Encouragement for Today Archives

When sudden pain prompts us to cry out to God, it can be a transformative experience that forces us to acknowledge our need for help and dependence...

Lysa TerKeurst shares her personal struggle to see Jesus in her life, feeling uncertain about His presence and wanting to experience His reality....

When feelings of inadequacy and fear of rejection lead us to hide our weaknesses, we miss out on the power of God's limitless presence. By...

Cindy Bultema shares her personal struggle with temptation and addiction, drawing from her own experiences and biblical guidance in 1 Corinthians...

Arlene Pellicane shares a personal story of how she learned to find gratitude in the midst of chaos, and how this mindset shift has transformed her...

As mothers of preschoolers, Alexandra Kuykendall and her community struggled with self-control, kindness, and gentleness. Through a year-long...

Laura Bailey reflects on the importance of sharing the gospel message, citing Romans 10:14-15, which emphasizes that one must be sent to preach in...

Embracing the uncertainty of life, author Michael Todd encourages readers to adopt a mindset of "maybe" when it comes to trusting God's plans. By...

Sheila Walsh shares her personal journey of struggling with self-doubt and shame, but finds hope in the power of God's grace and love. In her new...

Ruth Chou Simons shares a personal story of discovering that striving to be amazing is actually a hindrance to experiencing God's grace, and...

Amy Carroll shares a personal experience of how Jesus' empathy changed her life, and explores the concept of empathy in relation to Jesus'...

Quantrilla Ard shares her personal struggle with trusting God's promises, drawing from her own experiences of disappointment and fear, but...

You’re running your own race. No one can compete with the plans God has for you, so there’s no need to worry about what’s taking place in other...

When we feel battered and Jesus appears silent, may we cling to these truths and allow perseverance to complete its work in us. Today, may we...

God gave us His Word to read and His Spirit to whisper to ours. But it’s not enough just to hear. Our faith grows legs for change when we turn that...