Comments on: Michael Spencer Update, 3/9/2010

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By: Susie Lackey

Susie Lackey — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 20:49:06 +0000

Michael,

Praying God’s comfort, strength and peace upon you and your family though his journey ahead, and remembering back to our first study together and realizing that “life is difficult,” but knowing that God holds us in His hand. Blessings to you all.

By: Doug Messer

Doug Messer — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:34:18 +0000

I just want to let Michael know how greatly I have appreciated his ministry via this blog. And honestly, that doesn’t really get at how thankful I am for the way in which Christ has spoken through him to me and so many others. And as was noted, his transparency is what has spoken volumes more than anything else…Though I think his willingness to be so transparent is also a clear sign of the wisdom through which he also writes on so many different issues, topics, etc. In particular, I would like to thank him for his “On Running Wounded” article…A friend gave that to me a couple years ago and it was timely and important on a number of different levels. As a minister who does a great deal of work with couples, I have found it to be an excellent resource to center around in discussing and grapling with the issues in our marriages–the depth of our depravities and the severe, transformative grace of God in the midst of that. Not only that, but it was and still is, such an extremely powerful word to mine and my wife’s own hearts as we have had our share of struggles…My sin is always before me. Thankfully, the grace and mercy of Christ is too…And it has changed/conitnues to change myself, my wife and our marriage. That article was/is an important part of a very difficult journey that we have had to take over the last few years…But it was/is (now more than ever), another evidence of the Lord’s beautiful, terrifying, hard and wonderful grace.

A favorite poem from George Herbert (heard in one of Tim Keller’s sermons), speaks sweet volumes to me…Hopefully to you.

A DIALOGUE-ANTHEM, by George Herbert

Alas, poor Death! Where is thy glory?
Where is thy famous force, thy ancient sting?

Alas, poor mortal, void of story!
Go spell and read how I have killed thy King.

Poor Death! And who was hurt thereby?
Thy curse being laid on Him makes thee accurst.

Let losers talk, yet thou shalt die;
These arms shall crush thee.

Spare not, do thy worst.
I shall be one day better than before;
Thou so much worse, that thou shalt be no more.

Amen.

Again…Thank you for your openness and willingness to “go there” on so many levels and with so many areas of life…Praying for you and your family. Grace and Peace. Doug

By: David Fitch

David Fitch — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 01:55:34 +0000

I’m praying … we’re all praying for the Holy Spirit’s preserving strength and power in weakness

By: Todd Littleton

Todd Littleton — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:08:48 +0000

We continue to pray for your family.

By: Sherri

Sherri — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:39:07 +0000

My heart is heavy hearing this. Jesus hold them close. Praying for all of you and thanking God for you.

By: Glenn L.

Glenn L. — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 05:00:31 +0000

Michael, I’m grieved to read this update. You’ve been a light for the radical grace of the gospel and I’m grateful for your hard work and beautiful writing. My prayers go with you.

By: Debbie Starr

Debbie Starr — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 03:09:33 +0000

I can honestly say that I know what you and your family are going through. My husband, Rick, a pastor for 33 years (he was 53 too), died from a brain tumor on Christmas Eve. It is a very hard road that you all are traveling, but God is and will continue to carry you…even when you think you cannot go on. Keep fighting and enjoying each second that you share as a family…no matter how different it may be from what you once knew. I am glad that I found this site if for no other reason than being able to pray for your dear family.

Debbie Starr
Louisville, Ky.