Havent we all? (Magyarorszgrl), (google translate) 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. I wrote the study guide for Carl Medearis book Speaking of Jesus and attended the Simply Jesus event a couple of years ago. Your best sellers, Where is God When It Hurts? The rest of us? Paul frequently delegated some of his own responsibilities to me, especially for a time when he was engaged in a house renovation project. Through a series of incredible circumstances, Bob asked if I would write a book with him. My mind raced back to Japan, where I heard from parents who had lost their children to a tsunami in a middle school, and forward to that very morning when I heard from parents who had lost theirs to a shooter in an elementary school. I wanted to let you know that Ive been praying for you. May the Lord bless and encourage you and keep teaching you amazing things! I am reading Disappointment with God for the second time, the first time was when I bought the book some thirty years ago. I dont know if this is the right manner or place to send a plea to Philip Yancey. Thank you for sharing your wisdom with all of us. Is he able, but not willing? May God bless you and keep you. That said, I felt like you sold yourself short in some ways as you described this transient nature of art. The only thing hollow is Phils disappointing attempt at suggesting the Christian God with His folded arms of indifference is something worth worshiping. Kathleen Norris and Richard Rohr are also helpful, especially Rohrs template of Order/Disorder/Reorder. Waiting on God? Maybe that is part of the maturing process.. Want to Read. While the customer support person was helping me he asked several questions about the book. And I truly believeyou know the word evangelical, which has been so stained and brings up so many kinds of false stereotypes todayit means at its core good news, and I believe that the Gospel is good news.. Thank you Philip for your so very illuminating book Whats so amazing about grace. There are so many various doctrinal beliefs, one has to wonder I dont want to disappoint you, but I dont throw away 10 pages for every 1 page I keep. So much hate from those who should know better. 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 Yancey, The Question That Never Goes Away, [] series of conversations about Christianity. Im so glad you followed in our footsteps! I have read two (2) books on prayer and have yet to hear from God or to even to have learned to pray. I havent gone back to the book yet, but am hoping that I dont pass out again while reading it. As it is almost Christmas at the time of my posting this, I hope you and your Family have a wonderful Season. pleased that you honor him in this way. I enjoy reading someone who is not publishing a book a month, and who is a thinker. Canon Richard Weber, Your email address will not be published. Ive been curious about Buechner too. I understand why the have influenced so much in your life. Ive not yet seen it, though Ive heard good things about it. Do people not see the hypocrisy between vilifying people who decide to get an abortion and those taking pride in owning a gun to be able to protect themselves by blowing away any intruder who threatens their household? The windows were blown out; skis, boots, luggage, and a laptop computer were strewn over the snow. We had quite a trade: I gave words to his faith, and in the process he gave faith to my words. More recently, he has explored central issues of the Christian faith, penning award-winning titles such as The Jesus I Never Knew, Whats So Amazing About Grace? In 1998. Thats it. The festival is an emergent "church" event, which since its inception has included on the speaker list names like Brian McLaren, Phyllis Tickle, Jim Wallis, Richard Rohr, and Tony Jones.This year, Christianity Today editor and popular evangelical author Philip Yancey will join . Philip. Whatever I did to deserve all of this must have been just awful, and I feel that I deserve all of this because otherwise God would help me, right? It is a good read to see the tremendous good that was generated during that time. If I had ever memorized it, it would have been at least fifty years ago. She is not a believer yet. I wanted to take this moment and tell you the impact this book as made upon me. Philip, When our Lord actually extended forgiveness to another person, he did it with these words: Your sins are forgiven as in the case of the cripple let down through a roof. I will pay but I dont have credit card. As you know, Dr. Heater, there are many, many people out there who were damaged by the church or its institutions. The goal of parenthood is not to produce clones who replicate their parents, rather to produce mature adults who make their own choices. Finally you end the book with a statement that I had to reflect on, I have no problem believing God is good. I finished it with a renewed sense of Gods grace in my life, and that multiplied after reading Where the Light Fell. 