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Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self- seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails. 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 Welcome, dear reader, to the second edition of Redemption magazine. We trust that you have all been blessed during the festive season and that everyone is enjoying 2014 with God’s double favour. The Redemption “Love Edition” is all about sharing the love of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. It’s easy to do a Valentine’s edition during the month of February but God’s love is more real, more consuming and more precious than the love of any Valentine in the world. It’s time to stop focusing on people and temporal things of the world and time to build a relationship with God and bask deeper and deeper in His love. Stay Blessed! Delight yourself in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart. Psalm 37:4
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Acts 17:28
A merry heart makes a cheerful countenance
Proverbs 15:13
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Not that we loved God
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1 John 4:10
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Terrance Albert, Edenvale, Johannesburg Where do I start? The testimony of my life seems like such a tall order if I consider life from being born into a Christian home, growing up with Christian values and principles to choosing the material things and finite pleasures of this world and the sin that goes with it leading to a lost eternity and then finally opening up my heart to Jesus.
Being fascinated with engineering and technology, I studied mechanical engineering for a short while and then moved onto the field of industrial chemistry. God granted me the desires of my heart of working in some of the largest refineries and chemical industries in the country. I didn’t know that this love for chemistry would give birth to something dark which would eventually engulf me into it’s world. At this point God’s favour was upon me. My addiction started about 17 years ago and progressed when I started studying more about the chemistry of drugs. I began to experiment by writing formulas and as time progressed I became addicted but I denied the truth- that I was a drug addict. God continued to watch over me and protect me, His hand over my life. But as time went by I allowed the devil to engulf me and the Spirit of God was no longer with me. I only realize that now. The above was mentioned to show that God did not turn away from me, but light and darkness cannot reside in the same place. Eventually my life became empty, unhappy, frustrating, purposeless and miserable. I lost my wife and daughter who is now 8 and a half years old. After my family left me, I had no meaning left to life. I felt that I had no purpose. My mind became distorted with intoxicating substances. I allowed the devil to rob me of everything in my life. I turned away from God and walked a road of life, which was leading inevitably to hell. I had no vision and purpose. Satan made me believe that my only other option was to continue destroying my life. I had many close shaves with death and imprisonment. But God… yes, God, He always has a plan and a purpose. An immeasurable amount of money was spent to support my habit. My lifestyle brought pain and misery to my mum, late dad, my brothers and their families. But my family never gave up on me, though I’m sure that at times they felt there was no hope for me, they continued to trust God for me. My mum and sister-in-laws, Mel, Purdey and Yolan, never ceased to pray for my salvation and for Jesus’ intervention in my path to
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I was selfish in not seeing that my addictive lifestyle put a strain on my brothers’ relationships with their families as it grieved them to see what was happening to me and what I was doing to my mum. It truly pains me to think of the turmoil and sorrow that I put my mum through. Yet in the fog of my addiction, I failed to see any of this. I was not compatible with people of God because I took what the devil offered me. I was his slave. A cloud of rotting death hung over my shredded resemblance of life. Emptiness and loneliness was my devoted companion. I simply could not see any way out. Yes, Jesus is the way, the truth and the life (John 14:6), but by this time I had long forgotten about Him. I had misplaced even the faintest memory of Him. God, to me, did not exist. Well at least not in my filthy pit of darkness. All aspects of my life: Emotional, spiritual, social, financial and now almost physical, had long since been suffocated under the debris of my sordid “new life”. A life devoid of life: my existence was an oxymoron. I searched, with the tattered scrap of hope that I had left for joy, purpose and peace (what I thirsted for most), yet I did not find it. The result of my path of destruction would lead me to an eternity of suffering and pain… I was headed for hell and I knew it! By the time that I had hit my absolute rock bottom, the only direction I could possibly go was up. God was the only One who could help me. It was an option of either turning back to Jesus or else allowing my drug abuse to destroy every ounce of me. That’s when I checked myself into rehab where I surrendered my entire life over to God and to His healing love. Immediately God’s peace and joy filled up my empty and broken heart… I was like a thirsty plant soaking in His grace into every pore of my existence. How glorious it is to have God back in my life, He is my direction and my very source of Life! But the beauty of God is that NOT only did He bring restoration into MY life, but also into the lives of my family, as I was once again reunited with my parents and siblings as a whole being. What was robbed from us by the devil, The Healer has restored! My family also shares in the peace in my life, which is a gift beyond gifts. I seek God’s strength for every new day that He has blessed me with to fortify my relationship with Him. No amount of intellect and wealth can give me the peace and joy that Jesus has given me. To those battling with addictions I can truly say that God is the way, the truth and the life, and that is no cliché!
