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Suicide Talks: The “S” Word

by Cassie Moore
 on March 26, 2010
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Overview: Suicide is never the answer for escaping our pain and problems. God loves us too much to desire any one of His children to choose suicide as an option for solving their pain. We can rest assured in the comfort that our Savior, Jesus, has experienced terrible suffering and humiliation himself, and He understands exactly what were going through. We look forward to heaven, and strengthen each other to get through the difficulties of this life as brothers and sisters in Christ, together clinging to the promise that “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble” (Psalm 46:1).

This study is designed to be used both proactively and reactively. It can be used with youth who are currently struggling after the suicide of a friend or loved one, it can be used for youth wrestling with their own suicidal feelings, or it can be used for youth working through difficult topics they desire to know more about.

Download a PDF of Suicide Talks. If you use it, or if you have things to add to it, let us know in the comments below.

Published March 26, 2010
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About the author

Cassie Moore
Cassie Moore is an author, speaker, and Director of Next Gen Ministries at St. Mark Lutheran Church & School in Houston, Texas. She’s author of “Authentic Youth Ministry: Straight Talk about Working with Kids, Teens & In-Betweens”, contributor for “Connected for Life: Essential Guide to Youth Ministry”, and an upcoming historical fiction series. She grew up in Illinois & Minnesota, has a degree from Concordia University in Irvine, California, has worked on national & district youth gatherings, and enjoys speaking nationally. She loves observing culture, travel, & talking to strangers. She and her husband, Pastor Tyler, have two dogs. Connect with her at cassieahmoore.com.
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