Encouragement for Today Archives

Silent Saturday, the day between Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection, may seem like a time of hopelessness, but it was actually preparation for the...

For centuries, Jesus' crucifixion has been a symbol of suffering and sacrifice, yet it is also a testament to His enduring love for humanity. In...

Jesus' decision to wash his disciples' feet on Holy Thursday is a powerful example of humility and selfless love, inviting us to follow His example...

As Easter approaches, a heart-check is essential to stay on track with Jesus' mission, lest we fall into doing the right thing with the wrong...

Jesus used thoughtful questions to engage, challenge and deepen faith among those around Him, and today we explore how you can do the same in your...

Jesus' arrival at the temple, where he overturned tables and drove out merchants, was a powerful display of his authority and love for all people,...

Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey, receiving a royal welcome from the crowd, yet just five days later He faced ridicule and rejection. This...

As a woman struggling with shame and guilt, Jodi Harris finds comfort in Psalm 8:3-4, where God asks, "What is mankind that you are mindful of...

When life's storms rage on, it can feel like Jesus has lost sight of us, but He never does. In Mark 6, Jesus' disciples were terrified as they...

Charaia Rush shares the profound lesson of forgiveness from her grandmother's wisdom, as revealed in Luke 17:4, where Jesus teaches that forgiving...

When faced with difficult situations, many of us struggle to know what to do or say, leading to feelings of frustration and uncertainty. In her...

As we navigate life's valleys, we all need someone to remind us of God's faithfulness and truth - a friend who will help us "re-remember" what...

As a Christian parent, it's easy to get caught up in comparing ourselves and our children to others, but what if we're focusing on the wrong...

Lysa TerKeurst shares her personal struggle with praying boldly, fearing that God's will may not align with our desires. She encourages readers to...

Living with unmet longing is a universal human experience that can be both painful and transformative. In this article, author Rachel Miller...