Contemporary Authors, New Revision Series. 91:10) No harm befalls the righteous, but the wicked have their fill of trouble. (Prov. I crossed the border into Canada and headed for Saint John New Brunswick where there was a YWAM base where I knew people. Senior staff in Threshold Ministries warned me to watch my back, saying that the director was out to get me. Thanks for committing to writing for the body of Christ. Or do you just send your work out to different publishing houses (is that the right word?) The present religion is wallowing in untruths. Thank you so much and may God continue to bless you and your writing! I am 74 and realize I should have to talked to them and listened to them. I recently attended a Young Life camp for military families at Trail West in May of this year. Please let me know if there is anything specific that I can pray for you. I face a daily struggle in my faith and walk. Standing My Ground and Attempts at Reconciliation My only problem is taking more than 5 years to finish because when I open it to move forward, ready for some new insight, I go backwards to reflect. I now own and have read all of your books. Your sheer honesty makes you human, therefore makes it feel okay for me to be also. Can you help me to send your e book ? The word cake is actually mentioned in the law. I just wanted to thank you for faithfully asking questions, writing, speaking, and following Christ in a way that has encouraged and inspired me. We havent done well with the truth part at allthe truth would shine a light on their darkness so they repent, not hand over a light for free and then have them misuse it. Then he is malevolent. The reason evangelical Christians are supporting Trump is because they follow Christianity not Christ. When Brad Sass had found out that I had planted a tree in memory of his mother, he was deeply moved. And yes, a democrat. You are caught between the Asian qualities of loyalty and reticence and the U.S. qualities of individualism and consumerism. (But, we prayed for Him to forgive us!). I like the fact that we share the same views. Ever since, Yancey has explored the most basic questions and deepest mysteries of the Christian faith, guiding millions of readers with him. I described my own challenges in Reaching for the Invisible God.. My husband has a stellar resume but God has kept us in unemployment to form Christ in us. Sorry I cant help more. 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? I have been struggling mightily with the New Testament worldview of demons as opposed to our modern worldview. My life is over, a good man destroyed by those who hate and those who look the other way. [20] I have heard nothing further about this letter. I read about Evangelical Christians on this web site but, to me, it just describes Christians. Keep writing, I read each of them. 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. I happened to have a padded envelope that would be much be more suitable and sturdy, so I put the items into it and took it to V and C. I asked the guard in charge about how the item could be mailed out, as I did not know how. The church sees no color or ethnicity we are all Christians or are trying to be. Thanks for doing such a great job of exploring your own faith, beliefs and actions and for honestly and openly sharing your explorations. I thank God for the wonderful inspiration you have. I wear a hearing aid, and for some time it was not working properly because of malfunctioning batteries. I just was so angry with Him that I hated Him and wanted Him to know that I didnt believe in Him. Weve had a lot of struggles intense poverty and failed dream after failed dream. He spent most of his early life in a bubble, attending a Bible college that in hindsight seems like "an island fortress against the outside world, one with its own private culture." Even the Sixties' sexual revolution did not penetrate the college's sealed environment . Thank you for the suggestion. Philip. God wanted to know me. One has to be born-again. But Whats So Amazing About Grace is the book that changed my life. He never commented, but some of the Roman Catholic chaplains were grateful for my comments. Thank you for your life and all the struggles you went through. But I continue to hang on because, being Asian, the concept of debt of gratitude is so indelibly written in my consciousness. I was reading your books more relevant in my preaching. Of course. Phil later has to correct himself with, No, Im sorry. But, lets care for the less fortunate, or how about veterans, teachers and firefighters before we build yet another church. If that was what I was meant to learn, it was all worth it! 