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. I cry all the time lately. So thank u. He went on to tell me that he had an affair with one of the female dog handlers, and that wanted to leave it behind him and make things right in his marriage. I would recommend something from chapters 17-19, simply because our nation is so divided politically. The larger question is that God does not forgive US without our asking for forgiveness and repentance. I dont think I realized how profoundly those years shaped me in both positive and negative ways until I finished Where the Light Fell. This weekend to come I anticipate having the privilege of speaking at a small church Christian womens retreat and my kick-off question is Do you see God working through all of the prayers He hasnt answered the way you would have wanted? So most likely you are the person who built that foundation in my life. Are the contents the same? I didnt agree with what was tolerated and what was condemned.I remember telling a friend of mine, how l benefited more from listening to doctor Phil than my local pastor. You have encouraged me, and shown me that its not wrong to ask these questions, to wonder about faith, to grasp with the issues that many seem to ignore. Do I have it right and is that your original saying? I was praying recently that God would put some generative, mature, joyful Jesus people in my life. I have seen lots of miracles. Hello Philip! This great Q&A reminded me of a student film I made while at Chapman Universitys film school. Where Is God When It Hurts and Disappointment with God convey some of my thoughts. I detected what might be arrogance or at least superciliousness. Ive often thought of the parallels between physical and emotional pain. I am an evangelical Christian. And so appreciative that you took the time to write and remind me why I go to work each day And yet, my desire to help others comes directly from the Bible. Its not like theyre anti-God in most cases, anti-Jesus, he told me. Im writing to thank you for everything you wrote and I had the opportunity to read. Instead of tax exempt, Id take some of that cash previously making its way to the pockets of Pat Robertson, Creflo Dollar and his $65 million jet, or the recent pastor in Singapore found guilty of extorting $37 million from a church Famous for its slick image and wealthy brand of Christianity. and do something much more edifying with it. He had blocked these programs in the past and did not want to see them running. I was born and raised Catholic before joining the Protestant church after a spiritual awakening. Im reminded regularly of Gods sense of humor. This includes his assets, money, and income. This was a time in my life where I really had no idea what true disappointment with God might feel like. They are geniuses! Another book of yours thats a favorite is Soul Survivor its made me hungry to keep learning and reading. what truth is? But thank you for the books and your courage in writing what you describe as toxic faith in the fundamentalist churches. The pastor wrote later, Was God in Dunblane? Of this angry bully in the sky whos just trying to smash people who seem to be having a good time. I was baptized into that church two weeks later. So I wrote and am just now releasing a book that a local Christian publisher embraced. I mean, feel free to believe in the spirits of thetans blown up in a nuclear explosion on earth by the evil dictator Xenu 75 million years ago if youd like. He was in a panic to know what it was about, not wanting an issue to suddenly blow up in his face. But so many of us prayed and then (I believe) God gave us a new candidate McMullin was asked to run at last minute, he is not a power-grabber. Is Peterson something similar? Barry Rose, the chaplain that I had come to replace. I am re-reading The Jesus I Never Knew for the umpteenth time and was wondering if you are watching the series The Chosen. Thats the topic of my book Vanishing Grace, which may not yet be published in Brazil. I remember reading the books preface, where you write about 9/11 and an experience you had related to that tragic day. Philip Yancey The Question That Never Goes Away: Why? I applied for social assistance but was refused. I also asked Bridges of Canada Manager Brian Harder for advice about it, but he never offered any. It is a little snapshot of my Me too! and my journey to a deeper understanding of grace. And I came to page number 106, where in the passage you wrote that Nazi Germany at the time of the occupation of the Balkans, Germans and Croats infiltrated hundreds of thousands of Serbs, Roma and Jews. Pain: The Gift Nobody Wants: Memoirs of the World's Leading Leprosy Surgeon. I am amazed by the way Christians are judged and condemned. It really resonated with me when you spoke about disappointment with God being associated with the difference between the Jesus you learned about growing up in Sunday School and then the Jesus You Never Knew. Ive never understood the difference between Evangelical Christians and just plain Christians. All the best! How blessed I am to live in this era that it was possible for me to at least express how much I appreciate your works and how much I love you as an author. I could not keep thinking about yesterday shooting at Texas Church, a family of 8 killed, a pregnant Woman with 3 children killed. What is the greatest commandment? I was so inspired by that book and the practical applications to life in the Body of Christ. There seems to be an invisible thread that weaves through life, connecting ideas, and making you feel like youre not alone. The traditional age for creation is 6000 years ago. 