Can you expand some more on your thoughts concerning election/predestination and how you look at it at this point? Thank you so much Philip for sharing your story. God loves me, I wont get the answer to the why and God loves me and God wants a relationship with me. The following are those books which have touched me in a profound way to the point of shaping how I perceive the world and my faith. Anyhow, I was wondering about your thoughts about the sexual abuse accusations that have arisen lately, particularly pointed out in the Fort Worth Telegraph. 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. Of course, this is not to diminish my appreciation for your openness in finding your way to the real Jesus. He celebrates hisbirthday on November 4, every year, and his birth sign is Scorpio. Just this summer I have been reading your book and it is speaking to me very clearly and refreshing my heart! A long journey followed that.. Moving forward, I will continue to read, pray, work hard, avoid sin, love everyone, and leave the rest to Him. No one will hire me , choosing to believe the haters instead of the hated. His remission status came several times in a year and it served as deduction for his sentenced. I now own and have read all of your books. Can you recommend an amplified that youd feel comfortable reading/trusting? Youve known a lot of both. We had quite a trade: I gave words to his faith, and in the process he gave faith to my words. More recently, he has explored central issues of the Christian faith, penning award-winning titles such as The Jesus I Never Knew, Whats So Amazing About Grace? it Just is not there.. And this is where we find ourselves struggling. And the one like it? Mr Yancey, I want to thank you for giving me hope in a tough life. The biggest confusions came from the congregation, and my resultant feelings that we (my family) would and never could be good enough to fit the white-picket-fence image of perfection. Let me know if you have insight or resources on any of this. So sorry, and all the best with your book! Your book should have been Vanishing Truth. Please stop over-emphasizing grace at the expense of living out the true gospel. I used to attend a local Church. Philip is an accomplished American author who mostly writes about spiritual issues. 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. On this cursed planet, even God suffered the loss of a Son. Lets remember why we are here. In Christ, What it did for me, I have been convinced it would do for others, especially non-believers. Yancey spent much of 2012 in grief-stricken places. Started my ministry with YWAM. Please join us in praying for our country. You seem to have managed it though and I am both grateful and amazed. It provides extra background and may be helpful for you, but isnt tied in directly to the video group study. It seems that you have spoken before about working on books you wrote with Dr. In fact, theyve proven themselves unreliable. Men also took concubines when they were already married and she may have been forced to agree to this for this to have the protection of a man and family. I believe I am one of those, as I frequently view myself as a Christian agnostic, if that makes sense. Writing is such an introspective act that I found myself looking for ways to connect with the planet bodily. when they find these very activities too much to bear and then the feel guilty because they are not doing what they are being told they should be doing. Here is a poem from my book: One Secret, 101 Life Changing Poems , WE need to rename an ancient subterfuge passed down the ages The Earth was formed 4.6 billion years ago and life has changed through the ages. Affirmation by the Regional Chaplain 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. Moreover, at no point did he say he was going to write an SOR. But, I lack arguments, and mainly ideas on how to suggest this. Eternal bodies need the eternal earth to live on. Only HIS select few will make it into Heaven. Of course. Im dumbfounded. I read the book by the way! It was just thoughts like we all have attraction thoughts towards other people male or female from time to time. You sound really depressed, a condition that cries for in-person help, from friends or a trained counselor. Then I found a very healthy grace-filled church in Chicago. We bring up grace at a Bible study and people dont respond. Rather than simply shrug my shoulders, however, I decided to study the topic in depth and that is when I came across your experiences and writings. One of them was Soul Survivor, a book I read more than ten years ago and whose influence I still feel today. What Ive learned from scripture, much from your exposition of it, it does not match. That was a form of ungrace that I encountered in adolescence and childhood. At the time I was in the midst of finding my way through young adult life in NYC where I had moved to forge my own path away from Arkansas, where I was raised. Yet, that could not keep Matthew with us. Ed Stetzer, (quoted from http://religion.blogs.cnn.com/2013/04/07/my-take-how-churches-can-respond-to-mental-illness/ ), Christianity Today magazine recommends these books: http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2013/january-february/my-top-5-books-on-mental-illness.html. 