Encouragement for Today Archives

Sharon Jaynes shares a personal experience of feeling inadequate to fulfill her calling, but discovers that God wants her to stand in the gap for...

Cindy Bultema shares a personal story of how she was once defined by lies and negative labels, but found freedom in embracing her true identity as...

Binu Samuel shares her personal journey of faith, reflecting on how God knew she and her children would face challenges in a rapidly changing...

Waiting for God's best requires patience, trust, and surrender. By learning to wait on God's sovereign plan, we can discover His goodness and...

Lysa TerKeurst shares a powerful reminder from 2 Chronicles 16:9 that God sees, knows, and cares for us, urging believers to trust Him with their...

A young woman's life is forever changed when her fiancé dies in a workplace accident, leaving her to grapple with the question of why God allows...

A woman in need, a prophet's promise, and a miracle that changed her life forever. When you feel empty, remember the story of Elijah and the widow...

As I thought about my neighbor's assumption that my hard-working husband was scoring major extra credit points with me, it made me think of God...

Women who have experienced father wounds often struggle with feelings of abandonment and rejection, but Scripture offers a message of hope and...

Alicia Bruxvoort reminds readers that forgetfulness, whether due to age or worldly influences, can lead to spiritual amnesia, causing us to lose...

Carrie Lloyd shares her personal journey of embracing truth and its transformative power, drawing from the biblical account of Jesus' conversation...

As a believer, it's easy to feel hypocritical when giving advice while struggling with our own imperfections, but God sees us as vessels for His...

As suffering grinds us down, it can feel impossible to see any glimmer of purpose and hope, but God is up to something so purposeful in the midst...

When fear creeps in, it's easy to feel alone and ashamed, but renowned speaker Lynn Cowell shares three powerful choices that help her overcome her...

Jesus often prioritized noticing and caring for individuals over grand, public actions, demonstrating that true ministry is about doing the right...