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]. I am preparing to retire in 672 days (whos counting) by working on my Masters in Christian Counseling. Yancey is perhaps best known for his 1997 book, Whats So Amazing About Grace?, a look at Christian teachings on forgiveness and how grace plays out in peoples lives. I am reading your book Prayer, Does It Make Any Difference. Please respond to khaldoun.sweis@gmail.com, Im not sure how to respond. Paul also told me that I myself belonged to a schismatic church and a schismatic Franciscan order. I am so glad that the Korean translation held your interest! 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. Here is the link to the podcast https://biologos.org/podcast-episodes/thomas-jay-oord-uncontrolling-love He told me that in doing so I had breached protocol; I should have written to him first. It was a toxic work environment, with so many people being mocked, bullied and bossed around on a daily basis. 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. I admit I began it rather cynically (in fact, without the first few paragraphs on Watching, I dont know if I would have made it through the pain is actually good part). The Flies Not a religion, it granted men direct access to God, to come as they may, Such divine privilege could have toppled Caesars Empire However, I didnt feel the process of releasing the book would be complete until I had expressed my thanks to you for writing it. But I try to show Gods grace to others. Im interested in finding an Amplified Bible, being moved to read more of it, but Im wary of authors that take liberties with interpretation. For a long time, you have been one of my favorite authors, helping me to keep pursuing the faith when church hurt made me want to disappear. at 8 PM because Mum/Dad would not give them the chocolate bar they believe they are entitled to does believe that their parents are just being mean and inconsiderate of their suffering. First among these is probably Frederick Buechner, one of the most honest, funny and poignant writers I can think of. My position on the Board of COPE was terminated and my reputation was dragged into the dirt. Hello, this is Hee-Soo from South korea. God bless you and your family. I also told them that I had been bullied while undergoing Conversion Therapy, a form of psychological treatment that tried to make me into a heterosexual. Not my job. Lewis I have a copy that is always in my carry-on and I read it and re-read it over and over, always moved to tears as I zoom my way through. I think that out of many prominent voices in the faith community, you are one of the people brave enough to be on the right side of history. As a respected scholar you almost certainly know better than I that discrimination against gay people is at its heart discrimination based on gender. Barry Rose struggle with Paul before me. Im so glad. Uh I now know that the word that describes me best at that moment is starstruck. We exchanged hellos and pleasantries, but I didnt quite know what else to say. I have a favor to askand Ill suggest in advance if its too muchI completely understand. I crossed the border into Canada and headed for Saint John New Brunswick where there was a YWAM base where I knew people. I still Go to it from time to time. Otherwise, Ive mostly read the novels by Richard Wright, Toni Morrison, Ralph Allison and the liketheyve certainly shaped my sensibility, if not my faith. We both are graduates of the counseling graduate program that CCU hosted under Dr. Larry Crabb and Dr. Dan Allender in the early 1990s. There are some sensitive and controversial aspects to this book that I need help navigating, and Whats So Amazing is just that. Paul also told me he hated Barrys predecessor, Pastor Oliver Johnson. 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. Your books have opened my mind to a different world of being a believer. Is it possible it is taken from Where is God when it Hurts? One suggestion: Read The Crucifixion by Fleming Rutledge. Lets concentrate on that rather than tearing people down or rejecting them or denigrating them in some way. Yancey doesnt attempt to tell us the theological reasons for his brothers downfall, concentrating more on his own short comings and eventual repentance and forgiveness. Thinking of being depressed, beyond hope I had lost faith. J olvasni a knyveit! She treated me so badly like a a piece of rubbish totally disgusted with me, and all I had had was SSA thoughts . I dont know where your friend got that quote about church. For the first time, I realized that my inability to understand God as human had nothing to do with my salvation and everything to do with modern evangelical culture trying to incorrectly force Him into a human box. 