Trust the Lord with all your heart, depend not on your own understanding, seek His will in all you do and He will direct your paths.” Proverbs 3:5-6
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Beauty in the eye of God Almighty is what really matters. The Bible says that “people judge by outward
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Busy lifestyles and being “dressed to impress” is fast becoming our greatest downfall. If you don’t dress a certain way then you can’t clinch that deal... or our friends won’t be impressed... we are living our lives to satisfy a dead society, which is too shallow to understand that as long as you have a loving heart, you then possess beauty!
Being Beautiful
The dictionar y defines beauty as something “attractive and wellf o r m e d .” M e d i a t o d a y leaves us believing this 100%. We are falling under the spell of advertisers out there, making us believe that if we bath with a specific soap or drive a certain car, we then possess BEAUTY.
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appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart” (Samuel 16:7). There is no model for beauty. We have no right to call someone fat or ugly. We are all fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139:14), when we judge each others physical appearances, we are in extension, judging the work of God Almighty.
The best way to be beautiful... is to be beautiful on the inside. As cliched as it is... It is incredibly true! Love your neighbour. Help those who hate you and let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in Heaven (1 Peter 3:3-4). Be the type of woman that God can look at and proudly say, “that’s My daughter!”
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You Knew The Truth; He Never Knew You —————————————————— And as she let him inside She said love and lust can't coincide From Whom shall she hide Thought she could leave God on the bedside Table so she could be able To profane the temple of God. Passions abate convictions; Chastity belt let loose, For her soul becomes a noose. She confessed Him with her lips But denied Him with her hips That spoke of another story, One that didn't bring God glory. The crux of this thing, is not in the ring That allows you to boldly sing A hymn to Him, a song of praise To Christ who was raised While you pray your sins be erased. Willfully war against your integrity Dirty laundry piled on with every iniquity Sunday becomes a laundry day; Services rendered spiritual showers But that won't save you in the final hour When Christ returns with all glory and power For no one knows the day or the hour "Forgive them Father for they know not what they do." But the Word lives in you, The Truth was given to you. On what alibi can you rely? 'I have made my decision' Words to numb conviction's incision, Made by the two-edged sword from above. 'I love him.' but God is love There's no love in sin And yours is the image you've made God in To ratify a sanction for your action. You denied Christ before men; He will deny you before the Father When He says: "I never knew you."
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Repent and accept a change in you, Through the great I AM who Cleanses and makes you new. May your heart be made clean And the fruit you bear be seen.
