tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21212024.post1935164675603936169..comments2024-03-10T10:40:32.319-07:00Comments on Pyromaniacs: At Home with the Lord (2 Cor. 5:8)Phil Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00649092052031518426noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21212024.post-23565422226109889712009-07-01T14:39:17.841-07:002009-07-01T14:39:17.841-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.<><><>https://www.blogger.com/profile/16372989338738131724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21212024.post-22155256471184313522009-07-01T09:17:59.783-07:002009-07-01T09:17:59.783-07:00Thanks for sharing with us such a wonderful exampl...Thanks for sharing with us such a wonderful example of a Christian. And as you go to work, and miss Mike's presence, may the Lord comfort you with even more of His presence.<br /><br />Bless,<br />Lyndachopstickschanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12391953126965807985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21212024.post-2824789673592846582009-07-01T06:57:46.508-07:002009-07-01T06:57:46.508-07:00Oh to finish the race and be in the arms of Jesus....Oh to finish the race and be in the arms of Jesus.<br />Thanks Phil and may grace be with you during this time. God is so good to allow us to minister along side people like Mike and I am sure he would say the same of you.<br />What a study guide he could write right now, but that is all behind him, even though his work will continue on until Jesus returns.Chuck Weinberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13931447856070392954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21212024.post-54598874943629702192009-06-30T18:40:21.163-07:002009-06-30T18:40:21.163-07:00What a great man! Praise God for His amazing grace...What a great man! Praise God for His amazing grace!!Caleb Kolstadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16430229005942296570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21212024.post-55606173052404770682009-06-30T16:43:23.366-07:002009-06-30T16:43:23.366-07:00Thanks for your moving tribute, Phil. Although th...Thanks for your moving tribute, Phil. Although there are a lot of people out there who did not personally know Mike, his work has been and will continue to be used in the lives of many people around the world. May we all be inspired by Mike's life to remain faithful to the Lord to the very end. Galatians 6:9A Cataloging Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10471771680612225196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21212024.post-44173211867091355202009-06-30T14:52:13.148-07:002009-06-30T14:52:13.148-07:00Amen, Phil! Nicely written. Condolences to his fam...Amen, Phil! Nicely written. Condolences to his family and the GraceToYou family as well.Jacobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17084189036334133951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21212024.post-52437636090687049402009-06-30T14:49:24.742-07:002009-06-30T14:49:24.742-07:00Phil,
Is there a way we can additionally
(beyond...Phil,<br /><br />Is there a way we can additionally <br />(beyond prayer) serve/support the family at this time?<br /><br />JAMJAMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11176760120779927361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21212024.post-89782035559436516942009-06-30T11:09:05.318-07:002009-06-30T11:09:05.318-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.CD-Hosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00304535091189153224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21212024.post-34604107187825512472009-06-30T09:15:56.666-07:002009-06-30T09:15:56.666-07:00Isaiah forsaw Jesus, a "man of sorrows, acqua...Isaiah forsaw Jesus, a "man of sorrows, acquainted with grief". I have pondered that alot lately, with some losses in my life, of how grief changes us.<br />The heart of Jesus, in which all wisdom dwelt, was still impacted by loss. His tender mercies reflect His innate character, yet some how are profoundly deepened by His walk here with us. <br />Your friend Mike is now face to face with this Jesus, the glorified risen Lord. And yet, this same Jesus wraps His arms around those who are left behind and weeps with you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21212024.post-32435432384869854632009-06-30T08:18:30.784-07:002009-06-30T08:18:30.784-07:00I am truly sorry for you and for Mike's family...I am truly sorry for you and for Mike's family. And I am overjoyed for Mike. Thanks for sharing this.Nash Equilibriumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06528684112014026512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21212024.post-8900081795270031952009-06-30T07:53:08.880-07:002009-06-30T07:53:08.880-07:00Thank you Phil for helping us to know your friend ...Thank you Phil for helping us to know your friend Mike and the how the Master touched his life and yours over the years. I do remember Mike's laugh in the hallways of GTY and the smile it brought throughout the building. Praise God his faith is made sight now in the presence of our glorious Savior.Mommy Rothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06216381156530843902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21212024.post-13794174083135065792009-06-30T07:28:23.680-07:002009-06-30T07:28:23.680-07:00Phil, that was a beautiful testimony of Mike's...Phil, that was a beautiful testimony of Mike's character (I didn't know him, but wish I could have), of your character, and of the work of God's glorious grace in all of you. Thank you for that.dwitzkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01073349479436216262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21212024.post-10271743332110716152009-06-30T05:50:31.929-07:002009-06-30T05:50:31.929-07:00I can't help but think of how applicable this ...I can't help but think of how applicable this week's dose of the Word of God expounded upon by Spurgeon is.<br /><br />Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints, indeed. Mike is now freed of all earthly concerns and is now in Heaven with Christ, and some day all of us who are also in Christ will be with him also. For now, we grieve and we hope, as you've said and we give appropriate tribute as well. But in all things, to God alone be the Glory.