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. Thanks! Im sure he knew something major was happening in the universe, but exactly what? He responded by screaming at me, Leave my things alone! In that culture at that time, that was unacceptable. My prayer is that the Lord fashion a way for us to meet during our ministry tour. Philip Yancey I n my memoir, Where the Light Fell, I tell the saga of my older brother, in whose shadow I grew up. Many of the victims families comment, I have forgiven him in an expression of closure, or some other Christian-like behavior. Hi, Im Ana Paula, Im 32 years old, Im from the Methodist Church, Im a journalist and Im currently studying Letras (Portuguese) (I do not know how to say). Let me tell you, I was nine years old but I weighed less than 30 pounds. The Envelope After laying my hands 15 years ago on The Jesus I never knew, I have read 7 of your books and every book ignite a fire in me and to see the missing part of Christianity. After having applied for welfare in Quebec and Ontario, and being refused every time, I finally ended up in PEI. One issue, in particular, brought things to a head. And to breed proud fools strutting about with their devout vanity, LET us bell the cat, name the evil to expose its ideological tactics . Let me recommend some reading: The Road Less Traveled, by Scott Peck; books by Brene Brown; the book Lean In, on the power of introverts, and almost anything by Henri Nouwen. I understand that Gods grace and love is unconditional and this must be part of the gospel we preach. Theres a good chance I adapted it from something I heard from someone else! Thank-you very much. The library has various Writers Guides to Christian Publishing that can tell you where to send articles, and you can probably find that online as well. How wrong I was. Your note is proof of that. Im very grateful for your books. Thank you so much for your efforts. I am now just beginning Part Three of Rumors of Another World and once again completely agree with all your suppositions. My father asked me to read, The Question That Never Goes Away. I did. Our God is amazing and deserves our response. A lot of kids raised in that fear and shame environment come away with that image of God. They tried to cast out homosexual demons, and I was told I was rebellious and so on. I realize you werent trying to give a definitive treatise on the gospel there, but it did raise interesting questions for me. We have lost the ability to create metaphors for life. So, I went back, the door opened for me, and I stepped in. It doesnt end. Every corner of my life, and heart, is completely broken. People are allowed to freely sin without consequence and sermons are touchy-feely inspiration that wont offend anyone because, as you seem to emphasize, we need to reach sinners by not offending them. Theyve been burned by the church, or theyre upset about certain aspects of Christianity. Being a gay man is to want something that only women are supposed to want, thus robbing women of their proper use as Paul puts it, whereas being a lesbian was virtually incomprehensible to the ancient Roman world in which the Church fathers wrote what became the New Testament canon. She was respected enough by her community that they listened to her account about Jesus and let her lead them to him. What a beautiful spirit you show! As I mentioned before, I have read most all of your books but have also enjoyed reading Bishop Jack Spong, Marcus Borg and Brian McLaren and would probably categorize myself as a member of the church alumni association. Im curious to know if you have ever read some of these authors, and, if so, what your thoughts are. My HIV-pos. I was soon to find out that, just like Threshold Ministries, the care facility did not abide by this order either. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. I am purchasing a copy of participants guide for all of the inmates in the class. Your crisis of faith doesnt concern me, because brokenness is often the gateway God uses, and clearly you have the desire and openness that God treasures. However, it does not look as though it will address a question I am interested in. In this episode of Henri Nouwen, Now & Then, we're joined by one of the best-selling contemporary Christian writers - Philip Yancey. And that has been the common theme in your books. S. Presidents and other prominent figures such as Bono, Billy Graham, and the authors Annie Dillard, John Updike, and Henri Nouwen. Then he took his hands and laid them on her face. With everything on the moving truck and ready to leave, I was informed that Scott was having an affair, that he had left his wife and was living with another woman. We lost Jacob back in 2009. Yes Im still broken hearted. Why the difference? I have always been a regular reader of scripture but my goal was to improve my prayer life. And Kristin and I were married a month later. Our Homegroup have just studied your book on Prayer and now will start the next bookWhats so amazing about grace. Its so nice to see someone brave enough to be real. Then why call him God?. . Take care! Given the events of January 6, 2021, might that editorial have been a bit prophetic? Sometimes we learn most by staying with a group that may not be our first preference. Im just reading your book Whats So Amazing About Grace? As Henri Nouwen used to say, grace is a free gift, he said. Its a sad state that the church is in today. The best part is that they all say Have faith or GOD has a plan I know the scriptures and the scriptures are real in my head, not my heart (religious folks in 3..2..1..) How many times does a person have to ask GOD for a relationship and nothing. Moving forward, I will continue to read, pray, work hard, avoid sin, love everyone, and leave the rest to Him. Walking through life as a Christian isnt easy, but I am thankful that your writing has been a part of my journey. Philip I really want to express my thanks to you for the blessing your books have been to me over the years. There was a time about 12 years ago when I could not read the Bible, for reasons I dont have time for here. I remember thinking, yeah, like that will help. I quote a passage near the end from Whats so Amazing About Grace where you quote C.S. 