It makes for such a refreshing change to hear common sense spoken, rather than political diatribe. The book I referenced above is a second book Im developing, however I have my first book coming out later this spring entitled Amazed Why the Humanity of Jesus Matters. . To be honest, I have never been in intentional prayer and heard from God. God chooses not to intervene, but Mdecins Sans Frontires has a plan you can trust (to the point of losing 13 staff members to a recent US air strike). We Americans have as hard a time understanding your president as most of the world has trying to understand our president-elect. Im preparing to use your 6-session video on Prayer as a class in the prison our church volunteers in. Having to create fictional religions has been challenging being a man of faith, history suggests that people from different regions were susceptible to different beliefs, as far fetched as worshiping water its-self. Theyre still voting Republican. ~ supplying me with answers that actually make sense. Its requisite to becoming a Christian Christ is there waiting for us to accept Him. 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. Personal The other thing I find troubling is that you almost mock, certainly belittle, the practice of prayer of other religions. That makes the questions in your final paragraph more daunting than ever. I spoke with him and he was very anxious. I was listening to the April 13th devotional from your Grace Notes. Reinforce the satanic suffix foolishly extending its legitimacy Please look him up and consider supporting his candidacy! Im reading The Jesus I Never Knew and trying to find some comfort in the fact that Jesus seemed to lean towards the oppressed, but Im finding that a bit hard because it doesnt seem to be like any of the oppressed in the bible had suffered hundreds of years of abuse as a people *solely* because of the colour of their skin. He then told me to take it out of the Institution to get it weighed and priced, so I took it to a nearby Post Office, got it weighed and priced, and handed it back to him to mail out. And its really very interesting. Your books have been my refuge! I now work in mens residential Christian Rehabilitation center in Scotland (see website address). But the rest of the Bible sometimes leaves me wondering what the truth really is; or perhaps what certain doctrinal beliefs have to say. Neither of us was what you'd call a "happy" student. Notably, I knew nothing of a postal weighing machine in the Administration Building and was warned by staff to stay away from the woman who ran the that department. Not knowing what to write I just listened to him and wrote. This book has been such a ministry to me and it literally breathes life into me every time I read it. Think of someone you love, especially if you have children, think of them. What a gracious and generous note. Moreover, the team reported that the prisoners valued me very much, saying that I was always present and available to them on the ranges. I wanted to thank you for speaking at our church, Southeast Christian in Parker, a few weeks ago. Ken, as a person whom was so broken I contemplated taking my own life due to life circumstances and choices I had made. What questions would be in the minds of that community. I have followed your ministry over the years. Im just repeating what the Polish nanny said who looked at my book and said it translates Disappointment with Mold. Philip. It seems that God has blessed you much and used you for His glory. Brennan Manning says that 183 times someone asked Jesus a direct question and only 3 times did he give a direct answer. One day Paul told me, You were involved in homosexual acts. This complaint describes the work environment at the Edmonton Institution, as well as the long series of events leading up to my dismissal from this facility. Your books, your insight, your wisdomafter reading, it is easy to see that so much of that was shaped in the valley. Your writing has helped me through tough times and I cannot thank you enough! This young girl was constantly ridiculed. One concentrated effort Ive made in the past year has been the regular practice of sending notes of appreciation to strangers writers, artists, varied creators whose work has moved me in some way, beamed some light into my day. If we had a breakthrough, we celebrate. I have only one advantage: I am still alive! 