Michael Spencer, 1956-2010

The man that many of us knew simply as Internet Monk (iMonk for short) has passed away. In honor of his passing I post the thoughts from Chaplain Mike offered at the iMonk blog as he speaks of comforting Michael's family:

With them, we mourn his passing.

With them, our tears fall.

With them, we express gratitude that Michael is at peace and no longer suffering.

With them, we cry out to God in pain because our suffering has just increased.

With them and with all creation, we groan, awaiting the day when this sad world will be put to rights.

With them and with all the saints, we put our trust in Christ alone, crucified, buried, risen, ascended, and coming again.

I will miss Michael's writing. He was a pioneer in the Blogosphere.