Comments on: On the Road Again

By: Gloria Chapman

Gloria Chapman — Tue, 04 Sep 2018 02:03:28 +0000

Hi, Philip! I finally got smart and subscribed to your blog. Just before I hit “see more” for this post, I thought, “Wonder if he’s been to Japan.” Lo and behold, it was the first country in your list. I love Japan, but it’s so hard to win souls for Christ there. I experienced some animosity from a Buddhist, and he was a relative! Also, the tour escort expressed her dislike of Christians because they tried to take over the country years ago. Imagine my shock when she said this to all of us on the tour.
God bless you wherever you go.

By: Philip Yancey

Philip Yancey — Wed, 08 Aug 2018 10:29:41 +0000

In reply to Georgia Wessling.

Africa, South America, and Asia–your compassion and love is spreading around the world. We all have different roles in spreading the Good News, and yours is a vital one. –Philip

By: Georgia Wessling

Georgia Wessling — Wed, 08 Aug 2018 01:54:31 +0000

Philip, I have many of your books, but more still to read. I list you in my list of favorite authors. I even put you a tad above C. S. Lewis. That is because, though I think I am fairly intelligent, I still find C. S’. books have lots of stuff I cannot get through my head. Thank the Lord there is so much in his books I can still understand and be blessed by his words. But yours are able to be understood easily. One of my favorite of your books was the one with Dr. Brand, “Pain, the Gift No One Wants.” It helped me to understand more of how God made us and how marvelous a job He did.

I cannot afford to travel to foreign countries, but I can help there anyway. Our church has a service called “Children of Promise.” You can support a child with school clothes, food and education for $32 a month. I have kids in Myanmar, Honduras, Zimbabwe, and Uganda. I feel so blessed to do this. The Lord blessed me with a bit more than I figured for old age, so I can do something for His children.

By: Preston Rentz

Preston Rentz — Tue, 31 Jul 2018 00:18:07 +0000

I’m always enlightened by the perspective and experiences of fellow believers around the world. Helps to suspend me a little from my bubble in the U.S., and serves to remind that God is accessible anywhere on the planet. It’s hard to imagine living in a country as a Christian with out all the bells and whistles of the American church experience, one I’m growing weary of incidentally, but your post gives me a glimpse. I can’t help but think that church in such a wealthy and prosperous country as ours might be diminished because of it, that we’re possibly missing some of Christianities finer but simpler benefits. Like, the power of silence:) All the same, the love and faithfulness of Christ Jesus shines through wherever one finds themselves, and I’m grateful for that.

By: Elaine

Elaine — Sun, 22 Jul 2018 17:18:29 +0000

I wish I could be there with you but the next best thing is you taking me there with your descriptions. May God richly bless you for sharing with us.

By: Eric

Eric — Sat, 21 Jul 2018 19:11:07 +0000

I love you’re writing and feel as the others but will add I appreciate the artistry of the language you choose. Blessings…

By: Ted Senapatiratne

Ted Senapatiratne — Sat, 21 Jul 2018 10:00:54 +0000

Thanks Philip for a very timely and insightful blog post! You are still on the top of my list of “Best Authors” I read!
This article is loaded with insights into the “Reality” of the Christian Church today and wish it could go “viral” and all of the Body of Christ can read it!
Be blessed!

By: virginia youdale

virginia youdale — Fri, 20 Jul 2018 13:41:31 +0000

As usual I have to thank you for all your news – I just love hearing it! I keep re-reading your books, though I am really struggling with Örthodoxy by dear old Chesterton which you recommended so highly! But I will persevere.
Your travels in the world make us look outside our own little worlds where we are cosy and immersed in our own churches.
Continue your good work and books, and with any luck might meet you one day.

By: Steve Kamerick

Steve Kamerick — Fri, 20 Jul 2018 11:30:16 +0000

Good morning Philip, it is a very happy moment whenever I see your name as the messenger of a note or blog post, and this one is certainly another that stirs my soul to be mindful of the message of the Gospel. I have not traveled to other countries and likely will not as my years are growing short, however I support your heart’s work and your beautiful books of love and encouragement. All of your writing reveal the need for any and all of us Christians to come back the the true church and ONEness as Jesus explained and Paul taught Timothy, among others, to teach the truth of the Word revealed to him, first hand by Jesus and the Holy Spirit during those first 3 years in the desert. Thank you both for your writing and your burden to travel as God leads. Your friend and Brother in Christ Jesus.

By: Nick Loenen

Nick Loenen — Fri, 20 Jul 2018 03:13:53 +0000

You provide perspective on my own North American culture. Thank You!