Encouragement for Today Archives

When prayer is our first response to someone in need, we can trust that God will carry their burdens and provide strength for us as well. By...

As we navigate uncertainty, it's easy to let doubt and fear hold us back from embracing the good news of God's promises. But what if our hope leads...

Stacy Lowe shares a personal struggle with feeling lost and uncertain about God's plan for her life, but finds comfort in Isaiah 55:8-9, which...

Lisa Appelo shares her personal journey of loss, grief, and finding hope in a shattered life, highlighting the biblical promise that God's abundant...

When weary days and seasons of weariness threaten to consume us, it's easy to turn to temporary distractions like creature comforts for solace. But...

Meredith Houston Carr invites readers to reframe their understanding of limitations, exploring how God's Son Jesus understands and sympathizes with...

Christina Patterson shares a personal story of feeling overwhelmed and rushed, mirroring Martha's experience in the Bible, but ultimately discovers...

As a Christian, you've likely been hurt by mean girls or struggled with your own meanness towards others. But what if God's grace can transform not...

Karen Wingate shares her personal experience of facing fear after a medical test revealed a potential diagnosis, and how she found comfort in Psalm...

A local Christian bookstore employee shares a personal story of feeling disconnected from God during a time of deep sorrow, but is unexpectedly...

Ann Swindell shares her personal struggle with comparison and how it led to feelings of inadequacy, but ultimately finds freedom from crushing...

Ellie Holcomb shares her personal struggle with believing lies and how she found transformation through memorizing God's Word, which she calls...

Living undistracted in our relationships requires a plan to foster love, rather than letting offense separate us from others. By asking ourselves...

When loneliness strikes, Jesus invites us into His social circle, offering friendship and belonging without conditions or expectations. By...

As a pastor's wife, Jodi Harris is leaving behind her identity and role after years of serving others, but in doing so, she finds herself facing...