Yancey, Philip D. 1949- (Philip David Yancey), Contemporary Authors, New Revision Series. There are few Christian books that I have read that uncovered my own personal and emotional responses like this one. Clearly, the highest loyalty we should have is not to our own country or our own religion or our hometown or even to ourselves. Philip. Hope you have a great day. Thanks for responding and your comment. I came out of Hinduism and have been in Christian ministry for over forty years in South Africa. Then I thought it would be awesome if I ever get one chance to talk to Goethe, the man who died in 1832. And I ask, as a parent do you do everything your child wants you to? In this world where Darwinian reciprocity seems to command and dictate almost every square inch of our lives and relationships, the hope of a relationship with the creator of all, not based on what I have to give or give back is the one beautiful pearl that never loses its beauty and I thank you for being a continual reminder of that beauty through your writing. Hope you continue to writing books many years to come. I love the way you write about the Christian faith. I used to attend a local Church. The problem is finding the right fire! This is what the little girl recalled. Similar to many others, I understand church hurt but when you knew there is a Christ that can relate and cares. Successfully perpetrated on unsuspecting humans in many stages Ive so appreciated your writing over the years and finally decided to say so. Shame on me for referring to another book, but I addressed this very problem in Reaching for the Invisible God. Its a great question, one I spent a year exploring. I had just finished reading about your accident and the call to come talk in VA, when I began to feel strange and then promptly passed out, much to my wifes surprise. When I failed to be accepted by a graduate school I had applied to, she said, God knew it would make you proud, so you didnt get in. Later, when I left the rural church I had served for a dozen years in west Texas to go to a suburban church in Ohio, she accused me of abandoning those good people for a big city church; again, because I was proud. Im sure your book can be great source for my journal to do mid semester exam, Thanks before I am so blessed for having read your book In His Image I was in Nursing School when I read it and it was such a blessing. Its an important question, and Im glad you mention it. Betty Philip. PERSONAL: There are many so many and you are among those who have helped me become me. Prayer Bible Study Participant's Guide: Six Sessions on Our This YWAM leader left me on the streets of Grand Junction for the night and I was terrified. Ive grown up as the daughter of a pastor and an apologetics professor, and of the countless Christian books populating the shelves inside my house, yours were the ones my twin sister and I gravitated toward. This is just to thank you for your conscientious and deep-seated effort to share the faith and love that will not let us go. God keep you publishing and writing and safe in the palm of His hands. Your comment shows a lot of maturity, even though to you it may feel confusing. I expect many of these felt a twinge of guilt not being on the battle front, but they were just as useful at home in the USA building war materials. I prefer the term Jesus followers, keeping the focus on the one we follow. Brett, Im in the midst of a memoir that revisits those days, with circumstances we share in common. Brian did not send me anything in writing concerning Brians allegation; nevertheless, Misty McLaughlin of Bridges of Canada later quoted it in conversation with me as a reason for my dismissal [35]. Upon their arrival, the team met with us in the chapel. Anything that helps overcome the loneliness and what I call psychosis of writing. college confidential boston college. Philip. I attended CIU from 99-03 and first saw your book The Jesus I never knew on the nightstand in the alumni center when my parents came up for a visit one weekend. He explained that he intended to ask them to replace Bridges of Canada because it was his belief that they were not qualified to oversee Chaplaincy Services. Nor steering people away from teachings that are suspect. Its a very confusing (and contentious) topic. Our stories (and many of the details) are eerily similar. You were open and receptive, and it moves me to hear that some words I wrote a number of years ago had this kind of effect on youand much cheaper than psychotherapy! I asked Paul about the Christmas feasts/parties for each range, and as expected it was his way or no way. The Bible says marriage should be between a man and a woman., and as an evangelical, I believe in the bible. And this is where we find ourselves struggling. Epicurus famous paradox reads, Is God willing to prevent evil, but not able? Now for my problem, I have a huge hole in my soul and being. I can identify with Yancey in a number of ways: his fundamentalistic churches and strict Bible school teaching mirrors my own. He knew the suffering that would happen and he still created us. Required fields are marked *. And I have continued thank the Lord! You are not alone. In our church we sing a song called Our sin cleans out with the precious blood of Jesus. Dear Mr. Phillip Yancey, Phil quotes a couple New Atheists and says, Is that what youve experienced? I asked those who had gathered in Newtown. Although I have strong opinions on the topic, Ive struggled to express them in a way consistent with the fruits of the spirit. Dear Mr. Yancey, The first issue is with Jesus attributing at least one case of seizures to the influence of a demon. She was in the service of churches and pastors for most of her life and expected her sons to follow in her steps. Hey watch out for those peaceful protestors! More than 30 years of committed faith coupled with countless