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JOY! Magazine

From the EDITOR

Navigating faith amidst turmoil

JOY! MAGAZINE • Real Life • Real People • Real Christianity

Faithful Creations

NEIL BREEBAART • Art – a universal language to preach the Word

BIBLE FUN

DID YOU KNOW?

ASK VAL • Biblical answers to tough questions

Thank you I know it was You, Lord!

SALVATION PRAYER

XHOSA

Spiritual insights from a little kitty

WHO’S in the NEWS?

JAPAN BROADCASTING LIFE INTO A MISSIONARY GRAVEYARD

Christianity around the world THE NETHERLANDS • To use the term “Holland” for the whole of the Netherlands is not correct. The region of Holland (North and South Holland) is two of the nation’s 12 provinces.

PASTOR APPRECIATION • PASTOR FREDDIE JOSEPH RUSTHOF ASSEMBLIES OF GOD CHURCH

Empowered by faith • WITNESSING THE HEALING POWER OF GOD’S WORD

REDEEMED! From disaster to pastor

Kim WALKER-SMITH A lifestyle of worship • Kim is best known as the worship leader for the Jesus Culture Band and Jesus Culture events, and as a worship pastor for Bethel Church in Redding. Her videos on YouTube have tens of millions of views, and her songs are oft-sung worship anthems around the world.

CHARACTERS OF THE BIBLE The Philippian jailer

THE PARABLES OF JESUS The wicked tenants

REMEMBER DEATH

Thriving in times of TURBULENCE

PARADIGM SHIFT

The power of gratitude • Gratitude is a thread that weaves together moments of joy, trials, and triumphs. It is a powerful force that, when cultivated, transforms our perspective and deepens our connection with God. No matter who we are, and in whatever circumstance we may find ourselves, we all have something to be grateful for. Here are some snippets from readers, sharing what they are grateful for:

The right ATTITUDE makes all the DIFFERENCE

Do MENTALLY DISABLED people go to heaven?

The birth of a devoted citizen • “The test of good citizenship is loyalty to country.” – Bainbridge Colby

As you go, PREACH!

Evangelism • The conversion of Cornelius and Peter Key scripture: Acts 10:1-48

Anchored in faith • The unwavering hope of the rising generation

MIRACLES amid violent persecution

THE EGG Creation’s perfect package!

What does the Bible say about DINOSAURS?

JOY! N EWS • KEEPING CHRISTIANS INFORMED

ELECTIONS Prayer pointers for the IEC

‘MY VISIT TO THE GAZA BORDER’

3 points to ponder on ‘For me and my house…’