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. The Couch I want to share with you about my discouraged experience. I could tell that I was not going to get a fair hearing with the Warden, so I let it go. In 1994, I was introduced to Reverend Frank Costantino, an Episcopal priest in the USA and founder of Bridges of America. You inspire me to keep reaching, keep searching, and keep writing. Does one exist? Im reading Disappointment with God again and just wrote a devotional to In the Upper Room speaking from my experience. I have just read in Devotionals Daily your write up Do Yo Want To Know God? Prisoners also confided in me that Spilsby set up fights between them on the ranges, that he was a cruel man. You seem so much wiser than I am. Lots of miracles. 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. Thank you. The best part is that they all say Have faith or GOD has a plan I know the scriptures and the scriptures are real in my head, not my heart (religious folks in 3..2..1..) How many times does a person have to ask GOD for a relationship and nothing. Similar to your relationship with Dr. Paul Brand, I am significantly younger than Bob. I have only one advantage: I am still alive! I was struck (positively) by a Luther reference you made in the final pages of Where is God When It Hurts?i.e. I know theres enormous suffering out there, and hardships I cant relate to, and I dont want to take anything away from them God, but I need to hear you. with a lot less fear, and a lot more gratitude for the generosity of God. While living in the Chicago, Illinois suburbs, in 1971 Yancey joined the staff of Campus Life magazinea publication directed towards high school and college studentswhere he served as editor for eight years. Odin, by the way, took a spear and drove it into his side. It should be compulsory reading for Christians to learn how not to be full of ungrace, how it saddens me when I hear harsh words spoken of others by those in debt to the Grace of God. Thanks again, I look forward to your new work. Of course God will protect you. The ground feels like it has been shifting as I am re-examining much of what I was taught growing up in the church, and I have felt quite alone in knowing who to turn to to talk about my long felt but newly realised doubts. Yancey's message is one of hypocrisy and self-righteousness, attributing to man powers he does not have and condemning him when he fails to exercise those powers. Brad gave me a big hug and told me to run my programs in spite of Pauls objections or criticisms. As a Protestant, I believe youre right that God wants us to keep digging, and in doing so to emphasize the universals (love being at the top) more than any set of dogmatic beliefs. I make friends with them, chat, and occasionally buy a hungry lady a pie or a can of juice, or even just fetch them a drink of water. My relationship with Him has shown me how to repent, forgive and pray! My brother Philip, So much anguish, and emphasis on refrain from both control (praiseworthy) and guidance (a bit problematic). And what if He doesnt judge us until we stand before him, and he asks us, Who do you say I am? Perhaps from the day we are born, He lovingly and patiently waits for us to see the light (or answer the phone). He reminded me that Paul was not my boss, that we were equals. And thank you for your message. Im a new Jesus follower and your books have been very useful to me. Philip Yancey (Goodreads Author) 4.23 avg rating 3,944 ratings published 2001 33 editions. It can be watched for free via an app from Google Play Store or Apples App Store: The Chosen-TV Series.. I have read a few of your books,now reading vanishing grace..in a wordwonderful. Just sharing my gratitude for all your writing. I could see Bob was really talking about patience, faith and forgiveness by suspending his judgement. And keep researching, writing and editing. Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU. Thank you for the research and utter sincerity with which you present the Truth we all need. This incident, along with a recent CBC investigation [33], lead me to believe that the bullying in the Edmonton Institution is not confined to the chaplaincy office. Thats good youre asking these questions while young! Mr. Yancey, I should have written this years ago when I first read The Jesus I Never Knew! He threw me up against the wall, shouted at me to get out, and pushed me forcefully out of the door and back into the hallway. Let the people around you know that you are serious about institutional corruption and the protection of whistleblowers. 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. Gulp, Im uncomfortable being compared with Patrick Mahomes and really uncomfortable being idolized. I have had the book Where is God when it Hurts? When?. The weekend before I was to begin they called me and retracted my acceptance. Your note is proof of that. I thought I would mention it to you in case you have come across anything about this in your research/writing. Im a pilgrim, recovering from a bad church upbringing, searching for a faith that makes its followers larger and not smaller. He once said to me, There is something I do not understand, Richard. We have had this discussion about Christianity when you came to Dubai a few years back! Welcome to the family, Scott. I drink and I swear, and read the Bible differently. Such a gift. [41] As noted earlier, Brad had indicated to me in an e-mail in November that he considered the issues between Paul to more about Paul than about me [22]. 