Comments on: C. S. Lewis, Mere Christian

By: Philip Yancey

Philip Yancey — Wed, 18 Mar 2015 15:09:15 +0000

In reply to Drew.

This is very moving, Drew. A good reminder of the Body of Christ. Each of us is a tiny “cell,” but the body needs us all, no matter our role.
Philip

By: Drew

Drew — Wed, 18 Mar 2015 07:41:59 +0000

I do work for a Christ-focused NGO providing water and sanitation services in Madagascar. My family and I have been involved in these ministries for over 25 years. I say this not to brag, but to provide a foundation for what I’d like to say to Mr. Yancey, Ms. Henry & others who may struggle with your calling. Please don’t. If & when that struggle tries to tug at you, just rest knowing you are doing exactly what God created you to do.

While I have never had the blessing of seeing Ms. Henry’s paintings, I have read many of the books Mr. Yancey has written. They have ministered, encouraged and reminded me of God’s grace and His nature when I needed it. They encourage me when I wonder about close family members who have left their faith. And, they have provided me with insights on different topics I might never have had otherwise.

To those who share God’s love through words and through art, thank you. We are all a part of His body, sharing the different aspects of His love through the gifts He has given us.

By: Sue Henry

Sue Henry — Fri, 13 Feb 2015 15:48:39 +0000

I deeply appreciate Yancy’s words that when he writes he is not actively ministering to immediate needs of others. I am struggling with a similar conflict as a painter. I believe the Lord has graced me with a space to paint in a very supportive cooperative studio and arts building. I think I need to grasp the opportunity with both hands yet inside I keep thinking, where else can I volunteer. I think I can trust the Lord will open that door and at the same time receive this present gift from him.
Came to this site because I struggle with the Christian church view towards homosexuality, especially when I wondered if a new gay new acquaintance is a Buddhist because of the stance of the church against homosexuality. Thank you for the thoughts you have expressed, Phillip Yancy’s.

By: jd barth

jd barth — Wed, 11 Feb 2015 18:38:40 +0000

Being an ‘adjective’ to the great Noun is a wonderful description of the role we believers play in revealing God to others … and quite a delicate balance of honor and burden. Each day presents a new opportunity to accept this challenge, too.

By: Rabble | You Are Blessed

Rabble | You Are Blessed — Sat, 07 Feb 2015 02:55:12 +0000

[…] found these words from Phillip Yancey’s blog. After reading, Where is God When It Hurts?, I believe he is now one of my favorite Christian […]

By: Bert

Bert — Sun, 25 Jan 2015 22:05:40 +0000

Francis Spufford delivered a really fascinating talk called “On Not Being C.S. Lewis.” It’s not an anti-C.S. Lewis lecture, but it’s trying to explore how the parameters of apologetics have changed, especially in a West where secularism is now taken for granted. I like C.S. Lewis, but I think Spufford is onto something:

http://vimeo.com/94715690

By: Sam Ronicker

Sam Ronicker — Tue, 20 Jan 2015 04:44:46 +0000

So cool I love Lewis’ Mere Christianity! I’ve read it a couple times and have attempted an in-depth review of the text in the Christian Apologetics Alliance newsletter.

http://www.christianapologeticsalliance.com/equipped-a-caa-quarterly/

By: Jeff

Jeff — Wed, 07 Jan 2015 22:40:28 +0000

Great essay. I love Mere Christianity. As a single work, I really like that along with Miracles. But, I would say my favorite ‘book’ is God in the Dock – largely because it is a compilation of essays that reflect the breadth of Lewis’ insights (apologetics, literature, human nature, etc.).

My favorite essay is in the Weight of Glory publication, “The Inner Ring.” This was deeply convicting and eye-opening when I first read it.

By: Chris Clarke

Chris Clarke — Tue, 06 Jan 2015 15:10:23 +0000

Really enjoyed reading this reminded me of the chapter about Lewis in ‘what good is God’. I live in Belfast (just about a mile away from that statue of the wardrobe) and am proud to say I’m from the same place as the great man!

I love all Lewis’ books, both his fiction and apologetic works. My favourite is probably the Horse and his Boy, I absolutely love that book, the best ever in my opinion!!!

The three greatest Christian writers for me are Lewis, Stott, and Yancey for their clarity, open mindedness and their relentless pursuit of truth.

By: Miche

Miche — Tue, 06 Jan 2015 14:14:35 +0000

In reply to Miche. oops, meant *same year.