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June 2025

The latest issue of JOY! Magazine is now on sale

The June issue of JOY! is packed with timely Biblical content to inspire, encourage, and equip believers. In a world filled with deception and confusion, this month’s issue speaks directly to the need for wisdom, truth, and unwavering faith.

This edition explores essential topics for today. From navigating the challenges of modern parenting and staying connected with children, to understanding how to recognise God’s will in a noisy world, every article aims to build you up in your walk with Christ. You will also be encouraged to rely more deeply on the power of the Holy Spirit, and to stand firm in your values amidst rising cultural pressures.

Alongside these inspiring features, you will find regular favourites that readers love – Biblical answers to tough questions, fascinating facts, Bible quizzes, and testimonies of God’s faithfulness. Whether tackling controversial issues, exploring Biblical teachings, or celebrating God’s work in lives and communities, this issue will both challenge and uplift you.

Pick up your copy of JOY! at leading supermarkets nationwide or order online at joygifts.co.za to access print or digital editions. Subscribe now and fill your home with faith-building content all year round.

Articles in this issue:

COVER STORY:
– Mel Gibson returns with The Resurrection of the Christ

NEWS:
– Who’s In The News?
– General News & Updates

FEATURE STORIES:
– Discernment in an age of deception
– Resurrecting extinct animals: are we playing God?
– How do I recognise God’s will?
– Filled with the Holy Spirit: sermon
– 10 ways to stay connected with your children
– Biblical hospitality in simple ways
– #SaveOurBabies – campaign
– A safe place for the smallest souls
– Everything you need to know about prayer
– The environmental dilemma: who is in charge?
– Does the Bible teach that the world is flat?
– 5 men who exemplify Biblical masculinity
– The naked truth about porn in SA
– How, why, & when did Satan fall?
– The vibrant core of Unite180 Church: uGroups

MISSIONS & TESTIMONIES:
– ‘I know it was you Lord’ – reader testimony
– Men, it’s okay to cry!

COLUMNS:
– Editor’s note: pursue peace and holiness
– Christ amongst the 7 churches of Revelation: Smyrna
– Progress over perfection
– Restoring your roar as a man of God
– How faith transformed a friendship

REGULARS:
– Letters to the editor
– Bible fun: quiz, crossword, word search, & colouring in
– Ask Val – Biblical answers to tough questions
– Did you know? Biblical facts
– Characters of the Bible: angels

Articles From This Issue

Mel Gibson returns with The Resurrection of the Christ

In 2004, a film shocked Hollywood and stirred the hearts of millions around the world. The Passion of the Christ, directed and funded by Mel Gibson, told the story of the final 12 hours of Jesus’ earthly life with realism and reverence. It was unlike anything the modern film industry had seen – a foreign-language […]
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How do I recognise God’s will?

As we seek God’s will, it can seem overwhelming, but God has already revealed much of it in His Word. This is His “standard will”. Beyond that, He also has a “specific will” designed uniquely for each of us. God has a wonderful plan for each life, but how we respond to His will varies. […]
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Living in the power of the Holy Spirit

A car constantly needs petrol to keep going. A light constantly needs electricity to keep shining. A body constantly needs water and food to stay alive. And you constantly need the Holy Spirit to keep walking by the Spirit. Is the Holy Spirit a reality in your life? Does the Spirit control your life? Do […]
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10 ways to stay connected to your children

Many parents struggle to stay close with their children as they grow and become more independent. It’s not simple and there is no guarantee of success. However, if you are trying to figure out how to have a better relationship and stay connected with your kids as they get older, here are ten ways… …to […]
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