I was wondering if you did any consulting and, if so, information on your rates. Its just gravity affecting the motion of celestial bodies which I can see the effects of, measure and predict with unerring accuracy. I do know that mental (and spiritual) states have physical manifestationsplacebo effects alone prove that. Theyre still voting Republican. When We Hurt: Prayer, Preparation, & Hope for Life's Pain, Inspirio/Zondervan (Grand Rapids, MI), 2006. My family and I plan to visit the USA in June 2023. I am one of prayer who is praying for Korea to be united in Jesus Christ and also to awe the Lord. It has been life-changing for me. I worked for Cesar Chavez and the United Farmworkers Union as an organizer, and other things (Grapes of Wrath influenced me here). Hello Philip. Yancey was born in Atlanta[3] and grew up in nearby suburbs. The spiritual insights I learned are amazing. Philip D. Yancey's books are "fast becoming classics of the evangelical literature," according to Publishers Weekly contributor Miriam Berkley, in an interview with Yancey. I recommend The Art of Forgiving and Forgive and Forget, both by Lewis Smedes. Although her struggles may be different from yours (hers is a personal journey through deep depression) you may find it helpful. I could empathize with the path youve trod through the years, and many of your words resonated strongly with me. from now. At the time I was worshiping at a conservative Baptist church, convinced that drinking and swearing were terrible sins, and watching fearfully for the signs of the coming rapture and the real-world Nicolae Carpathia. If so, would be interested in your thoughts. 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. I can tell you within nanoseconds when that very asteroid will pass us again 1,000 years from now. Never my friend, never stop doing what God gave you as gift, never stop fascinating people with your wise words. Anything that helps overcome the loneliness and what I call psychosis of writing. From the time of my Confirmation at 15 until age 64, I kept only a vague and unlearned concept of God. Philip. Education: Columbia Bible College, Columbia, B.A., 1970; Wheaton College, Wheaton, M.A., 1972; University of Chicago, M.A., 1990. Could you be kind enough to recommend a book I can buy for her? While serving as chaplain there, Monty spoke in chapel services at my invitation on several occasions. Indeed, I was very grateful that I was being allowed to participate in doing something for someone else with no thought of any personal benefit, no pressure as they say. I just finished your book Disappointment with God. Hello Philip. For the 6 months I have been wrestling a great deal with nihilism. The cultural adjustment coupled with the differences in church life was really hard for me. Im not sure where youre trying to get articles published, but if in Australia they could give you more helpful feedback. Keep up the good work. You say that you stood up to government and church officials, but now you no longer stand up to anyone who bullies you. Some reacted mercifully with peaceful speech while others were hateful with a condemner speech. On January 24th, 2017, I was sitting in my office doing paperwork when I heard someone calling, Father Richard, are you in here?. At least I feel warmth and love in your writing. 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. Thank you for sharing and causing great joy in our lives. Lewis Let me read you some promises from the Bible. I knew, though, that behind me on the same platform twenty-six candles were flickering in memory of victims, proof that we have no immunity from the effects of a broken planet. The updated version of Fearfully and Wonderfully was great. Of course were all sick, were all sinners, and your last paragraph expresses it well. Threshold Ministries denounced me for my same-sex attraction, even though I had not been living a homosexual lifestyle since my teenage years. It is Jesus and a relationship with him that matters, not me .I have cared for gay people dying of Aides and welcomed them to use my shower and fed them meals and washed their cloths in my home , I was and I am a very kind man. I hope that helps. Saul, well (I am expecting the religious here to go and spew scripture in my face by saying this and the reasons el al). This film begins with the quote No one ever converted to Christianity because they lost the argument. Following the quote in the film, it says Phillip (sic) Yancey, author, Rumors of Another World. Hi Philip, For me, heres the take-away: A few days later he came back to tell me that the book I had given him was awesome. He does not know why evil exists Watch Putins advances with a weakened NATO! These men and women had in common a commitment to the goals of Christianity, explained Booklist contributor Ray Olson; "each realized and then taught and lived for the great concerns of Christianitycheerfulness, justice, grace, truth, humility, healing, compassion." Many of these leaders routinely told me to keep quiet, and my refusal to do so finally cost me my job. Why God let His children to face prison, critical illness, and the autoimmune disease that none was sure on the cure. There are few Christian books that I have read that uncovered my own personal and emotional responses like this one. A great experience! Thanks, The Couch The treatment was therapy sessions that I could not afford. Youve have a profound influence on countless numbers of readers. I share part of Bannons tragic story in my own life. When I asked him about the missing couch, he laughed and said, I am sitting on it. I would also just like to thank you. However, seeing you again speaking of your toxic church in Bible Study, I decided to resend it. I have just finished reading Where the Light Fell. At one of the M2W2 meetings, Jim Shantz commented that the Mennonite Central Committee had just been meeting, and that one of the things discussed at