Encouragement for Today Archives

Mark Batterson's new book, A Million Little Miracles, challenges readers to break free from a limited understanding of God and instead cultivate a...

Nancy DeMos Wolgemuth invites readers to reframe their daily devotional practice from a sense of obligation to an incredible opportunity to know...

As the new year begins, consider what this story of Apostle Peter's miraculous escape from prison reveals about God's power and our tendency to...

A recent walk down a street led author Chris Baxter to ponder if our thoughts and emotions have a scent, much like garbage trucks do, and how our...

Proverbs 31 is often misunderstood as a passage that condemns women who don't measure up, but it's actually a celebration of women who fear God and...

In the midst of heartbreak and grief, it's easy to forget God's faithfulness, but recalling His goodness can help us see what He's doing right now...

Shala W. Graham reflects on the biblical story of Mary and Elizabeth, two women chosen by God for high purposes, highlighting their roles in...

Shirlee Abbott shares a personal dream that led her to discover the importance of "praying upstream," focusing on the future and praying for...

Lisa Lenning reflects on her experience visiting a pottery store, where she noticed imperfect jars being deemed unworthy of display, and draws...

King David's journey offers a powerful lesson on finding joy, peace, and satisfaction in life through a deeper relationship with God. By embracing...

Bonnie Gray shares her personal journey of overcoming anxiety and finding freedom in God's unconditional love, revealing that our worth is not tied...

A woman's life was forever changed when Jesus met her at a well, offering hope and redemption in her darkest moments. Through her testimony, others...

As Christmas approaches, many of us struggle to recapture the joy and wonder of the season, feeling overwhelmed by disappointment and...

Elizabeth Laing Thompson shares a powerful message of God's love and forgiveness, illustrating that He welcomes us back with open arms after we've...

Anitha Abraham shares a personal story of feeling unappreciated after going out of her way to help someone, and finds comfort in the biblical verse...