Encouragement for Today Archives

Kristel Acevedo shares a powerful personal story of finding comfort and rest in the wilderness, drawing inspiration from the biblical account of...

Sarah Freymuth shares her personal struggle with anxiety and insomnia, finding comfort in the love and support of her husband, family, and friends...

As a child, author Karen Wingate struggled with obedience, but Jonah's story reveals that God invites us to share His concern for lost people and...

A recent visit to the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C., turned into a profound moment when an employee offered each visitor a bookmark with...

Angela Halili and Arielle Reitsma share their personal journey of finding hope and healing through reading the Bible together, discovering that...

Emily Wilson Hussem shares her personal journey of struggling with loneliness and feeling unworthy of deep friendships, but ultimately discovers...

Shala Wilon shares a personal story of how God reminded her to carry herself with great expectation, just like Peter did for a man crippled from...

A local Christian bookstore employee shares a personal story of feeling separated from God's love during a time of great grief, but finds comfort...

Lisa Harper shares a personal story of her daughter's struggle with honesty, mirroring the biblical concept of being "gut-level honest" with God,...

As uncertainty and fear creep into our lives, Jesus reminds us that we must not be alarmed, for this is a test of faith. By choosing to focus on...

Tara Hackney shares a personal and profound experience of discovering her purpose and identity as God's creation, reflecting on the biblical verse...

Katie Faris shares a personal story of how God's patience with her as a mother is reflected in His character, and how she learned to adjust her...

Lysa TerKeurst shares her insights on discerning God's voice, offering five questions to help individuals determine if they're hearing from Him or...

A simple text message from a friend in a doctor's office waiting room sparked a powerful reminder of God's presence and promises, leading the...

We don’t have to do it on our own because with God, we’re never alone. And He’s also given us biblical community to lean on, look to and learn...