Comments on: Dislabeled

By: Mary Diaz

Mary Diaz — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 04:22:40 +0000

Decided to start reading some of ur books i have,and hopefully all of them, for years I’ve been reading Meet the Bible,I love it,Thank you,we will also Pray for you and ur family,,Mary Diaz

By: Ethan Stevenson

Ethan Stevenson — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 03:46:00 +0000

I meant to say: I’ve gone back and forth so many times on whether there’s anything plausible or even useful in the Christian faith.

By: Ethan Stevenson

Ethan Stevenson — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 03:43:08 +0000

Philip,
I read at least one or two of your books years ago but in the past couple weeks have rediscovered you as a voice who does not offer platitudes in the face of difficult circumstances. I just finished Where The Light Fell and let me tell you, although I am only 45, I feel like you and I have lived very much the same life. I don’t know if I’ve ever encountered someone whose experience so closely mirrored my own. Your dilemma of not being able to tell what is real and what is fake, I relate strongly to. The fundamentalist tradition I was raised in put such an emphasis on “an obedient smile” that to this day I cannot fully distinguish within myself genuine faith from putting on an act. I’ve gone back and forth so many times on whether there’s anything plausible. But the C.S. Lewis concept paraphrased by Switchfoot as “the shadow proves the sunshine” is one of the best arguments I’ve found for the existence of God. The unfaithfulness of believers and the dismissiveness and tribal loyalty of other christians, glossing over abuse is the greatest argument against it, in my life and some of my good friends as well. I have been that troublemaker, and in Sunday school I always become the person who pushes back, and gets looks like then why are you here? Thank you for the grace and gentleness with which you write, and the philosophical struggle which you are so transparent about. It helps me to continue to give faith a chance-because I do not have the wisdom to be the final authority in all things concerning my life. I feel a kinship with you in so many ways, because I’ve been in so many of those environments and situations that you describe in your memoir, and my relationship with my mother (who died in 2015) was equally as complicated.

By: michael

michael — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 16:32:15 +0000

Mr Yancey, Perhaps in this life the Lord will grant me the honor of meeting you face to face. But if not, I am confident—beyond all doubt—that I will see you on that glorious resurrection morning.There was a time I gave up on my faith. I was angry, disillusioned, and deeply resentful toward God. Having come from a Word of Faith and prosperity gospel background, I had believed that at the very least, God should have answered some of my most desperate and heartfelt prayers. But He was silent. Not only did He seem not to answer, but my life spiraled into what felt like a bottomless abyss of darkness and despair.I turned away. I was so wounded, so angry, and I gave up on God. But then—by divine providence—I came across your book Disappointment with God. Then What Good Is God? And finally, What’s So Amazing About Grace? Oh my brother Philip, I wept like a child as I read those pages. The Spirit of God used your words to reach into the deepest places of my brokenness. By His mercy, I found my way back to Jesus. Though I still wrestle and stumble at times, my relationship with the Lord today is richer, deeper, and far more genuine than it ever was before. Mr. Yancey, may the Lord bless you abundantly and eternally. From this small corner of Africa, know that God used you to rescue me. For that, I will be forever grateful.

By: Stephanie thompson

Stephanie thompson — Tue, 10 Jun 2025 03:24:21 +0000

I just finished “Disappointment with God”. I picked it out at the library. I am so grateful for all the teaching and encouragement to my faith from this book. I’ve been telling people about what I’ve read. Thank you! God bless you philip

By: John Isaak

John Isaak — Tue, 27 May 2025 23:53:54 +0000

Philip,
Absolutely love your books; have read each one, some twice.
Currently rereading “What’s So Amazing About Grace.”
Grace, peace, and continued healing is my prayer for you.
John

By: John Isaak

John Isaak — Tue, 27 May 2025 23:53:12 +0000

Philip,
Absolutely love your books, have read each one, some twice.
Currently rereading “What’s So Amazing About Grace.”
Grace, peace, and continued healing is my prayer for you.
John

By: Margaret Bennett

Margaret Bennett — Tue, 20 May 2025 12:35:41 +0000

Dear Philip
I was saddened yet comforted on reading today of your developing Parkinson’s.
Comforted because I too have received a diagnosis of Parkinson’s and I can identify readily with increasing disabilities of wooden walking, extreme slowness,very impaired mobility and many other physical and mental impairments.
I am an almost 89 year old Australian woman. I had a stroke 7 years ago and was put onto medication by my Dr (who was also a Parkinson sufferer) because of my presenting symptoms.
In the last year I noticed deterioration in many areas until at last I knew I needed to
discover the cause. After an MRI, it was concluded Parkinson’s.
It’s taken awhile to realise this is what I need to work with.
I want you to know our Evergreens study group at church have read and enjoyed 3 of your books in our group. Actually we loved the way we could identify and learn from your writing. And as I was following up on your book “Prayer” on Facebook I chanced upon your story of your having Parkinson’s. A bitter, sweet (not really) happening.
I will keep you in prayer along with other sufferers as I try and make my new life more meaningful.
Sincerely, Margaret Bennett 20/05/2025

By: Almir e Lucy Pezzolo

Almir e Lucy Pezzolo — Tue, 04 Mar 2025 03:22:25 +0000

Estaremos orando por você.
Deus o guarde em Seu amor.
Acabamos de ler sua autobiografia.
Foi uma grande benção para nós.
Obrigado.
Deus te abençoe

By: kim tanner

kim tanner — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 18:58:52 +0000

Philip, I am late to the game and just heard of your health news today. It seems over the top to say I was devastated to hear this, but I know how much you enjoy your physical activities. Relentless, daily battles are sometimes the hardest to deal with. With Janet by your side, I hope God sparks some good through this. And that you can continue to write!