Encouragement for Today Archives

A California woman's life was turned upside down when her neighbor's house caught fire, prompting her to realize she wasn't as prepared for...

Laura Bailey shares her personal struggle with ignoring God's instructions and waiting for the Holy Spirit, drawing parallels between Jesus'...

What delightful thing might God be arranging for you today?

When feeling like giving up, a mother's unwavering encouragement can be a powerful motivator. In this devotional, Sharon Jaynes shares how her...

As a child of God's light, you are not bound to darkness and night, but rather, you have the power to abide in His presence every day. By...

Kaitlin Garrison shares her personal struggle with a "Cirque du Soleil" kind of faith, where she felt the need to perform good works to please God,...

The most important voice we need to hear to instruct us on racism and injustice is the voice of Jesus.

Amy Carroll shares her personal story of discovering and embracing her positive traits, including joy and celebration, as gifts from God to show...

Lysa TerKeurst shares a powerful story of how God asked her to give away her Bible, leading to a life-changing encounter with a stranger who was...

As a busy mom of six, Teresa Swanstrom Anderson found herself drowning in exhaustion and busyness, but discovered that by offering God...

Marissa Henley shares three reasons to live fearlessly in a frightening world, drawing on her personal experience with cancer and Christ's promise...

A rustling coat and a simple act of kindness from a stranger prompt author Sandell Snyder to confront her own self-absorption and the ways in which...

Shala W. Graham shares her personal struggle with adjusting to unexpected circumstances, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, and how it led...

Although God orders all our steps, we have agency over the moves we decide to make, too.

Alicia Bruxvoort shares a personal story of perseverance and faith, inspired by King David's words in Psalm 27, where he writes about trusting God...