Departing in Peace: Biblical Decision-Making at the End of Life

As medical technology advances, Christians are likely to be asked to decide whether to discontinue life-sustaining treatment for family members—and they ought to consider what instructions to leave loved ones regarding their own treatment. These decisions can create deep anxiety for those involved. But it is possible to find peace and comfort amid the hard choices.

As a church elder and hospital ethics consultant, Bill Davis has talked, walked, and prayed with many people in end-of-life situations. Providing a variety of case studies and biblical, ethical insight, Davis guides readers in making difficult decisions for themselves and others, preparing advance directives, taking financial concerns into account, and navigating new realities in American hospitals. An outstanding resource that is genuinely useful for families and pastors.