I was living on church property in a mobile home, a house trailer, so I could never get away from it. I found a copy of your The Jesus I Never Knew at a local book giveaway recently, I felt the need to find a way to thank you for writing it. Our Lord was the greatest advocate for grace and reason, but standing in the temple among the money changers, even he knew when to go for the whip. 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. I made decisions to give up pessimism, gossip and take more positive actions in life without being anxious for tomorrow. God bless you! I dont know when a person begins to feel like a real writer, or that something he (or she) has to say might do a stranger good instead of harm. I am disappointed as I come to the end of your books, but Ive also benefited from authors you speak about such as CS Lewis and Jurgen Moltmann. I continued to serve those under my care and enhanced the chaplaincy services there [4]. Ps Prince of Egypt movie was one of my fav movies growing up- did you actually write the script for it?!? Philip's photo Mourning and dancing touch each otherthis is a beautiful concept, straight out of the Bible, of course. Hello Philip, Im Brazilian. I continue to search for a church that is reflective of where I am spiritually and intellectually. Ted B. I just finished rereading Whats So Amazing About Grace, since my pastor chose it as this years Lenten study book. But their focus has changed. I doubt anyone has an answer that would satisfy Ehrman, however. What it actually says is that a golden rope was tied around the High Priests leg. You have a way of expressing yourself that brings such clarity to my Christian experience. In August were releasing a newly updated presentation of his life and thought, Fearfully and Wonderfully: The Marvel of Bearing Gods Image. I saw that you are on the schedule to speak this semester during our chapel. My days are all the same now.loneliness, unemployment, worry, conflict. I have no doubt that IF she wins, the public will know it was rigged, and the fallout will be an uprising that the US hasnt seen since the Civil War. Or as you say later Are you envious because Im generous. The book is eloquently written so its still delightful to reread the same page for 10 times. Paul told me on December 27th, 2016 that me telling the Warden that he was bullying me was outrageous. I am living proof that church is not necessary to the equation, and I want to share it. Thank you so much for your book Whats So Amazing About Grace?! In that culture at that time, that was unacceptable. Join bestselling author Philip Yancey as he conducts an enlightening biblical and historical investigation into the real Jesus. Im a pilgrim, recovering from a bad church upbringing, searching for a faith that makes its followers larger and not smaller. Reminds me of Tom Hollands book Dominion, which credits Christianity for most of the good things in Western Civilization, while not buying into the underlying story. Thanks brother The idea is new to me. What would Vol. Loved it. Of course. Phil later has to correct himself with, No, Im sorry. But Phillip I have a question, I read a book rumors of another world and I thought it was written by you. I told all this because I want to ask you: How to react? Sorry, I dont know Polish. So I wrote and am just now releasing a book that a local Christian publisher embraced. I think the burden we carry from being harmed by someone else (who is not repentant or wanting forgiveness) is between me and God to heal, to take away the bitterness and angerbecause I dont believe offering blanket forgiveness for the vilest of men is even sincere. Thanks for responding and your comment. I was advised to send a letter to demand the reason for my dismissal, so I sent an e-mail to Misty McLaughlin at Bridges of Canada. I have been wrestling with these issues for my entire writing career, hence previous book titles like Where Is God When It Hurts, Disappointment with God, and The Gift of Pain. I could certainly resonate with a lot of the things you experienced, but not the pain that you shared so poignantly. God bless you and your family. Please translate your books into Urdu (Pakistani) language. We do. Theres a good chance I adapted it from something I heard from someone else! His family was shocked I said that. Would it be possible to receive a donation? Remember, Jews vehemently ignore it. I have many friends now who face similar anguish. Thanks for introducing me to Shusaku Endo. Philip. It would be great to receive some of your books to add to our library. I like to finish reading the book at least in that same week. Missionary Martin Burnham was held captive by terrorists for 376 days until he was killed in a . I have had the book Where is God when it Hurts? 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. Im a mixture of all of these as a lot of people are. Then youll have to lie on your back and stare at the ceiling and realize what a rebellious thing youve done, going against Gods will and everything youve been brought up to believe.. You make a good point about my pedantic language, and Ill need to watch that. I hear from Mormons, Seventh Day Adventists, Catholics, and others who had experiences quite unlike mine yet can identify with some of the excesses I experienced. It enriches my walk with the Lord and it is an invaluable resource! I did a word search on a man in a hut and turned up nothing. But thats not even Scriptural, at least not the emphasis of Scripture. They say, We loan because: We care about human beings and understand that it takes people to help people. The Christians say, We loan because: Pure and undefiled religion before God the Father is this: to care for orphans and widows in their misfortune and to keep oneself unstained by the world. We chaplains had to find work space wherever we could. I go back to that beautiful discourse in John Chapters 13 to 17, which is Jesus last time with his disciples. For the record, this Singaporean pastor stole the money to fund his wifes ailing pop career and, of course, to provide