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...
Have you been wounded in church? (2)
‘I will build My church.’ Matthew 16:18 KJV
Sherry Surratt notes that when Jesus promised to build His church, ‘[He] wasn’t just talking about the bricks or wood that form a… building, but He was talking about building His church of… ordinary, human people who are imperfect… broken and [who] bring their messy lives… with them every time they walk through the door. This is what Christ died for… He died for people—for His church… a group of people, led by people, and not a single one of us is perfect. We’re a broken bunch who hopefully recognises our brokenness and acknowledges that Jesus is the only fix… No matter how long we’ve been in the church, we never reach perfection… we’ll have to work at it every day. We’ll come face-to-face with our human side every morning when we wake up, and… when we do, we’ll bump up against each other and we’ll get hurt. Our natural tendency is to steer clear of what hurts us… So when we encounter gossip aimed at us or witness hatred or hypocrisy in our fellow churchgoers or even our pastors, it’s natural to think about walking away. But to do this is to separate ourselves from something that God built for us to use for our good… The Bible never says other people aren’t going to wound [us]… What [it] does teach… is that it doesn’t help to just sit in hurt and feel sorry for [ourselves] (See Matthew 5:24). God’s Word warns [us] not to let bitterness set in (See Hebrews 12:15). This has nothing to do with pretending something didn’t happen. It has everything to do with being honest… admitting when our spirit is crushed and leaving revenge in the hands of God.’
SoulFood: Exo 25–27, John 4:13–26, Ps 89:38–52, Pro 26:23–26
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Praying for Our Leaders
Different countries have handled the COVID-19 pandemic in different ways. Some because of a slow response, have suffered terribly. Others have gone for early and complete lockdowns. And yet others have gone for something of a middle ground, with progressive shutdowns....
Your Mind Matters
With social distancing and isolation, people seem to have a lot more time on their hands to think. But not all of that thinking is all that helpful. Yes, these are worrying times. There’s a risk of catching the COVID-19 virus. There’s an increased risk of dying....
The Best and the Worst
It seems that in times of crisis, we see both the best and the worst of humanity. So, what are you showing the world? Your best, or your worst? Different parts of the world have suffered vastly different infection and death rates from the COVID-19 virus. Italy, Spain,...
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...