Finally, I decided theres no way to reconcile the linear, time-bound perspective of a human being with the eternal, timeless perspective of God, for whom our causation questions make little sense. This is the child for me. THANK YOU FOR TAKING TIME TO LOOK AT THIS, Im sorry youve had to go to all this trouble, but I dont think this is my story, at least its not in Whats So Amazing About Grace. Ive written a bit about it in 2 books: A Skeptics Guide to Faith and Disappointment with Godas well as in the memoir just published, Where the Light Fell. There is not a one-to-one correspondence between the group study and the book. The story adds to the lovely book by Keller we are using for our book study. In regard to abortion and homosexuality, these are symptoms of a huge cultural and moral decay in our country, but judgmental Christians are crucifying the sinner, not the sin! He is asking the questions Im asking inside and- hallelujah! Ive started doing some writing after I developed the study guide for Carl Medearis book Speaking of Jesus. I may well have misinterpreted what was going on. I am happy to have found your website and have signed up to receive your mailings. Once I found out that the batteries were defective, I replaced them and the hearing aids resumed functioning normally. Just a quick note about me as a earnest christian for many years, I have basically given up on organized religion en masse , precisely because of the amount of un-grace( as you put it) I have encountered. You communicate very well in English! - Church Growth Magazine, https://biologos.org/podcast-episodes/thomas-jay-oord-uncontrolling-love, Was the Virgin Mary a Virgin? As you know, no book can cover everything, and I am sorry you had different expectations when you got this book. Successfully perpetrated on unsuspecting humans in many stages My Dad was a devoted Christian and he never committed the crime he was accused. That might stir up some interesting discussion! If you dont agree with liberals, then we experience unceasing attacks meant for Trump, but received by those who voted him in. Any other ideas? Darwin was 99% correct about evolution and natural selection, but nobody knows how or why evolution really works. The reason evangelical Christians are supporting Trump is because they follow Christianity not Christ. And yes, a democrat. On his throbbing face I could see his smile of hope as he said goodbye to the attendant. We get to confess, knowing we will be loved and forgiven. Philip. Gwen and Mike invited me into their home to look after their 5-year old son when they were both working the same shift. As I write this, I am just about to finish reading Soul Survivor again. Writing is what Ive always done best. . Platinum Book Award, ECPA, US, 1992. I was born and raised Catholic before joining the Protestant church after a spiritual awakening. I wanted to comment some text of the latest I have been reading (not finished yet), the Soul adventure. In their book, they recorded an eyewitness account of a miraculous resurrection of a woman died in an auto accident. Thank you! In Christ, I need a sign that cannot be explained away. So, Ive long wanted to thank you. What would you say God receives from us? I just sent the book to a former high school student of mine now in college (I send her one a year) because, as I wrote her, it can help her see and experience how richly diverse Christians & Christianity are, helping us avoid (as the Japanese proverb puts it) being a frog in a well that does not know the ocean (and in some cases helping us survive wounds from those wells). Philip Yancey (born November 4, 1949 [1]) is an American author who writes primarily about spiritual issues. A sense of betrayal engulfed him. Rob Barrett, Stay with the sunset. Enough turning the blind eye to church officials, government employees and police officers that have made it a lifestyle to break of the laws of this country. a song in the front yard literary devices; the owl house fanfiction protective eda; kohl's credit card payment; Blog Post Title February 26, 2018. Philip. You intrigue me with your questions that I myself am too afraid to ask out loud. As for C.S. I went onto a security assessment in Houston. 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. Few months after my daughter was identified autoimmune, my Mother-in-law at the same time was diagnosed cancer. Commenting on Kens thoughtful response, it would appear to me when the Son/ Mediator asked the Father/Judge to forgive His crucifiers it was because Jesus had already done so and precisely because they had not: .While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.. I thank you for your work and would cherish the opportunity to meet you in person. Ps. Nossas dvidas, tambm, sero silenciadas por revelao, por encontros marcantes com Deus. My former involvement in the gay lifestyle as a youth was public knowledge, due to an online news article [23]. Upon arrival at the Edmonton Institution I was met by a Mrs. Cunningham, but not the Assistant Warden of Intervention (AWI). Paul is a large and imposing man. Philip. Booklist, May 15, 1994, Barbara Diltz-Siler, review of Pain: The Gift Nobody Wants, p. 1702; October 15, 1995, Steve Schroeder, review of The Jesus I Never Knew, p. 368; July, 1997, Ray Olson, review of What's So Amazing about Grace?, p. 1772; August 1, 1999, Ray Olson, review of The Bible Jesus Read, p. 1995; September 1, 2000, June Sawyers, review of Reaching for the Invisible God, p. 36; September 15, 2001, Ray Olson, review of Soul Survivor: How My Faith Survived the Church, p. 167; January 1, 2002, Barbara Baskin, review of Soul Survivor, p. 