"Losing my mom and grandmother shook my world—but....Hi friend,Have you ever felt so low that getting back up seemed impossible?That’s exactly what I went through. I hit rock bottom emotionally and mentally after losing two of the most important people in my life—my grandmother and my mother. Their deaths came just two days apart. It was a pain I never saw coming.But through it all, something beautiful happened: God showed me He was still with me. And that made all the difference.April 2024 – The Month My Life Changed ForeverIt was my first year at university. I was still adjusting ...

"Now I tell you before it comes, that when it does come to pass, you may believe”-Jesus Can anyone really know the future? Fortune-tellers and fake prophets make headlines, but they often fail. The Bible, however, stands unique: “Unique among all books ever written, the Bible accurately foretells specific events – in detail – many years, sometimes centuries, before they occur.” In fact, by one count, it contains approximately 2,500 prophecies, about 2,000 of which have already been fulfilled to the letter reasons.org. This track record is astounding and offers strong evidence that the Bible is the inspired Word of God ...

What's the best gift you've ever received—and why was it so special?Quote for Reflection“Grace is when God gives us what we don’t deserve.” – UnknownInvite students to briefly share their thoughts.SOAP UPS – SCRIPTURERead the following passages together (out loud, in turns):Luke 18:9-14John 3:16Ephesians 2:8-9Romans 5:8You can ask: “Which verse speaks to you most at first glance?”O – OBSERVATION (What does it say?)Here are some guided questions:What do these verses reveal about God's role in our salvation?What is the contrast between what we deserve and what God gives us?What do the verses say about our works and earning salvation?What role ...

How do you usually spend your weekends, and what’s your favorite way to rest?Quote for Reflection“Sabbath is a gift of time in which we remember that we belong to God.” – Walter BrueggemannEncourage brief, personal sharing.SOAP UPS – SCRIPTURERead the following passages together:Genesis 2:1–3Exodus 20:8–11Luke 23:54–56, 24:1John 14:15Ask: “Which of these verses stood out most to you and why?”O – OBSERVATION (What does it say?)Guided questions for reflection:What do the verses in Genesis reveal about God’s original purpose for the Sabbath?How does the command in Exodus emphasize the importance of remembering the Sabbath?What do the Luke passages show us ...

Drug and substance abuse is a growing crisis among youth in Fiji and the Pacific. In Fiji alone, police reported over 1,600 illicit drug cases in 2023 – a sharp rise from about 1,275 cases in 2019 fbcnews.com.fj. This trend shows how widespread and accessible drugs have become. One official even warned that methamphetamine is “as easily accessible as lollipops,” with children and youths being targeted by dealers islandsbusiness.com. Such grim statistics reflect broken lives and communities in pain. As Christians, how do we respond to this epidemic? The Bible teaches that our bodies are God’s temple (1 Corinthians 6:19-20, ...

IntroductionThe Ten Commandments are revered across the Christian Pacific. From a young age, many of us were taught “Thou shalt not steal,” “Thou shalt not lie,” and so on. Some might conclude that being a good Christian is all about obeying these rules – and indeed, obedience is important. But does keeping the law save us? This question has real implications. A recent survey (though in the U.S.) found that a majority of self-described Christians (52%) believed in a “works-oriented” means to God’s acceptance, rather than solely relying on Christ christianpost.com. This indicates many sincere people think being “good” or ...