Encouragement for Today Archives

Lysa TerKeurst shares a personal story of feeling alone and disconnected from God, but finds comfort in Jesus' promise that the Holy Spirit will...

The Holy Spirit is not a mystical teaching introduced after Jesus, but rather a personal presence that has been with God since creation, as...

Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young invites readers to view the story of Ruth through a different lens, one that highlights God's heart for the vulnerable...

Kia Stephens shares her personal journey of waiting on God's best, from a proposal that didn't work out to discovering her true purpose as a wife...

As February's "month of love" can also be a month of loneliness, millions struggle with feelings of isolation and disconnection, but finding...

As a mom of six, Crystal Paine shares her personal struggle with a water-resistant phone and the unexpected lesson she learned about trusting in...

Tori Hope Petersen shares her personal journey of breaking free from self-hatred and embracing God's love, offering a powerful message that loving...

Gary Chapman shares his personal experience of practicing patience in marriage, highlighting its importance in choosing to give another person the...

Trillia J. Newbell invites readers to reflect on the power of courage in the face of fear, drawing inspiration from biblical figures like Joshua...

As believers, we often struggle with guilt and shame over our mistakes, but God's omniscience offers us peace in knowing He already knows our flaws...

Feeling behind in life can be overwhelming, but what if God's plan for your life is not about catching up, but about enjoying the journey? In her...

Alicia Bruxvoort shares a personal story of finding new ways to connect with Jesus in the midst of struggle, discovering that sometimes prayer is...

Karen Wingate shares her personal struggle with using God's precious gift of words in a way that honors Him and others, drawing on the biblical...

Taylor Joy Murray reflects on her personal struggle to receive grace, drawing parallels with a biblical story of a man who sought eternal life...

As fear and anxiety overwhelm us, we can turn to the example of King Jehoshaphat, who sought God's peace despite being "alarmed" by his...