God bring something good from this, God clearly told me I was going to get pregnant from the rape. As we say at our church, To God be the glory.. I recently picked up a copy of one of your books entitled, Grace Notes. I have been graced with grace in my life but in a way your book made the picture much clearer and the thankfulness much more thankful. I wrote a sort of sequel, Vanishing Grace, a few years ago, addressing this very topic. More secure. Like you, I feel Im sometimes on a high-wire act, tiptoeing through the culture and subculture both. I share part of Bannons tragic story in my own life. Philip is an American national born 4th November 1949, in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. He never lectures. But the rest of the Bible sometimes leaves me wondering what the truth really is; or perhaps what certain doctrinal beliefs have to say. I believe that is the biblical definition for a non-believer. And I have the strong sense that there are more chapters to come! I have made four tours of Korea, and no country has treated me better. The only thing hollow is Phils disappointing attempt at suggesting the Christian God with His folded arms of indifference is something worth worshiping. The warm weather was exacerbated by nearby garbage bins with discarded food in them but no lids. Nevertheless, thats how I feel. 12:21) No weapon that is fashioned against you shall succeed. (Is. A merciful God, he explained. Paul frequently delegated some of his own responsibilities to me, especially for a time when he was engaged in a house renovation project. Congratulations. We first met at a YFC Directors certification course in 1972 in Rockford, IL. I asked Paul about the Christmas feasts/parties for each range, and as expected it was his way or no way. 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. I prayer thanks for you and your gift and am glad that you hear His whisper. I am reading VANISHING GRACE now and wanted to comment on Chapter 7, SCRIBBLES IN SAND. Theyre actually helpful. Ive found that small groups at church canor, to be honest, cannotbe a good place to look for compatible friends. What God has meant for me to have will never go to anyone else and even if I happen to lose something that was meant for me, I will get it back eventually because it was mine to begin with. Our human pleasure is a mere glimpse of what God must feel. 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. That is very exciting. Philip Yancey The Question That Never Goes Away: Why? I wanted to ask you about your thoughts on atonement. She even mentioned Target Stores on US. Hope you understand. Anyway, I know I am preaching to the choir, but it feels good to get some of these things off my chest. Im not setting out a formula, This is the way God acts; Im just saying this is the most important scene in my life. Philip. He never commented, but some of the Roman Catholic chaplains were grateful for my comments. Brian told me that he could fire me at any time he wanted to, that it was up to him if I kept my job. Reminds me of Tom Hollands book Dominion, which credits Christianity for most of the good things in Western Civilization, while not buying into the underlying story. You are not wanted here.I was devastated. I have just started reading Prayer and confess to a kind of disappointment, for two reasons. ), but then there are equally strange things in the Protestant tradition! If something I write somehow helps you in what you do, I am very grateful. Its hard, but its beautiful. She is open about her partisanship, but I the spirit she expresses should apply when either side wins an election: Weve had 36 hours now to absorb the surprising results of our presidential election. I read the Jesus I Never Knew, and it gave me new appreciation for the sermon on the mount. During my 1 -1/2 years there I was put through the healing sessions, to make me into a Hetrosexual ,it caused me alot of confusion and pain and incredable life long shame when I did not changed from Same Sex Attraction to Hetrosexual attraction. I think you are a money-loving hypocrite. i hope to in the future. I pray and read every day and feel that I have a close relationship with our Heavenly Father, although I know full well that I still have enormous growing to do in my relationship with Him. It was a simple misunderstanding on my part. I am not sure if you remember me, by that is it unimportant. (Matthew 3:4), I wouldnt doubt it. The amount of hate, sexism, racism, every -ism that this campaign has brought out in our country grieves me deeply. You know, dont break the connection just hang up and try again. This quote kept returning to me, and I began to ponder waiting on the Lord and in Gods time. From Gods timeless perspective, our end is known, Yes, Augustine wrote some remarkable reflections on timelessnesslong before modern cosmology gave a theoretical basis to what he intuited theologically. Thank you for having such courage to write such a book and I want to know how you did it. Just sharing my gratitude for all your writing. I am a mainline evangelical, currently using Vanishing Grace as curriculum in an adult Sunday school class. By Peter Wehner L. Scott Johnson; Dean. I have always been academically inclined, and more likely to resonate with intellectual discussions about faith than stories of emotional experiences. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. I explained that the depression had resulted from bullying by my own licensor, Threshold Ministries, as well as my own Anglican bishops, Alberta government officials and the Edmonton police. After my 4 children went to heaven I devoured your books. Ive been meaning to send you a message for a while. Discrimination or hatred due to religious beliefs was never a part of our lives. Im afraid its not mine, David. You, Milt Richards, Tim Stafford and Ron Hutchcraft were leading the sessions. Philip Yancey . Every corner of my life, and heart, is completely broken. At least I feel warmth and love in your writing. I hadnt crossed the campus before I was told how each woman was being required to come forward and kneel in front of a female faculty member. As an aside, I learned of Epicurus while reading about one of my heroes (though broken) Thomas Jefferson. Faced with an unexpected challenge, we seek out self help books. Rather, keep searching, and try to look at church not just as a place to nourish you, but one where you can nourish others. I still struggle with my image of God, but it is getting better little by little, and of course Satan is always prowling around, trying to turn me away from God and tell me lies about God. From the dropdown menu, choose All of Philips books: the first two listed are the ones Ive been working on, one now published, one due out in October. I will keep you in prayer Ken, but please do not give up on our Heavenly Father nor his word! I visited him each day trying to listen and encourage him. This year is the tenth anniversary of my accident, and your prayers have been answeredin reverse! I cant seem to get my health and will together to get anything going so my wife, a nurse, supports our family at present. He said that one of the couples running Malachi Dads was too old, that they had mental issues due to their ages. I cant see it. Im curtailing speaking for 2020 to finish a memoir Ive been working on for 3 years. He was raised up in nearby suburbs. I finally got permission to bring in bins with lids for the garbage, to cut down on the flies buzzing around. Is God purposefully steering the asteroid to miss us like He could have done on 9/11? Furthermore, his father was a Baptist Minister who was stricken with polio at the age of 23-years-old and died two weeks later. As I did so, I was physically assaulted by Mr. French, the Institutional Manager. 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. Disappointment with God was an understatement and my world was changed. Many of us have been in a daze slightly bewildered and confused. The books Ive read of yours are so thought provoking and inspiring I thank God for your gift. I will try my best to take this privilege as often as possible. Your style of writing is so wonderful and natural. Paul used the tensions between Brian and me to demoralize me. Years ago,early in my faith walk, I read the books you wrote with Dr. For us the writers have included Tim Keller, Ann Voskamp, Leslie Fields, and others. Phil Keating Bio, Wiki, Age, Height, Wife, Salary Net Worth and FOX News, Philip Michael Thomas (Actor) Bio, Wiki, Age, Family, Wife, Children, Net Worth, Miami Vice, Movies and TV Shows. The Langauge of God ~ Francis Collins. So I keep searching. Thankfully, that situation is somewhat better now, but oh, how people love to gossip. My, thats unimaginable. Then Imam Ramazan, who was also in the meeting, added that I had gone into my own office one day, locked the door and refused to open it for them. You are in the middle, appreciating some parts but not others. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". You must be reading these in English, Efrain. My whole life has Dear Philip, I am not an overly emotional person, but the journey of research and reading this has taken me on in order to better understand the Christian faith, why people deconstruct and what I truly believe, has been heart-rending. It seems to me thats kind of a fatal flaw of our movement. Now look back at 2018 what you mention in the book. Or better, prevented the ignition. Thanks, You introduced me to a couple of people I had not known before. The couple met when Philip was attending college in South Carolina after finishing high school. I will try to learn from your comments, and thank you for doing the biblical and honorable thing by writing me directly. I realize you werent trying to give a definitive treatise on the gospel there, but it did raise interesting questions for me. Just after the evaluation team left, the chapel was sealed off to have asbestos removed and to have a new carpet put down. This includes his assets, money, and income. Many years ago I read a wonderful article in Campus