Encouragement for Today Archives

Lysa TerKeurst shares a personal and relatable story of feeling empty and desperate, but finds hope in the perfect law of God's Word that revives...

When life's circumstances seem impossible, it's easy to doubt God's provision and faithfulness. However, choosing to rejoice in the Lord despite...

As the holiday season approaches, single women face unique pressures and expectations from family and society, but God's Word offers a better way...

Karen Wingate shares her personal struggle with praying for others, particularly those who have walked away from their faith, and finds comfort in...

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,...