Can you recommend reading that will help with right relationships with others? Thank you Philip for your so very illuminating book Whats so amazing about grace. For some reason when I was deep in my pit, where I had become comfortable living, I picked up that book again. In the past few years I have felt a nudge to either use it or lose it and sometimes feel a deep sadness over lost time and not trusting that the abilities and talents God gave me were mine to use, to help others, to explore and maybe even to enjoy. "That was the period where I rejected the church. 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. 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. I must also admit that I have used many illustrations from your books over the years of leading a study from our home that has now morphed into a zoom study. I was employed as a chaplain with Bridges of Canada from April 11, 2016 to February 14, 2017. I have Jews and various Christian denominations in my immediate family and ancestry; nevertheless, we all got on together. Went to a book store in Singapore, where I found most of your books, but couldnt find any of Buechners. I of course thought of turning to God, but faced the prospect of more confusion and dry, empty prayers. How to position? (February 23, 2023). If so please let me know where to send you a copy. The boys would be able to read your books in their quiet times and in their class times. Encyclopedia.com. I have just had my first article published online with CT, but as I think about writing more for the church, I see how the different parts of the church are speaking different languages. If Dawkins was ever able to read Role Reversal what might then result? Thanks, It sounds like youre doing great, frankly. pleased that you honor him in this way. I very much appreciate your books, your insights, your stories of others & your own. I lost my job (downsizing) and our home is at risk of foreclosure. 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. I wish I could offer editorial help, but Im so far behind on my own deadlines that I have no time for any other projects for the foreseeable future. Its one thing to write these words, and quite another to live them out. Thank you for the research and utter sincerity with which you present the Truth we all need. Thank you for this, Sally. And I came to page number 106, where in the passage you wrote that Nazi Germany at the time of the occupation of the Balkans, Germans and Croats infiltrated hundreds of thousands of Serbs, Roma and Jews. You cant very well save someone with a spirit of condemnation. Phyllis. Since leaving the local Church, we did some work focusing on solidifying our Chinese roots. I explained that my GP, Dr. Pugh, was delighted to hear about my job at the Edmonton Institution, that I loved my work and could still do an excellent job. Certainly Jesus did come bearing grace and truth but above all he came with love. Not that I feel capable of teaching on the subject, but that I feel guys need to know more about this. Thank you. I havent actually read the book you mention. What's So Amazing about Grace?, Zondervan (Grand Rapids, MI), 1997. That inspired me to write a memoir, but my teaching duties put it on the back burner. Each has received good reviews from people who count. Categories . Is it possible to discuss something as loaded as the election with these caveats in mind? what bible college did philip yancey attend. I was born and raised Catholic before joining the Protestant church after a spiritual awakening. Roman law did not allow the marriage of previous slaves and free-borns, so common-law marriage was rife. However that does not mean Ive given up reading in general or anything Yancy specifically. Brett, Im in the midst of a memoir that revisits those days, with circumstances we share in common. Troodon. It was a toxic work environment, with so many people being mocked, bullied and bossed around on a daily basis. Thanks for taking the time, Mr. Yancey. When some staff had asked me to bless their homes, to pray with them and to help them spiritually, Paul told them that I was not a real priest because I was not RC. This morning time, he says, helps him align himself with God for the day. I have been a Christian for at least 35 years in a church that has historically placed a very strong emphasis on the doctrines of grace. God bless you, Kerry! Im a very honest, straightforward person and have always been with God. An English degree maybe? Whats So Amazing About Grace, amongst your other publications, has been a great blessing. It really is an honour to communicate with you! We bring up grace at a Bible study and people dont respond. One has to be born-again. When I asked him about the missing couch, he laughed and said, I am sitting on it. It has been recommended that I have the book professionally edited and I was wondering if I could ask you for a good editorial recommendation. I have to have Him! 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. Well thats how much of an impact this book has had on me, and I would recommend this one to anyone as the must read (if you only read one book by Philip Yancy) I reported the offending comments to the volunteer coordinator, Chaplain Paul and to AWI Brad Sass, but nothing was said or done about it. Jesus came for the sick, not the well, for the sinners, not the righteous. Though written for an election that now seems eons in the past, I am finding it perhaps even more relevant today. Paul had told me that he was going to contact the Commissioner and the Minister for Corrections, Ralph Goodale. Obviously youve given the subject a lot of thought, and Im glad you passed along some of your conclusions. A few weeks ago I saw the guide for sale on Amazon in Spanish, but have not been able to find it again. I finished your book Prayer: Does It Make Any Difference on New Years Day, 2021. This book has been such a ministry to me and it literally breathes life into me every time I read it. Im afraid my 2017 travel schedule is full. The official Amplified Bible is very trustworthy, giving alternative readings from the original Greek. I resist . Forget your perfect offering. I pray and cry out to God with no response. We were not qualified to deal with the kind of emotional and mental pain that you describe. 