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JOY! Magazine

Safeguarding our faith in morally bankrupt times • “Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me and lead me in the way everlasting.” – Psalm 139:23-24

Letters to the EDITOR • Send your letters to editor@joymag.co.za

BIBLE FUN

ASK VAL • Email questions to: joyquestions@valwaldeck.com

Thank you I know it was You, Lord!

WHO’S in the NEWS?

JOY! NEWS • KEEPING CHRISTIANS INFORMED

TIME 2 RISE SA • Uniting for Change

Standing for education Lessons from the BELA Bill public hearing PART 1

FAITH, FAMILY, AND SPORT The power couple: NEIL & TANYA POWELL

God’s voice in my life Duane Vermeulen • Daniel Johannes “Duane” Vermeulen is a South African professional rugby player. His nickname, given to him by fans, is “Thor” – the Norse god of thunder. He currently dons the green and gold for the South African national team and has been playing for Ulster in the United Rugby Championship since 2021.

DID YOU KNOW? • Elisha died from an illness (2 Kin 13:14).

CHARACTERS OF THE BIBLE Isaiah

THE PARABLES OF JESUS • The wise and foolish virgins

THE ARMOUR OF GOD Ephesians 6:10-18

AGAPE LOVE in response to hate • When we are on the receiving end of the provocation of hate, we should participate with the heart of Jesus, now beating within us, and respond with His agape love in an acted out, tangible manner.

Modern forms of IDOLATRY • All idolatry of self has at its core the three lusts found in 1 John 2:16, “For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.”

Making the Word of God INEFFECTIVE through manmade traditions • Well meaning, sincere believers and ministers have unknowingly passed on traditions (teachings and theories of men) that limit God’s power in their lives and the lives of their followers.

Living with eyes fixed on Heaven • Jesus Christ, the Son of the living God, entered the heavenly courtroom and stood in our place as the accused. Upon the cross, He took our sins upon Himself, enduring the complete judgement of God that you and I deserve.

A devoted citizen protects the environment

Standing in the gap for Gen Z

A new day of Pentecost • A need for fellowship

FORGIVENESS • The key to experiencing the fullness of God

Water into wine • There is enough power in one drop of the blood of Jesus to wash away every sin, to heal every sickness, to break every curse on every human being who has ever lived in all the world and in all history!

Through tears & triumphs • A family’s miraculous testimony of faith

The power of forgiveness

Do you feel guilty when you aren’t stressed?

Peace in the chaos The story of Phinius

Faith under surveillance in China

Silenced voices, resilient faith Inside FEBA’s mission to reach North Korea

AR, VR & THE METAVERSE • A Christian perspective

Integrating biblical principles into education

Authentic families aren’t perfect!

The call to BIBLICAL CITIZENSHIP

FAMILY TIME with God

3 points to ponder on biblical hope