<br /><br />He saved Mike, grew Mike, and finally has blessed Mike to the uttermost in bringing him fully home. And we can hope that Mike's spiritual ears heard that wonderful phrase "Well done, thou good and faithful servant, enter into the joy of your master," as He entered Heaven.Sir Brasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01893578064434019702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21212024.post-651395666859507112009-06-30T05:20:47.144-07:002009-06-30T05:20:47.144-07:00Who can forget those study guides. Mike's impa...Who can forget those study guides. Mike's impact has gone around the world. I speak for the masses those guides were a huge help to my sanctification. Bravo Mike!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13843136105240398746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21212024.post-42428859441115424912009-06-29T23:57:59.305-07:002009-06-29T23:57:59.305-07:00I'll be praying for his family, and those who ...I'll be praying for his family, and those who knew him.Bobby Growhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06831009618873548948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21212024.post-43945205914070990162009-06-29T23:05:28.898-07:002009-06-29T23:05:28.898-07:00Sickness and disease...no wonder Jesus wept when H...Sickness and disease...no wonder Jesus wept when He learned of Lazurus' death.CRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01912897040503058967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21212024.post-19126935869539576632009-06-29T22:31:31.462-07:002009-06-29T22:31:31.462-07:00Mike was steadfast, immovable, always abounded in ...Mike was steadfast, immovable, always abounded in the work of the LordEbethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02190002073330892056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21212024.post-83148332799588320742009-06-29T22:03:33.246-07:002009-06-29T22:03:33.246-07:00Thank you for this, Phil. Reading it makes Mike co...Thank you for this, Phil. Reading it makes Mike come even more powerfully to mind and heart. He was both friend and mentor to me. I'll miss him always.Bobby Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07267972197004089884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21212024.post-89511636660251635662009-06-29T19:13:46.328-07:002009-06-29T19:13:46.328-07:00Phil,
I have been and continue to pray for Jackie ...Phil,<br />I have been and continue to pray for Jackie and the girls, you, and the entire GraceLife family. Thank you for the grace-focused remembrance.David Morrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10776510488480776003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21212024.post-68807782722313607062009-06-29T18:34:44.746-07:002009-06-29T18:34:44.746-07:00Thanks for writing this! I will never forget how y...Thanks for writing this! I will never forget how you could tell Mike was coming at GTY as his laugh came before him. We will continue praying for Jackie, Amanda and Emily as well as your family. Love you!beanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08938586259970492839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21212024.post-53633021098444920482009-06-29T18:26:50.279-07:002009-06-29T18:26:50.279-07:00Phil:
As one of the editors who worked alongside ...Phil:<br /><br />As one of the editors who worked alongside Mike, I can vouch for his tremendous ability for clarity and precision in writing. He did his job superbly, and as we all know, our sovereign God knew Mike was the perfect fit for the task given to him at GTY.<br /><br />Yes, Mike's laugh was contagious--I couldn't help but grin upon hearing it. His laughter would bounce off the hollow walls of that old warehouse on Saticoy and travel up and down the hall. He made a great office companion--both Mark Hall and I have wonderful memories of working alongside him. It was a joy to hear him speak with tender, fatherly love of Amanda and Emily.<br /><br />I'm still deeply saddened at the news, and our hearts (Becky and I) go out to Jackie, Amanda, and Emily. Thanks, Phil, for the updates via Twitter. Our prayer is that through all that has transpired over the last few months with Mike and his valley fever condition, God will be magnified mightily both among believers and unbelievers.stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00499447751220981083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21212024.post-45286576808485120152009-06-29T18:25:04.815-07:002009-06-29T18:25:04.815-07:00Phil,
A wonderful tribute, thank you.
I'm so...Phil,<br /><br />A wonderful tribute, thank you.<br /><br />I'm so sorry for your loss. I'll be praying for Mike's wife and children, as well as all his friends and co-workers.<br /><br />We grieve, but we do not grieve like those who have no hope!<br /><br /><i>~Squirrel</i>The Squirrelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14082708506676251152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21212024.post-81495104261733939122009-06-29T18:06:11.672-07:002009-06-29T18:06:11.672-07:00By God's providence, Phil had the pulpit yeste...By God's providence, Phil had the pulpit yesterday at Grace and gave a moving sermon from 1 Corinthians 15. Don Green, who was also a close friend to Mike, spoke at Grace Life on Matthew 1, relating the title of Christ to our hope when facing death. Both messages are worth downloading once the come available at Phil's sermon site. <br /><br />FredFred Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16025967176465685306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21212024.post-82439045192356190942009-06-29T17:57:30.568-07:002009-06-29T17:57:30.568-07:00I'm so sorry, Phil. This is a very courageous...I'm so sorry, Phil. This is a very courageous and faithful post.<br /><br />I will be praying for all of you.<br /><br />God bless,<br /><br />MarkAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21212024.post-24008087657481621122009-06-29T17:43:21.858-07:002009-06-29T17:43:21.858-07:00Praying for all of you, and rejoicing that Mike is...Praying for all of you, and rejoicing that Mike is now in the Lord's presence.Solameaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09869424956571944997noreply@blogger.com