JOY Magazine

On the Easter weekend we had a terrible thing happen to us at JOY! Some cyber hackers got into our data servers and encrypted all our files and work, essentially ‘locking’ everything of ours. They then sent us a ransom message demanding a large amoun

Are you discouraged? Many times we become so discouraged by our situation, our circumstance, our trial, or our tribulations, that we forget that we are part of something bigger than this, something bigger than what we are going through, something bi

Evangelicals in Bolivia received a major religious freedom boost from the same administration that banned evangelism last year. Months after Evo Morales criminalised proselytising—before swiftly reversing course—the Bolivian president reached out to

Christians in north-eastern Nigeria, especially in the predominantly Christian villages around Gwoza and Chibok, have remained resolute in their faith despite the attacks by the former Jama’at Ahl as-Sunnah lid-Da’wah wa’l-Jihad, now called Islamic S

I have voted ACDP at every election since 1994 because, as a Christian, I have been convinced that it is in my and my family’s best interest to do all I can to see the ACDP succeed, not only as a political party but as a viable option for future gove

After election results have been announced, we often find ourselves unsure of how to live out our values in the world around us. Elections, by their very nature, are short-term events that come and go. They can also be likened to the visible tip of a

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?

The elections have come and gone and one was, at times, overwhelmed with the amount of propaganda, lies, and fake news that was doing the rounds, most being shared on WhatsApp and via SMS. One would receive the same WhatsApp message from ten differen

We have an identity crisis in the Church today. This is because we do not know who we are in Christ and what belongs to us through Christ. Our minds remain unrenewed. In the natural, without proof of identity, you are not officially recognised and ca

Glory be to God for His goodness and His mercies over us. I really want to use this wonderful opportunity to thank God for bringing us into the second quarter of the year, indeed it is the Lord’s doing and it’s marvellous in our sight. The good Lord

Scripture is filled with people who we can learn much from. When it comes to the challenging vocation of fatherhood, several fathers in the Bible show what is wise to do—and what is not wise to do. Of course, the most important father figure in the B

Many craft shops carry little wooden mannequins on display in the windows of their shops. You would, for instance, find the figure of a man, dressed to go to work, briefcase in his hand, ready for the day, or you would find the figure of a man sittin

God commands us to have a spirit of excellence. In our previous articles we have discussed how to develop this by 1: having a sense of belonging, and 2: being dedicated. In this issue we will delve into more ways to develop this spirit of excellence

When professing Christians deny Biblical creation, we often point them to the Words of Jesus and the New Testament authors, which clearly affirm their own belief in Biblical creation. Because Christians are, by definition, people who believe what Jes

In 2017, Evangelist Andries Pelser and his wife Debbie took a flight from Lanseria to Cape Town. In the airplane across the aisle in which Andries and Debbie were seated, sat a lady with Muslim attire. The Holy Spirit directed Andries towards the lad

I grew up in a household that believed in our ancestors, rather than in God. The only exception was my grandmother – she went to church all the time and was always inviting me to go with her. Mainly I ignored her invitations, nevertheless, she would

The African Enterprise (AE) Foxfire Youth Team embraces the core values of AE, and holds to the authority of Scripture and its practices: Commitment, Excellence, Integrity, and Unity. In line with AE’s mission statement, the Foxfire team seeks to eva

“Thank you all for sending the light – the Word of God – to our people. God knows the greatest need of  our people and He touched and used you all to provide Bibles with hymns for us.” These were the words of 70-year-old Pastor ‘John’ who, for almost

Jesus did not say that people would know that we are His disciples by how much we own, nor by how rich or powerful we are, but by the way we love one another (John 13:35)! This was the new commandment that Jesus left His disciples, and is addressed t

Time is extremely important to God. Understanding the value of time and how to effectively utilise it will ensure fulfilment of purpose on earth. Much time is wasted on meaningless things that don’t add value to us, our families, or communities. Effe

My mother was 22 and a newlywed when she found out she was pregnant. She was ecstatic, but my father was not. I was conceived on their honeymoon. My father didn’t want another child as he already had two children from a previous marriage, so my fathe

From splashing around in the shallows, canoeing on the Inchara Lagoon, and sandboarding along the dunes, to horseback-riding on an unspoilt beach – the Wild Coast is a family-friendly destination like no other! This caravan park is nestled on the edg