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. Upon arrival in Grand Junction Colorado on the grey hound bus,I called Janice Green (YWAM UK -Lynn Greens mother)the Base leaders mother in law as instructed , she said I could sleep on the street for the night and go without food ,she had no intention of picking me up. You well describe the writing life as one of solitude in many ways, of being misunderstood, and seen as rather odd, and all of that has served to affirm that as a writer, I am normal! Shame on the Church for making him feel so unwanted. Thank you in advance for your feedback. I have only just stumbled upon your beautiful library of books and would like to purchase the paperback version of an earlier book, The Question That Never Goes Away: Why? I have checked all book sellers (Christianbook.com; Barnes & Noble; and Amazon but could not find it. And secondly the officer who I was replacing had never met with him in a year, and attended a Pentecostal church not an Anglican Church which had not gone down well. I love your spirit. I have just read your article about the death of reading on the Washington Post. I appealed to AWI Brad Sass and Paul for peace. In the last chapter, you mention Revelation 5 which prompted me to listen again to Chris Tomlins glorious song Is He Worthy?. Is it possible to discuss something as loaded as the election with these caveats in mind? Lew knew about forgiving God. Philip. Paul also told me that I myself belonged to a schismatic church and a schismatic Franciscan order. I love reading your books- l have most of them-. First the title in english means much more it is like when you have found something great and want all your neighbors to know I felt like the woman that lost that coin and then found it was the feeling I got with the english title that I couldnt get with the spanish one Spanish is my mother tongue now that I am reading it in the original language, I cant stop reading the book is making me realize that even though I was taught a lot about grace I wasnt really living under that grace and showing others that grace thanks for writing and reminding me about it I like that part that you far rather convey grace thank explain grace I pray I can convey grace too, Ive always wondered about that title in Spanish (my wife grew up in Colombia and Peru). Because your books and the Godly wisdom you offer through your balanced, honest reflections have been strengthening not only my faith, but also the lives of many friends (some going through painful losses, the pain of not having children, losing loved ones, serious depressions, etc.). 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. I know what you mean about reading more about it than praying Philip. Thank you so much in advance for your patience and sorry for making it so long but I feel its so important for me. Philip. centered around insurance and banking contracts. I am amazed by the way Christians are judged and condemned. Paul acted as if he was in charge of the chaplaincy office. To help correct this injustice, I brought in my own Menorah and candles for the Jewish inmates. Your definition There is nothing we can do to make God love us more,.less Really resonated with me. You are a great inspiration to me as I see marginalized people every day in court. There is so much more I have learned I wouldnt know where to start. Actually, I talked with Richard just last week. Yancey gives humorous as well as pathetic accounts of his early life, including living as trailer trash and getting in trouble in schoolsmost often because of his renegade brilliance. So I keep searching. (I was 52 years old at the time) I have been delivered and set free from a 40 year drug and alcohol habit, rehab did not work, nor did counseling. Why did people flock to Jesus? This is what the Torah says, and No need to respond I primarily wanted to say that your books have helped and I wanted to thank you for that. Hey have you checked out Evan McMullin for President? Although her struggles may be different from yours (hers is a personal journey through deep depression) you may find it helpful. Enjoy! Our paths have crossed over the years but I have never had the privilege of meeting you. He lives in Evergreen, Colorado. I think it was something like: Oh my God, are you there? Writing is such an introspective act that I found myself looking for ways to connect with the planet bodily. It is a powerful book with a needed message, as are your other books. They buy their own books. I am taking a psychology class that focuses on Biblical integration with psychological practices. The prisoners were overjoyed, but Paul was not happy about it. (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. Ive read almost all your books, and let me start by thanking you for helping me see grace for what or should I say who he really is. In early 2000 I drove back to Alberta. I enjoy your books as Im sure most do that post on your site. The emphasis is almost completely on grace (which leads to homosexuality being accepted and its sinfulness being ignored). I found affinity regarding your assessment of the fundamental beliefs and churches. Roman control of mens beliefs and he followed through to conspire, Rome strategically designed a state religion and Christianity was crafted In my childhood church, sermons on Sunday mornings and evenings were filled with images of hellfire and brimstone, and in Awana some of the first verses we memorized included Romans 3:23, For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and Romans 6:23a, For the wages of sin is death. Around Halloween, the church youth ministry would host a hell house with frightening rooms filled with demons, darkness, and large knives