- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Call or Text 988
- National Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-4-A-Child (1-800-422-4453)
- RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network): 1-800-656-4673
Resources from CLR:
Suicide Prevention | Miscarriage & Infant Loss
A message for anyone in a crisis.
In the midst of crisis, when the ground feels unsteady and hope seems distant, remember this unshakable truth: God is with you. He is not a distant observer but a present and loving Father who walks with you through every storm. Even when you can’t see the way forward, His promises remain—He will never leave you or forsake you (Deuteronomy 31:8). Let His peace guard your heart and mind, and trust that His strength is made perfect in your weakness. You are not alone, and you never will be.
Articles
Bible Passages Regarding Suicide
Acts 17:25: “...[He) himself [God] gives everyone life and breath and everything else.” Deuteronomy 32:39: “There is no god besides me. I put to death and I bring to life...” 1 Corinthians 10:13: No temptation has overtaken you except...
Q&A on Views Regarding Suicide
QUESTION: It seems that an increasing number of people, especially the young, see nothing wrong with suicide. What can we tell them? ANSWER: Before telling the person you’re talking to anything, try to figure out, or just ask, why this...
Suicide Warning Signs
What To Watch For: A major change in sleep or eating patterns Increased alcohol or drug use Major personality changes - becomes impulsive, rebellious or violent Violent or rebellious actions Withdrawal from family and friends Less...
Standing Between Life and Death
John C. Johnson, Ph.D. A Gospel-Law-Gospel Approach to Helping Christians Who Are Suicidal Introduction (1 Cor. 13) If I speak in the tongues of man and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. If I...
Crisis Q&A
The doctor said I may have a tubal pregnancy. Is that human life? Is it possible to move it to the uterus? Or do they just have to kill off the egg in the tube?
An “ectopic pregnancy” is when an egg, after fertilization, fails to make it to the uterine wall and embeds elsewhere, often inside the fallopian tube (called a “tubal pregnancy”). The short answer to your question is, “yes, it is a human life.” Scripture refers to life beginning at conception (Psalm 51:5), which is the moment of fertilization.
An ectopic pregnancy presents a real danger to the mother and the developing child. We lack the technology to “unembed” that embryo from the fallopian tube wall and embed it within the uterine wall. If left without intervention an assortment of sad things occurs. First, the baby will try to continue to develop and will be unable to do so sufficiently. The fallopian tube walls are not able to sustain a pregnancy. Second, the diameter of a fallopian tube is roughly around 1 cm. When a developing child affixes to the fallopian tube wall he or she exceeds the diameter of the fallopian tube in just a few weeks. From that point on the developing child will still be trying to grow, at a slower rate than if attached to the uterine lining, creating pressure, tearing, and eventually bursting of the fallopian tube.
A ruptured fallopian tube can cause serious internal bleeding and endanger the life of the mother.
A friend of mine just had a miscarriage. She seems okay on the outside, but I know she is hurting. What can I do to help her?
Miscarriage is often overlooked as a painful event. You are very considerate and observant to recognize the loss and pain your friend is experiencing. The best thing you can do is show your concern for her by giving your time and attention. Don’t pressure her, but allow her the comfort level to talk about her pain. Be a good listener. Acknowledge the life that was lost. You will not be able to remove her pain, but you can help her through the grieving process.
At CLR we love to help the helpers. Unfortunately miscarriage and stillbirth are far more common than people realize. We have a special resource page for this topic where you can learn some tips of things to say or not to say and even request a Care Box for your friend.
My little girl was killed by a drunk driver a few months ago. I have continued suffering in the agony of the loss and can’t understand this whole situation. Why did a loving God allow my innocent little girl to die?
The question that haunts many grieving people is, “Why?” Although every individual will word it a little differently, the same issues come to the surface. Why did God allow this to happen? Why do I have to live the rest of my life with this pain? Why didn’t God protect my daughter? Why didn’t the drunk kill himself rather than my little girl? Why didn’t my daughter have the opportunity to grow up and live a full life?
Before anything else, it is critical to remember that sin is the cause of all suffering and trouble. God created humans to be perfect, thereby avoiding pain and grief. Only through sin did the world face the cruel reality of sin and its consequences. For some reason, people tend to think that God will shield us from all suffering. The false conclusion then is that if we do suffer, it must be because God does not love us.
My father had respiratory arrest. The doctors asked if my siblings and I wanted the doctors to put my dad on life support. My father is a very ill man. He already had cancer and suffers from extreme pain. Is it wrong to have my father on life support or should we allow my father to rest in peace? Please help me – we are fighting about this because I want my father to have peace and no more suffering in his life.
Caring for someone who is considered advanced in years and in poor health is a challenge. On the one hand, our love for that person compels us to do whatever we can to prevent his death. On the other hand, our love for a person wishes to alleviate pain.
There are Biblical principles that guide us in these matters.
Literature for Crisis Support
The purpose of this booklet is to help those who have recently bid a loved one goodbye by answering the question, “Where are they now?” In answering that question we also contemplate the question, “What is waiting for me?”
This brochure carefully handles some of the haunting questions that may arise for someone who has just lost a baby due to miscarriage or stillbirth.
Free to Flourish is a Bible study focused on ways to counsel clients hurting from post-abortion syndrome. The twelve sessions use God’s Word to provide truth, comfort, and healing to those who…
