Hospice Chaplains: Presence and Listening at the End of Life. Currents in Theology and Mission, Volume 45, Number 1, 2018, 45-51. The hospice chaplain is “the symbolic presence of God” by providing listening and presence. The emphasis on spiritual care at the end of life may generate significant interest in going deeper into one’s relationship with God/the Holy One. Hospice underscores the very integration of the body, mind, and spirit. Therefore, hospice chaplains are able to be of benefit to the dying individuals and their family members by providing them presence and listening. Listening and presence are the necessary foundations for all hospice chaplains.
Religion/Spirituality
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Currents in Theology and Mission – Article
Rev. Charles Lopez Jr., JC ’68
Religion/Spirituality
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Faithfully Connected
Jake Hollatz, BA ’00
Religion/Spirituality
The book is a resource for parents, educators, pastors and other church workers.
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Jesus Never Fails
Rev. Robert Rahn, HS ’54, JC ’56
History/Biography
A history of the Lutheran Heritage Foundation global mission organization that also includes a short autobiography of its founder.
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Because God Loves Us
Rev. Gregory C. Rogahn, BA ’69
Religion
“Because God Loves Us” is a sermon, children’s message, devotional resource for laity and clergy. Aspects of God’s love are scripturally explored to address specific life issues. Critic’s Review: “This an incredibly valuable text. I read what you have to say and you do a fine job of capturing the peace and tranquility that can come with true faith. Your sermons capture the essential faith, hope, and love for all that are essential to the human condition, your words are a beacon of guidance and hope.” To purchase a copy: gallorojo@netins.net
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Promised Rest: Finding Peace in God’s Presence
Michelle (Moorhead) Diercks, BA ’91
Religion
Find peace in God’s name. As a Christian, you know God by many names. Heavenly Father, Creator, Yahweh, and so many more. But do you know Him by the characteristics of His biblical names? Dig into His names to find peace from the worries of the world, and hold onto His name in times of hardship and anxiety. This eight-week women’s Bible study will help you examine eight different names and characteristics of God. Through personal writings, Bible stories, and Scripture, author Michelle Diercks will lead you to find peace, rest, and joy in the names of your Heavenly Father. The five daily readings per week guide your journey by offering study questions and Scripture to contemplate.
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Sharing Roles
David BA ’71 and Anita Hill
Religion
Women’s Roles as translated from the Bible
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Called to Grieve
Rev. Tom Evans
Religion
Everyone takes this journey called life, and the journey must come to an end…but no one is alone. Everyone experiences grief in their lifetime, and everyone eventually faces death—whether walking a loved one through the dying process or facing it oneself. The question is, how best can one help others and oneself to manage grief and death? Leveraging thirty-five years of ministry and his own death-grief experiences, Rev. Tom Evans offers a practical guide to help people navigate death’s physical and spiritual transitions so they can grieve their loss and move forward to a fulfilled journey on earth and in the hereafter. In Called to Grieve, Rev. Evans answers many questions people have about the roller coaster of dying and death, what Heaven may be like, and how to move through the grieving process. Death is a natural part of life that everyone can face without fear. With the right knowledge and understanding of grief, people can live to the fullest, replacing fear of death with fulfillment in life and the hereafter.
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