5. Los Angeles Times January 1, 2005

6. Question #1: Am I a bad person if I have had thoughts of suicide? Does that make me a bad Christian or a spiritual failure? Question #1: Am I a bad person if I have had thoughts of suicide? Does that make me a bad Christian or a spiritual failure?

7. Struggling Biblical Characters: Moses Elijah King David Jeremiah Jonah

8. Question #2: Can a Christian lose his or her salvation if they commit suicide? Is this the unpardonable sin? Question #2: Can a Christian lose his or her salvation if they commit suicide? Is this the unpardonable sin?

9. Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? … For I am convinced that neither death or life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height or depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8:35, 38-39

10. Question #3: Is suicide a sin? Question #3: Is suicide a sin?

11. No temptation (trial) has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it. I Corinthians 10:13

12. Question #4: Is suicide the most selfish and cowardly thing a person can do? Question #4: Is suicide the most selfish and cowardly thing a person can do?

13. Suicidal Leanings 1. Quick anger switch 2. Hormonal change 3. Depression 4. Rejection 5. Becoming withdrawn

14. Suicidal Leanings 1. Quick anger switch 2. Hormonal change 3. Depression 4. Rejection 5. Becoming withdrawn 6. Building pressure 7. I can t breath 8. My world is crashing in on me 9. I don t feel anything anymore 10. I just want out

15. Warning Signs! 1. Calmly stating the fact of suicide 2. Giving stuff away 3. Running through scenarios and/or plans 4. Saying goodbye

16. Mental Health Hygiene 1.Sleep 2.Exercise 3.No alcohol 4.Eat good 5.Get help (medical, professional)

17. But now, this is what the Lord says, he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers; they will not sweep over you. When you walk in the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze. For I am the Lord your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior. Isaiah 43:1-3a

18. But now, this is what the Lord says, he who created you, O_____, he who formed you, O _______: Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers; they will not sweep over you. When you walk in the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze. For I am the Lord your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior. Isaiah 43:1-3a