Encouragement for Today Archives

Sharon Jaynes shares a powerful personal story of failure and redemption, drawing on the biblical account of Moses' journey from hiding in the...

Binu Samuel reflects on her own childhood experiences with Billy Graham's sermons, which she initially found boring but ultimately had a profound...

Nicki Koziarz reflects on two contrasting examples of Jesus being amazed by faith in the Bible, one from a place of doubt and the other from...

As a young mother and caregiver, author Grace Fox discovered that spending time with God fueled her emotional, mental, and spiritual strength...

Karen Ehman shares her personal struggle with people-pleasing and how she learned to break free from it, finding courage in God's approval instead....

Alicia Bruxvoort shares a personal story of her daughter's uncertainty about starting fourth grade, and how she learned to focus on what she knew...

Glynnis Whitwer reflects on a biblical story of three men who refused to bow down to a golden idol, instead choosing to focus on their God and His...

Lysa TerKeurst shares a deeply personal story of her own medical crisis, where she struggled to understand why God seemed silent and distant during...

When God calls us to do something that feels scary or uncertain, He equips us with Himself, not just our own abilities. By pressing into our fear...

As a Christian, Shae Tate has struggled with body image issues for years, but recently realized that her spiritual and physical struggles are...

A mother's harsh greeting to her preschool-age daughter sparks a profound realization for author Amanda Bacon, forcing her to confront her own...

Arlene Pellicane shares a personal story of how encouragement from her youth pastor, Dale, transformed her life and helped her find confidence to...

Throughout the Gospels, Jesus shows us what it looks like to emulate God's vision.

As a parent, the words you speak can have a profound impact on your child's heart and mind. A recent conversation between Lisa Jacobson and her...

Laura Bailey shares a personal story of struggling with pain and hardship, but finds comfort in the Bible's promise that our struggles can be a...