Practical Christian Help for Life’s Challenges!

With Jesus You Don’t Have to Face Life Alone!

Need Encouragement? You have come to the right place! NeedEncouragement.com

Pastor Ron Sauer and his wife, Sue, have had a meaningful influence on my life since 2003. I encourage you to find someone—a pastor, friend, or mentor—who can walk with you and help you grow closer to God.

 

 

Find Help for Addiction, Depression, Relationships, and Much More!

Our goal is to offer biblical encouragement and emotional support for life’s struggles, including addiction, depression, divorce, relationships, salvation, prayer, and more. With over 550 well-organized pages, this site can help you find practical guidance, spiritual encouragement, and hope as you move forward. If you need more encouragement, call 800-633-3446 or use the live chat. Wherever you are spiritually, we want to help you move forward. Following God is not always easy, but each day we can choose to trust His Word and pray, love others, and do what is right. I understand because I struggle at times, too.
~ Bill Greguska

Jesus reminds us in John 16:33, “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world, you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”

 

 

 

 

How Can I Learn to Trust God?

Explore the many pages on our website, and if you have any questions or need encouragement, please get in touch with us. We would be glad to hear from you.

 

 

Find Bible-based answers and practical help for life’s toughest questions:

1. Encouragement

  1. What are the promises of God?

  2. What does the Bible mean when it says, “Do not judge”?

  3. What does the Bible say about discipline?

  4. What does the Bible say about having a teachable spirit?

  5. What does the Bible say about motivation?

  6. What is the definition of love?

  7. Why is encouragement so important according to the Bible?

 

2. Faith

  1. Does God exist?

  2. Does the Bible instruct us to have childlike faith? 

  3. How can I overcome struggles with my faith?

  4. What does the Bible say about faith? 

  5. What is the difference between faith and hope? 

  6. Why does God require faith? 

  7. Why is going to church important?

 

3. Relationships

  1. Questions about Relationships (All)

  2. What does the Bible say about compromise?

  3. What does the Bible say about dealing with negative people?

  4. What does the Bible say about friendliness?

  5. What does the Bible say about teamwork?

  6. What does the Bible say about trusting others?

  7. What is the Golden Rule?

 

4. Addictions

  1. How can I overcome an addiction to internet porn?

  2. How can I quit smoking?

  3. Is masturbation a sin according to the Bible?

  4. What are some Bible verses about addiction? 

  5. What does the Bible say about drug use?

  6. What does the Bible say about recreational marijuana use?

  7. What does the Bible say about alcohol?

 

5. Sin

  1. How can I know if something is a sin?

  2. How can I overcome a habitual sin?

  3. How can I overcome temptation?

  4. What is the conviction of sin?

  5. What is the definition of sin?

  6. What is the key to victory over sin?

  7. Why can’t I stop sinning?

 

 

 

What You May Not Know About Prayer!

 

 

 

Renew Your Strength with Six Practical, Faith-Based Ideas:

1. God Can Calm Us in Uncertain Times — 

  • Example: When you don’t know what comes next, you pray instead of spiraling, and you feel calmer enough to take the next step. 

 

  • Philippians 4:6-7 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

 

2. God Can Restore Hope When We Feel Worn Out — 

  • Example: When you’re exhausted and feel like quitting, you let God slow you down and decide to rely on God to help you regain your strength for the day, or the task at hand.

 

  • Isaiah 40:31: But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary; they will walk and not be faint.

 

3. God Can Comfort Us In Our Grief And Fear — 

  •  Example: When something hurts deeply, and you’re afraid, you cling to the truth that God is with you in the scary time. 

 

  • Psalm 23:4 Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

 

4. God’s Truth Can Defeat Discouragement —

  • Example: When your mind says, “You messed up, God is done with you,” you remember that God has everlasting love for His children and is a God of second chances.
  • Romans 8:28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.

 

5. God Can Strengthen Our Faith to Help Us Endure — 

  • Example: When you’re overwhelmed by responsibilities, you keep going with the strength you’re given, not your own strength. 
  • Philippians 4:13 I can do all this through him who gives me strength.

 

6. Jesus Paid the Penalty for Our Sins —

  • Example: While driving your car, you break a traffic rule, and a relative or friend pays the fine for you. The punishment still happens, but you, being the person who deserved to pay (which is you), are spared because the cost is handled by someone else. That is an analogy of what Jesus did for all those of us who call Him Lord and Savior.
  • Romans 5:8 But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

 

 

You Matter to God, and You Don’t Have to Do This Alone

John 3:16 For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life! NeedEncouragement.com

Are you sure that you are right with God, or do you have some doubts?

 

Need Encouragement? Call 800-633-3446 or Chat.