Adultery is a very serious matter which is taken far too lightly a m o n g s t C h r i s t i a n s t o d a y. Churches are teaching the false doctrine of “hyper-grace”- sin to your hearts content today and you can repent tomorrow. From the very beginning of time, God created us to have a relationship with Him. He created us so that He can love us and we can love Him. He loved us so unconditionally that He gave us free will and 10 easy set of rules to live by- the 10 commandments. As we have lost our relationship with God, we have lost respect for Him and His commandments, sinning daily, without true repentance, resulting in us drifting further and further away from our Father and completely losing our relationship with Him. “You must not commit adultery” (Exodus 20:14). God’s seventh commandment is simple and clear- Do not defile yourself by having sexual relations with your neighbours wife (Leviticus 18:20). Why is it that you think of yourself as better than murderers and unbelievers who bow down to idols when you yourself are breaking the commandments? Sin has no
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ranking. We cannot say that one sin is greater than another. Sin is the transgression of the law (1 John 3:4), as long as we are transgressing the law, we will be judged. He who commits adultery lacks sense, he who does it destroys himself (Proverbs 6:32), but I urge you to remember that cheating does not only destroy you, but it will destroy those around you. It will breed bitterness, unforgiveness and hatred which will destroy every good thing around it. Families and relationships- gifts directly from the Throne Room will suffer the consequences of even one indiscretion. Regardless of the status of your marriage, you should always honour your spouse and respect your marriage. Let marriage be held in honour among all, and let the marriage bed be undefiled, for God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterous (Hebrews 13:4). We wo u l d a l s o d o we l l t o remember that even though our marriages might be in trouble, we a r e n o t a l l owe d t o j u s t g e t divorced, for then you are also an adulterer. “Whoever divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, and marries another, commits
adultery” (Matthew 19:9). There are only 2 extenuating circumstances when you are permitted to get divorced, and that is if your spouse has committed adultery (Matthew 19:9) or if your spouse is an unbeliever (1 Corinthians 7:10-15). The time has come for us to take a stand for what is right. Jesus said “I am the way, the truth and the life” John 14:6. We can only stand for Jesus when we stand for the truth, or we become hypocrites and will be judged accordingly. When you did not know Christ it seemed acceptable to do these things- to have promiscuous behavior and cheat on your spouse but now that you know the Lord and now that you know better, it is time to leave those terrible ways behind and allow Jesus to wash away your sins but above all you must “sin no more” (John 8:11). Help and counsel those around you that do not know better and teach them the ways of the Lord, teach them the damage that adultery causes. It is now time to be the salt and light of the world. “Let your light shine so before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your F a t h e r i n h e av e n ” ( M a t t h e w 5:13-16).
Inspired by Romans 1:21, Hebrews 10:26–27, Revelation 21:8; 22:14–15, Ephesians 5:5–7
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A  God  of  Protection  and  Provision Dr Grace Baruth, Newlands, Durban
Having arrived back on South African soil, I give all glory to Jesus alone! I recently had the privilege of going on a very dangerous and difficult mission trip to Lahore, Pakistan, on the 21st of September 2013. This had been my prayer now for many months and I thank the Lord Jesus Christ for affording me the opportunity to be a vessel through which He ministered to the people in Pakistan. Despite Pakistan being a predominantly Muslim country, I thank the Lord a million times over for opening doors for me in Pakistan and meeting all my traveling expenses. During my stay in Pakistan, the country experienced three terrorist bombings against the Christians, killing more than two hundred Christians in one week! There were death threats thrown all over the place and, furthermore, Pakistan experienced two earthquakes. During this time I clung onto the words in Psalm 27:1 The Lord is my light and the One Who saves me. Whom should I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life. Of whom should I be afraid? Despite the great challenges, death threats, earthquakes, poverty, famine and suicide bombings, the Lord protected me and used me to encourage and bless the people of Pakistan. I was even protected through a night where people had tried to burn down the home that I was living in! Nothing could keep me as encouraged as Deuteronomy 31:6 which encourages us to be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you. 15
My greatest experience in Pakistan was how many people the Lord touched
as He used me to pray and minister His love. I felt so much drive to encourage the people of Pakistan to be strong and courageous, even in the face of death and not to forsake the gathering of the saints. And yet even in the face of death the people of Pakistan continue to press into God despite their intense sufferings. It is almost as if their sufferings are fuel to the passionate fire that burns within their very beings for Jesus. Isaiah 41:10 So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. This mission trip has not only encouraged me, as I witnessed how so many people, who are being martyred for their belief in God, continue to serve Him so radically and passionately! Yet I learnt a lot about myself, learning to push through my own despondency and the desire to give in… My God strengthened me through this incredible experience. Once again His word was spot on for my situation: Galatians 6:9 Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. This missions trip has been a life changing journey that I will forever cherish in my heart. It has opened my spiritual understanding to the intense sufferings of the Christians in Pakistan and to the deep-seated passionate love for God even in the midst of death. This kind of experience causes one to reevaluate our relationships with our King even while we live in such freedom to worship Him in our country. I will be forever grateful for God’s provision, protection, love and His word during this trip. 2 Corinthians 12:9 He answered me, “I am all you need. I give you My loving-favor. My power works best in humble people.” I am happy to be weak in the eyes of the world and have troubles so I can have Christ’s power in me. 16
