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'This particular assessment guide was recommended as preparation for a visiting prayer ministry. While most spiritual assessment guides do not include such
lists of occult practices, perhaps they should. About half of the members of this
congregation who completed the assessment guide indicated that they had tried
various occult practices. Almost all of them were sensing some sort of continuing negative effects from these experiences. They probably would never have
mentioned them if not asked directly.

2Matt Nisbet, "New Poll Points to Increase in Paranormal Belief," www.csicop.org/articles/polVindex.html>.

3Richard Morin, "Can We Believe in Polls About God?" Wa.,hington Pat, June 1, 1998,
.

'Adapted from Ruth I. Stoll in Judith Allen Shelly and Sharon Fish, Spiritual
Care: The Nuroe'e Role (Downers Grove, Ill.: InterVarsity Press, 1988), p. 64.

'Daniel C. DeArment, "Prayer and the Dying Patient: A Way of Intimacy Without Exposure," Princeton Semueary Bulletin 66, no. 2 (summer 1974): 55.

2Ibid., p. 56.

'Ashley Montagu, Touching: The Human Signifreance of the Skin (New York:
Columbia University Press, 1971), pp. 82-84.

2Michael E. Phillips, "Appropriate Affection," Leadership 9, no. 1 (winter 1988):
110.

3Ibid., pp. 109-11.

'Lori Rentzel, Emotional Dependency (Downers Grove, Ill.: InterVarsity Press,
1990), pp. 22-28.

'For example, Fred DiCostanzo, "Complementary Care Flows into the Main stream," The Nursing Spectrum 3, no. 23 (1994): 3. See also Sandy Brasili,
"Recovering the Mind-Body Connection: Diversity in Nursing Care," The
Scarab (publication of the Medical College of Virginia Alumni Association) 45,
no. 2 (spring 1996): 7-12. The popular media, including Tune, Life, Lades Hone
Journal and most local newspapers, have also reported heavily on Therapeutic
Touch and other energy-based therapies.

'One nurse's terrifying story can be found in Sharon Beekmann, Enticed by the
Light (Grand Rapids, Mich.: Zondervan, 1997).

7Elizabeth L. Hillstrom, Testing the Spirits (Downers Grove, Ill.: InterVarsity
Press, 1995), p. 132.

'Richard J. Foster, Prayer: Finding the Heart's Trite Home (San Francisco: Harper-
SanFrancisco, 1992), p. 149.

'Sharon Fish, "Therapeutic Touch: Can We Trust the Data?"Journal of Christian
Nursing 10, no. 3 (summer 1993): 6-7.

"Hillstrom, Testing the Spirits, pp. 118-19. Also see Marilyn T. Oberst, "Editorial:
Our Naked Emperor," Research in Nursing & Health, 18 (1995): 1-2; Judith A.
Turner et al., "The Importance of Placebo Effects in Pain Treatment and
Research," JAMA 271 (May 1994): 1609-14; Deane H. Shapiro Jr., "Adverse
Effect of Meditation: A Preliminary Investigation of Long-Term Meditators,"
International Journal of Psychosomatics 29 (1992): 62-66; Rochelle B. Mackey,
"Discover the Healing Power of Therapeutic Touch," American Journal of Nursing 95, no. 4 (1995).

Ilin Mackey, "Discover the Healing Power," p. 29, the author describes an incident where she performed Therapeutic Touch on an unconscious patient.
Many nurses who practice Therapeutic Touch have told me that they do not
usually inform patients but practice the technique on patients who are asleep or
unconscious.

"The laying on of hands first appears in the Old Testament, where it was commonly used to confer a blessing (see Gen 48:14). In the New Testament the laying on of hands by anyone other than Jesus (see Mk 5:23; 6:5; Lk 13:13) was
used primarily for the ordination of church leaders or in connection with the
gift of the Holy Spirit (see Acts 6:5-6; 8:18; 13:3; 19:6). Acts 28:8 is one exception, where Paul uses the laying on of hands for healing. In Acts 4:30 the disciples pray assuming that God is stretching forth his hand to heal. The practice of
physically touching a person while praying for healing has continued throughout church history and been incorporated into the liturgies of many Christian
traditions. The relationship of the person laying on hands is one of petitioner,
not channeler or manipulator.

"Marty Kaplan, Time, June 24, 1996, p. 62.

'Linda L. Treloar, "Lessons from Joy: Living with Disability," Journal of Chris tian Nursing 15, no. 2 (spring 1998): 11.

2A ministry of BCM International (USA), 237 Fairfield Ave., Upper Darby, PA
19082, phone (610) 352-7177; BCM International (Canada) Inc., 798 Main
Street East, Hamilton, Ont. L8M 1L4.

JAF Ministries, P.O. Box 3333, Agoura Hills, CA 91301, provides retreats
and other resources for families dealing with disability. The JAF Ministries
website provides a listing of other camps available for people with disabilities:
.