and bloody bones (thanks to a butcher who was a member of the church)followed by a message on hell and an invitation to repent and be saved. Philip. Mr. Yancey, you are, and will always be, one of my favorite writers. Yes, I think a lot of it has to do with us humans relating to an invisible God. Literature for me opened the cage door that let me fly out." The pattern I see in the Gospels, though, is exactly what you describe, especially Jesus words to the Pharisees after the woman anointed him. Thank you so much for your writing in your books, your blog, your articles. Dont let the guilt get to you as thats not usually a good motivator. I have just read in Devotionals Daily your write up Do Yo Want To Know God? The Reason for God ~ Tim Keller And yet he was willing to undergo suffering in service of a higher goal. Denounce it so people know its cunning use of the sacred prefix Its funny how Dr. 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. Beforehand I apologize for any grammar error. 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. Is there someone I can contact for permission? I pray that youll find what youre looking for. Of course. Im dumbfounded. About the author (1996) Philip Yancey is a journalist and writer who writes a featured column in Christianity Today. Even so, AWI Brad Sass wrote me three weeks later that this is what he heard was the reason for my dismissal. 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! Grace and peace. Although Im praying this continuously, I felt somewhat anxiety. Mr. Yancey, I encourage you to read Mr. Yanceys books he mentions but I also felt the need to encourage you to go back to reading the Bible. Richard was actually a pseudonym for a real person, and we have been in contact over the years. She even mentioned Target Stores on US. only did first chapter, who is Gabe Lyons in the first video session, You should Google him. It was in the early 80s when I read an advertisement in Christianity Today where you asked for information about the Children Of God cult. Several different years. ." I am a Christian, a believer in God who will not give up. I am a believer who has been in ministry until I retired; Ive read about Saul being instructed to not even spare the animals of Amalek; Ive read of Joshuas instructions, etc., but I still cant answer thes nagging questions. When I became a Christian at 16, your book The Jesus I Never Knew was the first Christian book I read. We met again in a few days, and talked for hours. Rabbi Ari was shocked that Paul had refused to pass on his Hanukkah items to the Jewish prisoners. Chaplain Paul and Bridges Manager Brian Harder knew all this, but this did not stop their verbal attacks against each other and against me. I laugh, because I used to not believe in the glory signs like gold dust and things that happen, but one night, I was sitting, praying, telling God that I hated Him and I had gold dust show up all over my hands and I know that I cant explain it to my friends that God knows the difference between when one of His kids really hates Him and when they are in such pain that they need Him. I was never bothered by stories of drugs, although alcohol was a big part of my fathers life. Brian wanted to know what I had done wrong to make Mr. Rasmus want to talk to me in private. No doubt youve heard me say that no one now worships Poseidon, Zeus, Ra, Odin or Quetzalcoatl. In short, Soul Survivor gave a great boost to my spiritual journey, and I am grateful to you for writing it and for helping to broaden my understanding of Christianity and its many valid and beautiful expressions. She treated me so badly like a a piece of rubbish totally disgusted with me, and all I had had was SSA thoughts . Your publisher wants niche marketing to increase sales, but you have the stature to defy that impulse. Isnt it more important that he embrace Jesus first? I went to a fundamental Church and sent my children there. I still Go to it from time to time. Pray for the losers and the winners. Take care! You warm my heart. Im impressed by your openness. Ive been challenged again but not by pain or fear, but by God himself to continue writing, resting in Him for my needs and my familys, and, in the same way, growing on writing to be like old prophets pointing to God with words. Leaving the denomination that was instrumental in facilitating unspeakable blessings to me and my family feels like I betrayed God Himself. At least, I hope we are. As a result, much of the food was thrown away, and because of lockdowns there was no feast. Your friend (from high school years and YFC, His mother was poor and eked out a living by working for churches and living in what today would be called substandard conditions. So much hate from those who should know better. I can hardly find the words to express how much your books have positively affected me. Some readers may recoil at Yancey's need to revisit old wounds again and again, but this book will speak to a wide range of Christians whose experience with the church has been, at least at some point, unhealthy. Bless you in your honest journey. 