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From the EDITOR
“The Holy Spirit is given to each of us in a special way. That is for the good of all. To some people the Spirit gives a message of wisdom. To others the same Spirit gives a message of knowledge. TO OTHERS THE SAME SPIRIT GIVES FAITH. To others that
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Letters To The EDITOR
Send your letters to [email protected] 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 [email protected] for
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Ask Val
Email questions to: [email protected] Nightmares are often the result of unresolved issues in our subconscious mind. What we see, read, and hear filters through, and those memories must be replaced. TV shows, social media comments, videos, relations
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Bible Fun
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Thank You I Know It Was You, Lord!
Ever since I can remember, my father was involved in Welwitschia’s (now Khorixas’) local commando in Namibia. The commando regularly had target practice and some of the younger boys would release the targets to earn a little pocket money. During one
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Dream Engineering
Dare to think unthinkable thoughts. Develop an infinite capacity to ignore what others think can’t be done. Life is too short to think small. Ronald McNair said, “You only become a winner if you are willing to walk over the edge.” Take the lid off. G
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WHO’S In The NEWS?
Legendary country singer Dolly Parton has described cancel culture as “terrible”, and said that “if God can forgive, so must we all”. “We all make mistakes,” Parton explained in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter. “We don’t all get caught at it
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Lessons Learnt From The Springboks
The number one lesson we can take from many of the South African national Springbok rugby players is their unashamed and unapologetic stance for Christ. In an age where many believers seem almost shy or fearful of making known their beliefs, the Bokk
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UNVEILING THE SIGNS Are We Witnessing The Return Of Jesus Christ?
The return of Jesus Christ is a fundamental belief of Christianity and one of the dominant themes of the New Testament. His coming is a time of judgement, and the Bible warns us to be ready. When the Bible speaks of the time of the end it refers to t
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Joy! News
Scan this QR code on your smartphone to sign up to our newsletters www.joynews.co.za The renowned 1979 Jesus movie has now been translated into its 2100th language, The Washington Times reports. Based on the gospel of Luke, the movie is a hugely p
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The Wise Men
We all know the scene. Baby Jesus lies in a manger closely surrounded by His parents. There are some random farm animals around, perhaps a shepherd or two, and maybe even an angel. But there are always three stately-looking men bearing gifts. This mo
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DID YOU KNOW? Christmas Edition
Despite popular nativity scenes, the Bible doesn’t mention animalspresent at Jesus’ birth. No one knows what day or month Jesus was really born (though some scholars speculate that it was in September). Nathanael’s question, “Can anything good come o
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The Parables Of Jesus
Have you ever been in a situation where you felt that others, who have done far less than you, unfairly received equal or greater credit? This month’s parable has a similar feel to it. There is something that strikes us as unfair, but this is precise
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THE TABERNACLE The dwelling place of God Exodus 36:8 – 39:43
The tabernacle was given by God as a display of truth. Each item in the tabernacle served as a visual aid, reminding God’s people of His character, comforting them with His grace, and assuring them of the hope that He extends to sinners. • showed the
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Christmas The Gift Of Peace
I was doing some shopping a few days ago and noticed all the Christmas decorations displayed in the shop. Without thinking, I started humming my most favourite Christmas carol, “O Holy Night”. I really love the build up in the song when we sing “Fall
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The Prayer Womb
When we picture a prayer warrior, we usually see a great-aunt or grandmother. I think that every family has one. You never find them looking into a crystal ball to know the future for little Johnny – they are at the throne of God creating Johnny’s fu
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The Truth About THE ANOINTING
One teaching that is prevalent in the body of Christ is that of “the anointing”. I want to make a few statements here that I believe will help Christians understand the truth about the anointing and therefore walk in the power that truth brings. I ha
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The Two Witnesses In Revelation 11
In Revelation 11, God shows the Apostle John a vision of two witnesses who testify with great power. But these witnesses are killed by the beast and their death is celebrated. Who are the two witnesses? How should we understand this prophecy? The boo
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A Devoted Citizen Acts On The National Vision
There is a personal vision and a national vision. A statesman/woman is one who merges their personal vision with the national vision. The national vision starts with embracing the green revolution, which is taking care of our environment and ensuring
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A New Day Of Pentecost The Spirit Of Prayer
Over the last few issues, I have shared guiding principles that the early Church lived by (Acts 2:42). This included apostolic doctrine, fellowship, the breaking of bread, and prayer. Last month, we looked at the Christocentric prayer of Paul and the
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50 Crusades To Celebrate 50 Years!