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. Years after Yancey left home, his mother saw him in a newspaper profile contrasting his view of faith with hers. After a considerable amount of pleading, the Lord finally turns away. On page 119 the words discussion of parenthood helped to define my purpose more clearly and keep me focused. As he came around an icy curve, his Ford Explorer began to fishtail; the tire slipped off the asphalt and the Explorer tumbled down a hillside. Want to Read. Katie, I cant tell you how this warms my heart. Philip. them. It was here that I met Capt Mark Dickson of the Church Army and we became friends . Its just excruciating to watch. It cannot be found anywhere in the Bible, the Apocrypha, the Dead Sea Scrolls, Josephus, the Pseudepigrapha, the Talmud, Mishna, or any other Jewish source. I just finished reading your book on prayer and am so grateful you wrote it. Im no better than any other sinner because Im a sinner as well. Greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ! Similarly, when I told Frank about the sexual abuses by church leaders, he replied, and I quote, Richard, you are too honest for your own good. Still writing, or planning on writing, that? I asked him to return it to my office, and also told Paul about it when he returned. If a students skirt didnt touch the floor, she was sent to her dorm to change and told never to wear such a short skirt again. Capt. Today I read these words: Although I believe that my readers come from different churches or denominations, at least two things surely unite us. Looking back to being young Christian who needed lots of support I often didnt find the answers I was seeking from the Church. I will try my best to take this privilege as often as possible. There you agree, that Christians have been killing a lot of other humans. We both come from a Pentecostal/charismatic background, but we dont really classify ourselves as such, as What Ive learned, though, is that the more specific and detailed I write, it summons up responses in others who had parallel experiences, though not the same. Maybe in heaven well meet Take care and thanks. And more importantly, does it work? My worry was needless. I grew up being told that we were either one son or the othera prodigal who needed to repent of his sin, or a brother who needed to repent of his self-righteousness and resentment. It took a political cast, where the ungrace was more directed toward how you handle people who disagree with you. [4] When he was one year old, his father, stricken with polio, died after church members suggested he go off life support in faith that God would heal him. I also told my friend Monty, as well as a few others in Corrections Alberta and the Alberta government about the situation. thanks for sharing, I didnt read all of the responses above mine, so I hope Im not repeating someone before me. If you can make room for one more book on your shelf, that one may answer your question about church. The envelope was still open, so he checked the contents. We help young men from addictive backgrounds with life controlling issues. There are some things about Catholic culture and doctrine that seem strange to me (celibacy of priests, Assumption and Perpetual Virginity of Mary, papal infallibility, etc. Noa, Your words beautifully make the point I tried to express in the blog. Im trying to follow the bible and have had some pretty amazing things happen since then but now I feel like Im in the great darkness of testing the soul, and it has been a few years of this and Im really hurting. I grew up confused by the contradictions. Im proud and thankful to say I knew you when as I have watched, read and listened through all these years . In other words, the DVD player was brought in illegally. I will never forget a parent-teacher conference in high school with my English Lit. On the way, I attempted to take my own life with an overdose of pills in my car. She commented on some good discussions we had had over the phone. I grew a garden and ate acorns, dandelions and wild apples (after first removing the worms). Is he able, but not willing? You do not do anything that Jesus has taught. I think part of his issue was gimme prayers rather than be with me prayers. I hope you keep on writing. I first learned of the tradition in Annie Dillards book For the Time Being. Doing so I reached a woman who told me it was her daughters phone. I just wanted to write and thank you for Whats So Amazing About Grace? I bought the book about 20 years ago, but I never read it until now. From your reader: Ana Paula Nascimento Yes! He was one year old when his father was stricken with polio and died after church members suggested he go off life support in faith that God would heal him. I lost my job (downsizing) and our home is at risk of foreclosure. It seems to me that all the books, all the sermons I read and hear are just different excuses for why we cannot see or feel God. This same dean initiated a program where during one chapel service each week, a senior preached. Take care! It whole heartedly does make a difference! I am a Christian and have been