Bless you, and thanks! So much hate from those who should know better. Thank you for being my friend these many years. There is so much more I could share but I will wait until another time. I like the fact that we share the same views. It is so alarming! I dont feel very wise, but I do feel old! The Poisonwood Bible has been highly touted, but I found it to be a very cynical and distorted book. Normally I would happily agree to your request. The details of his life are so much less important than him knowing he belongs at the foot of the cross, with everyone Jesus died for. If I understand the poem and my experience correctly, it seems the lesson for me is to relax, to trust God, to stay in the moment and to focus on what I can do to help and make things better, especially for someone else. (Didnt mean to go on and onjust so happy to meet another real Christian Democrat. Would you please expand on this or tell me where I can find the direct or indirect Biblical answers to this? St. Augustine teaches that the future is unknowable, which is also hinted at in many places in the Bible. Sell on bidorbuy Daily Deals Stores Promotions. Before we, as video game makers, express something with our art, we have to have something to say. Of particular comfort are the passages about Jesus ministry as The Rosetta Stone, and your comparison of spiritual practice to music practice. I wish I could help, Mariana, but its impossible for me to send an e-book to another country. I felt like I was walking on egg shells as far as my faith and practice was concerned. Your note is proof of that. I encouraged prisoners to write down their feelings and to send letters and sympathy cards to their loved ones, to help both themselves and their loved ones through the grieving process. I tried Amazon. The message of Gods grace still amazes me, and I pray that my life reveals His grace to others the way you have shared it with me. You should be flatteredvery few writers get contacted by a publisher! 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. Thank you Philip, for your faithfulness to Jesus and your gift. I wrote that book in my active journalism days, when I was seeking people to interview who might be models for my life. In 2012, I wrote to Queen Elizabeth about the children that were being sexually abused by Anglican priests. I have asked for an apology so many times. Ive been wanting to write to you for a long time. (You do not give the citation) Thanks. I never leave my moms house now no transportation and we dont get along very well. Again and again, I would offer them your name, hoping they would find a similar freedom in realizing their doubts and questions did not disqualify them from faith. Thank you Canada . This book was on his wifes book shelf. It would be sweet if youd check it out. Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. Paul told me on December 27th, 2016 that me telling the Warden that he was bullying me was outrageous. Neither did I want to read the other peoples messages left to you, so that my opinion would be my own and not colored with other peoples classes. Philip. Theyve been burned by the church, or theyre upset about certain aspects of Christianity. Im now reading The Jesus I never new and having my eyes opened! Here I was, trying to listen to the V and C guard in charge, and she was shouting. I look forward to reading the rest of your books! And I was terribly disappointed to hear that James Dobson would be supporting Trump. Herbert Spencer and others created Social Darwinism and caused a huge amount of suffering. Very few had come to my aid. Earlier this evening I was listening to your talk on Suffering & Grace that you delivered at the University of Virginia in 2015. Every day I felt as if I was in a war zone. and would like to buy it for my Italian-speaking husband. You can access it for free, here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/title-page?lang=eng, Hi Philip Im afraid the only hard copy audibles are cassette tapesthe book has been around for a while! Thank you very much! I could not understand why some people in authority thought it was okay to use children as sex toys, and to abuse the elderly and disabled. I am a minister that read your Book Whats so Amazing about Grace the year it was published and have never recovered. And that the child would be a gift. If something I write somehow helps you in what you do, I am very grateful. Of course God will protect you. We were wondering, did you mean that literally or were you speculating? Philip. I found Whats so Amazing about Grace? to be very approachable, clear and interesting. What a beautiful spirit you show! Dear Philip. God is still redeeming the world and asking us to participate. Im still working on it (being more grace-ful). Its a beautiful book. Think of someone you love, especially if you have children, think of them. You have helped me understand how to breathe. He was there for me when I was that child, teen, young adult and now. We only have 2 choices. Say what you will, but there is no concrete example against the fact that he is allowing his children to suffer. Phillip, I have read Where was God when it Hurts ? As you may know, I visited Indonesia in 2015, and heard other stories of persecution of Christiansperhaps that is the background to what your father experienced. Have a blessed time. On May 15th, 2016, I took my dog for a walk in a park in Morinville. Your views if possible would be appreciated. Sometime after my dismissal I talked with one of the case workers, Phil Joy. it Just is not there.. Today is the day. I enjoy your books as Im sure most do that post on your site. Because we are time-bound