Encouragement for Today Archives

Sharon Jaynes shares her personal story of heartbreak, loss, and infertility, drawing parallels with the biblical figure of Job, who also faced...

As we embark on a new year, many of us are tempted to start anew, cutting out old habits and adding in fresh ones, but what if our true source of...

Shala W. Graham invites readers to come to Jesus, who offers rest and freedom from legalistic burdens, rather than trying to execute a prescribed...

I know what it feels like to have been hurt so deeply that living out the commands of Scripture to forgive seems too cruel to even consider.

As a Christian author, Emily Lex shares her personal struggle with control and how it affects her relationships and faith. She reveals how letting...

A chain of kind deeds sparked by a simple gesture of gratitude has inspired a community to pay it forward, highlighting the importance of doing...

As a woman struggling with depression, Sarah Geringer finds hope in unexpected places, including the resilience of ferns clinging to an oak tree's...

Abigail, a biblical figure known for her listening skills, can teach us the value of truly hearing others and leaving a legacy of loving listening....

Lysa TerKeurst shares a powerful biblical truth from 2 Kings 6:16 that can help quiet fears and provide comfort to parents who worry about their...

Meredith Houston Carr shares a personal story of heartache and separation, but finds solace in the idea that God's perfect love can fill the cracks...

Annie F. Downs reflects on the importance of learning from both suffering and fun, drawing parallels between her own experience with a house fire...

When a marriage ends, it's not just the living that die, but also the dreams and hopes of what could have been. In this powerful and personal...

As the new year begins, many of us struggle to rebuild our faith after a challenging 2020, but Jesus reminds us that even small amounts of faith...

When our opinions and feelings lead us astray, we risk falling into destructive patterns of sin and chaos, much like the Israelites in the book of...

When life's unexpected blows strike, it's easy to lose hope, but a powerful verse from Romans 15:13 offers a lifeline of comfort and peace. By...