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. But then I discovered that a lot of those things I was taught were wrong. It is a delicate flower and it must be cared for. And all of us Americans are addicted to Comfort. My HIV-pos. Improbable but true. Thanks again for your book. I am sorry to bother you, and you must have answeared this question a lot of times. Then Imam Ramazan, who was also in the meeting, added that I had gone into my own office one day, locked the door and refused to open it for them. Your books have been my refuge! Successfully perpetrated on unsuspecting humans in many stages 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. Hes gotten past his anger, and is open to spirituality, more of the New Age kind. several times together (Whats So Amazing About Grace, Prayer), wore them out, and One of the recent ones, Role Reversal on October 27th, is much in my mind at the moment. Christian Century, March 1, 1989, Mark E. DeVries, review of Disappointment with God: Three Questions No One Asks Aloud, p. 236; April 17, 1991, review of Reality and Vision, p. 441; May 18, 1994, Frank Ramirez, review of Pain, p. 545; September 13, 1995, review of Finding God in Unexpected Places, p. 862; August 1, 2001, Peter W. Marty, review of Reaching for the Invisible God, p. 32; December 12, 2001, Wayne A. Holst, review of Soul Survivor, p. 25. Thanks again for sharing your openness and insightful work with the rest of us. we have doubts about some of their doctrine. I met some of the characters you describe in my inner-city Chicago church, and some more in Deep South churches. I appreciate the suggestion for the blog. These are profound words that leave me with questions. I wanted to let you know that Ive been praying for you. Thank-you very much. Hes very in touch with current trends. I had invited Brian Harder to participate so there would be no questioning by him as to what it was about. Thats where Im from and we moved back here. Your book Disappointment with God is the reason I found God in my life. Philip. The chapter on the Beatitudes was one of the most moving descriptions of what I have always viewed as a rather unrealistic portion of scripture. I am Munir Masih from Pakistan. Certainly Im not a doctrinaire Calvinist. Thank you for your existence..!!! . And thats ok. Next up, The Jesus I Never Knew. I will share your response with the group. Whats so Amazing About Grace is a book that has changed my life, so thank you for writing it. Matthew had the best medical care available, a loving church that cared for him and his family, and parents who loved and prayed for him. method to attain salvation. Philip. Another first. Its so wonderfully vitalizing for us ordinary mortals to send and receive such little reminders of one anothers humanity especially in a culture where its easier to be a critic than a celebrator. Ralph Waldo Emerson. Philip. U didnt give me answers. Thank you. Thank you for taking the time to write these books, share your own journey and bring hope to people who need to noodle over these things. I have lived by its precepts all my life (57 years), including my own period of questioning the beliefs of my parents. Your note moves me deeply. Not a religion, it granted men direct access to God, to come as they may, Such divine privilege could have toppled Caesars Empire Cite this article Pick a style below, and copy the text for your bibliography. The other side of the coin is that while art today is here and present, it lives on, not necessarily as a piece (or artist) itself, but in the minds of those who encounter it and the influence they have on others, who in turn influence still others, and so on. I hope you know this history. I was not a pretty sight. She said this man came over to her and he began saying something in English she couldnt understand and she looked up at him. John Perkins, whom I got to know, holds out realistic optimism for reconciliation, something in short supply. Ive found that small groups at church canor, to be honest, cannotbe a good place to look for compatible friends. 1. You are doing very important work, Emily, and Im delighted to hear that weve come to some similar conclusions. The Old Testaments virtual silence on lesbianism and the fact that Jesuss statements against divorce were about men divorcing women, not the other way around, are just a few of the examples that reinforce this fact. I would appreciate hearing from you with respect to that book! I have read your stuff for decades. And I want to thank you for your career of authorship that helps address a subject that scars so deeply. Without going into too much detail, I cannot help but think that GOD does not care for everyone, only a few: David HE loved. Darren G. Had been in the position for one year and had set things up, Capt. I want to thank you for that illustration and for your work, with the Lords strength, in saying things that need to be said. Hello Philip! 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. That might stir up some interesting discussion! Also, are there any black authors you have read who have helped shape your faith in some way? Many of these are old, probably unavailable, so Ill include extras. Jesus came across sinners who accepted that they were hopelessly in the wrong situation. On December 31, 2016, he handed over just the treats but held back the Menorahs and candles. And I feel the same about Jesus. He died shortly after. God Bless! I have asked for an apology so many times. I am living proof that church is not necessary to the equation, and I want to share it. You, Milt Richards, Tim Stafford and Ron Hutchcraft were leading the sessions. Barry Rose, the chaplain that I had come to replace. What a heart-wrenching account. Im not sure where youre trying to get articles published, but if in Australia they could give you more helpful feedback. There you agree, that Christians have been killing a lot of other humans. They Speak With Other Tongues ~ John Sherrill It has been a number of years since I read your book The Jesus I Never Knew, but I