Encouragement for Today Archives

As a parent, hearing your child's questions about faith can be both reassuring and unsettling, especially when you're not sure how to provide clear...

Lynn Cowell shares her personal experience of taking a professional risk, mirroring Esther's courageous approach in facing uncertainty and...

Lysa TerKeurst shares her personal experience of walking through difficult seasons, where she struggled to hold onto hope despite deep...

Facing Difficult Facts With Faith is a personal reflection on navigating life's challenges with confidence and trust in God, drawing inspiration...

As a parent, you've likely been guilty of acting like your children are an inconvenience rather than a joy, but what if Jesus had treated them...

A mother's unexpected stormy walk with her toddler daughter becomes a heartwarming rescue moment when her husband arrives in their car,...

A Christian speaker's words of comfort to a mother doubting her ability to love her new child sparked a profound realization for Sarah Geringer,...

In a world filled with bad news, Jesus offers us a surprising solution: His presence and love. By embracing our brokenness and running to Him, we...

As a Christian woman in Malaysia, Susanna Koh shares her personal story of faith and perseverance in the face of persecution and loss, finding...

Amy Carroll shares a personal story of grief and how it led her to discover that feeling fully can be an unexpected gift from God, connecting us...

As we strive to support and encourage those around us, it's essential to recognize when our efforts may be hindering their growth rather than...

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...