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“It is better to finish something than to start it.It is better to be patient than to be proud.” – Ecclesiastes 7:8, NCV Have you noticed others not finishing what they start, or not honouring what they say? Sadly, it seems to be so prevalent in our society today. As Christians, however, we are to be guided by the Word and should not be ignorant about what the Bible says about this. There is accountability and a heavenly reward at play. Colossians 3:23-24, NIV “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.” In the world, but…
Dear readers, we love to hear your thoughts on the stories that we publish, what is going on around the world, and what the Lord has placed on your heart! Email your letter through to editor@joymag.co.za for a chance to be featured – please try to keep letters to 150 words as we have limited space. “I am a new reader, loving all I’m reading!” Suzanne van der Westhuizen Short and informative articles After my recent diagnosis of a mental illness, the only thing I can concentrate on reading is short informative articles, which I found in the January issue of JOY! Magazine. And what joy I experienced! As an avid reader of fiction and non-fiction, the blow of lacking concentration hit hard. Alas, I persevered and kept to my…
The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is PRICELESS. BE DECISIVE Right or wrong, make a decision. The road of life is paved with flat squirrels who couldn’t make a decision. HAPPINESS is not having to set the alarm clock. I hate it when I can’t figure out how to operate the iPad... ...and my tech support guy is asleep. He’s five and it’s past his bedtime. Just once, I want a username and password prompt to say: “CLOSE ENOUGH.” If you see me talking to myself, just move along. I’m self-employed. WE’RE HAVING A MEETING. Today’s 3-year-olds can switch on laptops and open their favourite apps. When I was 3, I ate mud. When I get…
WORD SEARCH LUKE 10:1-16 APPOINTEDHARVESTSEVENTYBETHSAIDAHEALSICKCAPERNAUMHOUSESIDONCHORAZINKINGDOMSODOMDRINKINGKNAPSACKSTREETSDUSTLABORERSTOLERABLEEATINGLAMBSTYREEXALTEDPEACEWAGESFEWSACKCLOTHWOLVESGREATSANDALSWORTHYHADES This word search was crafted by Theresa Jones, a Cape Town-based author. Theresa has recently brought out her own fun book of Biblical word searches and multiple choice questions. If you would like to order a copy for only R90, email holyspiritinspirations@gmail.com Test your BIBLE KNOWLEDGE See how many of these you can fill in before checking the answers on page 45. After you test yourself, try reading the questions aloud to a friend or family member and see how they do! 1 Which Hebrew prophet lived to be 969 years of age? 2 In the book of Genesis, which Israelite patriarch used a stone for a pillow? 3 Manasseh was the longest reigning king in the Bible. How long did he…
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Jackie and Gawie de Lange are expecting! It is with great excitement that we share the news of a JOY-ful pregnancy. Proud parents Gawie de Lange (general manager of JOY! Magazine) and wife Jackie (travel director for JOY! Travel) are enjoying this beautiful time and are excited to meet their little one in July 2023. Queen Elizabeth’s former chaplain warns Christians about King Charles The former chaplain to the late Queen Elizabeth II is speaking out about King Charles III’s multifaith views and multiculturalism, warning that those ideas could spell the end of the British monarchy. Gavin Ashenden, who served as the Queen’s chaplain for nine years, told GB News, “I think that if this slow movement into multiculturalism and multifaith goes on, we’ll lose the monarchy because, in the…
