Encouragement for Today Archives

Brenda Bradford Ottinger shares her personal experience of losing a pregnancy and invites readers to find comfort in Psalm 23, which reminds us...

Lysa TerKeurst shares her personal struggle with trusting God in the midst of deep disappointments and unfulfilled promises, drawing on Psalm 40 to...

Alex Nsengimana shares his personal journey from bitterness to forgiveness after surviving the Rwandan genocide, revealing how a simple Operation...

Lysa TerKeurst shares a powerful message of hope and trust in the midst of suffering, reminding readers that God's mighty hand is at work even when...

As a mother navigating her son's departure for college, author Natalie Abbott grapples with the challenge of rejoicing in the Lord despite feeling...

Taylor Joy Murray shares a personal story of spiritual wounding and her journey to find healing through Jesus' compassion and kindness,...

Lysa TerKeurst shares a personal story of releasing burdens she's been carrying, and invites readers to do the same, trusting God with what they...

Lisa Bevere shares her personal journey of overcoming self-criticism and learning to see herself as a sacred space created by God, urging women to...

Lysa TerKeurst shares a powerful message from Esther's story, where an evil plan ultimately led to the downfall of its creator and the salvation of...

Men are often socialized to suppress emotions, leading to a rise in loneliness and disconnection from others. By recognizing the importance of...

Jennifer Dukes Lee shares her personal struggle with indecision and how she learned to trust God's will, using the story of Ananias and Saul from...

Lysa TerKeurst shares her personal journey of learning to let go of control and trust in God's sovereignty, recognizing that trying to control the...

As a Christian leader, Gretchen Saffles shares how Jesus handled distractions and interruptions, reminding us that they can be opportunities to...

Lysa TerKeurst shares her personal struggle with loss and grief after the sudden passing of a dear friend, grappling with questions of why God...

As loneliness continues to affect millions, author Becky Harling shares her personal journey of rediscovering the joy of deep connection through...