876. Its identical. I of course thought of turning to God, but faced the prospect of more confusion and dry, empty prayers. This is probably not the book to take along to a spiritual retreat for discussion, mainly because it is far too raw and honest. Philip. The spiritual insights I learned are amazing. Dear Lisa, Can you recommend a book concerning the errors in the Catholic Church rituals, beliefs, concept of praying to saints, etc.? I admit I began it rather cynically (in fact, without the first few paragraphs on Watching, I dont know if I would have made it through the pain is actually good part). I felt like I was walking on egg shells as far as my faith and practice was concerned. Thank you for the honesty and transparency in your blog and books. after Sandy Hook, to my surprise I felt my faith affirmed, not shattered. He quotes Desmond Tutu, For us who are Christians, the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ is proof positive that love is stronger than hate, that life is stronger than death, that light is stronger than darkness, that laughter and joy, and compassion and gentleness and truth, all these are so much stronger than their ghastly counterparts. I agree. Your work on this front may well be complete, or at least the public sharing of it but I have to ask if your list is not exhaustive, and I know it is not who else would you include in your hall of honor? Im not a theologian but a surgeon and I enjoy reading and exploring about my questions of faith. My name is Lionel Chan, I live in semi rural Australia. He further stated that nothing about me had come up at the Warden/Manager meeting that morning, and that he would talk to the Acting Warden, Clovis LaPointe, about my situation. Instead of returning me home to the UK, I was sent for further punishment . I was about to go and have my own memos signed by AWI Amanda, so I thought it would be a kind gesture to also take Pauls memos at the same time. Thank you so much for your book Whats So Amazing About Grace?! I told the V and C guard I would come back later and talk when there was not all this shouting going on, but the dog handler kept shouting and would not let it or me go. 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. Gratefully, Philip, For the first time in my 40 uears as a Christian, I am able to give Christian books to non-Christians. Just surrender onto Him and accept Jesus as your Lord and Saviour and you will see. What is the greatest commandment? I made decisions to give up pessimism, gossip and take more positive actions in life without being anxious for tomorrow. Philip. Frankly we could use the tourism considering the nightmare our lawmakers have just created. Wishing that I might be able to see you in person one day by wandering around the world. Barely have words to explain it. I walked out of the chapel in shock, to talk to the Acting Warden, Clovis LaPointe. If the Bible has so many varying interpretations, how can we feel that it is my anchor of my soul? Couldnt all of that money have been better spent? The Langauge of God ~ Francis Collins. You may even know my parents being in Chicago. We dont have to be totally open and honest with God but we CAN be. Ghian This warms my heart, Lindsay. Good evening Sir, Thank you for so honestly sharing your story, and for all your years of probing issues of faith deeply and causing us, your readers, to think. I face a daily struggle in my faith and walk. I met a pastor who also was a former law enforcement officer and who was leading a newly merged church. Let me read you some promises from the Bible. Again, Im dumbfounded. "Of course, there were good qualities too. Also, are there any black authors you have read who have helped shape your faith in some way? The people you write about in Soul Survivor are real and useful l and leave redemption and love in their paths. Hi Philip, How do you look at the topic of election / predestination? Tragedy and death were so often on her mind that she couldnt stop talking about what had happened to neighbors or in nearby towns, telling us in detail even when her two young and obviously unnerved grandchildren were visiting. Yancey, Philip D. 1949- (Philip David Yancey), Contemporary Authors, New Revision Series. Im preparing to use your 6-session video on Prayer as a class in the prison our church volunteers in. I support free legal services for the poor and disenfranchised, and generally campaign for Democrats. This never bothered me much till I recently read a volume about Darwinism. There must be a God, not just because Creation rings with Him, but also because in all of these deep and lonely breakings He has continued to help me praise Him again. Dont know if these are my Top Ten, but they moved me: I want to thank you for the frankness and honesty with which you write. You write the same questions and discoveries as I occasionally think. Bruce Smith the Church Army regional Director ,later to be the National Director came up to me on the platform and said we have found out about your (gay past just thoughts in Hawaii) you are no longer accepted in the Church Army ,and he walked away leaving me with my suit cases , shattered and no place to go. So, what is the answer to communicate with God and Him with me I have even told God that I will be quiet and wait to hear from Him but to no avail. I have just ordered the last one The Question that Never Goes Away. 