Encouragement for Today Archives

A clinical book written by a psychotherapist has helped the author, who had unmet needs from her childhood, discover healing and wholeness through...

As a slow and simple person, Kelly Anne Burns reflects on how her daughter's "hare" nature can sometimes lead to comparison and envy. In a powerful...

Jennie Allen shares a powerful story about the transformative power of accountability, highlighting how a community of interconnected people can...

As Sarah Freymuth shares her personal struggle with mental and physical health, she discovers that true strength lies not in fighting battles...

When worries creep in, it's easy to fall into the trap of anxiety and fear, but what if we could shape our worries into prayers instead? By...

When God closes a door, it's often in His sovereign plan to redirect us towards something greater. In this personal reflection, Binu Samuel shares...

When frustration and anxiety overwhelm us, it's easy to feel like giving up, but surrendering to God's mighty hand can be a powerful alternative....

When life's hardest days come, God holds us close with His right hand, leading and upholding us even in the darkest moments. Through personal...

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...