How we write
We want every page to be something you can trust and share. Here is how we try to earn that.
What this site is, and isn’t
Matthew 5:3 is an education and encouragement site with a Christian perspective. We are not doctors or licensed counselors, and nothing here is a diagnosis or treatment plan. We point you to people who can help.
Where our facts come from
Every number and health claim is linked to its source at the bottom of the page. We use primary and official sources: the National Institute of Mental Health, CDC, World Health Organization, SAMHSA, NIH, professional associations and peer-reviewed research. Numbers carry the year they describe. We don’t use review sites, product sellers or anonymous content.
Each page starts with a short answer
Each page opens with a short, direct answer to its main question, then key points, then the details. If you only have a minute, you still leave with something true and useful.
How we write about suicide
We follow the Recommendations for Reporting on Suicide and 988 Lifeline guidance: we say “died by suicide,” we never describe methods, and every page on the subject points to help. We focus on warning signs, hope and recovery.
How we use scripture
We quote the World English Bible, a public-domain translation, and mark it (WEB). We try to read every verse in context and not make it promise more than it does. Faith and professional care belong together: we never suggest prayer instead of treatment, or that struggling means weak faith.
Keeping it current
Every page shows when it was last updated. Crisis line numbers are checked against each service’s own website. Jordan’s original 2020 pages are kept unchanged on the 2020 capstone page, with notes where things have changed.
Spot a mistake?
If something is wrong or out of date, we want to fix it. Tell the person who shared this site with you, or reach us through the contact details on the about page when they’re published.