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. I want to be more like Jesus, I want to react as He would. Capt Smith contacted all the Bishops and lamblasted me with who knows what all because of my SSA and the deed was done. I am a retired pastor, working on a book of my own, where God has clearly intervened in my life time and again, and yet some days I wake up in a dark place, like you have described. A few days after Pauls verbal attack on me, the Warden asked me to meet with him. [20] I have heard nothing further about this letter. Your books were the one who told me to believe, it was Gods plan that eventually revealed in my familys life. I was perpetually stuck at the starting line of Christianity, paranoid about my inability to experience what my friends, pastors, etc. But suddenly I arrived to Chapter 7 in yours Vanishing Grace and God struck me lovingly with your words. All this gets theoretical though, and doesnt help much when youre in the midst of the oppression. Recently a friend of mine deconstructed his faith, and then decided to leave entirely. Paul tried to control and manipulate every aspect of my working life. Faced with an unexpected challenge, we seek out self help books. If I choose well, and God is pleased, how is God benefited? As I left they thanked me. Thank you again for the willingness to have the discussion. If I had ever memorized it, it would have been at least fifty years ago. But, here is my question, Ive always struggled with relationships especially long term friendships. But as I was adding a list of favorite places to that site today I ended up here and remembered that you had gone before me. Lots of miracles. She is the bread-winner and works very hard for us and I feel that, as a Christian, love begins at home. I read your book where is God when it hurts, that was not too long after I lost my mother and faced severe persecution from my father. I have hope that this process for me will result in a strengthened and more vibrant faith. Finally someone who didnt know. Poisoned carrots are the lure, the gullible receive man-made wisdom + The Jesus I Never Knew By the way, where did you go to college? When I complained about the lack of a contract to the director of Threshold Ministries, he fired me. I have two copies right now waiting to be mailed out to people who I imagine might be feeling how I once felt. Im sorry for all you are going through Philip. Thank you so very much. Certainly there is nothing wrong with pointing out in love, errors to people you know well enough to do so. Later renamed Threshold Ministries, the Church Army in Canada was an arm of the Anglican Church of Canada. Ive so appreciated your writing over the years and finally decided to say so. Anyway, I know I am preaching to the choir, but it feels good to get some of these things off my chest. God provides support and solidarity, yes, but not protectionat least not the kind of protection we desperately long for. Thank you, Matt. Scary is good. Thank-you very much. For whatever it is worth, I have passed this perspective on and tell you quite honestly that I have and do pray for you. She went to check the mail and told me a book I ordered had come in. You must be reading these in English, Efrain. What a grace-filled note, Greg. Maybe twenty years ago I found your books, and your unique mix of artistry, doubt, compassion, and Sehnsucht cast a vision for me as a young believer. Do you know if it is still available somewhere and if so, where I could get it? I first read, Whats So Amazing About Grace? in 2017 and it has become my annual must-read. 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. A small tact team, form Legal Ministry mostly lawyers, voluntarily supported Dad for legal advice. Very recently, a popular christian leader and singer posted on her instagram what she called a #HolyIndignation. Thank 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. Am I an anomaly and a monster because of this? Thank you in advance for your feedback. I lived the first 26 years of my life barely acknowledging God and praying sporadically whenever I wanted to, nothing I did back then ever went right. And indeed, with God nothing is impossible. To be honest (or TBH, Dad as my girls now say to me). I ended up covering this program for him for eight months. ", Over time, Yancey writes in Soul Survivor, he was able to dispense with the hatred and racism while keeping the faith. I am sending you this e-mail because there are several questions popped up while reading your book. I was tempted to stop writing and look for another job to provide to my family, because, you know, sometimes is not just enough that you feel your job as writer is useless, its also the Spains political and economical crisis; its look threatening poverty into the eyes. Surely thats the only time Ive been linked with David Robinson. A reflexive Christian, (raised Baptist, drifted in and out of different denominations from college years deep into my 40s), I have tried to turn to God and fight through all this with Him, but I realized I didnt know how. I would say that Judaism, for the most part, puts less emphasis on the need for faith than Christianity usually does, and perhaps more emphasis on the importance of works. so they are not carrying bitterness or resentment. Thank you for your efforts to help us all see the liberty Christ offers. The men may well have divorced her (women could almost never divorce their husbands) due to her being barren. David Stevens and I both live in Bristol as the Christian Medical & Dental Associations has a office and conference center nearby. English is not my native language. I read his Wounded In Spirit last year. I made an appointment with the Edmonton Legal Centre. He had blocked these programs in the past and did not want to see them running. Recently I got rid of a number of books that Id owned for some years. Stalekracker.