Yancey's message is one of hypocrisy and self-righteousness, attributing to man powers he does not have and condemning him when he fails to exercise those powers. Hundreds of church members formed a prayer rallies for him. If this is supposed to be the most important relationship of my life, then its not netting out so well in progress Id always heard that as we age we tend to draw closer to God but Im finding it increasingly more difficult to embrace and sustain a passion for something that remains so abstract and unclear. I could no longer even function as the person I had been before. But Phillip I have a question, I read a book rumors of another world and I thought it was written by you. However as you can guess, the Evangelical section is against this. I could certainly resonate with a lot of the things you experienced, but not the pain that you shared so poignantly. Weve gone from trying to check off the peaks to enjoying the wildflowers along the way, said Yancey. Rather than simply shrug my shoulders, however, I decided to study the topic in depth and that is when I came across your experiences and writings. Cautiously, warily, I returned, circling around the faith to see if it might be true.. Do not touch my things! He said this over and over again. What a tragedy, all those wasted years pursuing some kind of Focus on the Family image, instead of Jesus. Religion: Protestant. I cant deny it. Only after they were deeply convicted of their crime and asking how they might be saved from its consequences did they hear that word of amazing grace, the offer of baptism, and the promise of forgiveness. Over the years Ive been helped by writers such as Scott Peck (especially his People of the Lie), Gerald May, James Fowler, and James Hillman to understand the stages of faith we go through. Occasionally, the why question tries to bubble up but we try to let it evaporate. Thanks again, I look forward to your new work. I had paid dearly for following the Deputy Wardens teaching to report illegal activities. Those following days were painful and difficult for my wife. Ive learned much from Swedish Lutherans, many Catholic authors, Orthodox priests and a host of others. Free UK Delivery on Orders Over 20. Why the difference? You encouraged me to keep the journal and use it as history. I wrote the study guide for Carl Medearis book Speaking of Jesus and attended the Simply Jesus event a couple of years ago. Richard was actually a pseudonym for a real person, and we have been in contact over the years. I think my favorite of yours is Soul Survivor. Many of the victims families comment, I have forgiven him in an expression of closure, or some other Christian-like behavior. Philip. Always has, always will. Thanks from the heart. Im humbled by your comments, and hope that Buechners writings do make their way to Singapore; just last week I spoke at a writers conference in his honor. Philip. To understand freedom in Christ over canned answers, cliche and religiosity. However, I didnt feel the process of releasing the book would be complete until I had expressed my thanks to you for writing it. Havent we all? I responded by writing you that I kept a journal all the time I was in the group (8 years). Nunnally, a professor of Hebrew and early Judaism made this statement. Yanceys mother, a central figure in his life, was emotionally unstable and abusive. Im very sorry that you are burdened in this way. That all-important border would be invisible, that noisy argument silenced. Thank you for all youve done for the kingdom. Please come and speak in South Africa, if you can find the time, Philip. This is where the start of a good conversation goes to die. Hinds Feet on High Places ~ Hannah Hurnard Watch Putins advances with a weakened NATO! I love Philip Yancey because of his emphasis on Jesus, and how much Jesus loves every human being. Philip. 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. It touched me deeply. I remember reading the books preface, where you write about 9/11 and an experience you had related to that tragic day. I have not yet received a reply. If I had spent my time dwelling on the negative that I could not control, as I often do, then I would have been discouraged and depressed as I often am but as it was I was happy, content and fulfilled. I have spoken to various pastors, councellors etc and they all spew the same garbage and meaningless words. Since becoming a Canadian citizen 38 years ago pledged to stand up for what is right, to uphold the law of this country. At any rate your writings never fail to inspire me! You lift my faith today. How Chinese traditional ways contrast distinctly with the Western is how it recognises empathy driven parenting absent discipline and obedience to Sacred Authority, whatever the intention, ends up creating miserable narcissists that refuse to recognise inherited duties. I believe we can know. In 2009, I reported physical abuse at The Bethany Group, a long-term care facility in Camrose where I was the chaplain. And thank you for this most encouraging grace note. Philip. It must be excruciating. Only the fit survive. I wonder if God is still really there. I asked my church missionary serveral times with the questions such as What is forgiveness? Ive stood in Eastern Samar in the Philippines were Typhoon Yolanda killed over 6,300 of Rubys countrymen and women. A great experience! Smith blackened my name right across Canada and made it impossible for me to be accepted by a Bishop and so I went to the breakaway Anglicans, Reformed Episcopal Church ,and they were as cruel and bigoted as Capt. I was raised in a wonderful