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Encouragement

Everyone needs to be encouraged in their lives. Numerous Bible scriptures offer personal encouragement that can be applied in your daily life and can help provide inspiration on how you can encourage others as they face life's challenges. These articles below can help guide you in that process.

FORWARD! Love Begets Love

  • by Clyde Kilough
On the table at the back of the church hall were the cards the pastor had reminded everyone to stop and sign.

Hard Tests

  • by United Church of God
Joni's story is a moving and inspiring one.

Make Lemonade

  • by United Church of God
Someone once said if life gives you lemons, make lemonade.

No Lack of Words

  • by United Church of God
Take our word for it—clear communication is even more important than a million-word vocabulary!

Treasure Digest: The Tomato Plant

  • by Carolyn Prater
In 1975, I was a 20-year-old mother of two, in an abusive marriage, and the impact of the hopelessness of my life was hitting me. I knew if there was any hope at all, it would come only from God. I began to earnestly pray and to read the entire Bible.

Overcoming Depression in a Depressing World

  • by Lori Bryant
Do you or someone you know suffer from depression? Do you have difficulty carrying out tasks through the day from lack of energy or motivation? Do the pressures from your life sometimes overwhelm you to the point of despondency?

Encouraging Words

  • by Leslie Schwartz
It is entirely in our control, yet one of the hardest things to control. It has the power to uplift and encourage—or destroy and damage. And we use it every day of our lives in everything we do. How can you make your speech more encouraging?

Champion of Misfits

  • by Janet Treadway
"If it had not been for Anne Sullivan, the name of Helen Keller would have remained unknown." With these remarkable words, Helen Keller paid tribute to a woman who made such a difference in her life.
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Oops! I Made a Mistake!

Oops! I Made a Mistake!

  • by Janet Treadway
We all make misteaks (oops, mistakes). How do we respond to our own mistakes? And how do we respond to the mistakes of others? Responding in a godly way is a vital part of Christian character.

If Children Could Choose Their Parents

  • by David Treybig
"Pick your parents wisely." This saying is offered as sage, although tongue-in-cheek, advice for children. Since parents more than anyone else have the greatest opportunity to influence their children, being blessed with wise parents is a great advantage.