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Ten Most Popular Posts - #7 - Suicide and Encouragement

Posted At : June 1, 2011 10:22 AM | Posted By : Sharon Betters
Related Categories: Suicide

I think this post has attracted so much attention because suicide creates such despair and hopelessness for the loved ones left behind. When faced with such despair, we must go back to what never changes where we find help and hope - God's Word. I hope the resources highlighted in this post will continue to offer that help and hope to those called to be God's promise keepers through biblical encouragement.