Suicide

Rescue, Part 3

An episode of the oneChurch.tv podcast, hosted by Chris Edmondson, titled "Suicide" was published on August 18, 2019 and runs 38 minutes.

August 18, 2019 ·38m · oneChurch.tv

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Summary

The suicide rate in America is causing the average life expectancy rate to drop for the first time in 60 years. And the US Military finished 2018 with a troubling statistic: it experienced the highest number of suicides among active-duty personnel in at least 6 years.The church has to talk about this! So tomorrow, we’re answering the question, “Where does one spend eternity after suicide,” and talking about depression and suicide many times keep us from thinking straight. If you are thinking or contemplate suicide, know this: Jesus wants to interrupt your funeral plans. As long as you are still breathing, God has a plan for your life. But remember, not everything you feel is right. We need to learn to manage our emotions, because they are often reliable.

Episode Description

The suicide rate in America is causing the average life expectancy rate to drop for the first time in 60 years. And the US Military finished 2018 with a troubling statistic: it experienced the highest number of suicides among active-duty personnel in at least 6 years.

The church has to talk about this! So tomorrow, we’re answering the question, “Where does one spend eternity after suicide,” and talking about depression and suicide many times keep us from thinking straight. If you are thinking or contemplate suicide, know this: Jesus wants to interrupt your funeral plans. As long as you are still breathing, God has a plan for your life. But remember, not everything you feel is right. We need to learn to manage our emotions, because they are often reliable.