The Spirituality of Dying, Part 6
Preparing for the Inevitable
The Bible says in John 5:24-26: “Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life. Verily, verily, I say unto you, The hour is coming, and now is, when the dead shall hear the voice of the Son of God: and they that hear shall live. For as the Father hath life in himself; so hath he given to the Son to have life in himself.” The featured quote for this episode is from Edgar Allan Poe. He said, "Even in the grave, all is not lost." Our topic for today is...
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The Spirituality of Dying, Part 5
Preparing for the Inevitable
The Bible says in 1 Timothy 6:7: “We brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.” The featured quote for this episode is from Mark Twain. He said, "The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man who lives fully is prepared to die at any time." Our topic for today is titled "The Spirituality of Dying, Part 5" from the book, "The Art of Dying: Living Fully into the Life to Come" by Rob Moll. --- Letting Go Jim’s renewed sense of purpose and spiritual vision came about with some difficulty. First, Jim said, he had to learn to trust that God would...
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The Spirituality of Dying, Part 2
Preparing for the Inevitable
The Bible says in Ecclesiastes 9:10: “Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest.” The featured quote for this episode is from Steve Jobs. He said, "If you live each day as it was your last, someday you'll most certainly be right." Our topic for today is titled "The Spirituality of Dying, Part 2" from the book, "The Art of Dying: Living Fully into the Life to Come" by Rob Moll. --- The Veteran Paul, a World War II veteran, was dying of complications from...
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The Spirituality of Dying, Part 1
Preparing for the Inevitable
The Bible says in Revelation 14:13: “And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them.” The featured quote for this episode is from H.P. Lovecraft. He said, "That is not dead which can eternal lie, And with strange eons even death may die." Our topic for today is titled "The Spirituality of Dying, Part 1" from the book, "The Art of Dying: Living Fully into the Life to Come" by Rob Moll. Because of his...
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The Individual, the Church, and the Ars Moriendi (the Art of Dying), Part 7
Preparing for the Inevitable
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The Individual, the Church, and the Ars Moriendi (the Art of Dying), Part 6
Preparing for the Inevitable
This podcast will help you get ready to face the inevitable unpleasant things that will happen in your life — things like trouble, suffering, sickness, and death — the death of people you love and your own death. ...
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The Individual, the Church, and the Ars Moriendi (the Art of Dying), Part 5
Preparing for the Inevitable
The Bible says in Psalm 39:4: “Lord, make me to know mine end, and the measure of my days, what it is: that I may know how frail I am.” ...
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The Individual, the Church, and the Ars Moriendi (the Art of Dying), Part 4
Preparing for the Inevitable
The Bible says in Psalm 23:4: “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.” ...
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The Individual, the Church, and the Ars Moriendi (the Art of Dying), Part 3
Preparing for the Inevitable
This podcast will help you get ready to face the inevitable unpleasant things that will happen in your life -- things like trouble, suffering, sickness, and death -- the death of people you love and your own death. ...
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The Individual, the Church, and the Ars Moriendi (the Art of Dying), Part 2
Preparing for the Inevitable
This podcast will help you get ready to face the inevitable unpleasant things that will happen in your life -- things like trouble, suffering, sickness, and death -- the death of people you love and your own death. ...
info_outlineThis podcast will help you get ready to face the inevitable unpleasant things that will happen in your life -- things like trouble, suffering, sickness, and death -- the death of people you love and your own death.
The Bible says in Psalm 146:2-4: "While I live will I praise the Lord: I will sing praises unto my God while I have any being. Put not your trust in princes, nor in the son of man, in whom there is no help. His breath goeth forth, he returneth to his earth; in that very day his thoughts perish."
The featured quote for this episode is from Martin Luther King Jr. He said, "No one really knows why they are alive until they know what they'd die for."
Our topic for today is titled "Gradual Dying and End-of-Life Care (Part 2)" from the book, "The Art of Dying: Living Fully into the Life to Come" by Rob Moll.
--- A Unique Opportunity
Unfortunately today, fewer people are caring for more elderly.
Chronic illnesses mean that dying takes a longer period of time and involves more complicated medical issues. Despite these challenges, the trend toward gradual dying offers a unique opportunity. "For the first time in human history," Kiernan writes, "we can anticipate our mortality." Of course, the fact of death is not new, but our ability to be reasonably certain that it is or is not around the corner is exceptional. Not only can we look our own death in the eye, but we may have years to do so, during which time we can still work, enjoy family or go on a mission trip. Many Christians find in these final years the opportunity to experience the most valuable years of life.
One gerontologist in the Chicago suburbs confirms the findings of numerous studies. "Less than ten percent of my patients experience unexpected, sudden death," says John Dunlop. He is aware that the thought of a slow decline is frightening to many. "You ask anybody how they want to die today, and they say 'Make it quick,' " he says.
Instead of fearing the slow decline, Dunlop, who has cared for hundreds of elderly patients, says, "I hope I die slowly." A slow death offers opportunities to spend time with family, say goodbye and slowly orient a person toward life with God, he says. "I think most people who have thought it through will say there are more advantages to my family with my dying slow. It's kind of selfish to want to die fast."
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