After talking with Brian, I called the Institution and spoke to Acting AWI Matt James, asking him if my life was in danger at the Institution. It just seems like the bad far outweighs any good that can come of this short life. During his years in prison, many church members, pastors and prominent law expert in the country paid a visit. Where is God When It Hurts and Christian books by Dorothy Sayers were my salvation during my years in Frankfurt. Capt. During the debriefing at the end of the evaluation, which included Bridges manager Brian, no issues or major concerns were brought up. In fact, back in 2001, we came to a conference you spoke at in Nashville, TN, and my wife, Karen, and I volunteered to take you to the airport. I was amazed at the odds of meeting his wife in a park where she does not even live, the same week as he took my couch. Your book In His Image (you wrote with Dr. Paul Brand) sits here on my desk as I try to wrap my mind around the Imago Dei and what it means to being the likeness of God. please keep writing them. Philip is the son of Marshall Yancey, his father, and Mildred, his mother. I do not want you touching my memos! Ive recently been diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder, an illness not considered an illness by everyone but me, the psychologist, and a friend. Just one sentence. Lewis Im so excited I cant wait to tell the friend I aforementioned about this, since shes a big fan of yours and the one who introduced me to your books. I served as EX Dir of Hampstead YFC in MD. The first author who came to my mind is you. Hello Mr. Yancey, Can you tell me if A Skeptics Guide to Faith is identical to Rumors of Another Worldor have you edited and updated it in some way? How boring it must be to have the same kind of relationship with billions of people. Reaching is one of my most personal books, and I feel that weve connected on a deep level. Life is difficult, and people raised in fear (theologically, socially, racially) respond with defensiveness and bias. I would like to read the book on Job written by Richard. I was about to go and have my own memos signed by AWI Amanda, so I thought it would be a kind gesture to also take Pauls memos at the same time. Paul also told me he hated Barrys predecessor, Pastor Oliver Johnson. Thanks brother He himself had told me on previous occasions to get out of his office, and it was understood that such demands were meant to be just for that time and not permanently. Your books, your insight, your wisdomafter reading, it is easy to see that so much of that was shaped in the valley. In the past few years I have felt a nudge to either use it or lose it and sometimes feel a deep sadness over lost time and not trusting that the abilities and talents God gave me were mine to use, to help others, to explore and maybe even to enjoy. I am re-reading Disappointment with God and just had a question. Its clear he hopes for this. I was so inspired by that book and the practical applications to life in the Body of Christ. The fishermen Jesus picked were not chosen for their proud theology, Christ ignored the learned Pharisees spiritually esteemed in His day Why God let His children to face prison, critical illness, and the autoimmune disease that none was sure on the cure. Yancey lives in Colorado, working as a freelance writer. Served with many para-church ministries in Africa and now run a Foundation to empower rural communities in South Africa through our Foundation. [10] To keep me busy I took on some volunteer work for a local parish [11]. Philip Yancey. And the God who, you've been told, wants a personal relationship with you may seem remote, emotionally unavailable. I dont want to contradict your teachers, so I hesitate to respond specifically to your questions. We were there, he explained, to devote our lives to more important matters than politics. After laying my hands 15 years ago on The Jesus I never knew, I have read 7 of your books and every book ignite a fire in me and to see the missing part of Christianity. FYIO, Ill give here one good source for checking the numbers. The city was bigger, the church not that much bigger. + Where Is God When It Hurts? Buy The Bible Jesus Read Participant's Guide by Philip Yancey, 9780310241850 from Ryefield Books. Its been an important journey and one that I hope is resulting in opportunity to invite others to a walk with God based on grace and not fear. I LOVE what you wrote! Ive wanted to talk to my local vicars to discuss my situation, but they never seem to find the time. This thank you note is long overdue. A healthy body, the orthopedic specialist and leprosy surgeon Paul Brand once told Yancey, is a body that feels the pain of the weakest part.. I have hope that this process for me will result in a strengthened and more vibrant faith. Do we live in a world with no religion and only the fit survive? Can you give me your source? The numerous additional references attached to this complaint [50] [59] testify to the effectiveness and motivation behind my desire to work as a chaplain in correctional facilities in Canada. The Bible Jesus Read is highlighted today on eBookDaily.com: http://ebookdaily.com/bargain-kindle-books/2016-11-18/B0035XOQPO. Later, I was raped by my boyfriend when I broke up with him because God showed me that as a new Christian, I shouldnt date a non-Christian. I explained to Mr. Rasmus that I had written to the Commissioner directly because of advice I had received from Chaplain Paul Vanderham. Though I was raised as an only child, a picture of my infant brother in his casket, the brother who died before I was born, hung in our living room for most of my childhood; his death seems to have inspired my mothers fascination with death and dying. If you would be honored if you would make a quick read and let me know what you think and that my reference to your book is correct. Ive read the book and sat on my thoughts for a few days. ps. At the time of my suspension, he was on secondment to another institution. You have wonderful insight into our faith. 