Encouragement for Today Archives

When facing difficult times, God's plans may not align with our desires, instead calling us to "build houses and settle down" in the present...

Anitha Abraham reflects on the importance of respectful disagreement and open dialogue, drawing inspiration from Paul's approach to discussing...

Megan Fate Marshman shares her personal journey of discovering the freedom in focusing on being a good friend instead of searching for perfect...

Rejection can be a painful and damaging experience, but God's Word offers a different message of love, acceptance, and encouragement. Through the...

Carole Holiday shares a personal encounter with her doctor, where she finds comfort and encouragement in the midst of physical and emotional pain,...

Ashley Morgan Jackson shares her personal struggle with feeling like a burden to others, but finds comfort in knowing that God never tires of...

Sharon Jaynes shares a powerful devotional about finding joy and praise in everyday moments, encouraging readers to rejoice in the beauty of God's...

As you step into the unknown, God's promise of guidance and comfort can be a beacon of hope in the darkness. Discover three essential truths that...

Lysa TerKeurst reminds us that we are children of God, made in His image and worthy of praise, as seen in the story of Adam and Eve's creation in...

Alice Matagora reflects on her experience of becoming dependent on her phone, leading to emotional and functional difficulties, and explores how...

Shirlee Abbott shares a personal story of how she learned to trust God's guidance in making life-changing decisions, highlighting the difference...

As Sarah Freymuth reflects on her own struggles with perspective, she invites readers to look up and see the goodness and beauty in their lives...

As a mother and operating room nurse, Tracie Braylock shares her personal experience of caring for a toddler during surgery, highlighting the...

Genesis invites readers to re-experience God's goodness and character, as revealed in the first book of the Bible, which emphasizes His creative...

As the new year begins, many of us struggle with exhaustion, discontentment, and fear, but what if God's strength is available to us when we simply...