Encouragement for Today Archives

Marissa Henley shares three reasons to live fearlessly in a frightening world, drawing on her personal experience with cancer and Christ's promise...

A rustling coat and a simple act of kindness from a stranger prompt author Sandell Snyder to confront her own self-absorption and the ways in which...

Shala W. Graham shares her personal struggle with adjusting to unexpected circumstances, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, and how it led...

Although God orders all our steps, we have agency over the moves we decide to make, too.

Alicia Bruxvoort shares a personal story of perseverance and faith, inspired by King David's words in Psalm 27, where he writes about trusting God...

When it's hard to love yourself, it's often a reflection of our struggle to live out the second greatest commandment - loving our neighbors as...

Kelly Barbrey shares a personal story of how her plans were disrupted during the pandemic, and how she learned to trust God's purpose over her own...

Forgiveness is not about reaching a certain percentage, but rather releasing the offender from our grasp entirely. In this powerful devotional,...

Lynn Cowell shares a personal story of discovering her true worth and value, finding that she is loved and cherished not because of her...

Sharon Jaynes shares a personal experience of feeling inadequate to fulfill her calling, but discovers that God wants her to stand in the gap for...

Cindy Bultema shares a personal story of how she was once defined by lies and negative labels, but found freedom in embracing her true identity as...

Binu Samuel shares her personal journey of faith, reflecting on how God knew she and her children would face challenges in a rapidly changing...

Waiting for God's best requires patience, trust, and surrender. By learning to wait on God's sovereign plan, we can discover His goodness and...

Lysa TerKeurst shares a powerful reminder from 2 Chronicles 16:9 that God sees, knows, and cares for us, urging believers to trust Him with their...

A young woman's life is forever changed when her fiancé dies in a workplace accident, leaving her to grapple with the question of why God allows...