Thank you from the bottom of my heart from being willing to honestly broach subjects that so many wont. Thank you for writing books that have more than not challenged my perspectives, and if not, have spoken assuring words to bolster my faith. One source from jewishanswers.org, however says: Question: Theres a belief that the High Priest had a rope tied around his waist when he entered the Holy of Holies in the Temple during Yom Kippur (to pull him out should G-d judge him unfit and take his life). A few days later he came back to tell me that the book I had given him was awesome. Much progress, and I appreciate your concern. Paul frequently delegated some of his own responsibilities to me, especially for a time when he was engaged in a house renovation project. Is he a noble pagan like the Church Fathers viewed Plato and Aristotle? Recently I decided to try and step away from the constant critical analyzing to appreciate the undeniable beauty of faith in my life that I have found. Yancey told Janna Riess in a Publishers Weekly interview that, in the church in which he grew up, prayer fell into two different categories. from now. He once said to me, There is something I do not understand, Richard. I would be remiss if I didnt thank you properly or tell you that. Ive thought of a simple little one-room bookstore in my tiny country town where I could sit and read and perhaps interact with the visitors who come looking for books and Jesus. Mr Yancey, I want to thank you for giving me hope in a tough life. I needed to get away from this dog handler and others shouting at me, when they did not know the facts. I mailed the letter to Brian Harder and Misty McLaughlin by registered mail that evening. This morning time, he says, helps him align himself with God for the day. It helps me to consider alternatives. However, the date of retrieval is often important. I do not find comfort in a God that hides. However, this did not get me down but made me realize I had received grace. I was overwhelmed with tears and moved to prayer. Please join us in praying for our country. As I became more immersed in doctrine and theology, I found that my long-time experience in teaching was a gift from God, and should be applied in church. Hi David, Philips blog assistant here, it was written by Lee Strobel in his book The Case for Grace. That gave me courage. Fast forward to a few years later when my world was turned upside down through multiple, sudden deaths that were very significant in my world. N. T. Wright, Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn, Vaclav Havel, Richard Rohr, Will Campbell, Jimmy Carter, Wendell Berry, George Herbert, Ernest Gordon (amazing POW survivor of the River Kwai Japanese camp who became chaplain at Princeton)the list goes on. They finally threw me out saying God had told Ken Wright from New Zealand that I was to leave and be dependent on no one and to work. I dont know enough to attempt an answer to your excellent question. I have been a fan of your writing for almost 20 years and appreciate your voice being in modern-day discussions about grace, love, etc. Instead of worshipper I became a critic. I can think of better ways to spend a quarter million dollars a year in rent. Thats a great question, and there are entire books written in answer. Thank you! The happen was divorce then Baptist kicked me out and no support for a long time, rejection with my deaf plus my daughters, lost my job by false accuse, remarried with a wonderful lady but deal with her strong willed and problem with my marrying now, no job now. Yancey, Philip D. 1949- (Philip David Yancey) I shouldnt comment specifically as I, in another country, know few of the details, though Im aware of the turmoil in Brazil. Too much love and not enough Love perhaps, the latter which includes a bit more Yang and Rigour as part of it. We are about to begin the study on Prayer: Does It Make Any Difference? What chapters in the book relate to the study sessions? God loves me, I wont get the answer to the why and God loves me and God wants a relationship with me. What Ive learned from scripture, much from your exposition of it, it does not match. Here is a poem from my book: One Secret, 101 Life Changing Poems , WE need to rename an ancient subterfuge passed down the ages Those following days were painful and difficult for my wife. I have had a desire to write for some time, and have been doing so for over a year, and would like to publish a book. Thank you for being my friend these many years. Dear Sirs, This logic is infuriating. My wife and I after 2 years of marriage are still in a discernment process about where to worship. I have purchased the Participants Guide (Zondervan 2000) and the DVD (both have the pink cover with pasture and fence). No doubt in my mind. Upon my arrival at the CSC head office, Monty pulled me aside and said, Richard, we have to compromise our religious beliefs here to get in the door. It was shocking for me to hear this from a Pentecostal pastor. You introduced me to a couple of people I had not known before. This incident confirmed what Paul, Pastor Oliver Johnson and a number of prisoners had told me about Graham Spilsbys violent nature. Thanks for your time. [10] To keep me busy I took on some volunteer work for a local parish [11]. There are a lot of losses. Thats probably how people respond