himself a luxury lifestyle including a $20,000/month Los Angeles mansion. (The devil is in the details, after all. Philip. as of now I am doing a book review of your The Jesus I never Knew as a requirement in one of my subject. One is in 1 Corinthians 5 where Paul says, What business is it of ours to judge those outside the church? The other is simply to follow Jesus and see how he treated notorious sinners and moral outcasts. The YWAM director Lynn Green invited me to join the YWAM community and told me that YWAM holland was wrong for the way they treated me. Thank you for asking and bringing up the questions that are rarely spoken about, and helping me understand that my occasional doubt is necessary for deeper reaches and experiences with God. Ana Paula Nascimento (Juiz de Fora MG), Ana Paula, Im sure the Google translator did not do justice to your Portuguese, but your message came through loud and clear. Thanks so much for your service to the hurting. This is what the little girl recalled. If so please let me know where to send you a copy. Every blessing David. Youre so very kind, Rod. My question is, more, what good is he? I picked up your book, Reaching for the Invisible God, and am three-quarters through it, and love it. Beyond what my simple mind could fathom. I hope to now live worthy of the call. He said you SHALL KNOW THE TRUTH AND THE TRUTH WILL MAKE YOU FREE. Philip. I have Jews and various Christian denominations in my immediate family and ancestry; nevertheless, we all got on together. Dear Philip! Some others, both living and dead: Jurgen Moltmann, a contemporary German theologian; Millard Fuller, who founded Habitat for Humanity; John Perkins, who pioneers racial reconciliation; Ron Nikkel, who took Prison Fellowship to more than 100 countries; Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, President of Liberia. I would be curious to know what (if anything) you make of the Jordan Peterson phenomenon. 1. Yancey said of the poet John Donne that he began with prayers that his pain be removed; he ended with prayers that his pain be redeemed. A class in writing here and there can help, yes, though I wouldnt necessarily plunge into an English degree; these days what you learn in university doesnt always translate easily into popular communication. Obviously youve given the subject a lot of thought, and Im glad you passed along some of your conclusions. It was widely known that Don Westman, a Corrections Officer at the Fort Saskatchewan Correctional Centre (FSCC), made a habit of watching women prisoners through the camera in segregation as they sat on the toilet. I have just started reading your book on Prayer. Hello Philip, There are so many great references to other famous writers, many of whom were Christians who have struggled in their faith. When I read these stories I cant help but think they simply reveal the ignorance of a primitive culture. If this was the end of the story, it would not have been worth telling. Thank you for for being you. I just want to clarify if it was really you that wrote it. I am purchasing a copy of participants guide for all of the inmates in the class. I couldnt find another way to contact you other than this comment section, but here I am, a decade-plus later, finally saying thank you for letting God use you so mightily in my life. Its wonderful that you have such an open line of communication with your parents. Mr. Rasmus talked to me regarding a letter I had written to the CSC Commissioner. Thank you for being my friend these many years. What God has meant for me to have will never go to anyone else and even if I happen to lose something that was meant for me, I will get it back eventually because it was mine to begin with. Pray that the character of Christ will also be the character of his people. Hmm. Ive been a Christian all my life. Certainly there is nothing wrong with pointing out in love, errors to people you know well enough to do so. When Brad Sass had found out that I had planted a tree in memory of his mother, he was deeply moved. Oh, my, what trials you have been through! Salutations. Hi! You said: [10] To keep me busy I took on some volunteer work for a local parish [11]. 91:10) No harm befalls the righteous, but the wicked have their fill of trouble. (Prov. The man in charge is a police sergeant who for no apparent reason began to recount his story of miraculous recovery from terminal cancer. It appears to me that nothing, from Elizabeth Fritzl to Stalin to the 2004 Tsunami, will force a real discussion. As a graduate counsellor in training; I know that these writings will sustain my faith in God and assist me in being present with those who have given me the privilege to be with them in their deep suffering. I am so disappointed. To keep from going to the Canadian Human Rights Commission after my dismissal from the Fort Saskatchewan Institution, Threshold Ministries offered me 5-year contract as Community Chaplain with CSC in Charlottetown, PEI. The Evaluation Team I dont want to spread the stereotype that all gay people are into whips.) Dear Philip Yancey , That God is a creator who invented love and beauty and those things. I live in Zimbabwe. We landed on Philip Yancey. Lewis, aside from perhaps The Screwtape Letters which I enjoyed and was insightful, I couldnt seem to get through his superbly high language, especially his non fiction works. Recently I decided to try and step away from the constant critical analyzing to appreciate the undeniable beauty of faith in my life that I have found. The book I referenced above is a second book Im developing, however I have my first book coming out later this spring entitled Amazed Why the Humanity of Jesus Matters. I have just discovered Philip Yancey and am blown away by what I have read. For two years she lived on the streets until finally she made her way to an orphanage. I was stunned, to put it mildly, and deeply shaken. Maybe that is part of the maturing process.. There are so few authors that come with me on this journey. Ungrace moved me deeply. 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