Sometimes I wish I did have simpler, more formulaic answers. I do not find comfort in a God that hides. 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. However, I was troubled by what still (after all these years) comes across as bitterness and cynicism. On page 119 the words discussion of parenthood helped to define my purpose more clearly and keep me focused. Were planning a special service next Sunday, open to the entire community, and we wonder if you could speak on that topic. Yancey, who hadnt yet fully recovered from the injuries to his neck, accepted the invitation. However, it does not look as though it will address a question I am interested in. In August were releasing a newly updated presentation of his life and thought, Fearfully and Wonderfully: The Marvel of Bearing Gods Image. Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors. The idea is new to me. I ran into Youth With a Mission again in 1979 while working for Barry Mc Guire and Rev Jean Darnell and a Team touring the UK. I am a great admirer and follower of your writing and teaching and your Grace Notes daily readings are an essential part of my day. I will try to learn from your comments, and thank you for doing the biblical and honorable thing by writing me directly. Would you please expand on this or tell me where I can find the direct or indirect Biblical answers to this? Search for Beautiful Courageous You by Lauralee Berrill. Brand & I was blown away. I made decisions to give up pessimism, gossip and take more positive actions in life without being anxious for tomorrow. Im sorry for what youre going through. On page 121, Phil says, as I pondered the question [Where is God when it hurts?] Philip Yancey's Message of Grace Fifteen years after an accident almost claimed his life, the Christian author reflects on grace, forgiveness, and faith. No one wore an armband; the deans rules were unquestioned. Thats been scary for several reasons. Death swallowed up in victory is something only Jesus can do, and you point us to Him through it all. Recently I decided to try and step away from the constant critical analyzing to appreciate the undeniable beauty of faith in my life that I have found. After the initial shock wore off I agreed to a taped interview in the RCMP station in Summerside, PEI. I told her that my reporting had cost me my jobs, my friends, my colleagues, my reputation, my house and everything I owned. I examined the envelope, which was pieces of papers scotched-taped together, and knew that it would not hold together for long. I have asked for an apology so many times. I grew up confused by the contradictions. Like it is a game to Him. The other is A Grace Revealed by Gerald Sittser, who lost three generations at once in an automobile accident. This weekend, we learned of the death of Rick and Kay Warrens son Matthew. And I love that aspect of God. Shortly afterwards, my wifes grandmother had emergency surgery and began having difficulty recovering. I wrote you a letter once before and you sent me a signed book about faith surviving the church. I have written two books that might be of interest to you: 1) Subversive Meals, an analysis of the Lords Supper under Roman domination, and 2) Heaven on Earth: Experiencing the Kingdom of God in the Here and Now, which picks up where Dallas Willard left off. If you use Facebook, I am posting on that. God bless you. Please respond to khaldoun.sweis@gmail.com, Im not sure how to respond. Fifteen years after an accident almost claimed his life, the Christian author reflects on grace, forgiveness, and faith. I held her as she cried. Yancey spent much of 2012 in grief-stricken places. I try to write honestly about my experiences, and you should know that just because I tell a scene does not mean I approve of it: for example, I agree with you about my brothers cynical attitude and didnt write that scene in an approving way. Not that I feel capable of teaching on the subject, but that I feel guys need to know more about this. Actually, I have been trying to find a part of a story I read a long while ago, written by you, in which you describe the character, meaning the Lord, emphatically pleading with (all I can recall is) a man in a hut. Rarely attending any synagogue or church and then mainly to accompany a friend or out of curiosity. In the last chapter, you mention Revelation 5 which prompted me to listen again to Chris Tomlins glorious song Is He Worthy?. I certainly dont think our Bible College is at all like what you presented in your book. 2010, Prayer, and only prayer, restores my vision to one that more resembles Gods. But he did meet skeptics he could not convince and sinners he could not convert. Deeply explore and do not write what only a part of the source says. Our paths have crossed over the years but I have never had the privilege of meeting you. If I directed you to some of those authors, then I feel