Living Today
Interesting articles from Christian teachers and leaders. Designed to help you as you follow Jesus here in Fiji
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,...
The Word for Today encourages Teachers and Students
We got this encouraging testimony from Lilian who is a teacher in Vanuatu to our UCB Vanuatu team... Thank you for all that you are doing. It's touching lives. I am a teacher and I find it very helpful in helping my students know about the love of God. All the...
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...
Be disciplined
‘Do not neglect the gift that is in you.’ 1 Timothy 4:14 NKJV
The only way to keep improving is to keep practising. If you want to grow in a particular area, figure out what it will really take, including the price, and then determine to pay it. David didn’t suddenly discover his talent for playing the harp when he arrived at King Saul’s palace. He developed it through years of practice on lonely hillsides while tending his father’s sheep.
Paul instructed Timothy: ‘Till I come, give attention to reading… Do not neglect the gift that is in you… Meditate on these things; give yourself entirely to them, that your progress may be evident to all.’ (1 Timothy 4:13–15 NKJV) When you’re through growing—you’re through. Progress, success, and growth don’t happen by absorbing someone else’s talent, they demand discipline.
There is no easy way to become a disciplined person. The reason last year’s winner was this year’s runner-up is because one was willing to put in extra effort when it came to practice and discipline. Anyone who does what he or she must do only when they’re in the mood or when it’s convenient will get left behind. Improvement comes through discipline. A disciplined person doesn’t make excuses or accept excuses; they eliminate excuses. As François de La Rochefoucauld said, ‘Almost all our faults are more pardonable than the methods we think up to hide them.’ If you have several reasons why you can’t be disciplined, realise they’re just a bunch of excuses—all of which need to be challenged if you want to succeed in what God has called you to do.
SoulFood: Num 1–2, Mt 9:27–38, Ps 100, Prov 3:7–8
The Word for Today is authored by Bob and Debby Gass and published under licence from UCB International Copyright ©
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...