when I do the same thing. You have no idea how many people you helped with our words, but in heaven you gonna see them all and your prize will be there. Philip. It seems like God created us to sit back and watch us suffer. Two of his books have won the ECPA's Christian Book of the Year Award: The Jesus I Never Knew in 1996, and What's So Amazing About Grace? I doubt a book is the place to start. Together or individually, it doesnt matter. "I went through a period of feeling betrayed," he said to Wallis. I have a question. But, here is my question, Ive always struggled with relationships especially long term friendships. As I write this, I am just about to finish reading Soul Survivor again. I am amazed by the way Christians are judged and condemned. Today's Christian Woman, September, 2003, Corrie Cutrer, review of Rumors of Another World, p. 98; January, 2007, Lisa Ann Cockrel, review of Prayer, p. 10. I realize it has been several years since this book was written, so I am hoping things have changed for him? If we receive all good things from God, it is hard to see what God receives from us. Reform Judaism is not about laws that Reform Jews see as primarily coming from humans, unlike Orthodox Jews. Such an encouragement. I now own and have read all of your books. I know we are to forgive others and the reason we should forgive. Along the way, Ive tried to identify the very positive things I took away: biblical knowledge, a community that embraces the needy within the community at least, a deep sense that our life choices matter ultimately, a resistance against the surrounding celebrity culture. 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? BTW: Your book Whats So Amazing About Grace? changed my life. In addition to the MLA, Chicago, and APA styles, your school, university, publication, or institution may have its own requirements for citations. It is a powerful book with a needed message, as are your other books. I did as instructed, but the guard in the control room would not open the door. Although I had more seniority and was more experienced than Paul, he regularly belittled and discredited me in communications with the guardsand other staff [24]. The summer after my junior year of college, I led a small group in the fellowship I was a part of. Hmm. Mark Dickson not Capt. Your book Amazing Grace stirred me to be more grace-full myself. Another book of yours thats a favorite is Soul Survivor its made me hungry to keep learning and reading. You warm my heart. Its impossible to read your books, though, and not sense some of the underlying pain that you feel about your early years. I wanted to let you know that Ive been praying for you. I do love reading but it is hard to open a book and forget about checking my social media, even though I am not active user. My question is about your friend Richard (Disappointment With God), and whether he ever returned to the faith after all of these years? All the proceeds from this and the Medearis study guide help fund our work. This is the child for me. THANK YOU FOR TAKING TIME TO LOOK AT THIS, Im sorry youve had to go to all this trouble, but I dont think this is my story, at least its not in Whats So Amazing About Grace. Mine was specifically Southern fundamentalistangry, legalistic, and racist. But Phillip I have a question, I read a book rumors of another world and I thought it was written by you. 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. I send this message, as I think it is a very relevant issue, and I would like to suggest it as a theme to be worked on by the group of young people I am part of. I am a middle-aged South African with a severe brain disability, but also a science degree (physics and computer programming). I had to really sit there and dwell on many of the issues you presented. Until then, I keep you and yours in my prayers: may you persevere the race marked out for us! It provides extra background and may be helpful for you, but isnt tied in directly to the video group study. Your sorrow has been used to comfort so many of us. (See http://qideas.org/contributors/gabe-lyons/) He directs a kind of think tank that works on building bridges between Christians and the culture around them. Chaplain Paul and Bridges Manager Brian Harder knew all this, but this did not stop their verbal attacks against each other and against me. Ive recently been contacted by a publisher and asked to write a book, and part of that has involved setting up a website/blog so that people on the internet connect with me as a person. I came out of Hinduism and have been in Christian ministry for over forty years in South Africa. You show such a spirit of humble openness and authenticity. Born 1948, in England; married Virginia Bell (a writer); children: three. And maybe even blushing a little too. I told him all was okay, but he did not seem satisfied; he was fishing for something. Philip. He told Berkley that many of his assignments were "drama in real life; articles, where people have been involved in tragedy, and as a Christian I was puzzled by this problem of pain. Thank you so much for your insightful and encouraging books and responses. Sorry! I wish I could offer editorial help, but Im so far behind on my own deadlines that I have no time for any other projects for the foreseeable future. Thank you Philip for the extensive