accomplished. He has picked those whom HE wants. I got the book through an app and started reading it. Thank you for your work and your ministry. And how insignificant we really all are, but then how fortunate we are to have this body and to be able to enjoy loving here amongst the beauty of the Earth itself. Jim Lovell, Apollo 8 & 13, It suddenly struck me that that tiny pea, pretty and blue, was the Earth. believe it is the absolute truth? As a gay Christian, how should I read you concerning same sex relationships? Im also glad youve started writing. by. There are a lot of losses. I could not keep thinking about yesterday shooting at Texas Church, a family of 8 killed, a pregnant Woman with 3 children killed. to think about, and a new perspective. I was wondering if you did any consulting and, if so, information on your rates. Thank you for your words. I did this for Paul in memory of his mother. We are about to begin the study on Prayer: Does It Make Any Difference? What chapters in the book relate to the study sessions? He welcomes your prayers. I have called, cried and prayed over and over again and still nothing has happened. Best-selling author Philip Yancey explores the fascinating and mysterious wonders of God's design of the human body, and from the structure of our bodies, extrapolates spiritual principles we can learn about how the Body of Christ is intended to operate. I also asked Bridges of Canada Manager Brian Harder for advice about it, but he never offered any. helped me (and later my daughter) understand grace in ways that I hadnt before. And that the child would be a gift. By clicking Accept All, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. They just kind of dismissed it. When I was 17, I read your book Prayer: Does it make any difference? in Korean. It is Jesus and a relationship with him that matters, not me .I have cared for gay people dying of Aides and welcomed them to use my shower and fed them meals and washed their cloths in my home , I was and I am a very kind man. I have worked in medicine for 30 years. I was stunned, never having had anyone react with such anger for having a tree planted in Israel in memory of their loved one. I recommend 2 books by Lewis Smedes: Forgive and Forget and The Art of Forgiving. Reed Fleming a senior officer told me to watch my back as Capt. I believe the gospel has hands and feet and a pulse and your books always, always show me that. Satan doesnt have unlimited knowledgethe close calls in an attempt to kill Jesus in his infancy prove that. How on earth did you do that? I quote a passage near the end from Whats so Amazing About Grace where you quote C.S. Chiara Lubich gave me huge insight into how to live my life and she has and is still a huge inspiration to me however, God is great, because your book somehow showed me what we all need and that we are surrounded by grace and are surprised by grace. There is much wisdom in what you say, and your comments will give me something My friend is diagnosed with terminal cancer and is given only a couple of months to live by the doctors. One last thing and a shameless plug I think its really cool that you take the time to coorespond to so many of the people that write you. I believe the Bible is the truth. You need human contact: a counselor, a pastor, a friend. And customer support, tech support, and telephone solicitors are some people in need of kindness and gracethey deal with ornery people all day long. After seeing him so much in advertisements I started to ask myself, what question would that be? Politics these days seems so cutthroat. Im sure you thought the true church would react by going back to works. My all-time favorite is Whats so Amazing about Grace, but recently I read Reaching for the Invisible God again, which caused me to remember that my faith is just that: faith. There is nothing in Johns account to suggest she was an amoral woman. I have to have Him! Can you tell me where you found this? I read your Q&A regarding homosexuality and the churches. My reporting had alienated me from Threshold Ministries and the church that had ordained and licensed me, and the police called me a liar. For whatever reason, God has chosen to let natural laws predominatelaws that encompass much good (the bodys healing properties, our immunological systems, etc.) My eyes were opened to the suffering of those all around. Why so many different doctrines and beliefs? Friends even repeatedly appealed to the premier of PEI, Robert Ghiz [13] [14]. Its not like theyre anti-God in most cases, anti-Jesus, he told me. In one of them, you write about your relationship with Mel Wright. As the warmer weather approached in 2016, we constantly had flies buzzing around in the chapel and offices. Yes, labels is confusing because I know a Evangelical Christian author who also does not believe in literal hell and Book of Revelation should be in the Holy