Encouragement Café Archives

As a Christian, you're not expected to be happy all the time, but that doesn't mean you can't experience joy - a deep sense of well-being rooted in...

As a child, making shadow puppets with family members was a fun and creative activity, but it also taught an important lesson about the power of...

As the birth of Jesus is celebrated, a lesser-known aspect of the biblical narrative comes into focus - the use of salt in ancient Jewish rituals...

The birth of Jesus is often overlooked in favor of more dramatic events, but the story of his birth to Levitical shepherds holds significant...

As Christmas approaches, a timeless hymn reminds us that God's love has no limit and His grace has no measure, yet we still ask for more, our...

A young woman's Christmas is disrupted when her husband accepts a new job, forcing her to re-evaluate her holiday traditions and find joy in the...

As Christmas approaches, the pressure to make endless choices can be overwhelming, but what if the most important decision is not about gifts or...

Jesus teaches that discernment and criticism are two distinct ways of judging others, with discernment being a righteous judgment that seeks to...

As we navigate life's trials, it's easy to crave quick fixes and instant solutions, but the Bible reminds us that patience is a powerful tool in...

As a child, the author was consumed by fear of thunderstorms, but as an adult, she has discovered that true strength lies not in avoiding her...

A woman's morning commute takes a dramatic turn when she witnesses an unsettling phenomenon in her rearview mirror, only to have it replaced by a...

A hurtful comment can cut deep, but Jesus' response to the Pharisees in Matthew 15 serves as a powerful reminder that true wisdom lies not in...

The Bible's portrayal of God's holiness is a powerful reminder of His majesty and righteousness, yet many Christians struggle to recognize and...

A mother's apron is more than just a piece of fabric, it represents the love and care she puts into her daily work, creating memories that last a...

As a parent, choosing to attend church with your kids may seem like an exhausting and chaotic endeavor, but for one mother, it's a life-long...