helped by many of your books. I know just the restaurant! Later, when puzzling over the dog handlers aggressive behavior towards me, I remembered an encounter with another guard earlier that same month. My Bishop, Archbishop Scott McLaughlin, was to complete the Immigration work permit. I didnt really feel it or taste it growing up, he told me. If you are interested in reading it, you can download a free electronic copy here: https://thefaithjourneyprocess.org/. His writing took a more personal, introspective turn even as his activities turned outward. I know a little about mathematics and biology. With kind regards Alison Veness, I do indeed get to U.K. now and then, so watch my Facebook site. I first read, Whats So Amazing About Grace? in 2017 and it has become my annual must-read. I saw tears running down his face and I knew if they could, they wouldve taken the whole group of kids home with them. She said, Then he saw me out of the corner of his eye. In my first comment I shared briefly about a crisis of faith I was in the middle of concerning evolution. To find his books, click []. I reported the offending comments to the volunteer coordinator, Chaplain Paul and to AWI Brad Sass, but nothing was said or done about it. I dont get to paint them with a wide brush of ugly words. After reading about the ones who inspired you so much, I felt strongly that I must tell you that YOU are one of the people that has inspired me and changed my way of thinking about many, many things. His family was shocked I said that. One sentence later he says, amazingly, We go through suffering not alone, but with God at our side. On what grounds can you make the statement? Philip is the son of Marshall Yancey, his father, and Mildred, his mother. As far as your examples from history, I think women is a just little too broad for me to comment on it further. But my faith is in God and I will continue to pray, not so much for my wants and petitions, as to grow in knowledge and relationship with God. I believe the Bible is the truth. Your comments very well worth reading. It was speculation, and rather creative speculation. Hi Philip, I ask since I only managed to find a few of such resources, of which only a few I find to be helpful. Yet you stayed faithful, and faith-full, and by the end of your comment I can see triumph. Over time, you stop caring. Things all came to a head a few weeks ago. But isnt it funny how God works? A transsexual was hanging on cross, dressed as Jesus and a sign over the cross where we could read: Enough with Homofobia . Im originally from Kenya, but now lives in Sydney Australia. As you say, I do my best in discussing in the book on Prayer. During this time I was reading the book Disappointed with God by Philip Yancey (Christian World Publishing House), and decided to live. Ive never understood the difference between Evangelical Christians and just plain Christians. Elton Hewitt, I have said that quote, or something very close to it, at public speaking venues. Some authors might have found revisiting such scenes traumatizing, but for Yancey, writing the memoir proved cathartic. For me, the best works to read are: interesting, informative, intelligent, insightful, instructive, inviting. Gods blessings to you! Also, from your travels, you never mentioned Nigeria, dont you think it will be nice to come to Nigeria? The beautiful thing about books is that they contain ideas unadorned with ritual and other trappings, and can be received on their merits. Physical Assault 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. I read Wher Is God When It Hurts and I just finished your book a Question That Never Goes Away. Very rich (and her daughter was murdered). When I finished, the dean commended me for the message and announced that following the benediction, all the female students were to remain in the chapel. Susan Stevens, My goodness, thats now 20 years ago! I will be purchasing a few more of your books as I only have 3 or 4, but know that you are in my prayers daily as I read a portion of your books. In my first year at the FSCC I learned that Gord Dominey was sexually abusing young offenders. Its impossible to read your books, though, and not sense some of the underlying pain that you feel about your early years. In January of 2017, an inmate gave me a very large envelope to take to V and C for mailing. 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. 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.). God is always there when the eyes of faith are open. I read this book over 10 years ago and have re-read it several times, and now I am reading it again, and it keeps getting better, like you have barely scratched the surface kind of better. Again, thank you. The issue of suffering and where is God in it. On May 15th, 2016, I took my dog for a walk in a park in Morinville. That was 4 years ago and today I still struggle with my flesh but I know He truly loves me! Philip. So I found a copy on ebay and didnt think any more of it. The Chronicles of Narnia ~ C.S. Just curious because I would love to read about a biblical response to racial injustices that is coming from someone on the receiving end of it. I feel defeated. And feel free to share with any who may benefit from seeing the film. I told him that I had to go, and ended the call. Thank you for the information