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Email your questions to: [email protected] Why did esus say His followers ust hate their fa ilies ? Ephesians 6:1-3 reminds us that the Ten Commandments are God’s standard for lives that please Him. The fourth commandment specifically commands us t

Every day, as we stop to smell the flowers, we are reminded that there is a feast for the eyes in what we see. It’s amazing the beauty that surrounds us. We can admire and we can observe the complexity that exists in God’s created order. Many nature

I gave my heart to Jesus as a little girl. Through the years, Jesus has been my only hope and anchor, and I have had so many experiences of faith with Him. I am not much of a talker, but I love to write down every miracle He does. When I look back, m

Good day, precious friends. Last month we studied Hebrews 12:1-2 and focussed on the importance of witnessing (preaching and demonstrating the Gospel). Once again, let us look at this amazing passage of scripture. “Therefore we also, since we are su

I regard it as a privilege to say thank you to my pastor, TN Jili, and his wife, LE Jili, for being such a blessing to our church – the Apostolic Faith Mission Sweetwaters Assembly in Pietermaritzburg. We are fortunate to have two branches, yet we ne

Discover the transformative power of saying “YES” in Tes Jahnig’s new book, The YES Life. The much-anticipated book is now available, offering readers a profound journey into the life-altering power of saying “YES” to God, purpose, and a future fille

The Bible describes the last days as a time when we will see the rise of a generation and people who “will love only themselves and their money. They will be boastful and proud, scoffing at God, disobedient to their parents, and ungrateful. They will

Jehoshaphat won a battle by sending singers ahead of his army to praise God (2 Chr 20:21-24). Huldah was consulted to authenticate the Book of the Law found in the temple (2 Kings 22:14-20). Handkerchiefs and aprons that had touched Paul were used to

Last month we looked at David, the Old Testament’s greatest king, a man after God’s own heart. This month we consider two pagan kings, Nebuchadnezzar and his grandson, Belshazzar. We might think that God’s people can’t learn anything spiritually wort

We have come to the end of our series on Jesus’ parables, and we close with a parable that not only forms the conclusion to Jesus’ most renowned sermon, but also serves as a directive about all His teaching. First, as always, we must establish the co

Rolene is more than a titleholder or a familiar face from her days as Miss South Africa and Miss World. Behind the crown is a woman of deep faith, resilience, and unwavering dedication to her calling. With a background in medicine and a passion for h

The dictionary defines stress as “physical, mental, or emotional strain or tension”. Some stress is necessary and even good – such as the physical strain we put on our muscles in order to make them stronger. But when we talk about “stress”, we are us

A small group of elderly people in the section for those with dementia sits before me, waiting for me to serve them communion. One elderly lady stares straight ahead as I greet everyone warmly. She doesn’t respond at all. I step closer to her and pla

A few years ago, I wrote a column in JOY! about counting blessings, changing perspectives, and intentionally choosing joy. It was a challenge for both readers and myself. I decided to change my mindset, and WOW – the impact has been incredible. My ov

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“Who are you, O great mountain? Before Zerubbabel you shall become a plain! And he shall bring forth the capstone with shouts of ‘grace, grace to it!’ ... The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation of this temple; His hands shall also finish it

This article continues our new series titled “Christ Amongst the Seven Churches of Revelation”. Last month, we began exploring the letter to the church of Ephesus, and this month, we continue to delve into this letter. In the scriptures, this church

Sin and rebellion against God will hinder us from being filled with the Holy Spirit. When we give in to sinful temptations and worldly desires, when we lose control and do what we know is wrong, living as we did before accepting Christ’s salvation, w

As lead vocalist of the globally celebrated band We Are Messengers, Darren Mulligan is no stranger to both the highs and challenges that come with success in the Christian music industry. Despite their growing acclaim, including multiple number-one s

So, what’s AI? If your knowledge of AI is limited to movies like Her, Free Guy, Ex Machina, and Wall-E, you’re not alone. And if you’ve heard murmurings about “the dangers of AI” and are worried about how it might affect your kids – well, me too. New

I often reflect on questions that Christians have about relevant topics. Recently, while pastoring one of the JOY! Travel tours, a question came up about prayer. What concerned me most was the perception that God is a distant Spirit who answers our p

A bi* used to be one of the many Muslim listeners of FEBA Mali’s radio station, KanuYah FM Sollo. When she fell gravely ill, her family sought help in the usual places – medical doctors, hospitals, and marabouts, Muslim holy men who sell amulets to w

In June 2014, I was diagnosed with stage one breast cancer. After a trying season of chemotherapy and radiation, I was declared cancer-free in January 2015. However, on November 16th 2018, a biopsy confirmed stage four cancer; which had metastasised