Encouragement for Today Archives

Jasmine Williams shares a personal journey of discovering the fullness of worship, revealing that it involves not only fervent expressions of...

Lysa TerKeurst shares her personal struggle with forgiveness, revealing that the hardest person to forgive is often ourselves, and that true...

Meredith Houston Carr shares a personal story of how a gumball machine taught her about gratitude, comparing it to Jesus' words in John 21:21-22,...

A harrowing encounter with a near-miss car accident prompts Tracie Miles to reflect on the fragility of life and the importance of living in the...

A seemingly insignificant moment of jealousy and bitterness in a family can have far-reaching consequences, as seen in the story of Joseph and his...

When a long-held calling is lost, it can be devastating. However, as one author shares her personal struggle and journey of faith, she discovers...

A sudden tornado warning forces a mother to take shelter with her young child, leading to a moment of profound dependence on God and a reminder...

Lysa TerKeurst shares a personal struggle with being easily offended and offers a solution through the Lord's Prayer, emphasizing the importance of...

Believing impossible things is a fundamental aspect of the Christian experience, yet many struggle with it due to limited faith and a lack of trust...

Lysa TerKeurst shares a personal story of struggling with forgiveness and healing after her husband's betrayal, but finds freedom when she realizes...

Laura Bailey shares a personal and intimate story of her struggles with motherhood, infertility, and feeling overwhelmed, but finds comfort in...

As the world navigated unprecedented challenges in 2020, one woman's perspective on faith and vision was forever changed. In a powerful reflection,...

Lysa TerKeurst explores the importance of responding to hurtful situations with "soul integrity," a balance between honesty and peacemaking, in...

Angie Smith shares her personal struggle with feeling overwhelmed by life's demands, but finds a turning point when she realizes that many of her...

Lysa TerKeurst shares a personal story of healing and growth, revealing how she struggled with bitterness and anger after a past hurt, until she...