The Christian Response to Assisted Suicide
Many in our world are wandering in a desert of confusion, measuring the quality of health and life against oddly-contrived notions ...
Death
Simple Promises
There are practical ways you can talk to your children about death. When a loved one dies, children should hear simple ...
Medical Directives and Some Misunderstandings
Medical directives give directions in health care decision-making in anticipation of the possibility that the patient will be unable ...
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 question “What would ...
Grieving With Hope
We all struggle in times of death, including Martin Luther. With repentant hearts as Christians, death invites us to grieve the loss ...
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 for is some way to ...
Asking the Right Questions
When Christians face situations where they must make decisions about continued medical therapy for themselves or others, there are questions to discuss with family members, medical professionals, and their pastor. Our confidence lies not in our ability to make perfect decisions but in Jesus Christ, who holds us in His merciful hands.
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.
A Funeral Planning Primer
Your funeral is ultimately about Jesus and His resurrection, and all the glory in your life belongs to Him. Making plans in advance ...