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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.
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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 on your spiritual journey, 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.
How can I be saved?

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.
Five Bible-based topics and practical answers for some of life’s toughest questions:
1. Faith
2. Encouragement
3. Relationships
4. Addictions
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What does the Bible say about recreational marijuana use?
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What does the Bible say about drinking alcohol?
5. Sin
What You May Not Know About Prayer!
Renew Your Strength with Six Practical, Faith-Based Ideas:
1. God Can Calm Us in Uncertain Times —Â
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Example: When you don’t know what comes next, you pray instead of spiraling, and you feel calm enough to take the next step.Â
- 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 —Â
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Example: When you’re exhausted and feel like quitting, you let God slow you down and decide to rely on Him 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 —Â
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 Example: When something hurts deeply, and you’re afraid, you cling to the truth that God is with you in the scary time.Â
- 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 —
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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 —Â
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Example: When you’re overwhelmed by responsibilities, you keep going with the strength you’re given, not your own strength.Â
- Philippians 4:13 I can do all this through him who gives me strength.
6. Jesus Paid the Penalty for Our Sins —
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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 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!

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

































