Writing with pastoral concern, (Rev. Dr. Martin) Luther points out that a miscarriage — where it is not due to deliberate carelessness — is not a sign of God’s anger. God’s judgment is and must remain hidden from us. Luther sees the basis for Christian consolation in the unspoken prayers of the mother, in which the Spirit is at work and which sanctify the child, and in the prayers of the Christian congregation.
This Bible study helps us look to God, who teaches us to number our days (Psalm 90), as we prepare for ...
Luther’s Handbook on Dying
The Gospel prepares you to die well. We prepare for death by going to the very place where death is defeated, ...
I Want to Burden My Loved Ones
We shouldn’t hesitate to empower our loved ones to make medical decisions for us as long as they avoid the futile ...
If I Should Die
Everyone needs to be ready to die. Death can come suddenly. But if death may come without warning, is it still ...
Hope That Gives Life
Christians need not fear death because God gives us His life and the promise of eternal life.
Hope That Gives Life
Hope and Guidance
Advance medical directives convey our wishes to caregivers when we no longer can. Christians approach these ...
Heavenly Misconceptions
The promise of eternal life for the Christian is the greatest and most comforting promise our Lord has given to ...
God Is Not Done With You
There are no human words that can take away the pain suffered by grieving mothers. For now, the best we can hope ...
Comfort in the Face of Death
If you want to comfort a loved one who is dying, don’t pretend everything will be OK. Our comfort begins at the ...
Christmas Mourning
The holidays can be a time of sadness and loneliness, especially for those mourning the passing of a loved one. ...
Amazingly Complex
Health care’s amazing technology also creates impossibly complex situations. Three questions that Christians can and should ask themselves can help guide decisions as life draws to its end.
Where Do God’s People Find Comfort in the Suicide of a Non-Christian?
When a non-believer commits suicide, it can lead to sadness, anger, and many difficult questions for their friends ...