Christian home but like you, I had many questions about things I had seen in the church and even more questions, as I experienced new churches different from the ones I was used to in the south. Wrights books? I am attempting to help a man who says he needs to forgive God. And I feel the same about Jesus. For example, someone could have a deep depression or fear of associating with people, or even leaving their house. Since reading your book, I have vowed to stand strong in my faith and move forward, refusing to doubt my own salvation any longer. He responded by screaming at me, Leave my things alone! Having been brought up in a brethren church that had a penchant for embracing legalism, my sheltered beliefs were only challenged after I graduated, moved back home, and started worshiping at a different church. We moved in with my Mom. Im reading Disappointment with God again and just wrote a devotional to In the Upper Room speaking from my experience. I appealed to AWI Brad Sass and Paul for peace. 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. Please respond to khaldoun.sweis@gmail.com, Im not sure how to respond. The pattern I see in the Gospels, though, is exactly what you describe, especially Jesus words to the Pharisees after the woman anointed him. Years later, when I first started to really struggled with the church I attended and with a season of doubt in the pursuit of my Ph.D., I found it again and God used it to keep me hanging on. Im still trying to work this out and would love to have your thoughts on this complicated topic. After one such an incident, Paul went to BC to see them. I would recommend something from chapters 17-19, simply because our nation is so divided politically. Have you ever considered visiting New Zealand? The situation got so bad that I took it to AWI Brad Sass and to Brian Harder. Meanwhile, Im simply grateful for the privilege of making a living by exploring what I would do anyway. I worried it was blasphemous and put it down and was afraid to read it again for a long while. Writing (especially about such a sensitive topic) is hard and I deeply appreciate the time and effort and struggle you put into it. But suddenly I arrived to Chapter 7 in yours Vanishing Grace and God struck me lovingly with your words. In 1994, I was introduced to Reverend Frank Costantino, an Episcopal priest in the USA and founder of Bridges of America. Reaching is one of my most personal books, and I feel that weve connected on a deep level. Lately when he was given permit to go out from prison to serve in community, Dad went regularly to student fellowships to lead bible study and English course. I am a great admirer and follower of your writing and teaching and your Grace Notes daily readings are an essential part of my day. It is impossible to explain the connection I have to that book. The Deputy Wardens response to my comments was to praise me. My books Disappointment with God and Where Is God When It Hurts are the main places I explore the big question you raise. His grace is sufficient. I have gay friends who I love with all my heart (and I know and accept what God says about homosexuality), some who are celibate because they are HIV-positive. 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. Let me recommend some reading: The Road Less Traveled, by Scott Peck; books by Brene Brown; the book Lean In, on the power of introverts, and almost anything by Henri Nouwen. She is currently more open to the Lord. Ungrace moved me deeply. I am fast reader. The Earth was formed 4.6 billion years ago and life has changed through the ages. Two years later, the results of that decision in daily life still cause us emotional pain. I cant unsee a call to justice in the scriptures that I was blind to once. Dont get me wrong my parents did many good things for me. It has shifted the question What is the most graceful action/reaction from somewhere in the cluttered dusty back of my mind to the forefront. 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. God bless you. Philip Yancey The Question That Never Goes Away: Why? I was told yes, I could. One of my roles was to organize training for COPE workers [5]. We have multiplied our possessions, but reduced our values; we fly in faster planes to arrive there quicker, to do less and return sooner; we sign more contracts only to realize fewer profits; we talk too much; love too seldom, and lie too often. Id like to quote the correct source in another book Im developing. Most atheist point out that we dont take our epileptic child to an exorcist these days but rather to a neurologist. In late 2015, around the same time as my interview with the Summerside RCMP regarding Gord Dominey, Dr. Beckner from Bridges of Canada called me to ask if I was interested in a prison chaplains job at the Stony Mountain Institution in Winnipeg. Shortly afterwards, my wifes grandmother had emergency surgery and began having difficulty recovering. Jimmy Carter, the former president, called Yancey my favorite contemporary author., Philip, Prayer: Does It Make Any Difference? Philip. It was in the early 80s when I read an advertisement in Christianity Today where you asked for information about the Children Of God cult. He builds on a wide Christian base, and Im sure he knows that. I write this for two reasons, I guess. I have not seen her since. My father was distant and absent. Philips two books won the ECPAs Christian Book of the Year Award: The Jesus I Never Knew in 1996, and Whats So Amazing About Grace? I understand that feeling of disappointment, even betrayal. 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