Encouragement for Today Archives

When a precious new life is lost, it's hard to find comfort in our own grief. But what if we had friends who loved like Jesus, showing up with...

When a person's heart is filled with pride and fury, even good behavior can't mask the true state of their soul. In Psalm 51, David longs to be...

Lysa TerKeurst shares a powerful message about the contrast between King David's experience and Jesus' in their weeping moments, highlighting...

Miriam, a Christian woman from Burkina Faso, shares her harrowing story of captivity and miraculous escape from terrorists who kidnapped her and...

Prayer is not about getting what we want, but about trusting God's goodness and provision. By asking according to His will, we can experience the...

Lynn Cowell shares a powerful story from John 11 about Jesus' deep emotional connection with His friends Mary and Martha, who were grieving the...

When struggling to believe God is for you, it's essential to remember three truths: your job is to be obedient to God, spiritual realities are...

When God seems silent, it can be a deeply unsettling experience, leaving us wondering if He is with us at all. In Psalm 42, the writer shares three...

As summer approaches, many Christians struggle to maintain their Bible study and prayer habits due to changing schedules and circumstances. Instead...

Christine Caine shares a powerful message about the heart of the gospel, emphasizing that adoption is at the core of God's love for us, and that...

A renowned artist's sculpture, crafted with hours of dedication, lies shattered on the floor after a devastating accident. In this poignant...

As a father struggles with dementia, his daughter finds comfort in the presence of God's love, even in the darkest moments. Through her own journey...

A mother's desperate prayer to God for guidance and comfort during a season of uncertainty is answered in a surprising way, revealing the power of...

Lysa TerKeurst shares a personal story of how God's whisper in her heart led her to adopt two orphaned boys, Jackson and Mark, from Liberia,...

As a millennial mom navigating a culture that rejects objective truth, parents must intentionally raise their kids with steadfast faith by...