Inspiration
Scripture-rooted encouragement for every season.
Cancel Culture: People don’t have the power to cancel those God has chosen
In this social media age, when a high-profile person says or does something a large group sees as problematic, shameful or wrong, a passionate Internet coalition bands together to declare that person “canceled”—meaning their career or ministry is finished and won’t recover. This needs to stop.
5 of the best Bible stories to read when you’re waiting on God for manifestation
The Bible says in Isaiah 40:31, “They that wait upon the Lord will renew their strength,” but if you’re honest, you don’t always feel strong while you’re looking for God to manifest His promises, provision and power. If you are feeling weak in the wait, here are 5 empowering Bible stories that will help you!
When fear is overwhelming, these 5 Bible verses will chase it away
If you find yourself in a situation that appears hopeless, scary and too difficult to handle, use these 5 scriptures to help you boldly trust God. As you attach your faith to each verse, you will become braver, more confident and optimistic about the outcome. If you’re ready to kick fear to the curb, keep reading!
Pastor Eugene Leonard is praising God despite losing 10-year-old daughter Ramiah in a fatal car crash
A grieving pastor is inspiring the masses by sincerely praising God in song after he and his wife lost their 10-year-old daughter in a gruesome motor vehicle accident. Eugene Leonard Jr. belted a heartfelt rendition of “I Won’t Complain,” despite having to say goodbye to his little girl, Ramiah.
Do Something Good: 5 small acts of kindness that make a huge impact
Acts 10:38 reminds us that Jesus “went about doing good,” focusing His attention on the oppressed and those who were often overlooked by others. If you want to be more like Jesus, you should look for ways to do good, too! You’ll be surprised by how a small act of kindness has a huge positive impact!
Christ at the Center: 4 ways to remain Jesus-focused in secular culture
It is pretty shocking to see how corrupt our world has become, with many losing their moral compass and succumbing to the pleasures secularism offers. People are lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud, abusive, ungrateful and unholy. But you don’t have to be.
Made a mistake? Don’t beat yourself up. Read these 5 guilt-and-shame-erasing scriptures
Every Christian on earth, despite the depth of their love for Jesus, makes blunders. Yet, many believers beat themselves up over character deficiencies and shortcomings. Do you? If so, it is not the will of God for you to be a prisoner of guilt and shame. Jesus Christ died to free you from condemnation!
Her husband beat her, fractured her face and injured her brain. But God gave her strength to get out.
A woman who grew up in the church and thought she was marrying a man who would love and treat her right, was brutally battered. No one in the church knew what was going on. They thought this abusive man was kind and funny. Behind the scenes, this wife was being tormented. But God was with her.
Look up and be grateful: 5 scriptures to make you more joyful, thankful and blessed
Do you find yourself perpetually stressed out and often complaining? If you are tired of walking with your head hung low, venting about all that upsets you, and you’re ready to unlock the riches of God’s goodness reserved for the grateful, read these 5 verses to make you more joyful, thankful and blessed.
In a spiritual desert of affliction? Read these 8 scriptures to lift and empower you
Life can sometimes make you feel so bogged down, discouraged and depleted, almost as if you are stuck in a deserted, dry wilderness, with no hope for escape. But the word of God is here to empower you in the worst times and strengthen you through every affliction. Here are 8 empowering verses to read:
Yes, I'm a believer! 5 inspiring black Christian actresses that rep Jesus off-screen
They may be talented Hollywood actresses, but when it comes to loving Jesus Christ, they are each quick to tell you, it’s no act. No matter what characters these fabulous five ladies play onscreen—vulgar or virtuous— off-screen, they openly make their faith known to all! .
Tasha Cobbs Leonard says she finally loves and accepts herself and prays the same for others
GRAMMY® Award-winning gospel singer, Tasha Cobbs Leonard, has been candid about her long battle with depression, but today, she says she’s in “such a great space.” According to the songstress, this positive shift is a result of newfound self-love, self-acceptance and a strong sense of self-worth.
Family of Dianna Hobbs says all the love is ‘healing’ as she receives ‘stacks of cards, letters and gifts’
According to the family of women’s ministry leader, Dianna Hobbs, the healing power of love is strong as ever as the Empowering Everyday Women Ministries’ global faith community rallies around her in prayer and support. The family is excited to say God has done something awesome in her life!
Is it hard for you to accept compliments? LeToya Luckett gives great advice on how to fix that
Do you have difficulty accepting compliments and find yourself deflecting (or even pointing out something negative about yourself) instead of simply saying thank you? You’re not the only one! Recently actress and singer, LeToya Luckett, admitted to her own struggle and shared some great advice.
Are you mistakenly corrupting your kids? 4 errors NOT to make
In this day and age, as we watch America’s moral decline, if you are desperate to be a great parent and raise your children to be healthy, balanced, spiritually-nourished adults, EEW Online has you covered. Here are 4 ways NOT to mistakenly corruptthe eyes, ears, minds and hearts of your kiddos.
Depressed and alone: The wonderful lesson learned from one of my worst experiences
To beat depression, you need a Christian counselor or therapist that specializes and is trained in treating emotional disorders, faith, prayer and the word of God. Even with all those things, there may be good days and bad ones. But even on the bad days, God is good, and He is able to carry you through.
Improve your relationship with God: 4 habits of strong Christians you should adopt today
Do you want to be full of joy, strength and assurance that you’re in the will of God instead of being defeated, discouraged and ensnared by sin? God desires for you to grow in your faith and elevate to a higher level. You can achieve this id you’re willing to practice the 4 things strong Christians do.
The danger of faking it ‘til you make it: Isn't it about time to get real so you can heal?
Faking it teaches you to suppress things, cover them up, or, in a sense, slap a band-aid on your wounds and keep it moving. Well, that only works temporarily and ultimately makes things worse.I was the queen of faking it. I had mastered putting on a good face when all kinds of hell was breaking loose in my life.
Honey, be yourself! 7 ways to embrace your uniqueness and be who God created you to be
You should proudly walk in a lane that’s all your own, march to the beat of a different drum, knowing with every step that God made you this way! Your beauty is unique. Your style is different. You don’t fit in—and honestly, you shouldn’t want to. Here are 7 ways to boost your confidence in Y-O-U.
Squad: Spiritual qualities Christian women should look for in girlfriends
I once thought I would never identify another sister in Christ to hold me down and be a friend. I have since learned and grown, and discovered lasting, fulfilling relationships that leave me feeling grateful and blessed. So then, as a believer, how do you identify great girlfriends and healthy relationships?