Encouragement for Today Archives

During quarantine, a mother and daughter formed an unbreakable bond as they spent quality time together, discovering creative outlets and...

A young mother's desperate longing for God's voice is answered in a surprising way when a stranger brings her a head of cabbage, reminding her that...

Arlene Pellicane reflects on a biblical passage from Ezra, where Shekaniah takes responsibility for his family's sin and confesses their...

A military spouse's experience of being left behind while her husband was deployed to Iraq highlights that what others consider "hard" may not be...

As a parent, teaching your children to pray can be a daunting task, but modeling authentic prayer in your own life is key. By praying regularly and...

Corrie Gerbatz shares her personal struggle with navigating difficult circumstances, including financial hardship and relationship trials, and...

Lisa Whittle shares her personal experience of healing from hurtful church experiences and offers practical advice on shifting focus from "what if"...

A young girl's disappearance from a carpool line prompts the author to reflect on trust and faith, leading her to realize that true trust doesn't...

Karen Ehman shares a personal experience of using flattery to gain favor, and how it can lead to harm, both to the person being flattered and to...

As Anitha Abraham reflects on her milestone birthday, she finds reassurance in Scripture that even in our later years, God can form our latter...

Jesus values a woman's words, as seen in Mary Magdalene's story of witnessing the resurrected Christ and sharing the news with others. By emulating...

When life doesn't follow your plans, it's easy to feel lost and uncertain about God's navigation system. However, Jesus' story of walking on water...

A Christian writer shares her personal struggle with self-pity and hurt feelings, drawing on Psalm 142:4 as a reminder to turn hurt feelings over...

Lysa TerKeurst shares a powerful message about hope and trust in God's plan, encouraging readers to look beyond their current struggles and focus...

Tricia Lott Williford shares her personal experience with "Together Work," a collaboration with the Holy Spirit that multiplies everything, and how...