recently picked it up again and used it to describe the incarnation (salt-water aquarium) for a Christian Worldview Course that my wife and I are doing for people. Thank you. Nothing else was done. You say that you stood up to government and church officials, but now you no longer stand up to anyone who bullies you. I have heard of you, as both of my parents view you as one of their favorite authors. Besides politics, were everyday closer to a hate speech that really scares me. please keep writing them. I never leave my moms house now no transportation and we dont get along very well. Its had a large imprint on my life. Im not making this up. While the customer support person was helping me he asked several questions about the book. If I meet somebody who I dont think likes me, I say to myself, Bob, this ones just temporarily out of order. Peace, For the past 6 years, I have prayed for them every day and still come home to a completely non-Christian family (with the exclusion of my now-spouse, which is a tremendous blessing). I have worked in medicine for 30 years. I finally was tired of waiting for the contract to sign and so complained to Bruce Smith about it and he replied by throwing me out of the church Army and CSC failed me. It is a little snapshot of my Me too! and my journey to a deeper understanding of grace. His return to faith was not the product of typical Christian evangelism. I did a word search using some of the key words from your account, and nothing showed up. Id read too many responses to suffering which merely seem to say: sickness is a product of the Fall, and God will heal it one day. And all audibles are abridged, so dont include the entire book. por Philip Yancey []. Even Peter, the apostle, said, Some of the things Paul says confuses me. Recently, we attended a series Your friend (from high school years and YFC, is the first book I have read of yours and it surely wont be the last, thanks again. Again, thank you for reaching out to misfits (the least of these, Id say) like me, Mr. Yancey. What a gracious and generous note. A BIG THANK YOU Sir for contributing to the Body of Christ, indeed it is a great starter for seminary students like me. With the support of my fianc I returned to study, I took my second habilitation and today in 2017 my life gave a turnaround. So I wrote and am just now releasing a book that a local Christian publisher embraced. Not long after the Korean War, a Korean woman had an affair with an American soldier and became pregnant. Friends even repeatedly appealed to the premier of PEI, Robert Ghiz [13] [14]. I knew, from personal experiences, that the teaching of my church regarding homosexuality was a distorted and cruel doctrine. I deliberately do not take a position on many of the issues, although you can read some of my thoughts on the topic by clicking on the Q&A/Homosexuality button on this website. He was overly homophobic and to look out. This was an unacceptable comment to make in a prison setting because it could raise tensions between Jewish and non-Jewish inmates. Here is a poem from my book: One Secret, 101 Life Changing Poems , WE need to rename an ancient subterfuge passed down the ages After talking with Brian, I called the Institution and spoke to Acting AWI Matt James, asking him if my life was in danger at the Institution. Scary is good. Recently a friend of mine deconstructed his faith, and then decided to leave entirely. I have read Whats so Amazing about Grace maybe 6 times, and took 1 year to teach it in a Sunday school class. There is a supernatural God, but he put himself back in with the ancient Mid Eastern gods of darkness if you believe in Genesis. Youre quite welcome to post this. "I've written pretty openly about my unhealthy church background," Yancey told Sojourners interviewer Jim Wallis. God was at the side of the 343 firefighters climbing the towers on September 11, 2001? I do not want excusesIf he loves me why wont he just answer in a way that will change me? Such behavior is a violation of Canadian and international religious rights and freedoms, since all inmates have the right to celebrate their religious holidays. Their 13 lives & testimonies still live to edify so many more through the gift of your book. I really resonated with the sermon portion about India. At Gwen and Mikes encouragement, I filed a complaint with the Human Rights Commission in PEI. Ive been a Christian all my life. For weeks, social media were all over it. Benny, I strongly recommend that you peruse the BioLogos website, an organization founded by Dr. Francis Collins, one of the premier scientists of our time (he directed the Human Genome Project and now heads the National Institutes of Health). He claims to believe in grace and to have faith in a "Jesus." So what is grace? Your book In His Image (you wrote with Dr. Paul Brand) sits here on my desk as I try to wrap my mind around the Imago Dei and what it means to being the likeness of God. Thank you for your efforts to help us all see the liberty Christ offers. Maybe I can explain the context of my gratitude. GulpIm blushing. I told her what happened to me after I reported Gord Domineys sexual abuse of young offenders at the Edmonton Young Offenders Center, and Don Westmans voyeurism at the Fort Saskatchewan Correctional Centre. I pray and read every day and feel that I have a close relationship with our Heavenly Father, although I know full well that I still have enormous growing to do in my relationship with Him. One day I saw Pauls memos on the Holy Communion table, just lying there waiting to be taken to the AWI for signing. Especially when 80 percent of the worlds population live on less than $10/day. He goes on with, Because of Jesus, we have the assurance that whatever disturbs us, disturbs God more. Its titled The Suffering God and has been out of print for quite some time. You shared how you have learned to not even try to address the why questions but try to help people to see that God does care about us in our suffering. Its always hard to pin down an original source. My two most common phrases are I dont know what to believe and Lord, is this really you?.

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