These people could also be very strong believers, but are hampered my these various mental problems. Today I read these words: Although I believe that my readers come from different churches or denominations, at least two things surely unite us. My writings have now prompted me to start the journey of writing a book (an art form that I know nothing about!) In my 34 year career in the Fire Service, Ive heard it countless times: Thank God for protecting me in this crash. On reflection later at the firehouse washing blood off my hands and face, it always occurs to me: how egotistical, conceited and exclusionary this statement really is. We each had learned pastors who were regarded as Bible scholars; mine sometimes illustrated his sermons with humorous stories about darkies, and was the first person I recall using the curse of Ham justification for racial hierarchy. As I read Christs charges to us, and realize that NONE of us deserve salvation, I am so struck by the number of evangelical Christians who are so quick to judge, condemn, and crucify others. I finished your book Prayer: Does It Make Any Difference on New Years Day, 2021. ", Over time, Yancey writes in Soul Survivor, he was able to dispense with the hatred and racism while keeping the faith. The Pastor of the church we attended ended upon running around on his wife and eventually committed suicide. In your book, Disappointment with God, you quote Moltmann on page 104: God weeps with us so that we may one day laugh with him. I love this quote, but I cannot find it anywhere in any of Moltmanns books or articles. Simpson in 1882, and Moody Bible Institute, founded by D . (With Tim Stafford) The Student Bible, Zondervan (Grand Rapids, MI), 1988, published as The Student Bible: New International Version, 1996, revised edition published as The Student Bible: Updated New American Standard, 1999. I love reading your observations of how God is working in different parts of the world. John 3:16 and the born-again I reclused into this judgemental spiritual superiority bigot who saw heaven for myself and hell for everyone one else. God bless you. Im very grateful for your books. That's why Yancey's account still sends chills down my spine. Odin, by the way, took a spear and drove it into his side. The author of more than a dozen books. 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 didnt write the script to Prince of Egypt. If thats not what you have done, then you are truly genius!! The shouting brought other people into this small space, and everything was in an uproar. Right there and then Paul informed me that he had no intention of helping me to get oriented or settled in. In the command re: how many times do I have to forgive someone, and He says 70 x 7 but that appears to me that the transgressor asked for forgiveness. Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU. Hello Philip! Thats how the light gets in. At times, it seemed that the only people that did not deny the problems that to me were as plain as day were the people who most vehemently rejected the faith that I was holding on to. Thanks for committing to writing for the body of Christ. teacher. My aunt and uncle introduced me to your books almost 15 years ago. And the sad part is that he did it to a priest before me and he told me he would write a letter about that priest so he never works as a priest again. Does one exist? This is the glory of a government by the people which none of us would change for a moment. board and train for aggressive dogs; poundland pencil case; June 14, 2022 / / patron saint of those in mortal danger 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.!). The reason is that you cite Switzerland and Iceland as the (supposed) leaders in world happiness (as a function of the ranking composition probably all due to wealth, health and public infrastructure), but you not perceiving the facial expressions and tone of the voice of those people as particularly happy when you speak there. Thank you for your articulate book, which has come the closest to making me re-think my doubts in the whole matter. His Word is very contrary to almost all aspects of my life. I knew he loved every one of them as if they were his own. A few days later as I was out for my morning walk on my hill, I saw in the early dawn light (!) Your books are a great help for my spiritual growth, but I must say, Ive never been angry with God and never questioned God as Father and his Son as my Savior. Recently, I came across a copy of your book Reaching for the Invisible God, and I was extremely encouraged by your frank approach to doubt, the mysterious nature of God, and the personification of Him thats so widespread in protestant/evangelical culture. Hi Phil Im afraid the only hard copy audibles are cassette tapesthe book has been around for a while! Whats the point of our earthly life?! I am just finishing reading your book Vanishing Grace. I was mentally and emotionally abused as a child also, so I have a hard time with anger. With life issues coming up on daily basis, The Las Vegas shooting killing 58 and over 500 injuired; only yesterday the Texas Church shooting killing 26 and many more event in 2017. Regardless of what you believe about evolution, life has changed through the ages. I cant explain the camaraderie I felt with your words. If nothing else could you please pray I could be more of worth to my family and God would help with my depression and chronic pain. May He continue to bless you. Check out the Books section on my website. You are not alone. Writing (especially about such a sensitive topic) is hard and I deeply appreciate the time and effort and struggle you put into it. I yearned for more, not knowing what more meant. Other writers you discussChesterton, Dostoevsky, TolstoyI was somewhat familiar with already, but your book encouraged me to give them additional consideration. Anyway, I was wondering if in the future you would write something about mental illness. Your book should have been Vanishing Truth. Please stop over-emphasizing grace at the expense of living out the true gospel. Similar to many others, I understand church hurt but when you knew there is a Christ that can relate and cares. Kind regards from Cape Town, South Africa (and you would be amazed at how many people in the USA do not know where that is situated). (Wish I could post the pic) This is my 3rd time reading Rumors. Dear Mr. Yancey, I would also just like to thank you. and God bless you Mr Yancey . Neither sources nor archives are sufficient. 