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. Look at the movie called Huda Jama. I just wanted to thank you for your book, to let you know I listed it in the resources section of my website, and to explain that although what you wrote is at times exactly what I wrote I didnt know that until after! . I share part of Bannons tragic story in my own life. Remember, Jews vehemently ignore it. 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. Heres the link to the youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3EfssqGuQM, Benjamin, Stick with Moltmann and the rewards will come through; he does require effort, though. Here is a poem from my book: One Secret, 101 Life Changing Poems , WE need to rename an ancient subterfuge passed down the ages Youve shown me both pain and Gods goodness. As we say at our church, To God be the glory.. To find his books, click []. We were discussing the content in class, and one of the students brought up the chapter about temptation and Jesus in the desert, where you speculate perhaps the devil did not know Jesus was the Son of God and was tempting Him to see if He was. I look forward to reading more of your books (you have quite a few after all) After further reports of abuse from the other chaplains at the EYOC, I went to the director and other senior staff of Threshold Ministries, as well as to my bishop and to the archdeacon of the Anglican Diocese in Edmonton. If you would be honored if you would make a quick read and let me know what you think and that my reference to your book is correct. Realizing that overcoming this anger is part of the process and is a mixture of philosophical and practical elements, I wanted to pick your brain and get your recommendations for someone who wants to move forward in faith but at times just cant seem to move beyond the anger/bitterness from past sleightsjust curious what the game changers were in your life to move beyond the pain in your religious upbringing. The next time I saw him he cried. That inspired me to write a memoir, but my teaching duties put it on the back burner. Im sure he knew something major was happening in the universe, but exactly what? Thank you would like to hear your comments. Rather than standing up for me and defending my right to go into the visiting area, Warden Clovis cowered at French, a verbally and physically very powerful man. I mailed the letter to Brian Harder and Misty McLaughlin by registered mail that evening. 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. Hey watch out for those peaceful protestors! After completing my training I wanted to work in the prisons as a Chaplain and so Church Army sent me to a parish in Northern Ontario. What does one do when mercy seems to not exists? Free shipping for many products! [3] Although Gords trial is still ongoing, I feel vindicated. He is already on enough ballots to win or to take votes away from T and C so that the House can choose another. I wanted to thank you for speaking at our church, Southeast Christian in Parker, a few weeks ago. I guess I will try Vanishing Grace next. Funny, isnt it, how those old houses like Downton Abbey and the Southern plantations, built on the backs of oppression and injustice, become such tourist magnets. Friends even repeatedly appealed to the premier of PEI, Robert Ghiz [13] [14]. The book is eloquently written so its still delightful to reread the same page for 10 times. I am reading your book Prayer, Does It Make Any Difference. Hi, Philip. Zadok Online,http://www.zadok.org.au/ (July 9, 2007), Gordon Preece and Paul Mitchell, "Treasure Hunting with Philip Yancey," author interview. Look at Matthew 23 and Luke 11 in which Jesus lashes out against the judgmental and rigid religious leaders of his day; youll never find him more angry. I loudly object to Phils line of thinking. I am still struggling on this journey of life and brokenness but have been spurred on to keep laying down my burdens one day at a time. Evil spirits are definitely present, existing somehow independently of the natural world. Vanishing grace imacted me in a way it is hard to explain all histories inside the book, all thoughts on it every word of it impacted me a lot. Thank you for the encouragementand keep reading! As a Christian I must lean in and listen; I must embrace and include. I have had the book Where is God when it Hurts? Now I am 68yrs old, retired nurse and creative therapist: my husband a clergyman, divorced 17yrs ago but remarried to the same man(!) 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? Throughout the last few days I have thought about how much easier it is for me to be a left of center leaning progressive than it is for me to be a Christian. Along with evangelical Protestants (like Barry and myself), Paul also hated my contractor, Bridges of Canada. Thank you so much for your book Whats So Amazing About Grace?! It was a good effort, though! 