Devotional Archives for Encouragement for Today
The Joy Challenge, written by Randy Frazee, is a heartwarming story about the power of love and connection in our relationships. By sharing personal anecdotes and biblical insights, Frazee inspires readers to write letters to loved ones, spreading joy and deepening their own sense of love and connection.
Kia Stephens shares her personal journey of discovering a secure attachment style with God, drawing from her own experiences and biblical insights to offer comfort and practical tools for overcoming insecurity and fear in relationships with our heavenly Father. By exploring the character of God and His faithfulness, Stephens helps readers silence their fears and build trust in Him, ultimately establishing a strong and loving relationship with their Creator.
Lysa TerKeurst shares her personal struggle with trust issues and how she learned to overcome them through a life-changing experience on a ropes course, where she discovered that true trust is not about predicting outcomes, but about trusting in God's goodness and faithfulness. In her new book, Lysa offers practical guidance and encouragement for those struggling with trust, helping readers to move forward when skepticism and doubt creep in.
Dr. Alison Cook explores the distinction between true guilt, which arises from wrongdoing, and false guilt, a sense of inadequacy that can hold people back from taking action. By distinguishing between these two types of guilt, readers can learn to reframe their emotions and respond with bravery and surrender, rather than self-sabotage.
A young woman's life is turned upside down when she receives news that her career-changing work project has ended before it began, leaving her feeling lost and uncertain about God's plans for her future. In a moment of raw emotion, she finds comfort in the promise from Isaiah 46:4, reminding herself that even in her darkest moments, God is always there to carry and sustain her as His child.
Ruth Chou Simons, a bestselling author, shares her insights on flipping the script on hard seasons in her latest book "Now and Not Yet". By reframing our understanding of difficult times as opportunities for growth and refinement, we can transform our struggles into tools for spiritual maturity.
As you navigate life's transitions, God is always at work, bringing forth newness and transformation in your heart and life. Discover five steps to help you move into the new thing God has for you, including identifying what you want to change, developing necessary skills, mapping out a life plan, seeking guidance through solitude and prayer, and taking bold action towards your goals.
Meredith Houston Carr invites readers to re-examine their search for abundant life, suggesting that looking in all the wrong places can lead to spiritual emptiness. By shifting focus from earthly blessings to a vertical relationship with God, readers can discover true fulfillment and find life "to the full" as promised by Jesus.
Lynn Cowell shares her personal experience of finding peace with a strained relationship with a sister in Christ, offering practical advice on how believers can choose unity based on their shared devotion to Jesus. By focusing on what they agree on and letting graciousness be known, believers can overcome dissension and division, just as the Apostle Paul urged in his letter to the Philippian church.
As Christians, we are called to reflect Christ's character in our daily lives, but what does it truly mean to become like Jesus? In her latest book, "Becoming Like Jesus: Reflecting Christ in Your Everyday Life," author Cynthia Heald shares her personal journey of discovery and invites readers to join her in embracing this divine goal.