Most of us have been touched by cancer somewhere in our life’s journey.  This past weekend, I read about the inside story of the one of the most public cancer battles in central Ohio- that of the late Stefanie Spielman, wife of Ohio State and NFL star linebacker Chris Spielman.  Chris has taken the last two years since Stefanie’s death in November 2009 to write the book “That’s Why I’m Here” with Bruce Hooley.

I’ve got to admit, while the football insights from Chris are compelling for a lifetime OSU fan, what kept me reading and finishing this book over just two days was learning about how both he and Stefanie displayed a profound dependence on God during this journey.  To say this book is inspiring almost doesn’t do it justice.  It goes so much deeper than that.  Chris writes with an honesty that hits every part of your emotions.

It’s another reminder, as Chris reminds us several times during the book, of 2 Corinthians 12:9, But he said to me, “My grace   is sufficient for you, for my power   is made perfect in weakness. ” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.

For more on the book, click here: http://zondervan.com/9780310336174

-Joe