One of my favorite writer-bloggers is Michael Spencer (a.k.a. The Internet Monk). Like Matt Chandler, Michael is also dealing with serious cancer. His has debilitated him far more than Matt Chandler’s has. Matt is still able to write and preach (and tweet). That is certainly not to minimize Matt’s cancer, but I can’t help but think Michael’s has been somewhat overshadowed by it.

Here is an update from Michael posted at www.internetmonk.com this morning:

My situation is serious. Sleep is a big issue. I need rest and it is hard to get. This cancer situation is not going to give my old life back. It may take the life I have. I choose whatever mission God has for me, the utmost need is a simple prayer on my behalf.

If what I am going through reminds you of what you have been through what you what been through in the past, I pray for you and hope others will be the same.

I am home most of the time but I am on the road on almost every day to various doctors. Tomorrow I finish my first found of chemo and have a fell week off. I am so proud to have come through radiation and to this point.

Thanks for all donations. I will no longer be able to acknowledge them through Paypal. Denise will try to acknowledge all that come via denisespenc@gmail.com.

Once again: Very, very serious. Pray, give and pray. Thanks to all who are buying the book in advance. It will be at Amazon but eventually everywhere. Almost 100% new material. (Pre-order his book here: Mere Churchianity: Finding Your Way Back to Jesus-Shaped Spirituality )

This post took almost an 3/4 of an hour to write and correct. That’s how much I have changed.

That last sentence tells a story. Spencer is a prolific writer, often posting thousands of well-chosen and readable words a day. Over the years, I have mentioned him quite a bit. He has influenced my think a lot. Here are some links to my favorite writings and interviews:

Michael Spencer: “The Big Worship Goof”

Michael Spencer on “The Shack”

iMonk on Mark Driscoll’s Talk at DG08

Michael Spencer on “Steve Brown Etc.”

Here he makes a passionate defense of Thomas Merton. I certainly couldn’t have said it better myself. He also posts  a very personal post about himself and Merton.

On Acts 15 and the implications for church leadership.

A look at the king of criticality, Ken Silva.

Michael’s income ended in January and the health insurance through his employer ends in late February.

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Michael Krahn (michael.krahn@gmail.com) is a husband, father, Pastor, writer, and recording artist who enjoys books, theology, technology and the Ottawa Senators.
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