hours invested in scripture, bible group study, supporting books and prayer have still led to a frustrating distance from a God who professes unconditional love and acceptance. Also, are there any black authors you have read who have helped shape your faith in some way? I am the product of the Bible college movement, hold a Ph.D. in Semitics from Catholic University of America, and currently enjoy working with a group of Bible college young people who excite me daily with their enthusiasm to know God and make him known. It impacted me so much I had to read more. I walked into a public library about 15 years ago, with about 45 minutes to burn until it was time to pick my daughter up from school. As was my habit, I said hello to people passing by. Besides politics, were everyday closer to a hate speech that really scares me. Let me read you some promises from the Bible. Again, Im dumbfounded. Cite this article Pick a style below, and copy the text for your bibliography. I told the V and C guard I would come back later and talk when there was not all this shouting going on, but the dog handler kept shouting and would not let it or me go. I have not experience the depth of suffering and disappointment like many in your book, but I have had some times of deep uncertainty, fear, and confusion. Now that I read a lot of your favorite authors (Endo, Dostoevsky, Tolstoy, Chesterton, Lewis, etc.) Rabbi Ari was shocked that Paul had refused to pass on his Hanukkah items to the Jewish prisoners. How to position? Now its anybodys guess. I am preparing to retire in 672 days (whos counting) by working on my Masters in Christian Counseling. The Jesus I never knew was the first of your books that really spoke to me, and this has been followed by many more, including, Whats so amazing about Grace, Soul Survivor, Disappointment with God and the one Im currently really appreciating Finding God in unexpected places. I lived on $644 a month. Though I was raised as an only child, a picture of my infant brother in his casket, the brother who died before I was born, hung in our living room for most of my childhood; his death seems to have inspired my mothers fascination with death and dying. I ve had a few challenges came to know Christ, personally as an adult, husband in prison, later he died of alcoholism, mental illness in my family, yet steadfast in my own life to earn a doctorate and am now associate professor emeritus at a large regional university. As for C.S. Id like to quote the correct source in another book Im developing. I have spoken to various pastors, councellors etc and they all spew the same garbage and meaningless words. Mr. Yancey, I should have written this years ago when I first read The Jesus I Never Knew! It comforted me during such sorrow today. Thank you for writing. The idol of my twin sister is Patrick Mahomes, quarterback of the Kansas City Chiefs, but I have announced with assurance and pride that my idol is Philip Yancey. I cry all the time lately. As a child I was sexually abused. You helped me beyond measure. So we find ourselves alone, a lot. 2. Later I realized that we were the bad guys." He was saying, I want this one. I wrote you a letter once before and you sent me a signed book about faith surviving the church. HI! For the past 6 years, I have prayed for them every day and still come home to a completely non-Christian family (with the exclusion of my now-spouse, which is a tremendous blessing). I believe you might have alienated and angered so many in a very public way and that takes a lot of courage, something I will never have. On his throbbing face I could see his smile of hope as he said goodbye to the attendant. . Mid-year last year the doctor identified my daughter -12 years old autoimmune, and advised us to undergo steroid and medical treatment for two years. The YWAM director Lynn Green invited me to join the YWAM community and told me that YWAM holland was wrong for the way they treated me. Your letter reminds me why I dont. On the 6th I was one of your several drivers and took you to the venue the school where you spoke and dropped you back. She did something that probably none of us could imagine ever doing. Frankly we could use the tourism considering the nightmare our lawmakers have just created. The only thing I was offered each time was a one-way ticket back to Alberta, even though welfare had already been denied me there. Although her struggles may be different from yours (hers is a personal journey through deep depression) you may find it helpful. I asked the guard at the main control station outside the chapel about this, and he told me he had no idea what happened to it. It is a powerful book with a needed message, as are your other books. Yet we soldier on, hoping, trusting, clinging. Shortly afterwards, my wifes grandmother had emergency surgery and began having difficulty recovering. This topic may be worthy for you to write a book! Theodicy, argument from design, violence, suffering of the innocent, oddities of creationtheyre all set out in vivid detail. Capt. After doing this for one year, they offered to build a small apartment for me in their basement. One concentrated effort Ive made in the past year has been the regular practice of sending notes of appreciation to strangers writers, artists, varied creators whose work has moved me in some way, beamed some light into my day. With life issues coming up on daily basis, The Las Vegas shooting killing 58 and over 500 injuired; only yesterday the Texas Church shooting killing 26 and many more event in 2017. His beliefs are more in line with New Age, a belief in supernatural and another world, but not one he would express in Christian terms. Maybe after that? I recently watched the film Lord, Save Us From Your Followers. Goodness, this is a blushingly generous comment, Jen. I am a 42 year old mother who was raised in the church. We sold