" ... the late theologian J.I. Packer wrote, 'The hope of a holy Heaven, to be enjoyed in the company with our Savior, is a potent motive to holiness now.' The Christian visitor will do well to celebrate with the frail elderly the perfect promises of Glory and the end of this life’s troubles, and to help that person look forward to ‘crossing over.’"

"A 2024 Gallup poll showed that 71% of Americans believe 'a doctor should be allowed to end a patient’s life by some painless means if the patient and his or her family request it.' ... Catholics (44%) and Protestants plus other Christian religions (46%) consider PAS morally acceptable ... With so many people supporting PAS, it is important to look at the biblical view which bases human value on God’s teaching of intrinsic worth. Before doing that (see June 2026), some defin

"What do IVF, prenatal testing and comfort care have in common? All may be used for good or for evil. ... May God grant us the wisdom to know when medical procedures or medications are futile and should not be (further) pursued and when their use is to His glory."