Encouragement for Today Archives

Karen Ehman shares her personal struggle with people-pleasing and how she learned to break free from it, finding courage in God's approval instead....

Alicia Bruxvoort shares a personal story of her daughter's uncertainty about starting fourth grade, and how she learned to focus on what she knew...

Glynnis Whitwer reflects on a biblical story of three men who refused to bow down to a golden idol, instead choosing to focus on their God and His...

Lysa TerKeurst shares a deeply personal story of her own medical crisis, where she struggled to understand why God seemed silent and distant during...

When God calls us to do something that feels scary or uncertain, He equips us with Himself, not just our own abilities. By pressing into our fear...

As a Christian, Shae Tate has struggled with body image issues for years, but recently realized that her spiritual and physical struggles are...

A mother's harsh greeting to her preschool-age daughter sparks a profound realization for author Amanda Bacon, forcing her to confront her own...

Arlene Pellicane shares a personal story of how encouragement from her youth pastor, Dale, transformed her life and helped her find confidence to...

Throughout the Gospels, Jesus shows us what it looks like to emulate God's vision.

As a parent, the words you speak can have a profound impact on your child's heart and mind. A recent conversation between Lisa Jacobson and her...

Laura Bailey shares a personal story of struggling with pain and hardship, but finds comfort in the Bible's promise that our struggles can be a...

Amy Carroll reflects on the importance of seeking God's Truth over personal opinions, drawing inspiration from the story of Huldah, a Jewish woman...

A single mother's unexpected hotel room experience becomes a divine appointment when she meets a grateful mother whose son is struggling to find...

Lysa TerKeurst shares her personal experience with deep grief and fear of death, finding freedom from these emotions through the power of Jesus'...

As a woman who has felt forgotten and on the fringe, Corrie Gerbatz shares her personal story of finding comfort in God's presence, drawing from...