# The Word for Today

> Daily devotional with scripture insights and practical biblical application. (iPhone/iPad app by RHEMA MEDIA INCORPORATED.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-word-for-today/id526140534 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [RHEMA MEDIA INCORPORATED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1231322981)
- Category: Lifestyle, Reference
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 83 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.4 · 47 MB
- Languages: English, French, Portuguese, Chinese, Spanish
- Released: 2012-05-16
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-word-for-today/id526140534/reviews.md

## What is The Word for Today?

Welcome to Rhema Media’s The Word For Today application for . 

The Word For Today gives you a daily word of encouragement. 
The Word For Today is written by Bob & Debby Gass, with insights from scripture and applied Biblical principles. 

With The Word For Today app you can:

• read today’s message wherever you are 
• catch up on recent days that you’ve missed 
• listen to each day’s message 
• search for a message on a particular topic 
• tag a particular message to your ‘favorites’ for future reference 
• share it via Facebook, Twitter or email 
• look up scripture verses referred to in the day’s reading in the Bible to read them in context 
• follow the SoulFood ‘Bible in a year’ reading plan 

The Word For Today is provided with the compliments of Rhema Media Incorporated and is provided through the generosity of our members and donors. 

For more information about Rhema Media, please visit: 
www.rhemamedia.co.nz



Word for Today app was developed with the Subsplash App Platform.

## Key features

- Daily encouragement messages
- Listen to daily messages
- Catch up on missed days
- Search messages by topic
- Tag favorite messages
- Share via social media/email
- Look up scripture verses
- Bible in a year reading plan

## Recent user reviews (10 of 83)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-word-for-today/id526140534/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Please sort the ‘search ‘ function

*2026-01-18, version 6.10.14*

As others have mentioned, please can you sort out the search function as it has stopped working , I normally get the paper copy in the post but for some unknown reason they’ve stopped !!  Rather frustrating !!!

### 4/5 — Bible readings

*2025-11-04, version 6.10.14*

I really like this app, but desperately wish it would give the SoulFood readings with each day’s inspirational passage like the booklets do.

### 4/5 — Search function not working

*2025-09-12, version 6.10.14*

What a great App but the ‘search’ function hasn’t been working for some time now

### 4/5 — Search function not working

*2025-07-06, version 6.10.14*

What a great App but the ‘search’ function hasn’t been working for some time now

### 5/5 — Search Bug

*2025-03-25, version 6.10.14*

nginx error comes up when performing a search. Please fix!

### 2/5 — Soul food section issue

*2024-12-31, version 6.10.14*

This was a great app.I used to love being able to click on the Soul Food/Bible in a Year references to go straight to those but no longer have that option.Can this issue please be fixed?

### 5/5 — Search icon not working

*2024-09-10, version 6.10.14*

I’ve been reading The Word for Today for a long time now and it has truly deepened my relationship with God and strengthened me to utilise my God-given talents. However, the search icon is not working which is a very important feature as it enables me refer back to previous topics whenever needed. Please do something about it soon. Thank you!

### 5/5 — Always on point in its relevance

*2024-06-04, version 6.10.3*

The lessons always meet me where I’m at in time.  I thank God for this ministry.

### 4/5 — App and written notes not matching

*2024-01-15, version 6.3.1*

The SoulFood readings on the app currently do not match the written booklet. I like to swop between the 2 especially whilst travelling.

### 3/5 — Save feature?

*2023-09-02, version 6.3.1*

I love this app and the content is awesome. It would be great if there was a feature that allowed you to save a specific reading so you can go back to it when you need to!

## Frequently asked questions about The Word for Today

### What is The Word for Today app?

The Word for Today app provides a daily word of encouragement, written by Bob & Debby Gass. It offers insights from scripture and applied Biblical principles to inspire users.

### What are the key features of The Word for Today app?

Key features include reading today's message, catching up on recent days, listening to daily messages, searching for topics, tagging favorites, sharing content, looking up scripture verses, and following a 'Bible in a year' reading plan.

### Is The Word for Today app free to use?

Yes, The Word for Today app is provided free of charge through the generosity of its members and donors, compliments of Rhema Media Incorporated.

### What is the 'Bible in a year' reading plan?

The 'Bible in a year' reading plan is a feature within the app that helps users follow a structured schedule to read through the entire Bible over the course of one year.

### How can I share messages from the app?

You can share messages directly from the app via Facebook, Twitter, or email. This allows you to easily send words of encouragement and inspiration to your friends and family.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.10.14 — 2024-06-12

Misc media improvements

### 6.10.3 — 2024-05-21

Misc media improvements

### 6.3.1 — 2023-08-18

- Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 6.2.5 — 2023-06-24

- Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 6.2.3 — 2023-06-02

- Bug fixes and performance improvements

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