Encouragement for Today Archives

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...

Meghan Mellinger shares her personal struggle with burnout and exhaustion, finding herself "running on empty" after years of constant hustle and...

Alice Matagora, a former college student and non-Christian, shares her personal story of how God used her life to advance His Kingdom despite her...

As seasons in life come to a close, many of us struggle to know when it's time to let go and what comes next. In her latest devotion, Nicki Koziarz...

Blair Linne shares her personal experience of spiritual dryness and how she found hope in a passage from Exodus, highlighting God's mercy seat as a...

As a blind woman, Karen Wingate has learned that good light makes all the difference in how well she functions, and she believes this principle...

Chrystal Evans Hurst shares a personal struggle with responding to criticism, drawing from her own experience and biblical examples like Jesus'...

You are significant to His Kingdom because God has uniquely equipped and empowered you to accomplish His purposes on earth, regardless of your...

As life's pieces feel upside down, God's eternal perspective offers completion and peace. By releasing each confusing piece to Him, we can find...

Lysa TerKeurst shares her personal experience of receiving devastating news about her cancer diagnosis, but finds comfort in the presence of God...

Taking risks and trusting in God can be a powerful way to build faith and trust, as seen in the stories of women like Moses' biological mother and...

Esther's journey in the Old Testament offers a powerful lesson on the importance of listening, as she learns to humble herself and seek guidance...