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. I have already bought some extra copies of your book to share with others. I gave the first copy I had to a friend, who also gave it to another friend. I did a word search on a man in a hut and turned up nothing. God bless you! Destroy its vast foundation, its splendid global edifice so fantastic My question is: what tradition or expression of the church do you worship in? I was appalled and shocked by this demand since flies carry all sorts of germs and I did not want them on my food or coffee cup. I liken him to one of the philosophers Paul addressed so wisely in Acts 17only, of course, Peterson is already familiar with the Christian story. I went out into the chapel and there stood CSC Commissioner Don Head. Worth exploring further! and much bad. Would you please expand on this or tell me where I can find the direct or indirect Biblical answers to this? Publishers Weekly, March 9, 1984, Miriam Berkley, interview with Philip Yancey, p. 116; December 20, 1985, William Griffin, review of Open Windows, p. 37; January 13, 1989, review of Disappointment with God, p. 66; September 27, 1993, review of Pain, p. 55; September 29, 1997, review of What's So Amazing about Grace?, p. 85; August 16, 1999, review of The Bible Jesus Read, p. 76; July 24, 2000, review of Reaching for the Invisible God, p. 88; July 31, 2000, review of Reaching for the Invisible God, p. 55; August 13, 2001, review of Soul Survivor, p. 308, and "PW Talks with Philip Yancey," p. 309; November 19, 2001, review of Soul Survivor, p. 43; August 4, 2003, review of Rumors of Another World, p. 74; November 17, 2003, review of Rumors of Another World, p. 37; August 28, 2006, "PW Talks with Philip Yancey: Why Pray? My concern is this: Jesus said, I am the way, the truth, the life. First, some anger is appropriate. The work too hard and too much for me lifting 100 lbs of Soap and I weighed maybe 80 lbs, I ended recking my stomach and have a 14 inch scar down my stomach today from lifting too heavy a load, they never said sorry. The Bible Jesus Read: Why the Old Testament Matters Re: Where is God when it Hurts? It has obscure beginnings in the Middle Ages and keeps getting repeated. I also follow you on facebook and am appreciative of your thoughtful, measured commentary, constantly pointing your readers to the grace of God. What a handsome, happy-looking staff! When God remains silent, impassable, as life crumbles and gets smaller and smaller by the day. Been reading almost all of your books. I cant promise that. Exactly, no one can. Most atheist point out that we dont take our epileptic child to an exorcist these days but rather to a neurologist. A group called Evangelicals and Catholics Together has been working on this for years (the magazine First Things covers them well). Philip. On the way, I attempted to take my own life with an overdose of pills in my car. It is a million miles away from writing or anything creative in general. Best-selling author and 1970 Columbia International University alumnus Philip Yancey often recounts tales of his time at CIU: how he met his wife, Janet; how his fellow students went on to do powerful ministry around the world; and even how he began a relationship with God during his time at CIU. I know you have been receiving good and aweful feedbacks and comments, but let me just express mine. I have a question that has always burned in the forefront of my mind and was wondering if you could point me to any resources. The issue here is that crying out to GOD yields no results at all. Then again, its very good for the universe that Im not God. You can't go wrong with these two contributors. However, my family was not religious like Yanceys and my brother turned out better than his. I am sorry I didnt see that before I commented. Although Im praying this continuously, I felt somewhat anxiety. I also grew up just a generation or so from Primitive Baptist much like your fundamentalist upbringing. Philip. Old school, youd find out about books through your bookstore. Whats the point of our earthly life?! Ive just finished reading Scandal, am cherishing it, looking forward to reading his other books, while anticipating Martin Scorseses adaptation of Silence. Another first. I dont think I expressed enough how amazing you are. I was saved at a summer camp and came home to a completely non-Christian family. You encouraged me to keep the journal and use it as history. Thank you so much for your insightful and encouraging books and responses. I sent him an e-mail, requesting confirmation in writing. I wonder if you wrote that? 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. I now view politics and religion cynically as a tool to maneuver people to an end that benefits their personal goals, not goals of a God whom might think differently. Whats So Amazing About Grace. My eyes and heart were opened to Christ, but only partly. Like yourself I read a lot and have come to consider CS Lewis, Victor Frankl, yourself, William Lane Craig and others to be guiding lights (and almost friends unmet) in faith and family. You have made my journey of faith much less lonely. What a grace-filled note, Greg. Your sorrow has been used to comfort so many of us. Why does your book not acknowledge that kind of pain? And all audibles are abridged, so dont include the entire book. Im going to send the devotional I wrote, but I do not know what the translation will be because Ill use google translator. He was then resurrected. I gift them to anyone who has experienced the unfairness of suffering. Ive read the bible a couple of times now and dont remember Jesus