about Richard no doubt about it, I will keep praying for him. We have read some Philip is happily married to his beautiful wife Janet Yancey. Of course. Phil later has to correct himself with, No, Im sorry. He removed himself from an iron lung against medical advice, in the belief that God would heal him; he died less than two weeks later. Keep writing HONESTLY, because you build bridges to others who are struggling to figure out what the heck the Christian life is all about. I made a mistake and I am willing to listen and apologize to the V and C personnel, but not to everyone else. Then on your list book I got it!!! You bear Gods stamp. Philip, Hi I too was refreshed to hear your take on evangelicals support of Donald Trump. Philip, Dear Mr. Yancey: I attended the 1995 Attention Makes Infinity writing workshop (poetry, with Paul Mariani) at Glen Eyrie in Colorado Springs, and heard you speak about the existential nature of Ecclesiastesimpressive, and I still have the VHS tape of that evening. It was an enlightening and refreshing experience to read this book. God bless you and keep on writing and reaching out to people like me. If I were going to write on that topic, Id need to spend months researching and thinking about it. He was raised up in nearby suburbs. Any other ideas? Im sorry it has taken so long to replysomehow I overlooked this comment. Philip Yancey 14 Oct 2021 Hardback US$18.02 US$20.64 Save US$2.62 Add to basket 20% off Where the Light Fell Philip Yancey 06 Oct 2022 Paperback US$10.59 US$13.35 Save US$2.76 Add to basket 18% off Vanishing Grace Philip Yancey 10 Sep 2015 Paperback US$9.83 US$12.13 Save US$2.30 Add to basket 23% off Where Is God When It Hurts? 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. Dear Philip, document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright 2023 Philip Yancey. I quote a passage near the end from Whats so Amazing About Grace where you quote C.S. It has taught me so much about how to look at other people and to think of things outside of me and my control. - Church Growth Magazine, https://biologos.org/podcast-episodes/thomas-jay-oord-uncontrolling-love, Was the Virgin Mary a Virgin? For a long time, you have been one of my favorite authors, helping me to keep pursuing the faith when church hurt made me want to disappear. More than anything I wanted to answer with authority, Yes! Clearly, the highest loyalty we should have is not to our own country or our own religion or our hometown or even to ourselves. Sincerely, Dwight. I enjoyed your comments on Donald Trump. Great story! If you can recommend any specific readings on this passage and how it applies to our daily lives, I would appreciate that as well. Im responding to your encouragement that we should follow the example of our Lord in forgiving when he prayed for his crucifiers, Father, forgive them for they know not what they do. Although this prayer reveals that the heart of Jesus was full of forgiveness at that moment (a wondrous thing! I am grieving for my siblings who died, for my dog whom I loved so much, for my job that I loved, I am grieving for my home that I lost. Im impressed that you were reading me at 16, and even more impressed that were still companions on the journey. I am an attorney and father of 6- just wondering.In Christ,Peter. Stephanie C. Your gracious letter in this life is more than enough. Have a problem? (From Hungary). Dont give up. 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. I like the way you think, and you are asking very important questions. I know he would be (is?) Clearly, as he quoted, we are in fact a momentary cosmic accident that would never arise again if the tree of life could be replanted. How you feel about established fact is not at issue. 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. They wear out and die. We here calls to defend Trump (OK, not at our Lutheran and Reformed churches). Passing laws to enforce morality serves a necessary function, to dam up evil, but it never solves human problems., The first step in helping a suffering person is to acknowledge that the pain is valid and worthy of a sympathetic response., A philosophy may explain difficult things, but has no power to change them. I applied for welfare, and again was refused. In 1984, soon after becoming licensed, I got a job as chaplain at the Toronto East Detention Centre (TEDC). Paul wanted to take two weeks off during the holiday season, and he told me that he did not want me to take any services during his absence. Of course, I eventually realized legalism is not the province of just one group. As it is almost Christmas at the time of my posting this, I hope you and your Family have a wonderful Season. It has been such a blessing in my life. Perhaps most life changing was my first read Whats So Amazing About Grace and The Jesus I Never Knew. As for ambivalence about meeting Jesus, try making a list of all the people Jesus encounters in the Gospels: the more unworthy, outcast, moral failure someone was, the more tenderly Jesus treated them. (which has helped us both tremendously). I also resonate with the writer of Ecclesiastes. Hello. So they are not able to reach and write English. I understand that feeling of disappointment, even betrayal. I call it a prequel. Philip. 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