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. On December 31, 2016, he handed over just the treats but held back the Menorahs and candles. Thank you for your work. Thanks again, I look forward to your new work. I also follow you on facebook and am appreciative of your thoughtful, measured commentary, constantly pointing your readers to the grace of God. Philip. My wife and I had the same feeling on this situation: On the one hand, we wanted to trust God and know that He has beautiful plan for us; on the other hand, it seemed too difficult to understand why all of these happened at the same time. I never leave my moms house now no transportation and we dont get along very well. Most of them said, Forgiveness is disappearance of sin. His family was shocked I said that. I came to understand that because even when I was writing, re-creating scenes from childhood that were damaging and traumatic, it was a way of reclaiming them in health, stitching together the pieces of my life that were fragmented. And reading your book has convinced me that something is Grace. My children were safe. Your books with Dr. Paul Brand have changed my life. I saw this man with his huge hands lift up each and every baby. I would also just like to thank you. Ive been reading your book Prayer, Does it Make any Difference over the last couple weeks. I became the western representative of COPE, while Monty was its eastern representative. The things that we share in our world are far more valuable than those which divide us. Donald Williams, pilot for Spaceshuttle Discovery and commander for Spaceshuttle Atlantis, This planet is not terra firma. One of my favourite portions of scripture is Jesus encounter with the woman at the well; how tender he was with her. When I asked him about the missing couch, he laughed and said, I am sitting on it. He washed their feet. I was advised to send a letter to demand the reason for my dismissal, so I sent an e-mail to Misty McLaughlin at Bridges of Canada. Marcello Salvate After graduating from high school, he attended college in South Carolina. In 1998. Do we live in a world with no religion and only the fit survive? Once again, thank you so much for your writing, and know that it has been instrumental in me coming home and knowing that I am not alone. Phil goes on to quote Isaiahs take on a child who would be called Wonderful counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace, [who] would someday restore justice to the Earth. This, of course, begs the question, When Phil? I use evangelical in its original meaning as good-news-messenger, and call those labeled as such to work harder on truly expressing that good news. Many more conservative believers have long maintained that such things were not possible. I face a daily struggle in my faith and walk. My wife and I tried to visit Pakistan last fall and our visas were denied by the government! it happens more for me throughout the day through things I see and experience. I was excited when I read in this bio article that you are called to reach out to those who live in the borderlands of faith. Philip. Im sorry it took a disability to teach you empathybut in the long run, which is more important? And maybe even blushing a little too. Things all came to a head a few weeks ago. Toxic Work Environment How can I And even in our sleep pain that can not forget falls upon the heart, and in our own despair, against our will, comes wisdom to us by the wakeful grace of God.. And I need to review the book to see what you mean about my comments on prayers of other religions. [jdb], Thank you for your books, your deep and honest writing and willingness to tackle the tough questions. Procrastinator that I am, Ive been meaning to write for months to thank you for your revelatory and beautiful memoir. I agree with much of what you say about the role of artists and the disappearing nature of most art. No radiologist was on duty, so the images had to be sent via internet to Australia; when the results came back, Yancey was told he had splintered his C3 vertebrae, although the break had not severed the spinal cord. Yes, I know God is valid but I dont understand what is going on. I dont know when a person begins to feel like a real writer, or that something he (or she) has to say might do a stranger good instead of harm. Roman law did not allow the marriage of previous slaves and free-borns, so common-law marriage was rife. In early 2000 I drove back to Alberta. At the meeting, the Warden asked Paul to speak first, even though I had been the victim. 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