpler—and more complicated—tha

JOY Magazine

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Christian singer-songwriter Michael W. Smith says God prevented him from getting on a plane recently so that he could have a miraculous evangelistic encounter. In a video posted to his YouTube channel, Smith says he was prevented from flying to Johan

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

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

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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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

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

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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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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Yes, my soul, find rest in God; my hope comes from him. PSALM 62:5 NIV WHEN YOU FEEL that the world is chaotic and spinning out of control, center your heart on God. Take a deep breath in as you reflect on His Word. Root yourself in Scripture by rea

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

60 Days of Prayer

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Stand steady, and don’t be afraid of suffering for the Lord. Bring others to Christ. Leave nothing undone that you ought to do. 2 TIMOTHY 4:5 (TLB) OFTEN, DURING LIFE’S darkest times, we experience a glimpse of the divine that significantly changes

60 Days of Prayer

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For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. 2 TIMOTHY 1:7 (NKJV) FEAR CAN BE crippling, stopping you from doing the very things that God is calling you to do. His love can help you overcome all obstacles

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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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.

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

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