Comments on: Going Down Under

By: Lize Lyon

Lize Lyon — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 10:58:26 +0000

Thank you for asking questions and sharing your thoughts on so many topics. Your honesty is refreshing and makes you, to me at least, more credible. I have had a similar experience with the church growing up, and I can relate to your anger as well as your wonder when God shows you a different perspective. May you and your wife, on this journey, become more established in God, and continue to encourage others with the insight and teachings you receive.

By: Olga

Olga — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 00:34:34 +0000

Dear brother Philip,
I just want to thank you for your books. I am especially grateful for “In His Image,” “Fearfully and Wonderfully Made,” “Church: Why Bother?” and “Prayer.”
“What’s So Amazing About Grace” is the best Christian book I’ve ever read.
With love in Christ,
Olga

By: sarah

sarah — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 07:34:37 +0000

Philip,
Thankyou so much for taking the time to reply to me. I decided to order the 2008 books instead, as I had no joy in sourcing an old video. There are a few of the 1998 books that haven’t yet been written in, so I will try and get a refund for them.
Many thanks for your interest.
Sarah.

By: Arlene Kovash

Arlene Kovash — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 21:03:31 +0000

Every time I read one of your books (reading “What Good Is God” right now) I am amazed at how I relate to your thoughts and doubts and how much you help me. I want to share your books with everyone! I look up to you like you look up to CS Lewis, and hope I get to meet you sometime, if no other reason than to say, “I met Philip Yancey!” Not sure who I’ll impress in my world, but I will certainly be thrilled! Ah, but when I show future generations your autograph, they will be so envious 🙂

Hope your trip was wonderful!

By: Michael

Michael — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 12:23:34 +0000

Hello Philip,
Thank you for your insightful books. I can relate to your teachings on doubt, that is one of my problems as a Christian and it’s a blessing to me to know that others struggle with it to. I just want the world to know that I do believe in Jesus Christ and that he is the only way to the Father. but sometimes doubts just seem to overtake me. When I read how you feel in the mornings (sometimes empty and have to get recharged by prayer and reading to reconnect) I can relate totally.
Mike

By: sarah

sarah — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 09:15:16 +0000

Sorry, also I am in the uk, so it would need to be a video that can be used over here.

Ooh, that’s a tough one. There are no “older” VHS tapes made for UK format, though a few VCR players can do both formats. Is it possible for you to return the 9 1998 Participants Guides, or exchange them for the 2008 guides? Where did you buy them? It’s conceivable the publisher would still have an old 1998 tape around, but formatting is a problem. I could send you 9 2008 guides–would that help? Sorry about the confusion.

Philip

By: sarah

sarah — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 09:13:49 +0000

I’m very sorry to trouble you with this here, but I am not sure where else to take my dilemma. I have bought 9 copies of the 1998 edition Jesus I never knew participants guides, along with a 2008 J I N K dvd. I have only just discovered that the 2 are not compatible. I cannot find the 1998 video anywhere on the internet. Would you happen to know if your company has any in stock anywhere? We are starting our study next week, so really a bit of a rush to get it. Apologies again for hassle of this trivia. Many thanks. Sarah.

By: Sunil Abraham

Sunil Abraham — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 20:46:50 +0000

Dear Philip

Thank you very much for your reply. It has brought me a lot of peace. I am reminded of Nehemiah who wept for days in the presence of God before he went to take on the task in Jerusalem.I am reminded that ministry has to commence in the presence of the One Who calls, continue in and with Him and conclude at His feet, for His glory.

Blessings

Sunil

By: David Van Fleet

David Van Fleet — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 17:44:06 +0000

I just finished your book, The Jesus I Never Knew, which I enjoyed reading very much. I couldn’t help but notice that Hebrews 5:7-8 presented some challenges for you, as you mentioned a couple of times in the book. Perhaps you are more perceptive than you realize. (These verses talk about learning obedience by suffering, which you interpreted as applying to Jesus.) You might find it interesting to learn that in the Inspired Version as translated by Joseph Smith, Jr., there are parentheses around those 2 verses, and a footnote which indicates that they apply to Melchizedek, not Christ.

By: Steph

Steph — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 00:30:58 +0000

On this Sept. 4, my local church pastors spoke together about “pain, evil, and suffering,” taking texted questions from the congregation as they spoke. You were mentioned several times. Thank you for your work continually addressing “the question that never goes away….” Have a good tour. I hope it is a source of significant good for you and your listeners…..