Bible, those are strong Progressive things. I listen regularly to the BioLogos podcasts, and just listened to this interview with Thomas Jay Oort about his views expressed in his popular book God Cant. But I probably would add this phrase a lot: But I may be wrong. I would love to be a Christian again. Several long stories center on Marshall, his older brother, and chronicle his decay into drugs, women and failed marriages, followed by physical and mental problems. Anyway, I wanted to apologize for our selfishness and being so inconsiderate. I am preparing to retire in 672 days (whos counting) by working on my Masters in Christian Counseling. The first is for your words in Whats So Amazing About Grace. So here I am, stuck in a life that is so hard to bear, hanging on to my Saviour with all my strength. Thats a great question, and there are entire books written in answer. I told all this because I want to ask you: How to react? Philip. Christmas I dont go back and read my books that I wrote, say, when I was 47, Yancey said. I sought out people I wanted to emulate in some way. Hes gotten past his anger, and is open to spirituality, more of the New Age kind. The books Ive written on that topic are Where Is God When It Hurts, Disappointment with God, The Question That Never Goes Away, and The Gift of Pain.. Im sorry I came across to you as bitter and cynical. Its not radical to say that God loves good people. It will not waste your time. Sitting on my couch in the soft glow of a lamp, I felt a deep desire to do the kind of work you and many others have done and are doinglifting people up with words. Mere Christianity ~ C.S. 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 am not finished the book, or this process, but the knowledge that there are others who also wonder the same things is truly what I needed. Watch Putins advances with a weakened NATO! Much progress, and I appreciate your concern. It whole heartedly does make a difference! Thank you for your book. Walking through life as a Christian isnt easy, but I am thankful that your writing has been a part of my journey. I was born and raised Catholic before joining the Protestant church after a spiritual awakening. Its a sad state that the church is in today. Im still working on it (being more graceful). Her name is Kristin, which of course means follower of Christ. Can both work together hand in hand? You helped me beyond measure. He was shocked by such a question, and said there was no security issue concerning me. I am a Christian, a believer in God who will not give up. However, Paul made it a big issue and dragged me along into it. My name is Ephraim. Grace is so important to Yancey, he told me, because he was late to discover it. I appreciate your spirit and your concern for your friends. and hope for the best? This is illogical. And then, as I waited with the crowd for lunch, I turned around and there you were, right behind me. In January 2011 alone and hated by homophobic leadership, bullied and lied to by bishops I trusted with my life. I am a Christian and have been helped by many of your books. My wife and I tried to visit Pakistan last fall and our visas were denied by the government! Although I have strong opinions on the topic, Ive struggled to express them in a way consistent with the fruits of the spirit. at a time I too was having many struggles with prayer; still am, but hopefully getting better. The discord in the chaplaincy office was wearing me down. During last visit this week the Doctor was happy to see her progress, as she was able to join normal activities like the other teens: ballet, choir and school organization. You express thoughts so well as if your words are directly from Christ loving, forgiving, non-judgmental, compassionate and caring for the hopeless and marginalized of this world. He writes on various subjects, but often not with a lot of theological "meat." Thanks for responding and your comment. I would point to how Jesus dealt with people who were moral failures Jesus chose one such woman, a woman who had five failed marriages in her resume, as his first missionary. God Bless. Or better, prevented the ignition. Thank you for your most straightforward response, Dmitri. This lead to years of backsliding away from my faith. I sometimes counsel people to take a vacation from church after a wounding episodeand churches seem to specialize in those. Ive been mainly working on a memoir, but sometime in 2019 (probably Fall), will release a newly redone version of my writings with Dr. By Laura Jackson , Mitch Albom , Philip Yancey , Sue Quinones | audible.com Based on a true story, author Sue Quinones records a thought-provoking glimpse into the unknown territory of the mystical forces around us. 