JOY! Magazine

JOY! Magazine is one of the premier Christian Family Magazines in the world, covering a range of content including breaking Christian news, relevant current affairs, articles on marriage and family, devotional teachings and much more!

JOY! Magazine

Striving for excellence A call to embrace purposeful living • “Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last; but we do it to get a crown that will last forever.” – 1 Corinthians 24-27, NIV

Letters to the EDITOR

BIBLE FUN

The power of gratitude CHALLENGE

Evangelism A false perception of salvation • Acts 8:9-24

A ‘new normal’ in Christ

DID YOU KNOW?

ASK VAL • Biblical answers to tough questions

Thank you I know it was You, Lord!

SALVATION PRAYER

PASTOR APPRECIATION • Pastor Mike Rumble

BEHIND THE PULPIT • Unseen challenges, unspoken burdens

WHO’S in the NEWS?

JOY! NEWS • KEEPING CHRISTIANS INFORMED

GOD’S JUDGEMENT Is the Lord giving signs?

Christianity around the world JAPAN

SUSPENDED from NWU due to CHRISTIAN BELIEFS!

CORRUPTION CRISIS ANC’s deceptive tactics on the international stage • The ANC regime’s ties with totalitarian states and terror groups have motivated western democracies to re-evaluate their relationships with South Africa.

IMPEACHMENT Judicial accountability & the rule of law

THE PARABLES OF JESUS • The unforgiving servant

CHARACTERS OF THE BIBLE

THE RIVER OF LIFE • The journey from earthly life to eternity

HE IS Alive!

CATECHISMS FOR TEACHING GOD’S WORD • The Heidelberg Catechism and Westminster Shorter and Larger Catechisms are probably the most famous examples. To this day, some catechisms are so important that they are used as a statement of faith – an official confession – uniting the churches that subscribe to them.

EASTER MIRACLE... Suddenly paralysed, but God!

FATHERHOOD ABOVE THE SUN • BUY YOURS COPIES OF THIS BOOK FROM LEGACY PUBLISHERS: BOOKS@LEGACYPUBLISHERS.CO.ZA

Ignorance of JEWS & CHURCH HISTORY • Encountering our own ignorance can be a transformative journey.

40 Years of unlocking potential & inspiring learners

Helping students become independent learners • We all know good education requires a great deal of teaching. However, the most important thing is not a teacher that teaches, but a learner who learns.

3 points to ponder on making choices

A life restored in Christ

A devoted citizen embraces change

Know the signs: SPOTTING HUMAN TRAFFICKING • Human trafficking is rife in South Africa. Here are key indicators to help identify potential victims of trafficking:

Interview with Fergus Buchan • Sharing the Gospel from Africa to London!

GOD APPOINTMENTS • Missionary Stories and Life Changing Meditations

AFRICA shall be saved… • CfaN celebrates 50 years of sharing the Gospel

Fleeing from deadly mobs in night of horror

FEBA’S HEARTLINE RADIO: Indonesia’s most influential Christian radio station! • Most Influential Christian Radio. Best Talk Show. Best Broadcaster. In November 2023, FEBA Indonesia (also known as YASKI) celebrated their 54 th anniversary and Radio Heartline’s 25 th by winning several awards. It received Best Talk Show and Favourite Broadcaster at the KPID (Regional Indonesian Broadcasting Commission) Awards Night; was named one of the top five child-friendly stations, out of more than 120 other stations; and was chosen by PEWARNA...