creatures, limited to sensing the present and recalling the past, it maybe bothers or disappoints or upsets (or better word?) Disappointment with God was an understatement and my world was changed. Brand became much better known here in the US than in the UK. The same moment I felt the need to write to you. Philip. Ill make sure to get a front-row seat when you speak here, and to throw in some hurras and Amens , You make me want to return to Switzerland right away! It was answered 53 days later, but only after Prosecutor Peter delivered a blistering indictment upon the Jewish crowd, confronting them with their heinous crime and causing them to be cut to the heart. No, human beings are sinners and God is love.. Your book Disappointment with God is the reason I found God in my life. Went to a book store in Singapore, where I found most of your books, but couldnt find any of Buechners. None apologized ever even though I sought reconsiliation. The Business Detail, https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/title-page?lang=eng, Spiritual Lessons from the Human Body: An Interview with Philip Yancey RCCG, https://www.dropbox.com/s/b1sr3nroq4ivp25/2018%20Men's%20Retreat%20Promo.mp4?dl=0, http://qideas.org/contributors/gabe-lyons/, http://religion.blogs.cnn.com/2013/04/07/my-take-how-churches-can-respond-to-mental-illness/, http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2013/january-february/my-top-5-books-on-mental-illness.html, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3EfssqGuQM, http://necrometrics.com/pre1700b.htm#Martyrs. May I humbly inform you it has been pointed out by numerous (sound-minded) people on the internet that the shooting was nothing more than a hoax? and much bad. Philip. Apart from me you can do nothing, Jesus told his disciples, a plain fact that we conspire to deny. May he who set the galaxies ablaze keep your heart burning for him. By instinct, we almost think the opposite. Or Allah? And Im learning to play the scales (regular prayer times, Bible readings in the morning), and really PLAY them, for the first time in my life. What I can do however is give an indication as to its importance in my life based on a recent event. Like you, I believe we need many more. Thats it. Dear Mr Yancey, 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. One day I hope to do a book on writing, and then Ill try to figure out an answer to your question. Philip. It helped me see where God is coming from, in a way I was unable to see plodding along at just a couple chapters a day like I had done previously when reading through the Bible. I very much enjoyed your book, and was utterly floored by one of the first sentences (we can only Watch) which represents the essence of my entire collection of work and thought! $ 3.99 - $ 18.14. Where the Light Fell is remarkably honestI'd say even painfully so at times. As a graduate counsellor in training; I know that these writings will sustain my faith in God and assist me in being present with those who have given me the privilege to be with them in their deep suffering. I was shocked and distressed by all this hatred being expressed by a lay CSC chaplain. Are either or both of these books based on the Jewish & Hebrew roots of Christianity? He never commented, but some of the Roman Catholic chaplains were grateful for my comments. It seems that God has blessed you much and used you for His glory. May God bless u. Janine Milliken. I was then hired by Covenant Health as a hospital chaplain. Your country needs a huge dose of Grace, I think. Having just read an unsigned alircte critical of your latest book, and as I am personally completing Whats so amazing about Grace I want to thank you for the insights you have shared. I quote a passage near the end from Whats so Amazing About Grace where you quote C.S. I just finished it this morning and found myself reading out loud portions of the final chapter to my husband with tears falling down my face. Philip Yancey's two dozen books exploring pain, doubt, grace and hope have sold 17 million copies, bringing comfort to readers wrestling with various crises of faith. As I often say, If I were God, I wouldnt have turned over the mission to the likes of us. As you say, some who find this offensive dont read my writings at all. Paul also frequently told me to resign, which distressed me greatly. I miss my kids so much its like a deep grief. Im 68, a year shy of three times your age, and to hear that somehow my words leap across time and even generationswell, thats a great gift that you gave me. To be honest I am, by personality and church background, a legalist, and for much of my life I have lived with a conception of God as a kind of stern parent or teacher who keeps a ledger of all my successes and failures. I did visit the website. It was clear there could never be discussion on the topic, so, with a heavy heart, we left the church. Joyce and her husband have softened into grandparents, but affection still does not come easily to anyone in the family. My mother was very dependant on me so I grew up very quickly, no childhood. As a nurse, I too have a deep concern for the poor, ostracised and suffering in any society, and hope to touch people in my sphere of influence by practical demonstrations of the love and grace of Jesus. Its so yummy and life giving. 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The fact that you care, and that you hunger for relationshipthese are signs of health. This is so gripping and personally touching. P.S. I can never thank you enough for taking time to tell your story. Never my friend, never stop doing what God gave you as gift, never stop fascinating people with your wise words. Your books have been so valuable to our family; especially my husband who has read some over again. I did this for Paul in memory of his mother. 