Encouragement for Today Archives

Job's unexpected loss and subsequent trust in God serve as a powerful reminder that our future is secure when we entrust it to an unchanging God....

Sharon Jaynes shares a personal story of discovering God's love and delight in her life, revealing that He not only loves us but also likes us, and...

A mother's desperate cry to God for healing her critically ill child sparks a powerful exploration of faith, doubt, and the transformative power of...

Lysa TerKeurst shares her personal struggle with trusting God when life doesn't turn out as expected, and how she's learning to surrender outcomes...

Felicia Caid Smith shares a personal journey of seeking clarity on her future, only to discover that Jesus' words in Matthew 6:34 offer a more...

In a deeply personal and vulnerable exploration, author Ben Locke shares his own story of suffering and the transformative power of God's presence...

A Christian writer shares her personal experience of learning to speak in love instead of speaking her mind, and how this shift transformed her...

A paralyzed man's friends lowered him through a crowded roof to reach Jesus, demonstrating creative faith and perseverance in seeking healing. This...

Stacy J. Lowe reflects on a personal experience where she noticed God's love in an unexpected way, and encourages readers to slow down and pay...

Celebrating our unique spiritual journeys is essential to deepening our relationship with God, yet we often fall into the trap of comparing...

When life's challenges leave you feeling stuck and alone, remember that God knows exactly where you are - in body, mind, and spirit. With His...

Dr. Juli Slattery shares a powerful message about Jesus' care for women struggling with sexual shame, inviting readers to confess their sins and...

Meghan Ryan Asbury shares her personal struggle with comparison and how it can ruin contentment, offering practical advice on shifting one's gaze...

Lysa TerKeurst shares the inspiring story of Shamgar, a humble farmer who saved Israel from 600 Philistines with an oxgoad, demonstrating that God...

Sarah Freymuth shares a personal story of finding comfort and hope in her struggles, drawing inspiration from the biblical account of Moses...