Encouragement for Today Archives

As women of faith, pursuing rest is not about avoiding stress, but about embracing a life of quietness and joy that brings us fully alive. Discover...

Rachel Marie Kang shares her personal journey of losing dreams and finding purpose in a new book, "The Matter of Little Losses," where she explores...

A struggling mother finds comfort in knowing that God's grace is greater than her shortcomings as a parent, reminding her that He entrusted her...

When trust in God feels hard, it's essential to remember that He is a Promise-Keeper who keeps His promises and delivers on what He says He will...

As a woman, you have the power to recognize and respond to God's hand at work in your life through persistent prayer. By learning to pray with...

Karen Wingate shares a personal story of waiting for a new laundry set, mirroring her faith in Jesus' promise to return and take believers to...

When life is out of control, our reflex is to grasp for control, but realizing we are not in control can lead to a deeper intimacy with God. In...

Dr. Anita Phillips challenges the conventional wisdom that emotions are our enemy, instead arguing that they are a gift from God and a key to...

When prayer seems complicated or uncertain, Jesus reminds us that we can come to God with childlike faith and trust that our words are enough. By...

Lysa TerKeurst shares a powerful message about choosing compassion and kindness in the face of pain, encouraging readers to redefine their legacy...

Karen Ehman shares a personal story of emotional overload and her search for peace, only to discover that true peace comes from Jesus, not from the...

As the chaos of Christmas Day subsides, Sarah Freymuth invites readers to slow down and ponder the true meaning of the season, reflecting on the...

As Christmas celebrates Jesus' birth, a mother reflects on her own struggles with feeling unsteady and overwhelmed, finding comfort in the promise...

As Christmas approaches, many of us struggle with food anxiety and body insecurities, distracting us from our true purpose. By embracing the...

A 45-foot-long mural in an alleyway, once vibrant and alive, has faded with age, prompting the author to reflect on the impermanence of things and...