Comments on: Polishing Mirrors for Heaven

By: Vicki G

Vicki G — Thu, 03 Jul 2025 16:38:16 +0000

I SAW proof of their war crime in Bucha, where my friend, her mother-in-law and 3-MONTH-OLD BABY were murdered by a Russian rocket aimed at a civilian apartment complex. Which landed inside their home.
He also had Alexei Navalny poisoned to death and shows no concern about that.

But the International Criminal court has PROOF, that they got on their4 own investigation (not6 from news sources) shown on their videotapes and pictures, It revealed that the Russian army stood people up inside shallow, predug grsaves with their hands tied behind their backs and a gunshot to ethe back of the head on very corpse they unci verred; the wounds left telltale signs of a point-blank shiot eto the bck oif the head.

The EVIDENCE TEAM uncovered the graves, which I TRIED TO WATCH to the end but only made it halfway through. They’d uncovered more than 20 of these crude burial sites when I needed to look away.

The ICC has enough solid evidence that this happened that they were able to obtain an arrest warrant against him for war crimes committed in Bucha. He, Netanyahu & the leader of Hamas all have arrest warrants on them fdor war crimes already “allegedly” committed. His defens statement appeared to be that all the dead had offended the Russian Federation.
Civilians, women, children and tiny babies were ijn the nesrbyu aspartmen t complex which he bombed after the bodies had been found by the ICC.

The only thing I’ve yet to understand is why none of the people has been captured on the spot.
Why have they allowed that many BABIES to die?
WHY? Why did it happen to a 14-week-old baby girl?

https://x.com/EMTP513/status/1940063097227485663/photo/1
Valeria & Baby Kira Glodan

By: Emily

Emily — Fri, 02 May 2025 20:07:12 +0000

I’m a little late to responding to this post, but want to express my gratitude to you, Philip, for sharing a bit about Liviu Mocan. I am an artist and writer and have in many ways diminished that role in my life and in the lives of others. Our culture, especially our U.S. church culture, doesn’t uplift art as important and I have often mirrored that in my own behavior. To see Mr. Mocan expressing his work with confidence, exuberance and beauty is so inspiring to me. I love that he has found God’s hands there working with him in the materials of his art. It encourages me to remember to allow the work of my hands be polishing mirrors to reflect the brilliance of the kingdom of God. Your words have often been an inspiration towards changed perspective for me. Thank you, once again. With aloha,

By: Carol

Carol — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 18:34:26 +0000

Dear Mr. Yancey, at 61 yrs. old I’ve been reading your work for too many years to count, my favorite is “Rumours of Another World” (I think it’s been retitled since I bought my copy).

Sir, I understand that your views on the Ukraine war stem not only from Western media, but also from personal acquaintance or contacts with many Ukrainians both in and outside of that country….
And while I do not dispute that those unfortunates writing you of their terrible, even horrific experiences in a war torn country –

– the reality of the history and causes of the war itself have been utterly falsified by the US and Ukrainian governments and propagated through corporate and in Ukraine, ‘government’ owned media outlets which, disturbing to say, have become purveyors of actual propaganda.

I’m including just the barest minimum of links to independant news/information sources which I’ve found (through extensive research & cross correlation) to be unbiased and accurate in regard to many topics along with Ukraine, Russia, etc…

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In closing Sir, I apologize for the lengthy comment. It seems so very important that the population at large be made aware of how much deception current governments/corporate oligarchs/etc. have been trafficking in.

And as a Christian, I have felt spiritually compelled (despite great reluctance) to facilitate opportunities for ‘truth telling’ sources to be made available to as many people as possible.
Thank you and God Bless you!
Carol

By: Larry Schanz

Larry Schanz — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 04:30:46 +0000

I was curious if you had any comments about current events and found your blog. Do you not know that the US planned the destabilization of Russia decades ago and Under Secretary of State Victoria Nuland and Senator John McCain used $5 billion to overthrow the Ukraine government and install their puppet in 2014? That Ukraine with help from the West had prepared a million man army to fight Russia?

My opinion is that Putin only supports the Russian Orthodox Church because he doesn’t want spies and agitators disguised as religious groups and also the influence of premillennial dispensationism with its Christian Zionist zealots.

The US support for the war’s against Russia and Palestinians is because of deluded Zionists.

By: Mikhail

Mikhail — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 08:51:22 +0000

(just some thoughts)
Hi, Philip
The other day I came across your “Parkinson’s – the gift I didn’t want”. I became disabled more than 20 years ago. 20 years later I’m an old grumpy man who complains about every single thing and hates people with better lives.
Unlike you I’ve never had rich, full, and wonderful life, so I can’t focuse on gratitude for the life I lived
Anyway… the problem of suffering is one of the easiest aspects of Christianity to criticise. No wonder the so-called New Atheists (especially the scandalous prof. Dawkins) claim that “Christianity is a sort of sadomasochism. Christian god likes to torture his followers and the Christians love being tortured”.
On the other hand somehow I find solace in Christian radicals’ teaching. They say: “You can’t go to Heaven unless you suffer to the great extent. Only those you lived their lives in pain and poverty and died in misery (like Jesus!) can go to Heaven”
Although I must admit I find this idea terrifying. Nobody wants to suffer THAT much.

By: Philip Yancey

Philip Yancey — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 14:34:01 +0000

In reply to Ruth Macdonald. Yes, I did speak at a Torp conference one very long Midsomer day!

By: Ruth Macdonald

Ruth Macdonald — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 12:24:20 +0000

Dear Phillip
I have just finished reading The Jesus I never knew and now reading What’s so amazing about grace.
When I came to the mention of Fundamentalists not even willing to see The Sound of Music I had to stop and laugh! So true in my life.

As a Swedish MK in South Africa I can relate deeply to your writings !! Thank you !! I think you may even have been speaker at Torp Conference in Sweden some years ago !!

Thank you for your work.
PS. After some discussion we were permitted to see the film provided parents came with to see what went on. Given all clear !! So enjoyed by all !!!

By: Ashapura Softech INC

Ashapura Softech INC — Thu, 06 Mar 2025 12:55:31 +0000

A beautiful reminder to purify our hearts and actions. True reflection comes from within. Keep shining! #SpiritualGrowth

By: liviu mocan

liviu mocan — Sun, 02 Mar 2025 14:10:49 +0000

In reply to Jo-Anne.

Dearest Jo- Anne, you are right: being eternal, the Spirit of God, expresses Himself in unique ways to each generation.
I created 12 visual esys, as meditations on the status of being a child of God and an artist.
The series is cold ”The story of Bezalel, or the prayer of a sculptor”
Sorry to see that i can not post here for you a photo of this 12 bronzes.
Be well!

By: liviu mocan

liviu mocan — Sun, 02 Mar 2025 13:51:19 +0000

Dearest Philip,

Please, forgive me for such a late answer.
Your text made me soooo happy, that i got emotionally stuck.
Now, i am almost back on my feet and i am capable to say:
THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH!
In your text, you honor God, faith under oppression, art, traditions,
our friendship and myself.
What a powerful, dens of values text!
What a joy!