On May 19^th, 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 sent home from hospital as doctors had “done all that they could do.”

Zacharias’ ministry and impact on this earth will never be forgotten. His mission in life was to “help the thinker believe, and help the believer think.” His life truly embodied that of a “good and faithful servant,” and we can only imagine the joy that he is experiencing sitting at the feet of Jesus.

The world lost a great apologist, but Heaven received a passionate, humble, wise, and dedicated child of God. We thank the Lord for the time that Ravi spent on this earth.  Although Ravi may no longer be with us, his legacy lives on in our world.

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Many of our readers have requested information about how to publish a book in South Africa. JOY! decided to answer this question this month. We congratulate you on your desire to make the world a better place by publishing your book and sharing your story and expertise. 

The first step is to make sure your book is properly researched, well-written, and professionally edited. You also need a professional cover with an eye-catching title. Covers DO sell books! Publishing and marketing your book must be carefully considered. I am sure many of you have discovered that there is a very limited market in South Africa for books.

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In the Gospel of Mark, we read about the time when Jesus healed a man with leprosy. This man, who is the subject of one of the first miracles recorded, does not even get a name. We are not told his name, but we are told about his condition, leprosy. The account in Mark 1:40-45 shows that sometimes your identity can be consumed by your issues. That is – you can become more known by what is wrong with you than who you have the potential to be. This can happen to the point where you no longer know your own name, you no longer have a real sense of your identity. Often times today, we lose a sense of ourselves because our issues have become so rampant. 

No matter what issues or situations you may be hiding in your life, there is a Name that is greater than your issues and He is not afraid to be identified with you.

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By now, everyone on earth has been impacted by the Coronavirus pandemic in some way. With the number of infections and deaths still rising and stock markets still crashing, people are beginning to seriously worry about not only catching the virus, but also whether they might lose their jobs, their pensions, and perhaps even their homes. 

People Are Also Looking For Answers

How did this health crisis come upon us so suddenly and with such devastating effects? How long will it last? Where is God in this global crisis? And could this actually be a sign of the End Times?

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