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I love the scripture above! I believe that it is such an important aspect of living a blessed Christian life. I am so grateful that I had a very generous father who, from a very early age, taught me this biblical principle. He was a man who liberally

Erin Georgiou – Editor@joymag.co.za Gawie de Lange Gillian Fraser Marina Hofmeyer ■

Jesus, I believe that You died on the Cross for me. There You were wounded for my transgressions, You were bruised for my iniquities; and the punishment for my peace was upon You. I have been like a lost sheep, I have turned to my own way, but I beli

Yesu, ndiyakholwa ukuba wandifela emnqamlezweni. Apho walinyazwa ngenxa yeziphoso zam, Walinyazwa ngenxa yobubi bam, ubetho loxolelo lwam lube phezu kwakho. Ndifana nemvu elahlekileyo, ndiye ndalahleka, kodwa ndiyakholwa ukuba uThixo walibeka phezu k

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

I was recently sitting in my office thinking about my experience in and during lockdown, as well as how it has impacted my family, work, and relationships. I took some time to evaluate where I am at and what the next steps are. After spending some ti

Letters To The Editor Woofs & licks, Midgey

It’s such a relief to read a magazine that the whole family can enjoy. May God continue bless you all. Shirley Hoshe What a joy to open the magazine and see all the beautiful organs of the world. Wow! They are true masterpieces. I am sure that each

Might I ask you today, kindly but rather directly, how well behaved are you on social media? What are your posts telling others about this Jesus in whom you profess to believe? Yikes! Uncomfortable questions, but they’re the right ones to be asking.

See how many of these you can fill in before checking the answers on page 71. After you test yourself, try reading the questions aloud to a friend or family member and see how they do! 1. When Paul addressed the Ephesians about putting on the armo

Sandy loves falling asleep on my lap – head thrown back, belly exposed, in utter vulnerability and total trust. And very often when she sleeps, it is on her back with all four paws in the air: I am told that this is an indication that she feels safe

Why did American historian Lynn White claim that the Bible is “the ideological basis for the arrogant and aggressive domination of nature, which has led to ecological destruction?” Did Christians give her the impression that dominion theology justifi

• 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

Elisée Yao, the founder of Divine Restoration Ministries, was born and bred in Ivory Coast. The son of a pastor, Elisée gave his life to Jesus and was involved in ministry from a very early age. Growing up in his father’s large church, Elisée was inv

René Snyman is a master artist who depicts light in an exceptional way in her paintings. Not only does the light shine from her works, but René’s inner light is also immediately noticeable. “Art is like music. You can claim that things are going well

Over the last few issues we have studied the first part of the verse above and have seen that we cannot compromise our covenant with Abba Father in order to reach out to others. We have to stay close to the heart of our King in order to be partakers

Earlier this year, Christ for all Nations (CfaN) saw 51 students completing the first “Evangelism Bootcamp” – an intensive 6-month training in everything to do with crusade evangelism. This is part of their “Decade of Double Harvest” strategy. To see

In 2010 Cornelius Chapewa Ngosa went on the journey of a lifetime. For 11 months he travelled with four other team members to 12 African countries. Together the team, known as Explore Africa and part of Global Challenge Expeditions, visited countries

TWR (Trans World Radio) shares in this privilege by spreading the Gospel of Jesus to some of the world’s darkest corners. Starting with radio broadcasting in 1964, TWR gradually moved to using media on digital platforms that became available as techn

“Afrika Tikkun played a big role, if not the biggest, in making sure my family and I have food to eat,” says 14-year-old Zenande Mndini of Mfuleni,Western Cape.“They did not only help me and my family but families in the community as well. I am happy

Our kids have been going through an online series on the book of Daniel. While each message has resonated with our family, there is one that stood out for its contemporary pertinence: the story of Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah being thrown into the

I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis at the age of 37. After having a few appointments with the rheumatologist, discussing a treatment plan and all the side effects of the drugs, I decided to take some time to consider all my options and to pray

The Bible does not say anything specifically about the disease of cancer. However, that does not mean that it does not address the issue of diseases. King Hezekiah was sick from a “boil” (2 Kings 20:6-8), which could have been cancer under a differen

Jesus, I thank You that You died on the Cross to deliver me from fear and to overcome the power of sickness and death. I thank You that Your name is above every name, and the power of cancer is broken in my life and the lives of my loved ones. Lord J

Daniela (12) was playing in the street near her house when she heard two gunshots that changed her life forever. Within seconds, her father, Pastor Plinio, was taken away from her because he shared about Christ’s love in an area controlled by drug ga

Scan this QR code on your smartphone to sign up to our newsletters The Yali Tribe in Papa New Guinea – which used to kill missionaries, practice witchcraft, and engage in cannibalism – is now following God and graciously accepted 2500 Bibles that

The justice of the world and the justice of God are very different and almost diametrically opposed. In God’s eyes, there can never be justice when it is not rooted and established in righteousness. Righteousness and justice, according to Psalm 97:2,

The Family sphere of influence has been under severe demonic attack for several generations. The Family is the cornerstone of society. When the original structure of God’s creation of families is altered, society begins to change exponentially. Troub

Many Christians have compartmentalised their lives into neat little boxes, unfortunately leaving Jesus out of their work box – they do not see the marketplace as part of their Christian life. We need to do the Will of God in all areas of our lives to