Encouragement for Today Archives

Lynn Cowell shares her personal journey of discovering contagious courage, inspired by the stories of women in the Bible who risked everything to...

Anitha Abraham shares a personal story of feeling like she was chosen for a role, but not truly wanted there, and how her sister's perspective on...

Lysa TerKeurst shares a personal story of struggling with feelings of inadequacy and scarcity when it comes to her own success, but ultimately...

Rebecca Smith shares her personal story of loss and grief after a miscarriage, but finds comfort in the unexpected blooming of a peace lily plant...

Napping is not just a luxury, but a sacred act of self-care and trust in God's love. By embracing naps as "holy work," Shala W. Graham shares her...

Creation was ever praising the glory of God, day and night. But was I doing the same?

When faced with life's unseen challenges, it's easy to let fear take over, but what if you could silence that voice and instead choose faith? In...

A grieving mother shares her personal story of losing a child and finds solace in the power of God's love, reminding readers that there is no other...

Brenda Bradford Ottinger reflects on finding hope and beauty in unexpected places, particularly during difficult times, as she shares her personal...

As a mother, you may be surprised to learn that your relationship with your daughter is not as close as you think it could be. In this heartfelt...

When exhaustion and anxiety threaten to consume us, it's easy to lose sight of what truly brings rest and hope - our relationship with God. In this...

Alicia Bruxvoort shares a personal journey of discovering God's unique and personal love for her, encouraging readers to pay attention to the ways...

As a mother, Lysa TerKeurst admits to struggling with trusting God's plan for her children, but through her own journey of surrender and obedience,...

As the Bible says, "For everything there is a season," embracing each stage of life's relational journey can lead to successful and fulfilling...

A mother's instinct to defend her son led her to rehearse a speech, but as she practiced, God prompted her to remain silent instead, revealing that...