If the doctors are right, Jay Guin will soon leave this life. When I learned that he had gone into hospice, I shared this with some friends:

Wow! What a loss for the Kingdom. Jay is such a prolific, thoughful writer. Generous with his work, he has touched so many for good. I pray that God will have mercy on us, but should he choose to take him, I’m happy for Jay and the glory that will be his.

Jay’s site at oneinjesus.info has blessed many. Jay wrote regularly, posting thousands of words on a daily basis. His articles were often deep, theological treatises, though the Crimson Tide made regular appearances there. Jay read and researched, thought and prayerfully studied, then sat to write. Because of this, his analysis of scripture, the church, and modern society blessed many.

I only met Jay once, but I consider him a friend. We exchanged ideas regularly. We disagreed in healthy ways; I’m saddened to know that I won’t get to challenge one idea he presented to me, because I’d love to hear his analysis of my disagreement. He helped me grow, and I hope to have done the same for him, if only at times.

The most read articles on my website are those where Jay encouraged his readers to come look at something I’d written. In an era where most personal blogs have turned to dust, Jay’s website still attracted hundreds, if not thousands of regular readers.

The one time I met Jay, I also got to hear him teach in person. It was as much of a blessing to me as reading his writings have been. I envy those who heard him on a regular basis.

There’s been a hole in my daily reading since Jay has been in the hospital. Now I know that hole will have to be filled in different ways from now on. Not sure that anything else will really fit there. Thanks, Jay, for sharing so generously with me and so many others. I’m glad for you on this transition to glory, but hurting for myself and many others.

May God grant peace to the Guin family and all who know and love Jay.