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The doctrine of the Trinity is what makes Christianity’s monotheism unique. Last month we began a three-part series on the Trinity. We noted how the Bible’s monotheism differs from the monotheism of Islam and Judaism. This month, as we continue to ex

60 Days of Prayer

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Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. PHILI

JOY Magazine

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Most of us would recognise that the last words of a great and godly man or woman before their death would likely be words of great value. Words to consider and ponder. Jesus’ seven statements from the Cross are of that category and are thus recorded

JOY Magazine

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When we get to grips with the implications of the Gospel for our work, it is nothing short of revolutionary. Materialism and consumerism have had devastating effects on how we work. Often, as Christians, we have regarded work in the same way, bringin

JOY Magazine

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When we study the various gifts of the Holy Spirit, we will discover powerful tools that intimately connect us in a marvellous partnership with the Holy Spirit. The Word teaches us how yielding to the Spirit of God allows us to be used by Him to conn

JOY Magazine

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On May 19th , world-renowned apologist Ravi Zacharias went home to be with Jesus. This heart-breaking news came just two months after Ravi shared an update with the world that he had been diagnosed with a rare sarcoma cancer, and that he had been sen

JOY Magazine

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I was having a discussion with fellow believers recently and was declaring my gratitude to God for saving me and for protecting me from sickness and so forth. At some point I was challenged by one of the participants as to why some Christians do not

JOY Magazine

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Theology is for the full-time career pastor; it does not apply to the layperson sitting in the pew.”This idea exists in the modern church. Theological training in Africa is almost always linked to ordination. It’s unusual for someone to enrol for Bib

JOY Magazine

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Over the past few issues, we have been looking at our walk of faith, what it is, how it works, and how we can discover God’s love and grace through faith daily. One way our faith can be hampered is when we doubt the Word. Often, when we don’t see the

60 Days of Prayer

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“Go,” he told him, “wash in the Pool of Siloam” (this word means “Sent”). So the man went and washed, and came home seeing. JOHN 9:7 (NIV) IN THE ABOVE verse, Jesus directed the blind man to go into the water without explanation. The man followed Hi

JOY Magazine

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Everything about God is spiritual: His love, power, goodness, grace, and faith are all spiritual. They manifest and are expressed in the natural, and they affect the emotional and the physical world, but their origin is spiritual. The Spirit and the

JOY Magazine

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Why does the Church today appear to be so powerless? Why are so many churches emptying? Why have young people fled the church? Why do some Christians consider ‘gathering together as the church’ to be irrelevant? What is happening in our generation?

60 Days of Prayer

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Honor the Lord for the glory of his name. Worship the Lord in the splendor of his holiness. PSALM 29:2 (NLT) WHEN YOU ARE faced with a problem, instead of closing down in disbelief or anger, open your mind and your heart to Jesus. Lay your fears at

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Whole: In an unbroken or undamaged state; in one piece. Restoration: The action of returning something to its former condition. In my December column, I referred to a time in my life where I lost everything and was ‘seemingly’ defeated. I felt br

60 Days of Prayer

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The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. PSALM 118:22 (NIV) IN THE ABOVE verse, Jesus is “the stone the builders rejected,” and yet he became the cornerstone of faith. He served with peace and love—and with dignity—strengthening t

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According to Hebrews 12:2, the word is also the author and the finisher or the perfecter of our faith. Those who desire to perfect their faith and usher themselves into a place of rest must go to the word and allow Him to perfect their faith. The mos

60 Days of Prayer

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But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. 2 CORINTHIANS 12:9 NIV GOD’S PROMISE IS not that l

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I am frustrated with all the Covid-19 regulations. Surely, I have a right as a citizen to make up my own mind as to what I will wear and do (within reason)? Do these petty rules supersede the Constitution and my rights? As a Christian, should I obey

60 Days of Prayer

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When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.” LUKE 2:15 (NIV) THE SHEPHERDS WANTED to witness the miracle of th

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“Be glad about this, even though it may now be necessary for you to be sad for a while because of the many kinds of trials you suffer. Their purpose is to prove that your faith is genuine. Even gold, which can be destroyed, is tested by fire; and so

60 Days of Prayer

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Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him. PSALM 37:7 (NIV) BEING STILL IS an important part of your spiritual growth. This verse isn’t about waiting for God to do something for you—it’s about making sure your heart is in the right place s

City Press

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As June comes to an end, it is worth reflecting on a number of historical and cultural issues associated with the month. The first is the June 16 1976 massacre of African children in Soweto. The second is the shocking murder of women by men during th

60 Days of Prayer

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He looked up to heaven and with a deep sigh said to him, “Ephphatha!” (which means “Be opened!”). MARK 7:34 NIV WHEN JESUS HEALED the deaf man, he yelled out, “Be opened!” When you are open to trusting God, you are receptive to His guidance, help an

60 Days of Prayer

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Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. COLOSSIANS 3:15 NIV IF YOU ARE feeling restless, fill your mind with God’s Word. “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, an

60 Days of Prayer

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Teach me thy way, O Lord, and lead me in a plain path, because of mine enemies. PSALM 27:11 (KJV) HAVE YOU EVER reflected on your life journey and felt like you’ve backtracked? Perhaps an unexpected detour, in hindsight, feels like wasted time, or a

60 Days of Prayer

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Since they could not get him to Jesus because of the crowd, they made an opening in the roof above Jesus by digging through it and then lowered the mat the man was lying on. MARK 2:4 (NIV) IN THIS SCRIPTURE, a group of men were so determined for th

60 Days of Prayer

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For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.

JOY Magazine

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What is it that distinguishes disciples of Christ from the world in how we approach a New Year? God Himself. Truth be told however, we often look to the pundits and influencers as they gaze into the crystal ball of future trends. Alternatively, we sp

60 Days of Prayer

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We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. HEBREWS 6:19 (NIV) THE ANCHOR IS an ancient Christian symbol of hope, security and steadfastness. When the future feels uncertain, and you are disoriented or confused turn to this verse.

60 Days of Prayer

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And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his in Christ Jesus. PHILIPPIANS 4:19 (NIV) WITH THE HOLIDAYS behind you, are you facing anxiety over paying your bills and making ends meet? If you’re experiencing financial problems,