Encouragement for Today Archives

A mother's desperate attempt to calm her overstimulated toddler leads her to a profound realization about God's gentle hold on us, inviting us to...

Chelsea Damon shares her personal journey of searching for security and belonging apart from God, only to discover that true joy and peace come...

When faced with a difficult decision, it's essential to distinguish between our own plans and God's purposes. By being open to the Holy Spirit's...

As a mom, you're not alone in the battle to raise your children; God has equipped you with His armor to stand strong against Satan's schemes and...

A pharmacist reflects on how God's assignment of land to the Israelites in Joshua 19:49 parallels her own search for a job closer to home, leading...

Job's unexpected loss and subsequent trust in God serve as a powerful reminder that our future is secure when we entrust it to an unchanging God....

Sharon Jaynes shares a personal story of discovering God's love and delight in her life, revealing that He not only loves us but also likes us, and...

A mother's desperate cry to God for healing her critically ill child sparks a powerful exploration of faith, doubt, and the transformative power of...

Lysa TerKeurst shares her personal struggle with trusting God when life doesn't turn out as expected, and how she's learning to surrender outcomes...

Felicia Caid Smith shares a personal journey of seeking clarity on her future, only to discover that Jesus' words in Matthew 6:34 offer a more...

In a deeply personal and vulnerable exploration, author Ben Locke shares his own story of suffering and the transformative power of God's presence...

A Christian writer shares her personal experience of learning to speak in love instead of speaking her mind, and how this shift transformed her...

A paralyzed man's friends lowered him through a crowded roof to reach Jesus, demonstrating creative faith and perseverance in seeking healing. This...

Stacy J. Lowe reflects on a personal experience where she noticed God's love in an unexpected way, and encourages readers to slow down and pay...

Celebrating our unique spiritual journeys is essential to deepening our relationship with God, yet we often fall into the trap of comparing...