our house. The Healing Pen | Christianity Today Philip. The second to go, that I have at least three of my friends that stopped attending any churchs! You cannot know how much encouragement I take from this note. I have been job searching in my profession and interviewing for months with no success. Never. It is a catalogue of stories that reveal the lives of three main characters: Yancey, his brother Marshall, and his mother. John 3:16 and the born-again A farmer found me in a coma, slumped over the steering wheel. Enjoy! I have read Whats So Amazing About Grace? several times on the other hand. Thank you again And keep writing about grace and the Jesus we need to know and follow. Now, with Bridges of Canada having been contracted by CSC to provide chaplaincy services, Paul would have to join Bridges of Canada if he wished to continue working at the Edmonton Institution when his contract with CSC came up for renewal. Brad expressed his sorrow over what had happened to me. And reading your book has convinced me that something is Grace. If the Bible has so many varying interpretations, how can we feel that it is my anchor of my soul? Two misfits came together. I identify so well with what you write. We began to talk about discipleship, and I knew I had found the more. Beginning to attend his church, we talked about the forming Deacon body, and I felt called to that. Philip, Philip:I went to see you at Walnut Hill Comm. Her mussle was tickened-stiff and blocked the joint, so she could not move the way normal people move. How boring it must be to have the same kind of relationship with billions of people. According to POLISH FRIENDS of mine there is NO one similar POLISH word for these two English words. Elton Hewitt, I have said that quote, or something very close to it, at public speaking venues. His grace is sufficient. in translation into Croatian language. Thanks a lot Philip, thanks a lot. I marvel at the apparent freedom God has given us, to choose for or against Truth. Served with many para-church ministries in Africa and now run a Foundation to empower rural communities in South Africa through our Foundation. Please, keep writing friend. I want to thank you for writing this book and for your ministry of writing. Regardless of your preferred candidate, the polling data had predicted a very different outcome than what we all saw happening before our eyes. Among us we have chronic and invisible illnesses (such as terminal cancer, depression, anxiety, fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue to name a few), broken families, unemployed spouses, wayward children, difficult marriages, alcoholism, financial struggles, etc. If you can recommend any specific readings on this passage and how it applies to our daily lives, I would appreciate that as well. In August were releasing a newly updated presentation of his life and thought, Fearfully and Wonderfully: The Marvel of Bearing Gods Image. [8] For three decades Yancey contributed as an editor-at-large, for Christianity Today, and also wrote articles for publications including Reader's Digest, The Saturday Evening Post, Publishers Weekly,The Atlantic, Chicago Magazine, Christian Century, and National Wildlife. Next I read The Jesus I Never KnewI needed more. But, a significant part of me has been lost and I feel guilty about leaving the church that gave so much to me and my family. in it you state that the High Priest wore a rope around his waist and bells when he entered the Holy of Holies. Former president Jimmy Carter has called Yancey "my favorite modern author".[9]. Eleven Golden Medallion Awards, Evangelical Christian Publishers Association, including awards, 1978, for Where Is God When It Hurts?, 1980, for Fearfully and Wonderfully Made, 1985, for In His Image, 1989, for The Student Bible, 1990, for Disappointment with God: Questions Nobody Asks Aloud, 1996, for The Jesus I Never Knew, and 1998, for What's So Amazing about Grace? Hanukkah I cant recommend it highly enough. God bless you. I find it much easier to feel (and show) true love and grace for people who are judgmental and unkind outside of the church than for those who are judgmental and unkind within the church. You may know that I went back and updated/revised the two books in one volume: Fearfully and Wonderfully. I am an engineer with the National Park Service. On May 12th, 2016, he called the CSC Regional Chaplain to complain that some inmates were not Jews, even though Rabbi Ari had said that they were. Where is God When It Hurts had such a profound influence upon my life because I had not realized until then that pain and trouble were not the enemy. The Regional Chaplain for CSC kept promising me a contract over and over again, but after one year it still had not materialized. Im Brazilian and I dont know if youre aware of the problems were facing these days in our country. While reading your book called Whats so amazing about grace? , I found their answers was full of contradictions. I know that is not possible and I feel like sometimes that hinders my prayers or my general relationship with Him. As I left they thanked me. I have read Where was God when it Hurts ? Currently I am reading Reaching for the Invisible God. Philip. Then on your list book I got it!!! How could I ever thank you enough? I face a lot of inner turmoil because of this and have no idea how to move forward. We each attended a Bible college, though the school I attended has closed its doors. Im a pilgrim, recovering from a bad church upbringing, searching for a faith that makes its followers larger and not smaller. Our guest speaker was John Haddad who often shared excerpts of your book, Reaching for the Invisible God. He also shared that you were gracious enough to provide each family with a copy of the book. Your book, Whats so Amazing About Grace is my seventh book in my quest to immerse myself in the topic of grace.