Other writers you discussChesterton, Dostoevsky, TolstoyI was somewhat familiar with already, but your book encouraged me to give them additional consideration. After some time in the USA I returned to the UK and took Lynn Green up on his offer and joined YWAM again after a few months he suggested a new life and start for me in Youth With a Mission Canada. So, thank you for bridging, in an inspiring way, the gap weve created between Christ and real life. ", Yancey was raised in Georgia, in an atmosphere of strict Christian fundamentalism, where "anything you could think of that was fun was wrong." Booklist correspondent June Sawyers called Yancey "one of the most approachable evangelical Christian writers. I remember reading the books preface, where you write about 9/11 and an experience you had related to that tragic day. Philip. Encyclopedia.com. Philip. Obviously youve given the subject a lot of thought, and Im glad you passed along some of your conclusions. Your books were the one who told me to believe, it was Gods plan that eventually revealed in my familys life. Maybe in heaven well meet Take care and thanks. Only recently come across it and found it a fantastic insight, to give new eyes to our reading of the gospel and to understanding Jesus. A big hug in return. I am currently writing two novels simultaneously, one of which is a dark fantasy set in the medieval era. 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. I am very grateful as well for your accident as the epilogue held the 4 questions that I immediately sent to the 6 people in my life I love the most. I just wanted to thank you for faithfully asking questions, writing, speaking, and following Christ in a way that has encouraged and inspired me. Something completely random and yet connected happened to me in the same week that Spilsby took my couch. You were going through one of the most difficult passages of lifehow could you possibly think of anything else. Gwen and Mike invited me into their home to look after their 5-year old son when they were both working the same shift. One of my roles was to organize training for COPE workers [5]. Anything that helps overcome the loneliness and what I call psychosis of writing. I also felt such a kindred spirit with you by the various authors you referenced because many of them are ones that I have read over my lifetime and I was surprised that anyone else today would have read some of these. You have had an influence on me, and my great-grandchildren will be the beneficiaries of some of that influence, and may never know your name or read anything you wrote. However, by this time both Monty and Frank had died untimely deaths and their two daughters had taken over for their fathers. I could no longer even function as the person I had been before. I hope you have supportive people around you (pastor, friends, counselor) who can give you in person what no book can. Like an oracle, Mr. Yancey only seems to give you one kick at the can. Hi Philip, We wrote more in a book called The Gift of Pain. I was shocked and distressed by all this hatred being expressed by a lay CSC chaplain. Surely thats the only time Ive been linked with David Robinson. Dont know if these are my Top Ten, but they moved me: Hi Philip, I have been looking everywhere to see if there may be a small group study guide that you or someone else may have written as a companion to the book In the Likeness of God that you co-wrote with Dr. Paul Brand. Yes! So I found a copy on ebay and didnt think any more of it. Surely I did not mean to mock them, and am sorry if it came across to you that way. I live in Germany and have been reading your books. Thank you. Thank you for your challenging and engaging style of writing.N. You want to grab a politician by the scruff of the neck and drag him a quarter of a million miles out and say, Look at that, you son of a bitch. Edgar Mitchell, Apollo 14, I really believe that if the political leaders of the world could see their planet from a distance of 100,000 miles their outlook could be fundamentally changed. To me, Stotts comment seems harsh, uncharacteristic of him. How boring it must be (for God)thats a remarkable insight Katie. Mr Yancey, So basically, l believe in a penal/substitutionary view while trying to incorporate parts of the Christus Victor view. But, a significant part of me has been lost and I feel guilty about leaving the church that gave so much to me and my family. We would do better to learn from them rather than belittle them, suggesting we know and are better. Expose the middlemen; let them lose their lofty pulpit livelihood I have lived by its precepts all my life (57 years), including my own period of questioning the beliefs of my parents. I told him Chaplain Paul had brought in a bag of at least 30. Enjoy! I was listening to the April 13th devotional from your Grace Notes. I first came across staff from Dilaram houses ( YWAM) in Switzerland in 1975, I was searching for a purpose in life and they invited me to their Centre in Heerde,Holland where I went in early March 1976 . Know the unknown God who humbly walked the earth on record I was never bothered by stories of drugs, although alcohol was a big part of my fathers life. But by your message today, I found Hope in our country. And feel free to share with any who may benefit from seeing the film. It has given me additional assurance in growing my relationship with God. A few days later as I was out for my morning walk on my hill, I saw in the early dawn light (!) [10] To keep me busy I took on some volunteer work for a local parish [11]. I have recently read and resonate w/ Tolstoy (Anna Karenina) . Paul had turned her off me as he did other staff. Thank you for asking the hard questions! I understood this comment to be a threat. God bring something good from this, God clearly told me I was going to get pregnant from the rape. As I argued with the Lord in my head, He moved me to write an article to call on Christians to pray for brothers and sisters in Christ who are under persecution. Youve written a lot about how your racist upbringing and how youve worked to overcome it. A big concern of Dobson is Supreme Court appointments. The second to go, that I have at least three of my friends that stopped attending any churchs! Moving forward, I will continue to read, pray, work hard, avoid sin, love everyone, and leave the rest to Him. He then told me to take it out of the Institution to get it weighed and priced, so I took it to a nearby Post Office, got it weighed and priced, and handed it back to him to mail out. Dear Aaron, This did not surprise me, since I knew firsthand that Brian was no better than Paul when it came to bullying others. Nevertheless, he insisted that I go to Edmonton, saying that the need was greater there than in Winnipeg. Dr. I felt very, very small. Neil Armstrong, For those who have seen the Earth from space, and for the hundreds and perhaps thousands more who will, the experience most certainly changes your perspective. 