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. In 1984, soon after becoming licensed, I got a job as chaplain at the Toronto East Detention Centre (TEDC). i was introduced to your work by my lecture at Bible School in South Africa. Even so, AWI Brad Sass wrote me three weeks later that this is what he heard was the reason for my dismissal. Philip, Mr. Yancey, However, I am in the midst of a heavy writing project and made a decision to focus solely on that for the next year at least. I often find myself wondering why the Bible isnt like that. I said no and left . As for the rest. Reaching is one of my most personal books, and I feel that weve connected on a deep level. Medearis is too busy now in Jordan (told him I understandtotally). Whats so Amazing About Grace is a book that has changed my life, so thank you for writing it. While listening to this I thought back to the time when I had reported to AWI Brad Sass that I had seen Imam Ramazan bringing a DVD player into the Institution without permission. Heres my interview, edited for space, with Philip Yancey, an evangelical Christian writer who has more than 15 million books in print in more than 50 [], Hi Mr Yancy! Do you know if it is still available somewhere and if so, where I could get it? He had a supernatural ability. There comes a point where you say *(^&* it. I reported the offending comments to the volunteer coordinator, Chaplain Paul and to AWI Brad Sass, but nothing was said or done about it. And I need to keep reading them. Weve learned how to make a living, but not a life; weve added years to life, not life to years., We dare not invest so much in the kingdom of this world that we neglect our main task of introducing people to a different kind of kingdom, one based solely on Gods grace and forgiveness. Thanks very much. Speaking English is so much more easy than writing! This year, our Medical Doctor told us that we have an almost nil chance because of my past chronically health problems that never seem to end. I said, of course, Jesus loves you. And, inspired by some of your words, I began to see faith as not unlike personalities that we have different types, that some people may experience and hear God often (and it is not my place to doubt those experiences), while I may long and doubt and wait far more than I hearand that that is okay that these different kinds of relationships with Him might be something He delights in, something He finds beautiful. So, how can I be expected to forgive, as a Christian, anyone who causes me harm and is not seeking forgiveness? I dont know where your friend got that quote about church. I became interested in your devotions and so I bought your book. God bless you and your family. I know that hurts deeply: grief is where love and pain converge. I cant say I understand, because I really couldnt understand unless I shared your experience. Its such a divided country, and the church has not been a helpful part of that. Kevin, the Kitchen Manager at the Edmonton Institution, also had a big issue with Jewish inmates. Dear Philip, Dear Mr. Yancey: Your books have made an incredible impact on me. Ps. Paul also told me he hated Barrys predecessor, Pastor Oliver Johnson. We just endured an incredibly painful election season, and the hatred and anger engendered by it continues to be expressed across this country. 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. I know you have been receiving good and aweful feedbacks and comments, but let me just express mine. Christobel herself refused to stand with me, saying that she was not going to lose her job for me. It is a powerful book with a needed message, as are your other books. And the other is to ask this question of how? How have you managed to stay on the shelves of Christian bookstores all this time? I struggle to live each month for all my needs and bills and go hungry most of the time . He didnt do anything for the Americas, Asia, Africa. Every blessing David. Their prayer is no less sincere than ours and no less welcome in Gods ears. Its isolated, and there is no resupply. Should I just believe? Theres a good chance I adapted it from something I heard from someone else! You always ask the biggest questions and tackle them in challenging, thoughtful ways. Including every single member of my wifes extended family. Then we have the darkside, and what beliefs and fuels them, the whispers from the void that quell the light. For some reason when I was deep in my pit, where I had become comfortable living, I picked up that book again. They say, We loan because: We care about human beings and understand that it takes people to help people. The Christians say, We loan because: Pure and undefiled religion before God the Father is this: to care for orphans and widows in their misfortune and to keep oneself unstained by the world. Im going to try to put the short version down of all thats in my heart . As we talked he started to say the word preach the same word was forming in my mind at exactly the same time. I have made four tours of Korea, and no country has treated me better. His books have garnered 13 Gold Medallion Awards from Christian publishers and booksellers. Thus we met, merely as a matter of courtesy, with no expectations, no points of reference. I am not thanking you for the books you have written and that I have liked so much, but I am thanking God for you and the books. It seems too good to be true. So, at the end of the day, blaming GOD (who wants to be loved but does not partake in a two-way conversation) seems