Encouragement for Today Archives

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...

A life-threatening condition was discovered during a routine dentist appointment, prompting the author to reevaluate her priorities and ask tough...

When you don't feel like reading your Bible, it's not because the Word of God is boring or unimportant - but rather that our hearts may have grown...

Lysa TerKeurst invites readers to grow closer to God today by embracing a deeper level of intimacy and connection, which requires denying...

Abby McDonald shares her personal struggle with trusting God's guidance and encourages readers to lay down their need for certainty, embracing the...

Michelle Snippe reflects on the transformative power of gazing at God's beauty, sharing her personal experience of finding soul satisfaction in...

Celebrating life's moments, big and small, is a powerful way to experience joy and remember God's goodness in our daily lives. By choosing to...

Dr. Avril Occilien-Similien invites readers to discover the secret place where they can meet God, a space of intimacy, transformation, and renewal,...