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. Your book was written 32 years ago and God had me read it and put a deep burden on my heart for him. As I finish reading chapter 1, I told my mom that Im glad this book is thick because theres still more pages left. Paul had told me that he was going to contact the Commissioner and the Minister for Corrections, Ralph Goodale. I think He is amused. Philip. I continue to search for a church that is reflective of where I am spiritually and intellectually. Thanks for asking, though. If thats not what you have done, then you are truly genius!! Your books have been my refuge! And I now have an entirely new perspective on Him, what he promises me, and what its like to know Him. I had many toxic church experiences, and now I look back even on those with gratitude, for them spurred me to a kind of gritty, honest pursuit of God, one that, as I later discovered, the Bible honors. As I write this, I am just about to finish reading Soul Survivor again. Anyway, is there any book or any person or anything that discusses mental illness from a biblical/Christian perspective that you can recommend? He currently has more than 17 million books in print, published in over 50 languages worldwide. Until then, I feel connected to you in Him and I wish you and your family all the best. But they dont satisfy the soul. Also on his website here and in the Q & A section, he relates a funny story, renaming his books under mold instead of God. They tend to resurface in a more toxic . 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. Philip. That illustration always stuck with me and I just wanted to say thank-you for being a faithful follower of Christ and for doing what He created you to do. and Prayer: Does It Make Any Difference? Yes, its possible to be an evangelical Christian without embracing todays evangelical culture. 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. 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. . Ive grown up as the daughter of a pastor and an apologetics professor, and of the countless Christian books populating the shelves inside my house, yours were the ones my twin sister and I gravitated toward. Sometimes we learn most by staying with a group that may not be our first preference. When I wouldnt resign the Phychologist wrote my resignation. She abandoned her little girl to the streets. I have now just re-read it (still inspirational!) It took me a long time to get a job and three years ago I worked in a place where I was completely dissatisfied, unmotivated, miserly, and in a position that any teenager knew without effort and did not need to finish high school to occupy it. Thank you for this vulnerable story of a search toward grace, beautifully expressed. So I started Malachi Dads and Christianity Explored right after the new year. Thus you maintained a relationship with Mel White. As a result, much of the food was thrown away, and because of lockdowns there was no feast. Then whence cometh evil? Philip. My name is Lionel Chan, I live in semi rural Australia. He lived for almost 15 years. Im so grateful to Philip Yancey for helping me understand modern Christianity better. The books Ive read of yours are so thought provoking and inspiring I thank God for your gift. If we do not ask, we do not receive forgiveness we receive hell I cannot be more holy and righteous than God Im his creation saved by grace. It has taught me so much about how to look at other people and to think of things outside of me and my control. People have not unmasked the unholy conspiracy, The gospel as Good News was proclaimed in all simplicity Im sure you have an opinion on the matter. I write this for two reasons, I guess. In August were releasing a newly updated presentation of his life and thought, Fearfully and Wonderfully: The Marvel of Bearing Gods Image. My mother-in-law has shown me scriptures such as If he does not work, neither shall he eat and others. I was first introduced to your work through my dad, who has been an avid fan of yours since his days as a college student. Lastly knowing that my good deeds doesnt matter, neither in writing or not writing. It turned my eyes to Gods goodness. Because we are time-bound creatures, limited to sensing the present and recalling the past, it maybe bothers or disappoints or upsets (or better word?) Phyllis. (which has helped us both tremendously). People are allowed to freely sin without consequence and sermons are touchy-feely inspiration that wont offend anyone because, as you seem to emphasize, we need to reach sinners by not offending them. Brand & I was blown away. Rather than standing up for me and defending my right to go into the visiting area, Warden Clovis cowered at French, a verbally and physically very powerful man. Then hung himself for nine days. You give others permission to question, to probe, to reevaluate what they believe, what they have been taught, and to look at their faith with honesty. He and I had been to the same evangelical Anglican theological college, and we were part of the evangelical wing of the worldwide Anglican Church. Phil also told me that Don would make prisoners stand facing the wall on the unit for his whole shift, not allowing them to move. It was a simple misunderstanding on my part. This is just to thank you for your conscientious and deep-seated effort to share the faith and love that will not let us go. God keep you publishing and writing and safe in the palm of His hands. Philip. I just need some reassurance. I love your books. I very much appreciate your books, your insights, your stories of others & your own. I first learned of the tradition in Annie Dillards book For the Time Being. He has family values and has a record of integrity. I still Go to it from time to time. Encyclopedia.com gives you the ability to cite reference entries and articles according to common styles from the Modern Language Association (MLA), The Chicago Manual of Style, and the American Psychological Association (APA). 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. Your books on grace are life changing. I found out later that Pauls brother Marc had attended Prairie Bible College in Three Hills, Alberta, some 30 years earlier. Nothing was made without the Word from the book of John. The Crucible ~ Aurthur Miller Blessings and Shalom! Her name is Kristin, which of course means follower of Christ. When I came back I said, Paul, here are your memos. 2. In his new memoir, Where the Light Fell, Yancey recalls his lifelong journey from strict fundamentalism to a life dedicated to a search for grace and meaning, thus providing a type of prequel to all his other books. Now youre getting me excited. Education: Columbia Bible College, Columbia, B.A., 1970; Wheaton College, Wheaton, M.A., 1972; University of Chicago, M.A., 1990. Since then, Paul hated evangelical Protestants. Philip. I could understand why he would ask me to distribute his memos, since this is a lengthy process. Philip. Francis Collins, head of the National Institutes of Health, would be at the top of the list. Philip I really want to express my thanks to you for the blessing your books have been to me over the years.