JOY Magazine

Gratitude is a thread that weaves together moments of joy, trials, and triumphs. It is a powerful force that, when cultivated, transforms our perspective and deepens our connection with God. No matter who we are, and in whatever circumstance we may f

In our pursuit of evangelism, we must understand that not all conversions will be genuine, as some people will choose to connect with ulterior motives in mind, as was the case with Simon the sorcerer (Acts 8:9-24). Simon was an influential man, celeb

The last few generations have experienced some history-defining moments. September 11, 2001, two planes flew into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Centre, New York. March 26, 2020, South Africa went into hard lockdown; Covid-19 had arrived. These m

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Email your questions to: info@joymag.co.za Can you please tell me why some people get healed and some don’t? Is it because of their lack of faith? When Jesus healed several people in Capernaum, including Peter’s mother-in-law, the scriptures comm

Facing the disappointment of no holiday plans for December 2023 due to my husband’s work commitments, a heartfelt prayer opened the door to unexpected blessings. A week before the holidays, I prayed, “Father, could You please provide our family with

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

I am so glad that you are giving us this opportunity to show our appreciation for our pastors! I would like to thank the Lord for pastor Mike Rumble, the man who led our whole family to the Lord 42 years ago. I was a 13-year-old teenager at the time,

• Only 0,8% of the population are professing Christians. • Japan has one of the highest suicide rates in the world. • Japan is one of the least reached countries in the world. • Religious radio stations are not permitted in Japan. • Niijima J (Joseph

A video of Shaun Christie, the student who took a bold stand at an orientation session at the North-West University (NWU), has gone viral. “I’m saying what everyone is too afraid to say...” Shaun, the final year law student, said in the video. Christ

The ANC regime attempted to win the presidency of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva in January but lost to Morocco by a wide margin. The SA government wanted the position to conceal the atrocities of its tyrannical allies like China, Cuba, and Ir

Last month we received the bittersweet news that judges John Hlophe and Nkola Motata became the first two judges in the history of post-democratic South Africa to be recommended by the National Assembly for impeachment. Impeachment essentially allows

Have you ever been slandered, cheated, or in some way abused by someone? What should be your Christian response to such treatment? This month’s parable addresses this precise matter. Jesus’ parable is about a servant who owes a king an enormous debt

While teaching law at Harvard, Professor Simon Greenleaf stated to his class that the resurrection of Jesus Christ was simply a legend; as an atheist he thought miracles to be impossible. In a rebuttal, three of his law students challenged him to app

Catechesis is the activity of teaching and making disciples. It happens when the catechist (teacher) catechises (teaches) the catechumen (students) using a catechism (textbook). Teaching the Bible has been part of the Christian Church for centuries.

You never know what is waiting for you just around the corner. If someone told Christel van Zyl of Upington that she would suddenly become paralysed, she would not have believed them. Christel describes herself as someone who loves to be outdoors and

In the first chapters of Ecclesiastes Solomon aptly described ungodly, worldly existence that is, “life under the sun,” as “meaningless, vanity, a chasing after the wind.” Fathering “under the sun” has been on a downward spiral ever since the fall of

The arrival of our newborn bundle of joy has sparked a time of deep reflection in my life, particularly my choices. Being a 47-year-old “new” father comes with its own set of challenges. Getting out of bed for our crying baby isn’t always as smooth a

There are things in life that do not change – such as the sunrise and sunset – but everything else is bound to change. Our duty is not to stop the change, but to adapt to it with all the challenges and opportunities it brings. Things will not remain

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We were in northern Uganda, hundreds of kilometres from Kampala, as we walked into a village marketplace. It was quite a large village and there were a lot of people milling around. We built a small platform out of sand and that is where I preached f

FEBA Indonesia works relentlessly to spread the Good News across Indonesia. One of their listeners shares this testimony: “After receiving a shortwave radio from you, I began listening to your programme regularly. Your messages touched my heart and I

On the first day, God spoke light into existence, creating a distinction between day and night, marking the beginning of creation. “And God said, ‘Let there be light,’ and there was light. God saw that the light was good, and he separated the light

God’s creation never ceases to amaze us, and jellyfish truly are an enigma. They have no heart, bones, eyes, or even a brain – and yet are very efficient predators. This seemingly innocuous gelatinous blob is able to stun and kill its prey with sting