What does the Bible say on the topic of suicide? What does it not say? G. Lloyd Carr, now professor emeritus of biblical and theological studies at Gordon College, Mass., began to ask these questions after a precious daughter-in-law died by suicide. He embarked on a thorough canvassing of the scriptures and church history on this topic, which helped him on his grief journey. His poet wife, Gwendolyn C. Carr, found solace in writing out her responses and thoughts in moving, sensitive poetry. Their combined efforts in this distinctive book meld the pain and poignancy of the devastating experience of a family member's suicide with expertise from their respective professions. Fierce Goodbye is first and foremost a penetrating account of a family dealing with suicide, and offers solid guidance for those who worry about the eternal fate of a loved one. It provides a reliable and readable summary of Christian thinking about suicide, useful for pastors, counselors, students, and teachers. Free downloadable study guide available here.

Eleven Authors/Poets have chosen to compile a collection of their original work. This book notates soulful reveries and heartfelt experiences, amazing and wise observations on life. Become empowered and enlightened by these poetic displays of creativity. Come and join the Conversation!

As human beings we are constantly making mistakes. Through trial and error we reflect and discover, we burn bridges and learn how to reconstruct them, we change and transform. But with all of our hurting and falling and loving, we never stop searching for something more, something higher, a purpose. This creative work of prose will take you on a journey through despair and leave you in a place of delightful joy and rediscovery of your purpose.

Many pastors, chaplains and pastoral counselors play a vital role as agents of hope to people who are struggling, but most of them feel overwhelmed and unprepared to prevent suicides. Informed by her work as a psychologist, Karen Mason's guide to suicide prevention is an essential resource for proactive pastors.

Ghetto Fire is a collection of poetry from Author/Poet, J ASHELEY BROWN. This volume presents some of the best of his collective work with over 20 new poems added. Read his rants and ravings, his musings and observations and learn how creation is the fire in which we all burn.

Forgot To Say Goodbye is a heart-felt story of a mother’s despair after she loses her 14 year old daughter to suicide. Cherelle Clarke was a happy, talkative child. She was popular with the kids at school, she was in the chorus and she was in the school play. Things started to change, however, when her stepfather, with whom she was very close, hanged himself. This suicide, combined with a brutal beating by a local gang was the turning point for Cherelle. She became depressed, isolating herself from friends and family. She rarely smiled anymore, her grades dropped, and worse yet, she began cutting herself with broken glass. As is the case with many child suicides, even Cherelle’s mother, Lisa Seymour, didn’t see the warning signs until it was too late. What Cherelle left behind was a devastated family overwhelmed by grief. Lisa, Cherelle’s mother, was in a perpetual state of disbelief, searching for answers to impossible questions. This book is Lisa’s journey, a mother’s journey that took her from the brink of complete despair to an uneasy acceptance, leaving her, in the end, the strength and courage to carry on. Keywords – Suicide, Bullying, Cutting, Depression, Child, Cherelle Clarke, 4 Block Gang, Gang, Hill Bitches, Schenectady, New York, NY

This all-in-one guide is designed to better equip clergy and the church leaders to meet their congregations' needs in a spiritually grounded and scientifically sound manner. Succinct, easy-to-read chapters summarize all a pastor needs to know about a given problem area, including its signs or symptoms, questions to ask, effective helping skills, and, most importantly, when to refer to a mental health professional. Synthesizing what research says about treatment approaches for mental health issues, this user-friendly reference is filled with guidelines, case scenarios, key points to remember, resources for further help, advice on integrating scripture and theology with the best available research, and tips on partnering with others to provide the best possible care for each church member. Each chapter is designed for quick lookup by problem area, empowering church leaders to understand and help meet the challenges facing the children, adults, families, and communities that they serve.