Life magazine about the solo experience of the Vanguard program at Honey Rock Camp. Blessings and Shalom! Your story encourages me, and I know through your writing that it will encourage many others. On January 24th, 2017, I was sitting in my office doing paperwork when I heard someone calling, Father Richard, are you in here?. Hello. I always recommend a writers group too, in which you can read works in progress to get feedback. Thank you so much and may God continue to bless you and your writing! Thank you for your life and your writing! I cant wait to finish the book. One day as I sat at my desk, I found myself sobbing for quite a long time. Angela, I see your confusion. Upto 10% off Hurry I would be deeply grateful. This is not helping the Evangelical cause. And when God did not answer our pray the way we wanted, it did not mean He leave us alone in our struggle. An evaluation team from Ottawa, made up of federal regional chaplains and a member of the interfaith committee from CSC, came to visit the Edmonton Institution from November 23 25th, 2016. Thank you for sharing your heart, your struggles, the struggles of others and your faith. Mr. Philip, 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. Anyhow, it would be interesting if you were to write a blog on this topic. When our children would ask us questions of why this or that we would just say whatever the Pastor and or the school said is right. Then again, its very good for the universe that Im not God. I admit I dont know how to pray but want to learn as the disciples wanted Jesus to teach them to pray. They have been carried off, I wasnt able to warn them! Philip. I told him that I had to go, and ended the call. Stumbling upon Disappointment in God and Where is God When it Hurts where a God send! From your reader: Ana Paula Nascimento The Envelope I thank God for you and for your openness and courage to explore beyond the surface. Every day I felt as if I was in a war zone. As a Croat generation and proud of my ancestors who have left me in the legacy of love for homeland and faith I must correct you. This ongoing pandemic has combined with unrelated health and economic setbacks to really take a severe toll on my family. How on earth did you do that? We have read some Dear Philip. So thats just a bright clue to the way God is., Yancey acknowledges that Jesus did not bring an end to pain. We look forward to more wonderful books. [12]. helped me (and later my daughter) understand grace in ways that I hadnt before. Theyre still voting Republican. This lack of information got me into trouble, as described later in this report. says? You helped me beyond measure. But, here is my question, Ive always struggled with relationships especially long term friendships. 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. Thanks a lot John, thanks again, hope to meet you someday. I understand what youre saying, Tom, and Ive had a similar frustration at times. Several years ago, I read In the Likeness of God with my dear friend, Bob Snyder M.D. I also told my friend Monty, as well as a few others in Corrections Alberta and the Alberta government about the situation. I know that you view Jacobs time on earth, troubled as it was, as a gift. You sound really depressed, a condition that cries for in-person help, from friends or a trained counselor. Show Notes and Resources Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. Smith was out to get me. Philip. It was here that I met Capt Mark Dickson of the Church Army and we became friends . The fact that I was sexually abused as a teenager and still struggle with same-sex attraction was used as a weapon against me, even though I have honored my vows to God and the church by being celibate for 42 years. P.S. Dear Mr. Yancey, I have read almost all of your books. I would also like to encorage you to continue taking on the hard topics and shareing your viewpoint. When he came back he told me that what I had been told was not true. And thats ok. Next up, The Jesus I Never Knew. I cannot recall the name of your friend that visited you who lost his fiance etc. I stood up for what I believed was the right thing to do. I have grown up in church and Christian schools and have experienced and witnessed both tremendous grace and painful ungrace from Christians, though I most strongly associate church and Christians with the latter. We each grew up in a conservative church. Our regret is that we will miss hearing you. I really mean that. 2014, What Good Is God? Do we live in a world with no religion and only the fit survive? . He and his wife, Janet, still enjoy hiking and mountain climbing. All this gets theoretical though, and doesnt help much when youre in the midst of the oppression. I cant explain the camaraderie I felt with your words. I have trouble using your books as curriculum because of your overt, explicit identity as evangelical and your constant implication that evangelical is the default setting for genuine Christianity. I am reading your book Prayer, Does It Make Any Difference. Including every