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. Since coming to Alberta as a chaplain 29 years ago, I have on many occasions reported the verbal, sexual and physical abuse of such people around me and under my care. Im sure a blog comment isnt the best way to contact you, but I saw that youd been recently answering them, so I thought Id give it a go! You cant very well save someone with a spirit of condemnation. Now their daughters have thrown me out of Bridges, all based on a lies and hate . This story does not recall the literally hundreds of God-incidents that fill the last very few years, but the sense of the Lords miraculous and powerful actions is clear. It is soul soothing and through reading it, I came to understand that there are just things in this life that I will never understand. He further stated that nothing about me had come up at the Warden/Manager meeting that morning, and that he would talk to the Acting Warden, Clovis LaPointe, about my situation. The Envelope Of this angry bully in the sky whos just trying to smash people who seem to be having a good time. I try to see God as my Father but as a mother I cannot understand why (if God is to be seen as our Heavenly Father) he would allow his children to suffer. If we had a breakthrough, we celebrate. Know the unknown God who humbly walked the earth on record There was a time about 12 years ago when I could not read the Bible, for reasons I dont have time for here. I felt so inspired by what I have learned from Him (before I even entered the church doors and received influence from imperfect people), I began to journal. They have been carried off, I wasnt able to warn them! There, I was told by two lawyers that my dismissal was unacceptable. Hey watch out for those peaceful protestors! Its always hard to pin down an original source. And what if He doesnt judge us until we stand before him, and he asks us, Who do you say I am? Perhaps from the day we are born, He lovingly and patiently waits for us to see the light (or answer the phone). She had amazing spiritual insight and was keen to evangelise her community. Hmm. Black authors: Cornel West is one contemporary who has strong views yet engages well with people he disagrees with. I decided to apply to the Church Army Training College . He wants you to stand up and be counted! Greetings in the Christ name! I would also like to encorage you to continue taking on the hard topics and shareing your viewpoint. We have read some Pete Wehner: Are Trumps critics demonically possessed? I life what Im learning and experiencing as I explore widely, but we also want to settle somewhere. I dont know enough to comment very lucidly. To be honest, I have never been in intentional prayer and heard from God. The other day I watched a video where you talked to young students about one of your books Rumors from another world (I do not know if the translation will be correct), and I want to read more of your books as soon as I can buy more. I have just ordered the last one The Question that Never Goes Away. A big hug in return. Might you consider writing your next book as a Christian and for Christians? I also go to church but many Christians including me , seem like they have misunderstood the words in the Bible. You always ask the biggest questions and tackle them in challenging, thoughtful ways. Like the story about Frederick Buechner when you invited him to your church to preach, the optics in the church draw me away from worship rather than enhance it. I apologize for putting you to this much trouble. In Christ, I want to thank you immensely for your wise way of writing and I praise God for your life. He refused to give such inmates Kosher diets. So all her previous marriages say nothing about her moral character and in fact may all have been very happy and successful. God bless you Phillip. I know for a fact that the first 11 chapters of Genesis did not take place 6000 years ago because of radiogenic dating. This continues to haunt me for some reason and I am continuing to pray for him. They cut right to the truth and bypass all the wrapping and bows. Been reading almost all of your books. I admit I dont know how to pray but want to learn as the disciples wanted Jesus to teach them to pray. I told them that the bullying had not just been verbal but had included shouting, physical shaking and pushing, and that it was all because I had reported pedophiles. To his surprise, he found his faith affirmed rather than shattered. I often am discouraged with my life. Thanks, I want you to know how much your journey through your writings has impacted my life. Nothing to cushion to the blow. Diabolically crafted as a mere language construct to fool humanity 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. The fact that I was sexually abused as a teenager and still struggle with same-sex attraction was used as a weapon against me, even though I have honored my vows to God and the church by being celibate for 42 years. I also told my friend Monty, as well as a few others in Corrections Alberta and the Alberta government about the situation. Philip. I first read Whats so amazing about grace? in 2008 and immediately bought 10 copies as Christmas presents for my bible group. 