Encouragement for Today Archives

Karen Ehman invites readers to explore the concept of "waiting well" as a deliberate act of faith, rather than a passive posture, and shares...

Meredith Houston Carr shares her personal struggle with trusting God's plan for her son's future, and how she learned to wait patiently and give...

Dr. Avril Occilien-Similien shares a personal story of finding peace in the midst of uncertainty, drawing on biblical verses such as Isaiah 26:3...

Glenna Marshall's new book, "Known and Loved," offers a powerful exploration of God's love for the deeply known and imperfectly loved. Through her...

As a Christian, have you ever felt overwhelmed by life's worries and anxieties? A recent article from Proverbs 31 Ministries shares how author...

Dr. Juli Slattery invites readers to confront their sexual struggles and surrender them to God, recognizing that this can be a monumental spiritual...

Alicia Bruxvoort reflects on Psalm 136:23, where the psalmist writes that God remembers us in our weakness, and how this promise of love and action...

Lysa TerKeurst shares her personal struggle with trusting God in difficult circumstances, and how she's learning to focus on His character, timing,...

A desperate and scared Hagar, an Egyptian slave, finds comfort in a divine encounter with God, who gives her the name "El Roi" meaning "God who...

Glynnis Whitwer shares a personal journey of discovering that God's power knows no limits, and that our tendency to limit ourselves can prevent us...

Carlos Whittaker explores the spiritual discipline of beholding, a practice that involves slowing down to truly notice and absorb the wonder of...

As Jesus teaches in Luke 11:11-12, God often responds to our requests with blessings rather than harm, but what if we unknowingly ask for something...

When you feel like God has failed you, it's easy to lose confidence in His ability to hear and answer your prayers. However, Jesus' conversation...

Feeling stuck in a cycle of anxiety and regret, many Christians wonder if they'll ever experience lasting change through their faith. A new study...

Jenni Lord shares her personal journey of healing from childhood wounds and trauma, discovering that connection is the key to binding up broken...