Encouragement for Today Archives

Jennifer Dukes Lee shares her personal journey of struggling with doubts and questions about God, finding comfort in the biblical examples of...

Rebekah Lyons shares her personal experience of overcoming adversity with her daughter Joy, born with Down syndrome, and explores the biblical...

As a military spouse, author Jessica Manfre shares her personal journey of embracing loneliness and finding redemption through the story of Ruth in...

As a new mother, Rachael Elmore struggled with intrusive thoughts that told her she was a bad mom, but she found hope in Philippians 4:8, which...

Lysa TerKeurst shares a personal story of struggling with scarcity mindset, feeling left behind as others achieved success, but ultimately finds...

Carolyn Lacey shares a personal story of how she learned the value of kindness and compassion, highlighting that kind words can have a profound...

As spring arrives, many of us are still battling the dark winter of our hearts, weighed down by anxiety and depression. But God is our shield,...

Becky Harling invites readers to ask God audaciously for their daily bread, just as Jesus taught in the Lord's Prayer, and reminds them that their...

Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young shares her personal journey of discovering God's glory in everyday life, from a childhood chorus to a life-altering theme...

Lysa TerKeurst shares her personal struggle with forgiving herself after an abortion, revealing that true forgiveness starts with God and not...

Heather MacFadyen shares her personal journey of discovering humility, or "occupying our God-given space," as she navigated a new town, an unused...

As a young Christian, Sharon Jaynes was encouraged to share her story with others, and she discovered that it was in sharing her struggles and...

As a weary woman, you're not alone in feeling overwhelmed and unsure if your efforts make a difference. Jesus' example of humble servant leadership...

When God hasn't given you the desires of your heart, trust that He is working for your good and delight in His presence, even in the midst of...

Lysa TerKeurst shares a powerful reminder that God sees, knows and cares for us, urging believers to trust Him with their lives rather than trying...