research in The Jesus I Never Knew. Does one exist? She gave birth to a little girl who looked different than the other children. Thanks for doing such a great job of exploring your own faith, beliefs and actions and for honestly and openly sharing your explorations. God still sits on the throne and is active and in control during the joys and the heartbreaks (as we may see it). Wish they were more present in the places where Jesus has a stakeand where Jesus really IS. It is my sincere hope that you will consider my case and use the authority given to you by God to defend the vulnerable members of our society. The envelope was still open, so he checked the contents. I do not have an answer for this. I still love the bible as well, but it too is only scratching the surface of Gods unsearchable ways (Rom 11:33-36), [] Gateway interviewed Philip Yancey, who, along with the late Dr. Paul Brand, wrote Fearfully and Wonderfully: The Marvel of Bearing []. I have asked for an apology so many times. It starts with the story of Babots Feast that jolted me and years later I still think about it. I think you should be careful, though, in declaring morally indefensible a position that the vast majority of scholars, religious and secular, have agreed on until very recentlyand that scholars such as Richard Hays and N. T. Wright maintain to this day. Your books have helped me so much. Marcello Salvate and much bad. We bring up the fact that we ALL deserve judgement for our sins, and everyone is quiet. A few days later as I was out for my morning walk on my hill, I saw in the early dawn light (!) Well, Jesus was accused of being mad, and of having a demon too, so He knows how it feels! Philip, Hi I too was refreshed to hear your take on evangelicals support of Donald Trump. When I asked him about the missing couch, he laughed and said, I am sitting on it. Philip, Very Informative article. This amplified the discomfort I have been feeling for many years about the emphasis of evangelicalism on a personal relationship and emotional experiences with God that I simply could not relate to, as much as I wanted to. We were there, he explained, to devote our lives to more important matters than politics. One of my regular practices was to send sympathy cards to prisoners who had experienced a death in their immediate family while I was their chaplain. But one thing that has not changed is the presence of your books in my life, and their ability to challenge and encourage me in my faith. Philip Yancey publishes a shining example of "Christian" contradiction. An old friend reached out to me and invited me to her church to be loved on. As the Bible said, Therefore, I tell you her many sins have been forgivenfor she loved much. Signed Stuck, Dear Stuck, I am hesitant to answer because the Internet has changed the rules and the game. It is difficult to describe or put my finger on exactly why this book holds a special place in my heart. For me, heres the take-away: The kind where the flight attendants are attached to the roof of the plane. This and other negative experiences with a rigid, conservative, fundamentalist church background contributed to Yancey's losing his faith at one point and deeply questioning the established church at other times. For example, someone could have a deep depression or fear of associating with people, or even leaving their house. Rumors of Another World: What on Earth Are We Missing?, Zondervan (Grand Rapids, MI), 2003. Im feeling a strong pull to Catholicism or eastern Orthodox. When I first read Disappointment With God, I hid the cover of it when I was reading on the subway or in public, scared people would get the wrong idea about me. Roman law did not allow the marriage of previous slaves and free-borns, so common-law marriage was rife. Reality and the Vision: 17 Christian Authors Reveal Their Literary Legacy, Word Inc. (Waco, TX), 1990. I know that is not possible and I feel like sometimes that hinders my prayers or my general relationship with Him. Your books have been my refuge! Thank you so much for your book Whats So Amazing About Grace?! Lets be clear here. The last weeks has been kind a nightmare full of choices, challenges and doubts. I look forward to reading the rest of your books! 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. Its wonderful that you have such an open line of communication with your parents. Lewis is the other one.) I followed this direction, with help from friends. Philip. I would say that Judaism, for the most part, puts less emphasis on the need for faith than Christianity usually does, and perhaps more emphasis on the importance of works. Can he elaborate/ clarify as I ended up with egg on my face. I read your book where is God when it hurts, that was not too long after I lost my mother and faced severe persecution from my father. Brad agreed that Pauls belief and behavior regarding flies was very strange. May God use your renewed spirit to help others on the same path. But my faith is in God and I will continue to pray, not so much for my wants and petitions, as to grow in knowledge and relationship with God. or to Spring Harvest?? A book is a poor substitute, I know, but I would recommend Henri Nouwens The Inner Voice of Love (written when he was in a similar state) or most anything by Brennan Manning, who battled this issue all his life. Thank you for telling me some of this story, which deeply moves me. This is illogical. I put it next to Mere Christianity as a must read for old believers. Congratulations. He was shocked by such a question, and said there was no security issue concerning me. He knew the suffering that would happen and he still created us. Two of my volunteers were present in my office at the time of this conversation, and one of them overheard my comments [34]. Even though I couldnt muster the ability to trust Jesus after reading your book, I had a life changing encounter with him last year, which changed everything.