the meeting was how the Israeli government was treating the Palestinians the same way as the Canadian government had treated its Aboriginal people. At last I said, No, Im sorry, I cant promise that. None of us is exempt. Do you know any Pakistani Christian publishers I could try? The trouble was that I walked on eggshells with Paul; I never knew when he was going to have an outburst. So I am looking you up to ask for your feedback. (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. Thank You, Pleasure. But I guess it keeps his flock coming back each week. These things are not true, and Paul had no right to say them. Unfortunately, very credible stories have surface in congregations very close to us personally that are difficult to ignore. He would think that the house was on fire, or some other serious thing, and drag his wife out of her bed in panic. and Prayer: Does It Make Any Difference? YWAM shamed me for being SSA, abused me and gave me an image of God as someone who hated me for not making me into a Hetosexual and an image of myself of shame. They are geniuses! At Gwen and Mikes encouragement, I filed a complaint with the Human Rights Commission in PEI. "In this book, we see why [Yancey] is so effective" as a mediator or bridge between conservative and liberal Christians, John Congram stated in the Presbyterian Record. Its one thing to outwardly portray stoicism; its quite another to face daily the doubts and second guessing. May you know the God of all comfort, worthy of trust even in those things we cannot comprehend. I dont know where your friend got that quote about church. He doesnt tell me to point fingers or join a country club church or sentimentalize or politicize or trivialize this great Gospel. My heart has a constant dull ache. Mr. Yancey, I went to a priest I knew In PEI , it was there I met some american christians who came up to me in a coffee shop where I was using the free internet. I came out of the abuse in my childhood and became so angry with God that I did briefly become an atheist in words, in college, but could never convince myself that I actually didnt believe in God. It took me a while to finish the book as am I not only a slow reader; I also like to read books like this and then reflect on parts of them before continuing ; so as not to trivialize any one point. In December 2015, the EPS contacted me in PEI to make a statement about Gord [2]. Mr Yancey- I was in CO recently visiting my son at the USAFA for parents weekend and took the opportunity to buy Whats Good About God at the Focus on the Family bookstore. Keep feeling differentyoure not alone. Is it possible it is taken from Where is God when it Hurts? I walked out of the chapel in shock, to talk to the Acting Warden, Clovis LaPointe. As a Christian I must lean in and listen; I must embrace and include. Until then, I feel connected to you in Him and I wish you and your family all the best. I just finished it this morning and found myself reading out loud portions of the final chapter to my husband with tears falling down my face. Im also glad youve started writing. Just curiousdo you believe that John the Baptist ate locusts and wild honey? I have a problem that I was hoping you could help me with. Nunnally, a professor of Hebrew and early Judaism made this statement. "I went through a period of feeling betrayed," he said to Wallis. Know the unknown God who humbly walked the earth on record Im impressed by your openness. Anyway, is there any book or any person or anything that discusses mental illness from a biblical/Christian perspective that you can recommend? He understood my struggle with Paul, as he had witnessed Rev. It whole heartedly does make a difference! Really amazing! How perfect that you are using Gods comfort for you to extend comfort to others (See 2 Corinthians 1). I have experienced some of the life struggles you also have had and you have encouraged me to see God and His word in a new, fresh and relevant way, so THANK-YOU. I was deeply moved and encouraged by these books and grateful thanking God for the profound and challenging thoughts I have read. I felt like I was walking on egg shells as far as my faith and practice was concerned. I am re-reading Disappointment with God and just had a question. As for Nigeria, thank you for the invitation! You warm my heart. 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. The Christian part of us is called to respond with forgiveness if it is sought we must forgive because we were forgiven (because we also sin). Thats an important part of history we need to learn from. I continued to serve those under my care and enhanced the chaplaincy services there [4]. I believe at this point I own almost all of your books and I wanted you to know they have really meant so much to me in trying times and not so trying times. I have read several and have appreciated them, especially The Jesus I Never Knew and Whats so amazing about grace? Both have helped me in my thinking and my preaching. Philip. Theyre actually helpful. We will get through this. What I can do however is give an indication as to its importance in my life based on a recent event. Ive stood in Eastern Samar in the Philippines were Typhoon Yolanda killed over 6,300 of Rubys countrymen and women. When I teach fire safety (to adults, and after a warning), I show a video from the 2003 Station Nightclub Fire, very, very similar to last nights fire in Bucharest. 