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I n o u r fi r s t e d i t i o n , w e and gets us connected to God discussed detoxing and to on a higher level. Fasting is flow into the next level not complete without of optimal health it prayer, which brings is imperative that about hope and Fasting is not we make a new expectationcomplete without eating plan to every bit of it is prayer, which brings nourish and p o s i t iv e a n d about hope and maintain the powerful, expectation- every bit cleansed body. resulting in of it is positive and After all, miracles. There powerful resulting optimal health are many who in miracles is our greatest experience wealth. As we healing along with persevere to maintain other miracles during optimal health we need to and after fasting. include exercise, healthy friendships and most During the fast people importantly, we need to generally do the following: connect with God. -Arise early to pray -Drink herbal teas, water, Most people start a fast early fresh fruit purees (avoiding in the year. Many Christians acidic fruit and dairy start the year with the Daniel products) Fast. After an indulgent festive -Eat vegetables at mealtimes season, what better way to and drink plenty of water flow into the new year? during the day -Gather for prayer at sunset But why fasting? Fasting and some have a small disciplines us, it definitely vegetarian meal or a salad detoxes us and brings us out, (without dressing), thereafter. all too ready to perform well on all levels, it helps us focus A basic plan as above, can to be able to accomplish our become a healthy lifestyle for purpose in life with vigour many. Once this has been
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accomplished and this eating plan modified a bit and implemented for the rest of the year- you can be assured to see excellent progression/ maintenance of good health. To modify a balanced eating plan you can add yoghurt, rolled oats and fruit for breakfast. Legumes, a piece of skinless chicken breast or a piece of fish for lunch and try to keep supper light by having a healthy salad or sandwiches using health bread. The above is an example but you can use other healthy options. Supplement with a good multivitamin. Also remember that there are amazing natural herbs and spices, that, taken correctly with the recommendation of a health care practitioner can remedy many ailments like turmeric, ginger, cayenne pepper, milk thistle, etc. We believe that natural herbs a n d p r o d u c t s i s G o d ’s pharmacy for us. What a beautiful but potent gift!
Sweetening South Africa South African sugar not only sweetens your tea, but it stirs much needed socio-economic development in some of the most job starved regions in our country. Your sugar industry doesn’t only grow sugar cane, it grows the economy for the benefit of all South Africans. The South African sugar industry is a people driven industry that is growing our future. It is one of the world’s leading cost competitive producers of quality sugar and makes a positive difference to the lives of a million South Africans through employment, research, education and training, welfare, small development funding, and environmental sustainability. The industry promotes diverse ownership of agricultural land under sugarcane, and supports initiatives the sustainable transfer of land. Th e s e i n i t i a t ive s h ave contributed to the transfer of 21% of commercial land under sugar cane from white growers to black growers. The industry has also focussed on the transfer of skills and post settlement support. A D I S TO RT E D ‘ WO R L D SUGAR MARKET’ A very small percentage of sugar is traded on the ‘world sugar market’ which is recognised as distorted. It is where
where surplus, unwanted or dumped sugar lands up because it’s subsidised sugar. Most of the sugar industries throughout the world protect their industries through a tariff, also known as customs duties, which must be paid before importing a product into a country that already produces that product itself. "The problem is that there is no correlation between the world price of sugar and the costs of production. The world price is below the cost of production because sugar producers globally are subsidised by their governments," said the Executive Director of the South African Sugar Association, Mr Trix Trikam. The South African g ove r n m e n t h a s a l way s understood and supported the necessity for protecting the industry and operated an import tariff aimed at protecting
protecting the industry from countries that are oversupplying the world market with sugar below the cost of their production. Currently imported sugar is coming into South Africa because the import tariff is no longer effective as it is based on an outdated calculation that did not predict or cater for the Rand-Dollar exchange rate and the world sugar price levels that are common today. It is not serving its purpose to protect the industry from imported sugar. The sugar industry is working with government to change this. SWEETEN YOUR COUNTRY With the importers flooding the South African market jobs are at risk. South Africans who want to sweeten their country can look out for the famous South African brands of sugar which are Illovo, Huletts and Selati.
