Comments on: Lynn Anderson on Suffering and “Green Leaf” Living

By: mike

mike — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:23:07 +0000

Today as I read an advance copy of Lynn’s new book on the Psalms, Talking Back to God, I loved this paragraph. It brings together two influential men in my life:

“Occasionally we meet genuinely reflective people, however, and we are drawn to them. One time when my friend Landon Saunders was speaking to a gathering, another friend of mine, Glenn Owen, leaned over to me and said, ‘The man’s got the glow.’ I knew what he meant and I agree! People like Landon Saunders have about them a glow from the throne room of God. They are people who pursue God. I can tell when someone lives in the Psalms, in Scripture and pursuit of God.”

By: Amy Boone

Amy Boone — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:12:45 +0000

Favorite part… “God will either take this cancer away from me or He will take me away from this cancer.” Brilliant.

By: Larry

Larry — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:41:19 +0000

A precious man who continues to bless so many of us.

By: Melva and Tom Toy

Melva and Tom Toy — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:06:05 +0000

Like others on this comment page, we had not heard about Lynn’s cancer. He has been an example of strong faith since my years @ACU in the 60′s. He later spoke a few times here @Pitman New Jersey church, where my husband Tom was a deacon; then later an elder. I think the last time we met was at the Manhatten church where Lynn gave a seminar for shepherds and their flocks. Both Tom and I love and respect him as a Christian leader and teacher. Thankful to know you are continuing to live life in the green leaf, Lynn and Carolyn!
God bless!

By: Mark

Mark — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:31:16 +0000

I was traveling in Western Europe several years ago after my soph year at HU…this was the summer of 1988. I would go from place to place, staying in mostly youth hostles. One night I stayed with Stephen Bilak, a missionary friend of my family’s who lived in Switzerland. Lynn Anderson’s wife and son (can’t recall his name) just happened to be there as well. Growing up in the north I hadn’t heard of Lynn Anderson, but after visiting with his wife and son that night I can see why so many people care for Lynn and his family. I wish I had the opportunity to meet him.

Mark

By: reJoyce

reJoyce — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:46:23 +0000

Don Francisco? Wow. I had forgotten about his music.

By: RC

RC — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:22:23 +0000

I shared this clip with our church and the reaction was overwhelming. I would encourage others to do the same.

By: Tim Brinley (Harding University, Athens, Greece)

Tim Brinley (Harding University, Athens, Greece) — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 21:07:12 +0000

Thank you Lynn for sharing your decision. You remind me of what Hanna Whithall Smith said in her book, “The Christian’s Secret to a Happy Life” and what Don Francisco echoes in his lyrics,

“The Word and faith are my sword and shield, and Jesus is Lord of the way I feel…”

Hosea knew the challenge and said it as well as I have heard:

Though the fig tree does not bud
and there are no grapes on the vines,
though the olive crop fails
and the fields produce no food,
though there are no sheep in the pen
and no cattle in the stalls,
yet I will rejoice in the LORD,
I will be joyful in God my Savior.
The Sovereign LORD is my strength;
he makes my feet like the feet of a deer,
he enables me to go on the heights. (Hos 3.17ff)

May the Sovereign Lord always be your strength, and be in you a strength to many, and may you claim the heights !

Also in the flesh…
Tim

By: Michael Sanderson

Michael Sanderson — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 21:02:10 +0000

Very inspirational. Thank you Lynn for living and walking what you’ve been teaching for years! We love you. – Michael & Darla

By: Anne Silkman

Anne Silkman — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:16:10 +0000

Since I was about 12, you have been a blessing to me and now, more than ever! Hang in there, big bro–there’s no telling what He still has in store for you. Much love for you and Carolyn from the Cate family, who are still waiting for your trip back here.

By: Gerald Hinson

Gerald Hinson — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 01:52:00 +0000

Awesome! Awesome! Awesome!

Lynn has long been one of my heroes of the faith. He illustrates why here beautifully.

Blessings to you Lynn!

By: Jeffrey Burton

Jeffrey Burton — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 04:50:55 +0000

Thank you. I will share this with my sister who is suffering with brain cancer and with all our congregation, all of whom suffer with some aspect of our dying nature. Your example is powerful.

By: Sheila

Sheila — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 02:49:41 +0000

Thank you so much for sharing this. I had not heard about Lynn’s cancer….What a blessed way to learn of it, in this context of his words. What an inspiration to all of us to live into our suffering to His glory.

By: Kent Dickerson

Kent Dickerson — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 12:41:02 +0000

Well first was the shock of seeing Lynn without hair! I had not heard of his cancer. I learned so much form his teaching the years I was at Highland BM (before Mike). I was not suprised that he continues to bless others with his teaching in his adversity. Lynn, thank you for those words. You are showing the truth of the Footprints In the Sand poem, Jesus indeed caries us through the hardest times. Thank you, Mike for sharing this. I love you both, Kent

By: Jacob Agak

Jacob Agak — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 06:25:53 +0000

Waaw! I am in the camp of those facing suffering in grace and Lynn’s piece is a BIG blessing and encouragement!