Comments on: Passover, Easter, and COVID-19

By: Philip Yancey

Philip Yancey — Fri, 15 May 2020 01:03:54 +0000

In reply to Cydney. I'm just an ordinary citizen when it comes to questions like these. I tend to be skeptical about conspiracy theories, and truly regret the partisanship and division. But as for the delicate balance between lockdowns and recovery, I leave that to the experts, tilting toward the scientists rather than politicians. The ideal would be a quarantine of the sick, not the well, but without universal testing available, we don't know who's sick.

By: Cydney

Cydney — Thu, 14 May 2020 17:17:03 +0000

Like everyone, I've heard every angle of what is 'really' happening concerning the coronavirus. I don't have enough intelligence, insight or fortitude to discern the issue ...so I thought I'd ask a few people who I highly respect and trust for their opinion. Could you give me yours? I realize this may be a long and involved answer. Feel free to answer here, through email or skip it altogether. So appreciate your take on things!

By: Arnie Castro

Arnie Castro — Mon, 27 Apr 2020 12:06:24 +0000

Good morning, Mr. Yancey –

I am currently reading “What’s So Amazing About Grace?” I come from a “grace” ministry so it is quite wonderful to read your insights into the greatest biblical topic, maybe after God’s love, which is by grace, anyway!

Have you considered adding a daily devotional to your site or repertoire?

Thank you,

Arnie Castro

By: Philip Yancey

Philip Yancey — Tue, 21 Apr 2020 16:39:39 +0000

In reply to Berwyn Brooker. The Question That Never Goes Away is more current-events oriented, so I think that's a good choice. How compassionate of you to look for ways to calm a senior citizen's anxiety.

By: Berwyn Brooker

Berwyn Brooker — Tue, 21 Apr 2020 15:55:31 +0000

Thank you for your messages and books that share God’s grace and hope.I rely on them!
I have an 89 year-old aunt who is terrified of the coronavirus and who wrote to me, “I don’t know what God is thinking with this pandemic. It is very hard to have faith with such havoc in our world and friends and family.” I want to send her one of your books. My first thought was to send her The Question that Never Goes Away, but perhaps Disappointment with God would be better. Please suggest the book that you think would be best for my aunt and folks like her. Thank you.

By: Cynthia Ward

Cynthia Ward — Wed, 15 Apr 2020 14:17:14 +0000

Philip, I am grateful to God for all the ways your writing has helped me over the years to better understand his character and how we can be more faithful servants to him. May God bless you and continue to speak through you to reach more and more people.

By: Judith Rizk

Judith Rizk — Wed, 15 Apr 2020 08:37:35 +0000

Thank you so much for the historical overview, pulling so many events together, drawing attention to those wrong expectations and flawed attitudes. Pointing us towards what only will make a change: Faith, Hope and Love.
The reading blessed me this morning.

By: KAY HARDIN

KAY HARDIN — Wed, 15 Apr 2020 04:23:46 +0000

Your Jewish governor has one of the best, most encouraging responses I’ve heard. May it echo throughout the land, throughout government–states and federal-and throughout our churches of all brands.
Thank you for your continual writing about all that is before us and within us.

By: Philip Yancey

Philip Yancey — Tue, 14 Apr 2020 03:56:52 +0000

In reply to Felicity McAllister. Great! Reading is one of the best ways to spend social isolation, I believe. --Philip

By: Diane Hebert

Diane Hebert — Tue, 14 Apr 2020 01:49:51 +0000

I have pondered the question “Is it just a coincidence that Passover and Easter are in the same week and fall on a critical week of the pandemic?” In listening for God’s reply I hear the words “I think not.” I don’t know if this is the beginning of sorrows that the Word tells us about. I do know God is just as sad as we are to see this happen. Will the world change and humble themselves and seek the face of God? History shows this will not happen. Wake up people of the earth. Time is short.