seeking to change any Roman laws. Im sorry I came across to you as bitter and cynical. Please dont think God is ignoring you. I know that in the U.K., where it seems youre from, it can be very difficult to find a church with a sense of nourishing community, a church that also shows spiritual vitality and opportunities for service (and not just in U.K.!). Merely, I have ambiguous obedience which you have mentioned. There are so many more things I want to tell you. Philip Yancey's Personal Take on Evangelicalism - PublishersWeekly.com On the 6th I was one of your several drivers and took you to the venue the school where you spoke and dropped you back. Philip. And how fortunate I am to read your writing & share it to help with that. There are few Christian books that I have read that uncovered my own personal and emotional responses like this one. He told me it was only for a few weeks, but it continued for nine months. My name is Jee Kim. Scary is good. I just wanted to say thank you, for your blog posts and student bible as much as your books. You might not want people to see you wiping your eyes and reflecting on your own shortcomings and repentance. We desperately need people to speak some spiritual sanity here. Or better, prevented the ignition. What a heart-wrenching account. Im a lot easier lunch date than the Admiral. Looking at the great irony, that we know Jesus backwards, yet our life unfolds forwards. Thank you for for being you. AB Sithole, Pretoria: South Africa. Thank you for telling me some of this story, which deeply moves me. Philip. Especially when 80 percent of the worlds population live on less than $10/day. That was the gist of it. I have weird tastes in movies. While I stood in line to pay the bill, I observed a gentleman in a very worn and dirty signature suit. Im a trainer and so I work with the four different learning styles: visual, auditory, kinaesthetic, read-write. How boring it must be (for God)thats a remarkable insight Katie. If not, I suppose you can quit brainstorming the topic of your next book! They thanked me for my courage and spoke about sexual abuse in their own lives. I have read most, if not all, of your books. 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 would be curious to know what (if anything) you make of the Jordan Peterson phenomenon. Philip. I believe you might have alienated and angered so many in a very public way and that takes a lot of courage, something I will never have. Napoli, Donna Jo 1948 Still thinking about it. Those are much more open-ended. What a relief. + Whats So Amazing About Grace? He is the recipient of a Christianity Today Book of the Year Award, two ECPA Book of the Year Awards, and eleven Gold Medallions. Several years back I began reading them and they changed much of what I believe not only about eschatology but Scripture as a whole. only did first chapter, who is Gabe Lyons in the first video session, You should Google him. 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. I would be deeply grateful. Yesterday she asked for me and said I wish I had your religion now which gave me an opening to share the faith. Peace, The church sees no color or ethnicity we are all Christians or are trying to be. I would read a chapter every couple days and think about what I had read. I dont think Im ready to write about it in more detail yet. The rope on the high priest legend is just that: a legend. Soul Survivor is my personal favorite because I got to write about my heroes. ), it does not mean that Jesus was actually extending forgiveness to his murderers at that moment. The fact that she had been married five times may have just been that in those days young girls were married off to much older men, who may have died. I cant imagine what you went through growing up though I do know a good bit about the south and its intricacies. But Phillip I have a question, I read a book rumors of another world and I thought it was written by you. The Bible Jesus Read, Zondervan (Grand Rapids, MI), 1999. Dont give up. I am constantly baffled by opinions I hear Christians say and by the state of the church vis--vis a suffering world. And, remember, we serve an audience of One, so dont let the backbiters get to you. The idol of my twin sister is Patrick Mahomes, quarterback of the Kansas City Chiefs, but I have announced with assurance and pride that my idol is Philip Yancey. Today is the day. I had secretly been afraid that perhaps what I was reflecting and writing and praying about would not be helpful to anyone besides myself. I am rereading Soul Survivor for the 3rd time. I struggled with church especially and with what l saw as cultural practice more than church culture. Christmas I love this letter. Since Ive not had that particular gift, and try to focus on mere Christianity, I havent spoken about it. It has been life-changing for me. Believe or dont, but I dont see why we need to argue about what it says.. The boys would be able to read your books in their quiet times and in their class times.