Encouragement for Today Archives

Karen Ehman reflects on the idea of "jazzing up" God's Word, encouraging readers to prioritize diligent study and prayerful application over...

When anxiety and speculation take over, it's easy to lose sight of what truly matters. By practicing "benevolent detachment," releasing our worries...

Amy Carroll shares her personal journey of learning to use her words in a way that honors God, from initially using silence as an act of obedience...

Jesus prayed for His disciples and for us, asking that we be brought to complete unity so that the world will know He sent Him and loved them as He...

Living a "round-up" kind of life, where generosity is not limited to grand gestures but also includes everyday acts of kindness and service, can...

Rachel Marie Kang reflects on a biblical story where Jesus tells Martha, "Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her,"...

Sharon Hodde Miller's latest book explores the illusion of control and its effects on anxiety, broken relationships, and our pursuit of peace. By...

As a Christian parent, you may wonder if your children are learning from Scripture or if it's just a waste of time. But according to Paul's letters...

Christina Patterson shares her personal struggle with excessive phone use and how she discovered the importance of self-control through a biblical...

As a Christian woman in Iran, where following Jesus is a high-risk endeavor, Zahra shares her harrowing experience of imprisonment and persecution...

Inadequacy can be a powerful invitation to trust, but it's often viewed as a disqualification that drives us to strive for self-sufficiency rather...

A troubled heart can be a heavy burden, but what if Jesus' promise of peace is not just a distant memory, but an ongoing reality? In this powerful...

Donna Jones, a member of COMPEL Training, reflects on how societal expectations often define us by our current circumstances, rather than who we...

Lysa TerKeurst shares a powerful lesson from Joshua's story about obedience and trust in God's ways, even when the situation looks hopeless. By...

Ruth Schwenk shares a personal story of learning to live faithfully right where she is, as a young Christian who was called to stop living for...