We want to try to share a little of our experience as we served as Billy Graham Chaplains alongside Samaritan’s Purse in the devastated area of Panama City, Florida from Hurricane Michael. Although we no longer hear about the destruction, lack of jobs, loss of homes and belongings, and the homelessness, it is still there and will be for many months and years to come.
Missions Conference
Two scripture verses were the foundation of the teaching which was built on over the weekend: “A new command I give to you, love one another as I loved you.” John 13:33-34 and the Great Commission, “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.” Matt. 28:19-20.
Billy Graham Rapid Response Team
Understanding Suicide/Grief Following Trauma
The most obvious thing you can say about suicide is that it's complicated and often difficult to recognize that someone is contemplating such a choice. Robin Williams, ironically, once said that "suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem." However, for the person considering this option "their problems often seem insurmountable and hardly temporary."