Encouragement for Today Archives

When anxiety strikes, societal expectations often dictate that one should not feel this way, leading to feelings of shame and loneliness. However,...

A remarkable encounter with a bald eagle on a rural road in Missouri profoundly impacted author Sarah Geringer, offering her a sense of God's...

Lysa TerKeurst explores the often-misunderstood concept of setting boundaries in relationships, arguing that it's not unchristian to require people...

A mother's courageous decision to invite her estranged father to Thanksgiving dinner sparks a chain of miracles, challenging the notion that pain...

Criticism can cut deep, but it's not always a reflection of our worth; instead, it may reveal the critic's own insecurities and lack of...

Max Lucado shares a personal story of struggling with weariness and insecurity, but finds solace in the promise of the Holy Spirit as his Teacher,...

When faced with overwhelming situations, we often feel like we're drowning in 3 feet of water, but God has given us everything we need to stand...

Lysa TerKeurst shares her personal experience of learning to set healthy boundaries in relationships, including with her children and others, and...

As a Christian family in war-torn Iraq, Dahlia shares her story of enduring faith and perseverance in the face of persecution, displacement, and...

When someone we love says something hurtful, how do we respond? Is it to pretend everything is fine or confront the person to prove their...

As parents, we have a unique opportunity to partner with God to help our kids develop a BIG view of Him, one that believes in His power and love....

When life's challenges leave us feeling bitter, it's easy to lose hope and believe God has abandoned us. But what if we could choose better than...

Lysa TerKeurst shares her personal experience of struggling in a relationship and offers hope to those who are going through similar situations,...

Landra Young Hughes explores the human desire for control and fulfillment in her latest article, "What a Girl Wants," where she delves into the...

Lysa TerKeurst shares her personal struggle with conflict and how she learned to approach difficult conversations with gentleness, rather than...