Living Today
Interesting articles from Christian teachers and leaders. Designed to help you as you follow Jesus here in Fiji
A Seed That Grew: How One Gift Sparked a Mission Across Nations.
Recently, Luisa Moce (Aunty Lu) who is a volunteer of UCB Fiji attended a Christian Group dinner fundraiser with one of her friends. This was after she received her very first copy of The Word for Today in 2024. She was so moved by her story that she decided to pen it...
God knows what we really need!
This is a powerful testimony of a young woman that encountered God through The Word for Today, reminding us to be aware of how God may want to speak to us, either through His Word, through people, even through our situations. GOD IS GOOD, ALL THE TIME, ALL THE TIME,...
Share The Light This Christmas
Who can you share the Light of Christmas with? Christmas is a tapestry of emotion — a celebration filled with care, kindness, and hope. It's the joy of togetherness, where hearts connect and exchange moments that sparkle with warmth. As we gather, we share more than gifts; we exchange love. In the glow of festive lights and the melody of carols, the true magic of Christmas unfolds — the magic of connection. Caring becomes a beacon of light, radiating the spirit of the season. Christmas is a...
4 Ways to Love Better
I was recently talking with someone about some relationship struggles they were experiencing. The need for patience was what we ended up with as a critical component to loving better. It’s very interesting, that in the love chapter in 1 Corinthians, it starts with “Love is patient…”. Love in our relationships (spouse, friends, family etc), is more than just the thought. God wants us to love, not just in word, but also in deed! The good part is that God will help us love. Here are 4 habits...
Relationships
Psalm 133:1 Behold, how good and how pleasant it is, for the brethren to dwell together in unity. Relationships are such a part of our lives that at times we forget how important and necessary they are. Every part of our day is revolved around different forms of relationships. Imagine a life with no relationships? We would be like a person stranded on a deserted island. Yes, at first it might be alright, (especially for introverts), but after a while without any other human contact, we...
Stand on God’s Word (5)
‘My soul melts from heaviness; strengthen me according to Your Word.’ Psalm 119:28 NKJV
When you’re depressed. When depression is physiologically based, God can heal you through a miracle, the right medical treatment, vitamins, herbs, and supplements. But sometimes it goes deeper, and just like your body can suffer from ‘dis-ease’, so can your soul. Thankfully, God is the ultimate soul doctor! The psalmist said, ‘In the day when I cried out, You answered me, and made me bold with strength in my soul.’ (Psalm 138:3 NKJV)
Instead of giving up and settling for the fact that depression runs in your family, stand on God’s Word. Jesus came to ‘heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives… to comfort all who mourn… to give them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness.’ (Isaiah 61:1–3 NKJV) The Bible says, ‘You will show me the path of life; in Your presence is fullness of joy; at Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.’ (Psalm 16:11 NKJV) ‘And the ransomed of the Lord shall return, and come to Zion with singing, with everlasting joy on their heads. They shall obtain joy and gladness… sorrow and sighing shall flee away.’ (Isaiah 35:10 NKJV) ‘These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full.’ (John 15:11 NKJV) ‘Until now you have asked nothing in My name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full.’ (John 16:24 NKJV)
Every morning when you get up, look in the mirror and declare: ‘This is the day the Lord has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.’ (Psalm 118:24 NKJV) God wants to free you from depression, and when you do your part, He will do His.
SoulFood: Judg 16:1–19:15, Mk 9:14–29, Ps 47, Prov 13:11–12
The Word for Today is authored by Bob and Debby Gass and published under licence from UCB International Copyright ©
Praying for Our Leaders
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Your Mind Matters
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The Best and the Worst
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The Opportunity of Social Distancing
This whole social distancing thing takes some getting used to doesn’t it? Whether you live somewhere where you’re in lockdown, or you just have to maintain a safe distance, it really is quite jarring to be so separated from other people. But I wonder whether God...
It’s Time to Shine
I guess we’re all at the point of adjusting to a new normal. A normal of social isolation. A normal where many people are withdrawing into their shells amidst this COVID-19 pandemic. Yep, people are doing it tough – from a health and safety perspective and financially...