Does anyone have any recommendations on articles, websites, or books which address end-of-life issues (dying, death, feeding tube, “pulling the plug,” etc.) from a biblical perspective? The nursing home ministry that I am involved in (which is really going super-I’ll share more in a future post!) really has me thinking about how to counsel those who are facing difficult end-of-life decisions. This issue also came up recently with one of my collegues in the ministry whose mother was dying. I haven’t uncovered a whole lot in this area, so your suggestions would be appreciated. If you know of anything, you can either leave a comment or e-mail me.
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January 19, 2009 at 4:51 pm
Steve,
You might look into hospice services in the area and see how they respond to their clients. I know when my Dad had hospice, although he already loved the Lord, he had some wonderful Christian people involved in his care. Mom
February 23, 2009 at 10:50 pm
Hi Steve,
I pulled a couple resources off my shelf that you might want to check out. I’ve not read these through from cover to cover, so I can’t vouch for all the content inside, but I think they would be helpful.
-”When is It Right to Die?” by Joni Eareckson Tada
-”Basic Questions on End of Life Decisions” part of the Kregel BioBasics Series
-”Preparing for Heaven: A helpful guide for you and your family from Grace Community Church” – I bought this one at Shepherd’s Conference a few years ago. It’s a handbook on preparing for a loved one’s death and funeral.
April 23, 2009 at 2:06 am
Suggest contacting timelesstexts.com for completely biblical counseling resources on this area.