3For more information, contact Nurses Christian Fellowship, P.O. Box 7895,
Madison, WI 53707-7895; phone: (608) 274-4823, extension 402; e-mail:
[email protected]; Web site: .

'Stephen Ministries, 2045 Innerbelt Business Center Dr., St. Louis, MO 631145765; phone: (314) 428-2600; Web site: .

'See note 3 in chapter 9.

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1. Coloedian Capdulee Twenty brief studies that cover the entire letter to the
Colossians. Appropriate for personal or small group Bible study. Looks at
"Establishing a Christian Identity," "Christian Living in the World," "Preparing
for Ministry" and "Doing the Work," with five studies in each of the four sections.

2. Following Christ is Nursing Six studies from the Gospels, which identify
principles demonstrated by Jesus Christ in relating to people. Topics include
"Offering Peace to People Facing Death," "Communicating Forgiveness" and
"Comforting Relatives Experiencing Grief."

3. Lifeetylc of Joy Seven studies from Philippians focus on how we can reflect
Jesus Christ in nursing. Studies include "Joy in Serving," "Rejoicing in the
Lord" and "Joy in Living and Dying."

4 Lifestyle of Love Christ summarizes a lifestyle of love in John 13-17. These
seven studies highlight the priorities Christ had for the disciples as he launched
them into the world. This guide applies these priorities to our work in a secular
context.

5. Living in Hope Hope is like love-a feeling. But more than that, hope is seen
in actions that reflect what is inside a person. Eight studies include "Our Living
Hope," "Hope-Where Do You Find It?" "Hope-Based on the Character of
God" and "Grieve, But with Hope."

6. Mental Health: A Biblical Perspective Eight studies looking at various aspects
of this definition of mental health: "A state of dynamic equilibrium characterized
by hope, joy, love and peace where relationship with God, self, others and the
world around are mediated by the love of God and wherein one experiences the
peace of God about the past, present and future."

7. Walking in the Light Twelve studies designed to help us be and live as Christ's people in the world and assist us in understanding and growing in forgiveness.

8. Walking Through the Valley Twelve studies designed to provide a balanced
biblical view of suffering and healing as well as a scriptural perspective on death
and dying. One objective is to help nurses learn to communicate God's love and
care to those facing suffering and death and to their families.

1. Handbook for Caring People How can I help those who are hurting all around
me? This handbook provides simple time-tested principles for dealing with the
pain people feel. Each chapter has questions that can be the basis for a small
group discussion.

2. Caring forEmotwnalNeeds Nine studies that help you understand what emotional health can mean personally and for those for whom you care.

3. Caring for People uz Conflict Nine studies that help to show how God can
bring healing and reconciliation in the lives of those around you as well as in your
own life.

4. Caring for People in Grief These nine studies help us consider fear, peace,
grace, hope, comfort and more. There is a way to provide genuine comfort to
those who are grieving.

5. Caring for Physical Needs God cares about our physical needs. When we care
for the needs of others we are showing God's care. These eight studies will
explore this important aspect of Christian ministry. In addition to learning to
care for others, you will also learn how God cares for you.

6. Caring for Spiritual Needs Nine studies that will help you learn how to meet
spiritual needs in your life and in the lives of others.

Z The Character of Caring People These eight studies will show you how to focus
on the gifts of caring which God has given you-such as hospitality, generosity
and encouragement.

8. Resources for Caring People These eight studies focus on resources such as
Scripture, prayer, the Holy Spirit, listening and acceptance, which will help you
meet the needs of other people.

1. Concepts uz Nursing-A Christian Perspective Editor Ruth Stoll. How does
believing and living out biblical concepts affect nursing practice? Which of these
concepts are crucial in order to care for others as Christ did? This book gives
some beginning answers to these questions. Written by an NCF task force on
spirituality, the concepts are: value of the person, relationship, communion, servanthood, stewardship, health and community. Each chapter ends with a clinical
example and discussion questions.

2. Writing for Publication: Influencing Your Profession for Jesus Christ Have you
wanted to write an article for a nursing journal, but didn't know where to begin? Judith Allen Shelly gives step-by-step guidelines in this easy-to-use guide.
Tested in writers' workshops across the United States, even those who thought
they could not write have produced articles for publication using this guide. Contains text, worksheets and reference charts in a loose-leaf notebook so you can
add your own notes and manuscript drafts.

3. Teaching Spiritual Care A resource book for nursing faculty who want to
teach spiritual care in the nursing curriculum. Includes eight paradigms from
secular and Christian schools of nursing and gives clear examples of what can be
done. Each program or course reflects varied concerns and philosophies. In all
eight situations, the spiritual care content has been enthusiastically received by
students and supported by the school's faculty and administration.