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. I often find myself wondering why the Bible isnt like that. When I get caught up in the language and the complexity of the Bible, when I find myself leaning towards the legalism of the southern churches and schools Ive attended, when I feel I cannot make sense of it all and feel discouraged, I often times find myself returning to your book. I have hope that this process for me will result in a strengthened and more vibrant faith. Brand, and Hodder & Stoughton will publish them this coming fall under the title (I think) Fearfully and Wonderfully: The Marvel of Bearing Gods Image. After few more meetings, she invited me to attend her church of three years an Independent Baptist Fundamental church. I have read two (2) books on prayer and have yet to hear from God or to even to have learned to pray. I know there are plenty of Christians who share my point-of-view, even though I know many more who dont (unfortunately). Philip. I am returning to Jesus ministry at points of confusion. So my final and dangerous calling has been to publish a book that allows Christians of all denominations to gain a close and personal look at the dreadful and unmerited suffering that continues to be imposed upon believers supporting same-sex marriages. ~ supplying me with answers that actually make sense. Is he both able and willing? They finally threw me out saying God had told Ken Wright from New Zealand that I was to leave and be dependent on no one and to work. He has healed a lot of my hurt and set the record straight for me in many areas. We were not qualified to deal with the kind of emotional and mental pain that you describe. Like it is a game to Him. Years ago,early in my faith walk, I read the books you wrote with Dr. 1 min read; Jun 05, 2022; Bagikan : Ive searched for so long and so hard for a job, with absolutely no success, and am now down to my last couple of hundred dollars. I held her as she cried. Everything has been thrown at me Ive fallen through every crack in some of americas pillar Christians . God provides support and solidarity, yes, but not protectionat least not the kind of protection we desperately long for. Writing (especially about such a sensitive topic) is hard and I deeply appreciate the time and effort and struggle you put into it. Im sorry for all you are going through Philip. I have promised God that I will never take my own life. Thank you for this, Sally. Thank you. ? Just recently, I completed reading your book Soul Survivor. If so, is it appropriate to still use it and if so, how would I reference it in the endnotes of the book? Yancey was born in 1949 and grew up in the outskirts of Atlanta, the younger of two boys. There are so many more things I want to tell you. Everything was spelled out in black and white. I am a 38 year old video game developer. Thank you so much for your efforts. Thank you as this would probably not be a book I would have picked up and read on my own but I was intrigued after the event. Ive had some discussion about youth and childrens books. When he came into my office soon afterwards to push me around some more, I walked up to this six-foot something big man and said, Paul, you are a bully and a liar. However that does not mean Ive given up reading in general or anything Yancy specifically. I am grieving for my life that is all gone now. See the dismantling of Americas leadership!) the Christian in me must pray for the welfare of the city, our country and the world. (Matthew 3:4), I wouldnt doubt it. I really resonated with the sermon portion about India. On page 119 the words discussion of parenthood helped to define my purpose more clearly and keep me focused. When our Lord actually extended forgiveness to another person, he did it with these words: Your sins are forgiven as in the case of the cripple let down through a roof. Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), April 27, 1994, Bashir Qureshi, review of Pain, p. 1294. I walked the streets on Montreal for days searching for the Taxi driver and finally found him and my documents which he had not handed in . When he also told me to stop, I did so immediately. You are a great inspiration to me as I see marginalized people every day in court. Just took it down from the shelf and re-read it. I was listening to the April 13th devotional from your Grace Notes. I hadnt crossed the campus before I was told how each woman was being required to come forward and kneel in front of a female faculty member. Here is a poem from my book: One Secret, 101 Life Changing Poems , WE need to rename an ancient subterfuge passed down the ages You seem to have managed it though and I am both grateful and amazed. Pagpalain ka ng Diyos! ", Yancey's books offer "no facile solutions, no panacea to suffering and misery," to quote Sawyers. But lets restore some balance. So you have chosen to over-emphasis grace, as evangelical churches have been doing for decades and Protestant churches have been doing for centuries. Wrights books? You can check both out on Amazon. I didnt agree with what was tolerated and what was condemned.I remember telling a friend of mine, how l benefited more from listening to doctor Phil than my local pastor. Im just reading your book Whats So Amazing About Grace? Judy. The Langauge of God ~ Francis Collins. Do you know the source of this belief? I liked that. Growing up in an evangelical home centered on ministry service Ive come away with gratefulness for being introduced to Jesus at a young age and yet as an adult woman, have needed to untangle many threads of what beliefs were founded on Jesus and what were from cultural Christianity. Im curious if you might know what chapter or page it is included in so that I can cite the page number. From there I received encouragement and God strengthened me at every step. Like Job, my conception of God was wrong and I am glad to have awakened me through the transforming wisdom of His word that brings us hope. My days are all the same now.loneliness, unemployment, worry, conflict. Ever since, Yancey has explored the most basic questions and deepest mysteries of the Christian faith, guiding millions of readers with him. I tried consoling her, but I struggle with doubts and am not the best at reassurance these days. If true, this would have been a breach of confidentiality since Paul is my colleague, not my boss (I report to Bridges of Canada, the AWI and the Archbishop, and the AWI).