single member of my wifes extended family. Philip Yancey 14 Oct 2021 Hardback US$18.02 US$20.64 Save US$2.62 Add to basket 20% off Where the Light Fell Philip Yancey 06 Oct 2022 Paperback US$10.59 US$13.35 Save US$2.76 Add to basket 18% off Vanishing Grace Philip Yancey 10 Sep 2015 Paperback US$9.83 US$12.13 Save US$2.30 Add to basket 23% off Where Is God When It Hurts? It took a political cast, where the ungrace was more directed toward how you handle people who disagree with you. + The Jesus I Never Knew The content of both the US hardback and the UK paperback is the same. And it is made more egregious by the staff having political connections. I found out after lunch that this innocent decision further revealed the depth of misgivings that Brian had towards me. Many years ago I wrote a piece for you. Putting the pieces together, I got the impression that he had ended the affair and that the dog handler blamed me for it. We are walking different paths but yet come to the same conclusions. Thank you for sharing and causing great joy in our lives. You will see me more because there are questions I really want to ask you and Ps Prince of Egypt movie was one of my fav movies growing up- did you actually write the script for it?!? I wonder if God is still really there. Your note moves me deeply. When I told him that it was a misunderstanding, he said, Yes, I agree. By. If one used the Lords name in vain they were doomed for eternity. Buy Where the Light Fell by Philip Yancey, 9781529364231 from Ryefield Books. Its who God is. Thank you for writing books that have more than not challenged my perspectives, and if not, have spoken assuring words to bolster my faith. I just returned from Korea in November, and I know the Korean church struggles with legalism such as you describe. As a child I was sexually abused. Intellectually, I cannot accept the God of my conversion anymore. Or as you say later Are you envious because Im generous. Kerry, So all her previous marriages say nothing about her moral character and in fact may all have been very happy and successful. And what if He doesnt judge us until we stand before him, and he asks us, Who do you say I am? Perhaps from the day we are born, He lovingly and patiently waits for us to see the light (or answer the phone). 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? Just this summer I have been reading your book and it is speaking to me very clearly and refreshing my heart! The Memos The Regional Chaplain for CSC kept promising me a contract over and over again, but after one year it still had not materialized. Dear Brother Philip, Of course not. This weekend, we learned of the death of Rick and Kay Warrens son Matthew. I came out of the abuse in my childhood and became so angry with God that I did briefly become an atheist in words, in college, but could never convince myself that I actually didnt believe in God. My experiences with the church, and personal hardships association with the PK life left me quite bitter and disillusioned. We currently attend a small Presbyterian church. It provides many of the names of people, charitable organizations and corporations that have punished me for exposing the abuses being perpetrated in their midst. This must be a burden to you, and yet you write so clearly and insightfully. My HIV-pos. This film begins with the quote No one ever converted to Christianity because they lost the argument. Following the quote in the film, it says Phillip (sic) Yancey, author, Rumors of Another World. We are going through you book and study materials, Whats so amazing about Grace? I am finding it a profound experience. It became obvious that Muslims at the Edmonton Institution were allowed their prayers, but Jews were not. The misrepresentation of grace is actually the death of truth. Feel the love! I have many friends now who face similar anguish. Your father left you a legacy, and you are embracing it. It was an enlightening and refreshing experience to read this book. Philip. You can follow Jesus around, and he always responds with compassion and comfort and healing. When I speak to college students, I challenge them to find a single argument against God in the older agnostics (Bertrand Russell, Voltaire, David Hume) or the newer ones (Richard Dawkins, Christopher Hitchens, Sam Harris) that is not already included in books like Psalms, Job, Habakkuk, and Lamentations. I wonder if you have a study guide for Where is God When it Hurts? ? Thank you for your poignant, refreshing writing. Some people have open hands to receive it, and some people dont. There was a time when a 76 year old man told me the doctors told him he had a 25% chance of living. Philip. I love all your books but have been most impacted by The Jesus I Never Knew (which I have used to teach a class of young people in my church) , Whats So Amazing About Grace? Im impressed that you were reading me at 16, and even more impressed that were still companions on the journey. Philip. My position on the Board of COPE was terminated and my reputation was dragged into the