This article was written in the aftermath of a mass shooting in Las Vegas, Nevada (U.S.) in 2017. It includes a list of thirty-six revealed purposes of God in his people’s suffering. The list, together with the Bible references, will be useful in caring for believers who are experiencing a crisis.

This article identifies warning signs for suicide, offers advice about how to become involved, and underlines the obligation we have as believers to become involved when a person threatens suicide.

This article offers biblical data and advice about suicide, and helping a person who is suicidal.

Is crying a sign of weakness? This article shows from Scripture that tears are instead given to express emotion, and that in certain instances we are even instructed to weep. It mentions specific individuals from Scripture who wept for a variety of reasons.