Meet Sally Goodwin, a remarkable woman on a mission to inspire and empower women to embrace their God-ordained identity and destiny. A prophet, teacher, author, wife, and mother to three wonderful sons, Sally’s life journey is a testament to the powe

Every January, the world seems to echo the mantra, “New year, new you”. It’s tempting to believe that a fresh calendar means we need to reinvent ourselves entirely. But the truth is, while the world around us shifts and trends fade, God calls us to c

This sobering reality came to life for Reuben during a visit to Ndambaland, where the New Testament had been launched in the Ndamba language. The celebration was filled with joy and hope, but what happened the next day would leave an indelible mark o

Crash! A tree had fallen! We rushed outside to investigate and found them staring at us with four pitch-black eyes. Two owlets – African wood owls. One survived, the other did not. And so, the journey began with our proud adoption of the survivor, wh

My journey is one of hope, purpose, and the belief that every person has a unique role to play in this world, no matter how big or small. I was featured on the front page of Beeld newspaper when I was just a few days old. My mom, who was a regular re

Let the journey begin! This year, things should be different: instead of opening new diaries to jot down meetings, appointments, and to-do lists, the number one action we ought to take is... making time to rest! We tend to forget that rest is one of

Over the next two months, we’re going to look at the Apostle Paul. With this article, we’ll consider his pre-conversion life, where he was known as Saul of Tarsus. Next month, we’ll cover Paul’s post-conversion days. This may be one of the most impor

A shepherd, quite simply, is one who tends to his sheep. The shepherd guides, directs, defends, and feeds his flock. His existence is wrapped up in making sure they are where they’re supposed to be – and that they’re kept alive. Traditionally, being

Impact Radio’s Zinhle Twala recently interviewed Chidima Craig and Brett Younker from Passion Music, offering an inspiring glimpse into what South Africans can expect from the Passion 2025 tour. With worship gatherings scheduled for January 31st in T

Scan this QR code on your smartphone to sign up to our newsletters www.joynews.co.za Jesus banner flying over Cape Town this past month. Scan the QR code to learn more about the mission behind this banner. The Bible app YouVersion has revealed Phi

The story of Job illustrates profound suffering and desperation. When Job faced unimaginable loss, he cried out, “My groans are not silent” (Job 7:13). Similarly, my mother, Anthea, endured heart-wrenching challenges, yet her journey, like Job’s, is

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Every once in a while, an ewe will give birth to a lamb and reject it. There are various reasons for this, but once an ewe rejects one of her lambs, she will never change her mind. If the shepherd attempts to return the lamb, the mother might even ki

We wish all JOY! readers and family a happy and blessed 2025! As we look forward to the year ahead, with all its blessings, battles, and victories, let us commit to always looking to and following our Lord Jesus Christ. This commitment must lead us t

As we rapidly approach the end of the church age, the spiritual battle we are engaged in appears to be growing in intensity. As any soldier would tell you, the fiercer the fight, the quicker they become exhausted. With that in mind, many Christians I

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My heart has been heavy for the past few days – so heavy that I’ve found myself on the brink of tears. On Saturday, my family and I met new friends, including Charles, a straightforward, no-frills farmer whose story left a permanent mark on my heart.

I find it a privilege to know Pastor Radebe and Mrs Radebe of Willowfontein Assembly of God, who I met last year August. The couple were my late aunt’s pastors. On the day she had called for a three-day fast, this man and woman of God were humble eno

Generation Z, also known as Zoomers, refers to people born after Millennials (1981-1996) and before Generation Alpha (2010-2025). The Pew Research Center established 1996 as the final birth year for Millennials, placing anyone born from 1997 onwards