Encouragement for Today Archives

Beyond the darkness of a "scorched place" in life, a well-watered garden awaits, promising transformation and strength from God. In this powerful...

A mother's moment of distraction from her children leads to a powerful reminder from James 4:14 about prioritizing what truly matters in life, as...

Lysa TerKeurst explores the paradox of grace in hard conversations, where God's Word calls for gracious speech even when hurtful words have been...

As a Christian woman reflects on her daily life, she realizes that her actions often fall short of God's expectations, and she longs to see herself...

Lynn Cowell shares a personal reflection on serving others, drawing from her experience of transforming a public school into a church sanctuary and...

The Good Shepherd's rod and staff are not instruments of punishment, but rather tools of comfort and guidance, as illustrated in Psalm 23. By...

As newlyweds, Stacy Reaoch and her husband faced a daunting challenge: building a relationship with his mother, Barb, despite their busy lives and...

Lysa TerKeurst explores the complexities of goodbyes in relationships, drawing on biblical examples like Paul and Barnabas' parting ways to...

Bathsheba's courageous decision to speak up in the face of adversity changed her story and had a lasting impact on her son Solomon, who grew into a...

Lysa TerKeurst shares a powerful message on setting boundaries in relationships, emphasizing that while we can't change others, we can establish...

When anxiety strikes, societal expectations often dictate that one should not feel this way, leading to feelings of shame and loneliness. However,...

A remarkable encounter with a bald eagle on a rural road in Missouri profoundly impacted author Sarah Geringer, offering her a sense of God's...

Lysa TerKeurst explores the often-misunderstood concept of setting boundaries in relationships, arguing that it's not unchristian to require people...

A mother's courageous decision to invite her estranged father to Thanksgiving dinner sparks a chain of miracles, challenging the notion that pain...

Criticism can cut deep, but it's not always a reflection of our worth; instead, it may reveal the critic's own insecurities and lack of...