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. Thanks again! Yours is a prime example, truly heartfelt. In 1984, soon after becoming licensed, I got a job as chaplain at the Toronto East Detention Centre (TEDC). May God bless you and your efforts to help others! Fantasy writing is a great medium to explore what may or could have been carried through to the modern era in terms of devotion. There comes a point where you say *(^&* it. Born 1939, in Chicago, IL; married Roger Winter (an artist); children: Jonah, Max. Clearly, the highest loyalty we should have is not to our own country or our own religion or our hometown or even to ourselves. Lewis Napoli, Donna Jo 1948 [7] He went on to earn graduate degrees in communications and English from Wheaton College Graduate School and the University of Chicago. Im 23, a recent college grad, and Ive been telling my friends that youre my favorite author since high school, when I first read Whats So Amazing About Grace. Paul expressed no interest in reconciliation. "With common sense and a poetic sensibility, Yancey poses fruitful questions and offers real insights.". I sought out people I wanted to emulate in some way. He may not have agreed with them, but He never argued for armed insurrection or even lobbying your Roman Senator. Finding God in Unexpected Places, Moorings (Nashville, TN), 1995, revised edition, WaterBrook Press (Colorado Springs, CO), 2005. I have heard of you, as both of my parents view you as one of their favorite authors. My ministry is now more to encourage people one on one and to show Gods love that way (I have also been a paramedic 25 yrs so I bring that dynamic to my ministry), but I often tell folks that Philip Yancey is one of my favorite authors because he understands the dynamics of how Jesus taught, thought and walked. Thats all I needed to know. I will try to take it to heart because I know its what Jesus would want me to do, but I am finding it very difficult to want to relate to fellow Christians who are willing to die on the swords of anti-abortion and homosexuality, but who see no need for social justice reform in this country. Gift. I dont want to contradict your teachers, so I hesitate to respond specifically to your questions. I could certainly resonate with a lot of the things you experienced, but not the pain that you shared so poignantly. 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. I did report this to Bridges manager Brian and to AWI Brad. If so, I am sure others would love to read it! Please pray for the Lord to be glorified throughout this process, for strength, grace and wisdom for all involved, for her salvation and that of her family and friends and for complete healing. Do not ever touch me. These comments hurt deeply and, combined with my Irritable Bowel Syndrome, produced major panic/anxiety attacks that required me to wear adult diapers for some time to prevent me from soiling myself. His face had a look of thunder on it. I dont buy it. Books are a good alternative. Not a hope like the one who bet on a game, but a hope that guarantees us eternal life. It really is an honour to communicate with you! Like you, I feel Im sometimes on a high-wire act, tiptoeing through the culture and subculture both. He went back to the United States and she never saw him again. He refused to give such inmates Kosher diets. 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. I dont want to disappoint you, but I dont throw away 10 pages for every 1 page I keep. But in your book, your honesty gave me hope. Because each style has its own formatting nuances that evolve over time and not all information is available for every reference entry or article, Encyclopedia.com cannot guarantee each citation it generates. The natural world is controlled by the Word through mathematics to the natural laws. Our guest speaker was John Haddad who often shared excerpts of your book, Reaching for the Invisible God. He also shared that you were gracious enough to provide each family with a copy of the book. As a canecr survivor and a leader of our churchs canecr support group, I want to express to you my personal gratitude for your talk and your books. Toxic Work Environment Near the end of the book, Phil quotes a pastor speaking after a school shooting which killed 17 in Scotland. My mind senses and processes things that I am somehow able to determine did not originate from me, if that makes sense. I would certainly include Dame Cicely Saunders, founder of the modern hospice movement; and Sir Ghillean Prance, one of the early voices in climate change and former director of the New York Botanical Gardens. Watch as TV preachers, Kathie Lee Gifford, reality show stars, theology professors, student ministry leaders, and even emergent pastors claim to be grace filled people that show no regard for whats truth, living life as if it makes no difference whether one is a Christian. Dont worry about how long it took you to read my bookit took me much longer to write it! With his wise words of faith based on biblical accounts, especially in the book of Job, I awakened to life. Unlike me, Paul was under contract to CSC. I recently read, Philip. A camera crew filmed the entire event from start of the fire inside to its complete destruction from the outside. Besides that, I love the honesty about your own struggles. I have a dream of being able to write one day and I think I would like to know that your work reaches many people sometimes very distant but united in one faith. https://www.encyclopedia.com/arts/educational-magazines/yancey-philip-d-1949-philip-david-yancey.