plausable. Dear Philip, The reviews and samples of your books I have read are very encouraging! Your essay Rumors Of Another World always serves as a reminder to me about the brevity of life. I packed up my things and was excited about the years of study ahead ,as I stood on the Train platform in Saint John waiting for the train to take me to Toronto and the Church Army,./now called Threshold Ministries. As was my practice, I asked the V and C guard if I could go in and visit her. This is illogical. Pray for people of color first, along with undocumented workers and those particularly dependent on governmental services and assistance. I said, Stop shouting at me now. Be good so God will love you, he said. And it is made more egregious by the staff having political connections. Ive been thinking about how that affects my relationship with God. Im open to the theophany. Im Brazilian and I dont know if youre aware of the problems were facing these days in our country. Then, I want you, first of all, to pray for them and for me. Ive been curious about Buechner too. He said that one of the couples running Malachi Dads was too old, that they had mental issues due to their ages. I particularly liked your use of illustrating your points by including the stories and experiences of so many individuals. My Dismissal Without going into too much detail, I cannot help but think that GOD does not care for everyone, only a few: David HE loved. Dave Kline. Philip will be turning 72 years on November 4, 2021. Living in Africa & Japan as well as the US and working with & reading about many different kinds of Christians as a pastor, missionary & bookaholic has helped me so much, and your book will help my younger friend broaden her horizons a bit more quickly. is that one difference in Job and Richard is that Job did not have Jesus! [pyasst], You are caring for exactly the kind of people Jesus cared for. Can you recommend a book concerning the errors in the Catholic Church rituals, beliefs, concept of praying to saints, etc.? Not in the church, not in the family. Look at Vukovar. Like you, part of my journey involves working through a very legalistic upbringing in the church; while there have been so many subsequent encouraging steps forward to learn about, as you say, a faith that makes its followers larger and not smaller, one recurring setback in my life is a sense of anger against that upbringing (and the people involved with it) at times, this anger is a stumbling block that prevents me from continued growth. This past week I told a friend about the terrible living conditions and wishing we could do more. 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? The issue of suffering and where is God in it. Im so glad. So many questions youve raised are now so clearly seen in this series! So many storms have hit since then, and I have learned how simple and how fragile my first faith really was. In the short book Church: Why Bother? Im a new Jesus follower and your books have been very useful to me. Thanks brother This amount has been accrued from his leading roles in the writing industry. Philip. You are a great inspiration to me as I see marginalized people every day in court. And to give me some points (better with verses) that helps me and them to understand the importance of churchs in our Christian Life. But to compare your comments about those who you feel lack truth with Jesus interactions with sinners, I know without any doubt who I would rather have feedback on my life from. Whats the point of our earthly life?! This logic is infuriating. Part 1 of a series inspired by Philip Yancey's book "Disappointment with God." Innocent children are dying of starvation in Third World countries. I loved reading your book The Gift of Pain. To further raise awareness of religious discrimination at the Edmonton Institution, I reported this incident to Commissioner Head after my dismissal. After years of study on O. T. worship especially the tabernacle and temple worship, I have not been able to verify this fact. I believe I heard you say it at a Simply Jesus conference a couple of years ago. Yancey spent much of 2012 in grief-stricken places. I lived on $644 a month. Thanks! And feel free to share with any who may benefit from seeing the film. Stumbling upon Disappointment in God and Where is God When it Hurts where a God send! Let brick and mortar churches choose more humble characteristics, RELIGIOUS empires have been built on mens longing for Truth Ive read the book and sat on my thoughts for a few days. Thank you for taking your time writing this book and share your journey I could tell that you put considerable work and time into it. But by now I was attending another. Paul used the tensions between Brian and me to demoralize me. Thank you for your time. I am sitting enjoying the sunset over Purgatory Lake with 2 of my favorite things: Rumors of Another World and Punch Neapolitan Pizza. We are a nation that is still horribly divided along racial, economic, and criminal lines. Thank you in advance. God bless you, Kerry! When I talk to them, they tell me their church stories and I say, Let me tell you my story. And theyre a little surprised if they know me because they say, I thought you were a Christian author. I say, Yeah, I am. Ive spent my whole career trying to separate out what was handed to me by, in my case, a pretty toxic church from the kernel thats worth pursuing.. I do know where Cape Town is, and its one of the most beautiful spots in the world. Thanks so much and God bless ewan Thanks. I looked across at Brian Harder of Bridges of Canada, and he was not at all happy. 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