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! Hi Phillip Oh, my, what trials you have been through! Anyway, is there any book or any person or anything that discusses mental illness from a biblical/Christian perspective that you can recommend? I am looking forward to reading more of your books in the future. There is this deep sense, a calling maybe, to make others aware of it anew. My aunt and uncle introduced me to your books almost 15 years ago. 1:27) Why the difference? several times together (Whats So Amazing About Grace, Prayer), wore them out, and Army chaplains invited me to attend church and I took them up on it. I dont know why I left a comment at all, but its therapeutic to me somehow. Still writing, or planning on writing, that? Enough of this. Ive been a Christian all my life. Recently a Christian relative said he does not pray for mercy for others anymore, but that they should be given their ministry instead. The earth must become as it appears: blue and white, not capitalist or Communist; blue and white, not rich or poor; blue and white, not envious or envied. Michael Collins, Gemini 10 & Apollo 11. You may know that I went back and updated/revised the two books in one volume: Fearfully and Wonderfully. I do not want excusesIf he loves me why wont he just answer in a way that will change me? Mourning and dancing touch each otherthis is a beautiful concept, straight out of the Bible, of course. Fast forward a couple years later to a Christian publishing conference I was attending in San Diego, where you were present to speak about writing. Enjoy! Jenny, a strict Roman Catholic, complied with whatever Chaplain Paul requested, even when it violated Canadian and international religious rights and freedoms. I have written books with titles like Where Is God When It Hurts, Disappointment with God, Reaching for the Invisible God and The Question That Never Goes Away. Fortunately, since the same guard had checked the envelope both before and after it left the Institution, he was able to confirm that there had been no unauthorized transfer of goods out of or into the prison. Actually some species cooperate or stay as they are for millions of years flying in the face of evolution. We have had this discussion about Christianity when you came to Dubai a few years back! Feel the love! This helped me to say several prayers during the reading not only for people in my life but for many of the people whose stories of pain, heartbreak and sorrow you shared in the book itself. I have a copy that is always in my carry-on and I read it and re-read it over and over, always moved to tears as I zoom my way through. Thank you for your ministry (writing these books: Whats so Amazing, Prayer, Does it make difference?, Where is God when it hurts and The Jesus I never knew) which I just encountered when I started in seminary 2 years ago. I followed this direction, with help from friends. Thank you for all the books, especially the ones relating to the subject of suffering and pain. Let us give its due and rename it CNT for it is Clever, Not True., There is One called Christ and there is something called Christianity I chose to remain behind to conduct two pre-scheduled chapel services because there had been no chapel services recently due to a series of lock-downs. 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 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. But their focus has changed. But to come onto someones website (who I suspect you dont know, obviously) and to misrepresent them and attempt to dictate their livelihood wouldnt come into my definition of loving your neighbour as yourself. When I arrived there I was not welcome ,she had not told them I simply had had some thoughts , she tared and feathered me . I am honored to call you my brother in Christ. We love your books and DVDs and use your Grace Notes each morning to start our day. Thank you, Philip, for the honesty I see written into your books, not only regarding your faith journey, but your journey as a writer. Im so grateful to Philip Yancey for helping me understand modern Christianity better. All my best to you. This came at a good time to encourage me. I looked for a psychiatrist and his diagnosis: anxiety. Philip. The rope on the high priest legend is just that: a legend. I belong to the evangelical part of the Methodist Church in the UK. We really love your books. I fell now I will have to say I am sorry to my children after reading your book. I have really enjoyed the perspectives you offer. had to buy new copies! It makes for such a refreshing change to hear common sense spoken, rather than political diatribe. + Reaching For The Invisible God I am so glad to see that there are others walking the same path as myself. You show such a spirit of humble openness and authenticity. The book is eloquently written so its still delightful to reread the same page for 10 times. There was a time about 12 years ago when I could not read the Bible, for reasons I dont have time for here.

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