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Are you feeling overwhelmed by things that you cannot control? The stress of the state of our government – relentless corruption, deteriorating health services, the constant interference in the education system, the ever-rising cost of living, and no

Dear readers, we love to hear your thoughts on the stories that we publish, what is going on around the world, and what the Lord has placed on your heart! Email your letter through to editor@joymag.co.za for a chance to be featured – please try to ke

When something is repeated over and over again, it can lose its impact. As Christians, how often do we hear the scripture, “Ask, and you shall receive ... knock, and the door shall be opened”? It is so popular, and so repeated, but yet is such a powe

During the transition from the Old into the New Testament, there were various internal challenges that the early Church faced. Acts 15:1-22 highlights how false brethren sought to operate and impose mixed doctrines onto the Gentiles – believing that

In an exciting update, Dr Caroline Leaf – communication pathologist, audiologist, clinical and cognitive neuroscientist – has just let us know that she will be touring to South Africa in May 2024 and speaking at an upcoming conference. We will update

For a number of years, I have had an interest in genealogy and tracing our family tree. It is like a combination of a scavenger hunt and a jigsaw puzzle. You have to find all the pieces before you can try to put them together. I have learnt to think

In Exodus, Moses saw the Israelites worshipping the golden calf. He ground the idol into fine powder, mixed it with water, and forced them to drink it (Exo 32:19-20). Not only did Josiah destroy pagan temples, but an archaeological find from Lachish

Scan this QR code on your smartphone to sign up to our newsletters www.joynews.co.za Late January, protests erupted at Cricket South Africa’s headquarters as supporters demanded the reinstatement of David Teeger, the Jewish U-19 cricket captain st

In a captivating exploration of the future of the British monarchy, renowned author Robert Hardman has raised the intriguing possibility that Prince William could become the first British monarch in over five centuries to sever official ties with the

Unite180, a dynamic church in South Africa, exemplifies the transformative power of faith. In the span of a decade, what began as a youth ministry within a local church blossomed into a thriving community of believers, making a profound impact both l

In these volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous times, what is wrong is being declared to be right and what is right is being labelled as being wrong. The need to provide the next generation with biblically based, wholesome education is greater

Avery close friend of mine and his wife recently endured a traumatic ordeal. Their energetic 13-year-old son, Lian, was jumping on his trampoline (as he often did). Out of the corner of his eye, my friend noticed his son walking towards the house bef

The work of a missionary is to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with men, women, and children of all nations, languages, and cultures. Every Christian must share this same task, but not every Christian is called to be a working missionary, prepared t

WOWZA is an acronym for Wave On Wave South Africa: Wave on wave of salvation, healing, deliverance, and revival rolling across our land! Spiritual liberation must precede political and economic liberation. If the hearts of the people of a nation are

Saleh*, who bravely started an underground house church network in Yemen, picks up his phone when it beeps ominously. Another death threat... “They are searching for you,” the message reads. “You are dead. Your days are numbered.” The words are shock

Janet, the eldest of four kids born to Eunice and Gary, hails from an informal settlement in Philippi, Cape Town. Eunice was a nurse at G F Jooste Hospital (a former hospital in Manenberg) and Gary worked at a construction company. From a very young

I can say an incredible number of things about Rev. PJ Grove. In March this year, he will retire as a minister after 38 years in full-time ministry. Rev. Grove spent 19 years with the Uniting Reformed Church in Southern Africa (URCSA) in Komaggas and