Too Close for Comfort
Kathleen Long Bostrom shares what it’s like when death is “too close for comfort” and how the Reformed tradition looks at death—Christ’s and our own.

What Kind of People Are These?
Joan Chittister reflects on an Amish community’s response to the murder of schoolchildren in their midst.

Psalms of Lament
Ann Weems shares what she’s learned in the 25 years since her son died, from those who wept with her then and weep with her still.

Tom Is Dead
Beth Pyles writes about the murder of her friend and member of a Christian Peacemaker Team serving in Iraq.

Preparing for a Death in the Family
Cynthia J. O’Brien says you can prepare for a death in the family—and tells you how.

Death with Dignity
Anitra Kitts offers her pastoral and political view of euthanasia, including her experience as a member of the Oregon House of Representatives.

Animals Are People, Too
John P. Ferré reveals what he’s discovered about “pet heaven” from scores of popular books.

PW Resources

Installation Service for Presbyterian Women
• Robina Winbush

Unconventional Grace
Bridgett A. Green reflects on the stories of Rebekah, Rachel and Leah, from Lesson 7 of the 2006–2007 Horizons Bible study.
(Horizons Bible Study Resource)

Departments

Devotional
If I Should Die . . .
• Carol Bechtel

Dispatch from Forbearance Presbyterian Church
The Great Pigeon Caper: Round One
• Charlotte Johnstone

Nurturing Our Faith
Living as Those Prepared to Die
• Steven H. Shussett
Making Loss Matter
• David Wolpe

Supporting Mission
Celebrating the Past to Benefit the Future
• Sharon Dunne Gillies

Working for Justice and Peace
Violence Against Women and Children
• Margaret Welsh

Mosaic

Books

Health Connections
Understanding Grief
• Pat Gleich

Strengthening the PC(USA)
A Legacy of Faith
• Clifton Kirkpatrick

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