In 2024, we will celebrate 50 years of Christ for all Nations ministry – our golden anniversary – and what an amazing 50 years it has been! We’ve documented over 90 million salvations. We’ve seen entire cities and even nations shaken by the power of
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Mobile Clinics & Miracles: Transforming The Cape Flats
The Cape Flats is often marked by challenges and dangers that affect the lives of its residents. Amidst these difficulties, Winifred le Fleur, COO of Touching Nations, stands as a beacon of hope and change. In this interview, she opens up about her v
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Salvation Prayer
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
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3 Points To Ponder On The Greatest Gift
It is that time of year when kids come alive and we, as parents, receive the subtle hints and written notes with suggestions as to what they want for Christmas. Suddenly, the dog gets walked and the trash is taken out without a murmur; the dishwasher
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True Christian hearts
My brother, Paul, and his wife, Jeannie, are permanent caravanners in the Dibiki Holiday Resort in Hartenbos, owned by Oosie and Martie Pretorius. Paul suffers from facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD), a debilitating neuro muscular disease
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Embracing The Spirit Of Christmas
Greetings, precious friends. This is that special time of the year where we remember Jesus Christ, our Saviour, Lord, and King coming to this earth. Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God, left His throne in heaven to come to the earth, to live a
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Championing What’s Right The Christian Approach To Making A Difference
I was driving around town the other day, stuck behind a bakkie that was plastered full of bumper stickers. I would assume that the gentleman was a Christian, as he had multiple stickers saying as much. I noticed, however, that the majority of the sti
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3 Ways TECHNOLOGY Is Undermining Your Parenting
Parenting and technology issues are common today, and I’ve experienced this with my kids and their love of video games. We lovingly put limits on how much our kids play video games. But one afternoon, I caught my son in his room on a tablet playing h
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Harnessing The Power Of Artificial Intelligence TO ENHANCE EDUCATION
Artificial intelligence (AI) might be the last technology that humanity will ever need to invent. If computers are bicycles for the mind, AI is a car. As with any other powerful technology, AI has the potential to completely transform the human way o
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Authentically Connected
There is no shortage of articles and studies outlining the potential dangers and pitfalls of social media. This is not intended to be another addition to that extensive pool of information. While concerns about social media are well-documented and ex
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Strings Of Faith How Christy-Lyn’s Harp Inspires Worship
You might remember Joshua Aaron as the Israeli/American singer who was featured on our March cover, before playing to a sold-out audience in Cape Town. But what you may not know is that a local Cape Town harpist, Christy-Lyn Dosè, joined him on stage
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BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS For This December
This is the riveting true story of a Chinese student leader of the famous Tiananmen Square protests who discovers the matchless treasure of Jesus Christ. He and his wife accept a call to share the Gospel in China and thereby take on the life of suffe
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When Prodigals Come Home: Navigating The Challenges Of New Believers’ Transformations
We’re praying for conversions. We want our neighbours, our classmates, our colleagues, the people we see on the bus to be saved. In every prayer meeting we tell the Lord how much we long for people of all sorts to come to repentance and faith in Chri
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Donna Carol Gray
Can you believe it’s already December, the final month of 2023? It’s been quite a year, and many of us are eagerly anticipating the fresh start that the new year promises, eager to leave behind the trials and tribulations of 2023. However, before we
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Are You Too Self-aware?
It is possible to be too self-aware, to the point where you try to intellectualise away your feelings and emotions. This is often a sneaky defence mechanism used to avoid processing hard emotions. Be aware of this and allow yourself to feel so that y
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