And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is LOVE.
1 Corinthians 13:13
Pursued By The King Fathima*, Overport, Durban When given even the slightest opportunity to tell my beautiful life story, I shall always begin as follows:
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She looked at me with a love and peace I was unaccustomed to
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Annoyed and confused, I went home intent upon telling my father, Allah, what this crazy woman had done to me
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The LORD replied, “My precious child, I love you and I would never leave you. During your times of trial and suffering, when you see only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you.” Footprints in the Sand, Carolyn Joyce Carty. Fathima’s* story continues in the next edition of Redemption, don’t forget to get your free copy! *Names have been changed in this testimony
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“Jesus, full of the holy spirit, left the Jordan and was led by the Holy Spirit into the wilderness, where for forty days he was tempted by the devil. In all that time he ate nothing, so that he was hungry when it was all over.” Luke 4:1-2
Throughout life, people are constantly bombarded with temptation – Satan’s primary weapon for leading humanity into sin. Everywhere people go, they are surrounded with romanticised images of how their lives should be. We are tricked, not only by wicked thoughts of jealousy and desires for earthly p l e a s u r e s, b u t a l s o b y conventions of society into desiring these objects and experiences, even if the price for such things is sin. Matthew 4:1-11 “Then the devil came to him and said, “If you are God’s Son, order these stones to turn into bread.” But Jesus answered, “The scripture says, ‘man cannot live on bread alone, but needs every word that God speaks.’” Then the devil took Jesus to Jerusalem, the Holy City, set him on the highest point of the temple, and said to him, “If you are God’s Son, throw
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y o u rs e l f d o w n , f o r t h e scripture says, ‘God will give orders to his angels about you; they will hold you up with their hands so that not even your feet are hurt on the stones.’” Jesus answered, “But the scripture also says, ‘Do not put the Lord your God to the test.’” Then the devil took Jesus to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world in all their greatness. “All of this I will give to you,” the devil said, “if you kneel down and worship me.” Then Jesus answered, “Go away Satan! The scripture says, ‘worship the Lord your God and serve only him.’”Then the devil left Jesus; and angels came and helped him.” Te m p t at i o n m ay b e t h e weapon of Satan, but Christians are not alone in the battle against it. God has given us His own word to use against Satan’s tricks. Even
Jesus was tempted, under the most wretched circumstances, but thwarted S at a n ’s b e s t e f f o r t s i n attempting to lure him into sin by knowing and using the word of God. Hebrews 4:15 “Our High Priest (Jesus) is not one who cannot feel sympathy for our weaknesses. On the contrary, we have a high priest who was tempted in every way we are, but did not sin.” E ve r yo n e i s fa c e d w i t h temptation, and despite peoples innumerable differences, the temptations we fight against are very much the same. Jesus faced temptation just as any other person, but Jesus stayed true to Gods word and did not sin. “Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”(James 4:7)
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The wasteful generation Kim Liebenberg talk garbage with Redemption One man’s garbage is… Now I’ve heard this quote a good couple times and I have never truly latched onto the profound truth of this statement until… well until recycling entered my life. Why is it that we are such a wasteful generation?
have achieved some incredible feats (ie: the internet! We have connected this great big earth and turned it into a Global Village), yet could we not show more thankfulness and appreciation towards our “father” generation? And not just to them but to our God?
G e n e rat i o n s b e fo re u s n eve r allowed even a “vrot” (a Greek word for “off” as my dad always says) banana peel to go to waste. So why is it that we throw away whole bunches of bananas simply because they host a number of black spots?