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. My wife and I after 2 years of marriage are still in a discernment process about where to worship. Thank you for your writings. I will pray for you. If you read, say, Job, Psalms, Habakkuk, the complaints against God and criticism of how creation works are stark and obvious. It whole heartedly does make a difference! You sound really depressed, a condition that cries for in-person help, from friends or a trained counselor. I read Whats So Amazing About Grace and agreed with your message so much that I have both recommended it and used several references from it in my amateur writer article The Simplicity of Grace prepared for my Serra Club Newsletter to be submitted for October. From your reader: Ana Paula Nascimento This weekend, we learned of the death of Rick and Kay Warrens son Matthew. And further, if this is the case, how could anyone bend a knee to whichever deity is responsible for this plan? I would encourage you to explore that avenue. I didnt know their stories. I heard you when you said that you felt comfortable when both sides sent you hate letters. Ramazan also told me that Brian was bullying him, after his daughter had asked him one time why he had let Brian Harder shout at him and say the things that he had said to him on the phone. Phil quotes a Pentecostal pastor, When God seems absent, sometimes its up to us to show his presence. Phil comments, Often the world only knows the truth of Immanuel, God with us, because of his followers. Again, this is wholly dissatisfying. I cannot agree with the premise of mutual exclusivity between Gods sovereignty and Gods love. I will try to learn from your comments, and thank you for doing the biblical and honorable thing by writing me directly. I went back to God and realized that He was still by my side, but this time I had frank conversations. SO.. If a neighbors house burned down, the congregation would rally around and show charityif, that is, the house belonged to a white person. I lead a small group Bible Study and have used your materials several times. You should have my e-mail, and I would love to meet you. LTRP Note: Today, we received the following e-mail from a Lighthouse Trails reader who is in ministry. However, it does not look as though it will address a question I am interested in. Anyway, I know I am preaching to the choir, but it feels good to get some of these things off my chest. Its long and comprehensive, and helped me greatly in putting together various ways of looking at the Atonement. My last two books were Vanishing Grace and The Question That Never Goes Away. This was an unacceptable comment to make in a prison setting because it could raise tensions between Jewish and non-Jewish inmates. Thank you for being part of that process. 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. I received an e-mail reply from him shortly afterwards, confirming my dismissal but providing no reason for it [36]. We currently attend a small Presbyterian church. Philip. Thank you for writing these books, and I hope that you will continue to use your gift for words to walk alongside those who struggle with doubt. Why did people flock to Jesus? Down the ages that one suffix has misled all humanity Good read his books! It seems that your pilgrimage somehow inspired me to embark on mine, somewhat. Not a d**n thing. Foreign rights are handled by the publishers, and no Italian publishers have contracted for it, sorry. Let me tell you, I was nine years old but I weighed less than 30 pounds. Dave Larkin, You have excellent taste in reading, as shown by that list of authors! The only thing hollow is Phils disappointing attempt at suggesting the Christian God with His folded arms of indifference is something worth worshiping. It has been a great help to me to bringing to realisation my thoughts around what my attitude to many of the issues confronting Christians today should be; the answer is to be graceful of course. What would Vol. With that in mind, thank you for being part of our lives through your writing. After reading Whats So Amazing About Grace for the first time, I wrote a short devotional about it for my churchs Lenten devotional book written by members of the congregation. Phil says a Newtown parent asked him, Will God protect my child? To which he replied, Yes! [2] He is published by Hachette, HarperCollins Christian Publishing, InterVarsity Press, and Penguin Random House. The inmates wanted chicken but Paul bought fresh salad items in bulk. Thats not allowed. In Gethsemane, he did not pray, "Thank you for this opportunity to suffer," but rather pled desperately for an escape. It has taught me so much about how to look at other people and to think of things outside of me and my control. Currently I am reading Reaching for the Invisible God. Secondly, your refusal to excuse the shortcomings of the church, while still showing grace and love for her, redirects me when I feel so fed up with the church. Currently, Im reading your book on prayer while trying to come to terms with the Sri Lanka bombings on Easter Sunday morning. 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.
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