Suicide is a tragedy for everyone involved—those lost and those left behind. In this article, pastor Chuck Mingo genuinely and empathetically answers some of the most common questions he gets asked about suicide, like (1) What does the Bible say about it?, (2) Is it a sin?, and (3) Is it forgivable? Chuck’s answers bring a level of peace, and a reminder that even in the darkest moments, hope exists where God is present. He hasn’t given up on anyone. There are better days ahead.

Read the full length article here. Find more articles by Chuck Mingo here. Read another personal story of someone who struggled with suicide here.

If you need immediate help, and are in the United States, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. If you are elsewhere, contact your local emergency number. While Crossroads is not a crisis line, for less urgent help (with a possible response time of 24 hours or more), you can message someone in the pop-up chat box on crossroads.net or schedule an appointment to process with someone at crossroads.net/talk.

There is no shame in needing help. Your life matters.