A Challenging Discussion Coming Out of Love
This is my Pastor’s Ponderings article from our May 2017 newsletter. Don’t fear, because I am with you; don’t be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, I will surely help you; I will hold you with my righteous strong hand. + Isaiah 41:10 This is not an easy article to write, nor will it be an easy one to read. I hope it leads to challenging and uncomfortable discussions, because the cost of silence it too great. I want to encourage you to think about, engage and discuss the topics of bullying and suicide. In particular, I’m encouraging you to watch the Netflix TV series, 13 Reasons Why , and/or read the book it was based on Thirteen Reasons Why . The series and the book tell the story of a young female high school student named Hannah who commits suicide, and leaves a series of tapes for the people who, in her mind, caused her to lose the sense of value for her life, and led her to commit suicide. The 13 hour-long episodes are tough