dirt. I dont seem to feel much sympathy from other Christians and John Stotts comments have not helped in this respect I just feel more alienated. Ive purchased several of your book Prayer and given them away to people that I think would find it helpful. However, consider this summation but from a secular perspective: 1. I am hoping you have some resources (that you have written or read) that deal with these hard realities but push me more toward hope and purpose. I struggled with church especially and with what l saw as cultural practice more than church culture. Im afraid my 2017 travel schedule is full. that helps people that were hurt by the church find Christ outside of the church. Similarly, when I told Frank about the sexual abuses by church leaders, he replied, and I quote, Richard, you are too honest for your own good. Keep writing HONESTLY, because you build bridges to others who are struggling to figure out what the heck the Christian life is all about. It turned my eyes to Gods goodness. I have seen the worst of church and political hypocrisy and the way so many of us hate those who are different. The situation got so bad that I took it to AWI Brad Sass and to Brian Harder. Any other ideas? [pyasst], You are caring for exactly the kind of people Jesus cared for. Old school, youd find out about books through your bookstore. Through his various sources of income, he has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle. Thank you. 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. I finally got several opportunities to preach, and this simply confirmed the call my Pastor and I had heard. But I may be wrong. Because its not like I no longer believe some of those things that I wrote, but Im more open and less dogmatic. His understanding of scripture has grown more nuanced over time. I kept waiting for the miracle to happen and it did not. Philip. A few days later he came back to tell me that the book I had given him was awesome. She did send her boys to Bible school and fully expected them to serve the Lord.. Dear Philip Yancey , At the same time we, not being Jesus, can easily move from appropriate righteous anger into the wound/revenge cycle. I just wanted to say thank you.Thank you for being honest in your books, such as, Disappointment With God and The Jesus I Never Knew. The honesty in your words have given me much revelation about God and why certain things happen the way they do. She was afraid of him and was not sure what to do. What would Vol. It is impossible to explain the connection I have to that book. We as chaplains had to send out memos concerning just about all our movements and programs in the Institution. 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. This week is special. Thats why, in desperation, Im contacting you. philip yancey Our Daily Bread (i.e., Radio Bible Class) Still on the Contemplative/Emergent Path March 31, 2017 by Lighthouse Trails Editors It was ten years ago that Lighthouse Trails wrote its first article about Radio Bible Class ministries (now called Our Daily Bread Ministries). And, since it was a prayer, might we know if and when this prayer was answered? And history has shown that anger can lead to even further injustice (French and Russian revolutions) or to genuine progress (anti-colonialism movements, fall of the Berlin Wall, South Africa). Known for his captivating personality, Philip has blue eyes and the color of his hair is white. The same moment I felt the need to write to you. It has obscure beginnings in the Middle Ages and keeps getting repeated. We call it evil. But were still living in that kind of fear-based environment. Sadly, the guards frequently would not let the inmates out to light the candles. I held her as she cried. Philip, Thank you for your insightful and honest Q & A session at the Writers on the Rock Conference! Thank you. I am a biological male happily married to another male, and although I respect your difficult decision to keep an open dialogue on homosexuality, I dont believe your attitude is morally defensible. My Church is experiencing a major challenge shaking us to the roots. Once again Paul was running the show against my wishes. Even though I was not interested, she showed me the photo. I wear a hearing aid, and for some time it was not working properly because of malfunctioning batteries. I am the president of a Bible college and a seminary. As a Christian I must lean in and listen; I must embrace and include. Philip. Can you suggest anything to help me feel Im worthy of the sacrifice madeI am simultaneously eager and scared to meet Jesus again. Hi Philip, Thanks for the reply. The same holds true for the renewed earth that Scripture talks about. I live in Cape Town, South Africa. I finished your book Prayer: Does It Make Any Difference on New Years Day, 2021. . On December 31, 2016, he handed over just the treats but held back the Menorahs and candles. This is an ultimate proof of evolution. Its the abject smallness of the earth that gets you. 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