Popular Christian Author Is Downright Baffled By Evangelical Support Philip, [] Ningum tem expressado a dor e a injustia deste mundo melhor do que J. Rarely attending any synagogue or church and then mainly to accompany a friend or out of curiosity. With The Jesus I Never Knew you hit the mark. Three churches are joining together to plan and attend it will be great! It has been my practice for many years now to have a tree planted in the Holy Land in memory of a friend or family member who has died. In their book, they recorded an eyewitness account of a miraculous resurrection of a woman died in an auto accident. Just one sentence. I believe we can know. He was then resurrected. I guess the kind of sympathy contained in your reply is something I dont hear much from people around me; too few ears, too many mouths, including my own, to be fair. When I read these stories I cant help but think they simply reveal the ignorance of a primitive culture. Thank you for your words. I heard you questioning the movement of evangelicals towards Trump, and I totally agree with you! Only people in this area who live for generations of oppression and persecutions can write about it. A group called Evangelicals and Catholics Together has been working on this for years (the magazine First Things covers them well). I am honored to call you my brother in Christ. Gah. Many of us have been in a daze slightly bewildered and confused. Im from Indonesia, and I love to read your books. Finding God in Unexpected Places, Moorings (Nashville, TN), 1995, revised edition, WaterBrook Press (Colorado Springs, CO), 2005. On some of these occasions he stayed with me in my home. Hello Philip, Im Brazilian. Anything that helps overcome the loneliness and what I call psychosis of writing. Why the difference? I have had 3 pregnancy prophesies by 3 different people who did not know my secret hurt. I have also checked the internet and not been able to find the source of the quote. I know a little about mathematics and biology. I think you spoke at a conference one week but I was unable to attend. For Yancey, prayer involves listening as well as speakingand often the listening is the more important of the two. This YWAM leader left me on the streets of Grand Junction for the night and I was terrified. Philip. I have just started reading your book on Prayer. The Bible says marriage should be between a man and a woman., and as an evangelical, I believe in the bible. West bow Press. Intellectually, you probably know that God loves you and you have worth. You want to grab a politician by the scruff of the neck and drag him a quarter of a million miles out and say, Look at that, you son of a bitch. Edgar Mitchell, Apollo 14, I really believe that if the political leaders of the world could see their planet from a distance of 100,000 miles their outlook could be fundamentally changed. In receiving all good things from God, we are greatly benefited. Hello dear Mr. Yancey Today I find out that you have endorsed the democratic platform and candidate, and am wondering what I had missed when reading your writings formerly. Its an ongoing search, and I prefer it that way to the times in church history (think pre-Vatican 2) when the church tells you exactly what to believe and what books are contraband. Whosoever has not sinned, people! Thank you. I am happy to have found your website and have signed up to receive your mailings. This was an unacceptable comment to make in a prison setting because it could raise tensions between Jewish and non-Jewish inmates. The lawyer said that, if anything, an SOR should have been filed by me and the Institution and put in my file as a warning. Takes 2 seconds go check out kiva.org. Susan Stevens, My goodness, thats now 20 years ago! Hello ! I could see Bob was really talking about patience, faith and forgiveness by suspending his judgement. . I knew this was truly the aim of all the rapid and miraculous growth, led by the Holy Spirit. I am fast reader. Ive stood at Ground Zero in Hiroshima. For a variety of reasons, I eventually left the Pentecostals and became a Baptist. Dear Mr Yancey, Its an honest representation of what a Christian walk really is. Surely I did not mean to mock them, and am sorry if it came across to you that way. Your books have always been challenging my traditional beliefs in Christianity, and I thank God they do. I know it will encourage and inspire others. Your courage in confronting difficult subjects, and, when necessary, standing against Christian populism, encouraged me during the difficult task of researching and then writing and publishing a book (something Id not done before). Every day I felt as if I was in a war zone. There were several parts that stood out to me that I could relate to.