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. I cannot get past all of this for some reason. And never ever should have considered going with them again in hind sight. Other formats: Kindle , Audible Audiobook , Paperback The Jesus I Never Knew by Philip Yancey 4.7 (1,615) Paperback $1899 Actually some species cooperate or stay as they are for millions of years flying in the face of evolution. Despite of possitive result from the defense, the Judge decided that indicated-corruption statement was sufficient to derive conclusion of guilty as charged. The chapter Why God Doesnt Explain is to me the most profound. By instinct, we almost think the opposite. The details of his life are so much less important than him knowing he belongs at the foot of the cross, with everyone Jesus died for. I looked across at Brian Harder of Bridges of Canada, and he was not at all happy. However the last few months have been some of my most desperate. Foreign rights are handled by the publishers, and no Italian publishers have contracted for it, sorry. When I first came to the Edmonton Institution I asked a Visits and Correspondence (V and C) guard if I could put stamps on sympathy cards on behalf of prisoners who had no money for cards and stamps, and if I could give the cards to V and C for mailing. Unfortunately, it was a one-sided plea. Yet, that could not keep Matthew with us. Ed Stetzer, (quoted from http://religion.blogs.cnn.com/2013/04/07/my-take-how-churches-can-respond-to-mental-illness/ ), Christianity Today magazine recommends these books: http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2013/january-february/my-top-5-books-on-mental-illness.html. I went through much pain with the Salvation Army anger over them loosing their stronghold. My brother Philip, Im going to start reading it and seeing if there are any parallel things. We have taller buildings but shorter tempers; wider freeways but narrower viewpoints; we spend more but have less; we buy more but enjoy it less; we have bigger houses and smaller families; more conveniences, yet less time; we have more degrees but less sense; more knowledge but less judgment; more experts, yet more problems; we have more gadgets but less satisfaction; more medicine, yet less wellness; we take more vitamins but see fewer results. I have to have Him! The contents had not changed. But his beating his breast, declaring, God, have mercy on me, a sinner, and receiving it, is grace in a nutshell, Yancey said. I think if you heard Judaism explained by a Reform rabbi, you would have a very different understanding of Judaism. This is our home, and this is all weve got. Scott Carpenter, Mecury 7, When youre finally up at the moon looking back on earth, all those differences and nationalistic traits are pretty well going to blend, and youre going to get a concept that maybe this really is one world and why the hell cant we learn to live together like decent people. Frank Borman, Apollo 8, You develop an instant global consciousness, a people orientation, an intense dissatisfaction with the state of the world, and a compulsion to do something about it. I dont think Im ready to write about it in more detail yet. Is it possible to discuss something as loaded as the election with these caveats in mind? He affected a few thousand people in one tiny little part of the Roman empire. Certainly Im not a doctrinaire Calvinist. Unfortunately, Paul made a big issue of it without my consent. This great Q&A reminded me of a student film I made while at Chapman Universitys film school. Thank you so much in advance for your patience and sorry for making it so long but I feel its so important for me. I sent him an e-mail, requesting confirmation in writing. I liked that. For me, communicating with God doesnt seem to happen when I am actually praying. It is when I am pondering things while in the shower, or walking in the woods, or driving in the countryside. I wonder if God planned it that way on purpose, so we, His children, would Theyve been burned by the church, or theyre upset about certain aspects of Christianity. Read your book Disappointed with GOD. For years Luther thought he could bring reform to the church from within; in many ways, the reforms he felt strongly about did occur. He was there for me when I was that child, teen, young adult and now. 2014, What Good Is God? I have read one of your books. I see it as parallel to what a parent feels when a child learns to walk, or choose well, or loves. Part of me wanted to give up and yet I thought to myself, there is nowhere else to go! A couple of weeks ago while Christmas shopping I had the urge to order Whats so Amazing About Grace. I didnt have a particular person in mind, but I couldnt shake off the desire to buy the book. And keep researching, writing and editing. You may not have felt that receptive at various stages, but you stayed open and tuned in to Gods promptings in your life. Im reminded regularly of Gods sense of humor. Cant wait to see what We are about the same age (Im two years older). Ever since, Yancey has explored the most basic questions and deepest mysteries of the Christian faith, guiding millions of readers with him. It would be great if you could find some fellow-Aussies, even local ones, to trade manuscripts with. Bruce Smith the Church Army regional Director ,later to be the National Director came up to me on the platform and said we have found out about your (gay past just thoughts in Hawaii) you are no longer accepted in the Church Army ,and he walked away leaving me with my suit cases , shattered and no place to go. It was new to me. Nevertheless, I always had just enough and with Gods help I moved on from my depression and started volunteering at a long-term care facility, taking services and doing visits. He has mellowed a lot, and does believe in God, though not the Christian understanding of realitymore a kind of spiritual humanism. We must feel helpless. 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. High expectations slam against the reality of personal weaknesses and unwelcome surprises. [12]. 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