Here’s a way to show appreciation… Rather than adding to the mountain of landfill sites by throwing your unwanted items away, how about packing your junk into a box and truck it off to your nearest orphanage, children’s hospital or find a charity that is close to your heart and donate that so called “garbage”.
I’m beginning to realize that our wastefulness stems from the very root of not having had to break our backs trying to crack open dry, hard soil to plant our very sustenance in. You see we have been fortunate enough to have been preceded by a hard working generation, who have worked thousands of hours to give us “the life we deserve”. Sometimes I wonder if this hasn’t spoilt us to a degree.
And for those hoarders out there! Get someone to help you if you cannot part with your “unwantedvaluables”. Make space for the new and change someone’s life today. My philosophy works like this: If I have not worn the item within 6 months, it then has a greater purpose with someone who could give it value.
Now don’t get me wrong I am not slam dunking our generation, as we
For your garbage may be… Another man’s gold.
When they had all had enough to eat, he said to his disciples, “Gather the pieces that are left over. Let nothing be wasted.” John 6:12
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Dear Jesus Thank You Lord that we are able to see 2014. Your grace always leaves us in awe. We were so excited to be able to launch the magazine, sharing miracles of those in Christ and encouraging people to keep the faith and hope in a faithful God. God has made every provision for us and the growth of the magazine is a testimony of its own! Thank you to the Redemption Team and all the hard work put into making this possible. Thank you to the wonderful people who shared their testimonies and gave God all the glory and honour. We have seen first-hand that we can do all things through Christ who strengthens us!
I’d  like  to  give  God  the  praise  for  everything  that  he  has  done  in  my  life  thus  far.  I  grew  up  with  divorced  parents  from  a  tender  age  and  He  has  seen  me  through  every  challenge.  Today  I  am  a  third  year  marketing  student,  I  drive  my  own  car  and  I  have  amazing  and  supportive  family  and  friends!  I  would  also  like  to  thank  God  in  advance  for  everything  He  is  about  to  bless  me  with! Jacqueline Naidoo, Phoenix, Durban
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All  glory  to  the  All  Mighty  for  helping  me  get  through  the  academic  year.  I  praise  him  for  a  great  family,  with  good  health. Phila Khumalo, Lamontville, Durban
Greetings  in  the  matchless  name  of  our  Lord  and  Savior  Jesus  Christ.  Jesus  has  blessed  me  so  much,  but  most  specifically  in  my  campus  exams.  In  my  1  exam,  there  was  a  15  mark  question  which  I  did  not  know,  but  the  Lord  showed  me  a  supernatural  vision,  and  gave  me  the  entire  answer!  I  have  received  80  percent  for  that  exam.  Thank  You  Lord. Keith Jahdiel Reddy, Pinetown, Durban
I  would  like  to  thank  God  Almighty,  who  is  the  creator  and  shaper  of  my  spirit.  He  has  blessed  me  immensely  in  2013  with  genuine  friendships,  amazing  family  members  and  an  opportunity  to  not  only  find  myself  but  immerse  myself  in  His  true  love.  May  2014  continue  bringing  out  His  divine  blessings. Sinazo Tirivanhu, Kwa Mashu, Durban
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Spreading the gospel and uplifting Christ with YOU REDEMPTION ANGELS Have you been through it all? Terrible health, financial loss, addiction, etc?
God gives us tests so that we have testimonies
Often, when we are in the valley, we think “God, why are you doing this to me? Why am I suffering like this?” We evaluate our lives from every direction, always wondering what it is that we are doing wrong. However, God’s ways are indeed greater than ours. Redemption magazine believes that your testimony can touch lives. It can give hope to the hopeless and help people to keep the faith and have patience and believe God for breakthroughs. No matter how long, short or even irrelevant and silly it may sound, we believe that as long as God has brought you through it, He is worthy of all praise.
People who touch our lives in a profound way are often called ‘angels.’ Your testimony could touch someone’s life in a profound way, like an angel, so we encourage you to be a “Redemption Angel” and share your testimony with others and change lives while uplifting the name of Christ.
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