Encouragement for Today Archives

A young mother's heartbreak and grief after losing her unborn child are transformed when she finds comfort in Psalm 13, a psalm of venting and...

Jesus' command to "love your neighbor as yourself" is often misunderstood, but it's actually a call to action that requires us to take care of our...

Nicki Koziarz shares a personal experience of feeling hurt and offended after three separate incidents, but discovers that being offended is often...

Lysa TerKeurst shares a powerful story from the Bible about Jesus' presence in the midst of a storm, where He calms the disciples' fears and offers...

As the world turned to comfort foods, online distractions, and retail therapy during the pandemic, author Wendy Speake reveals that true freedom...

Lynn Cowell shares a heartwarming story of how her family has made Christmas a special time to welcome and include those who may not have a place...

Jasmine Williams shares a personal journey of discovering the fullness of worship, revealing that it involves not only fervent expressions of...

Lysa TerKeurst shares her personal struggle with forgiveness, revealing that the hardest person to forgive is often ourselves, and that true...

Meredith Houston Carr shares a personal story of how a gumball machine taught her about gratitude, comparing it to Jesus' words in John 21:21-22,...

A harrowing encounter with a near-miss car accident prompts Tracie Miles to reflect on the fragility of life and the importance of living in the...

A seemingly insignificant moment of jealousy and bitterness in a family can have far-reaching consequences, as seen in the story of Joseph and his...

When a long-held calling is lost, it can be devastating. However, as one author shares her personal struggle and journey of faith, she discovers...

A sudden tornado warning forces a mother to take shelter with her young child, leading to a moment of profound dependence on God and a reminder...

Lysa TerKeurst shares a personal struggle with being easily offended and offers a solution through the Lord's Prayer, emphasizing the importance of...

Believing impossible things is a fundamental aspect of the Christian experience, yet many struggle with it due to limited faith and a lack of trust...