My friend committed suicide quotes11/25/2023 ![]() Three years ago a close friend-a godly brother who loved Jesus and loved to share his faith-took his life, and it rocked my world. Countless Christian families have been profoundly affected by suicide and the constant threat of and vulnerability to suicide. This is an issue that will not go away until Jesus returns. But I want to highlight some things Greg Laurie, the senior pastor at Harvest, has said, and also share some more thoughts related to suicide. In the wake of Jarrid’s death, much has already been said about suicide and mental health and the need to address them within the church. Together he and Juli founded “Anthem of Hope,” an organization to help those dealing with depression and suicidal thoughts. ![]() In his ministry, Jarrid had been vocal and vulnerable about his own depression and mental health struggles. Over the years I’ve spoken at Harvest four times with my good friend Greg Laurie, at both the Riverside and Orange campuses, and consider it to be on my short list of churches I dearly love. He left behind his wife, Juli, and two young sons. That happened on September 9, the day before Suicide Awareness Day (September 10). Since it made national headlines, many of those both inside and outside the church are familiar with the story of Jarrid Wilson, the vibrant, passionate, Jesus-loving, 30-year-old associate pastor at Harvest Christian Fellowship in Riverside, California who took his life. ![]()
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