Comments on: The Hopes and Fears

By: Philip Yancey

Philip Yancey — Fri, 21 Jan 2022 04:46:07 +0000

In reply to Jane Jayroe. We live by God's surprises. I'm glad you've found a calling.

By: Jane Jayroe

Jane Jayroe — Thu, 20 Jan 2022 16:46:35 +0000

I’ve read most of your books and the recent memoir was so revealing. I loved the book. I, also, loved how it gave additional meaning to your other books because I know your background. Thanks for sharing it.
Several years ago, I wrote you a letter in appreciation for your book about “Grace.” To my amazement, you wrote me a letter in return. Following a long career in television, I was attempting to become a writer. You were very encouraging. In time, God has brought me to a different path in that effort, a regular column of inspirational material in a newspaper and an 18 year stint as the organizer of a Christian Luncheon series. Thanks for your encouragement personally and through your writing. Blessings,

By: Philip Yancey

Philip Yancey — Mon, 03 Jan 2022 19:47:32 +0000

In reply to Logan.

Deconstructing (and reconstructing) faith is so personal and subjective, I don’t think I can generalize. Richard Rohr speaks of three phases – Order, Disorder, Reorder – and I think all of us go through something like that process. I spell out mine in the memoir, “Where the Light Fell,” but every person has their own.

By: Logan

Logan — Mon, 03 Jan 2022 17:11:44 +0000

Hi Philip!
Recently, I’ve discovered the “deconstruction” side of Christianity or some may call themselves “ex-vangelicals”. If you are familiar with these, could you give insight on your thoughts or views?

By: Cheryl Allen

Cheryl Allen — Sun, 02 Jan 2022 21:43:04 +0000

Philip,

My husband and I listened to Where the Light Fell on a holiday road trip. We had countless connections to your writings, as we both grew up in the South in conservative churches and we also fell in love at a Christian University. We laughed and cried as you told your story. My favorite chapters were the ones about when you met your wife and the college conversion story. It was very faith-building to know that you ended up still believing in Jesus, his love, and his power to save. Thanks for writing honestly about conservative churches and their shortcomings while defending your faith.
In the epilogue, you mention that friends helped you edit the book and get the word count down. I’d certainly be willing to read the long version:). It’s a beautiful story.
I wish the best for you and Janet in 2022, and I’m sorry you lost your dad.
Love,
Cheryl Allen

By: Philip Yancey

Philip Yancey — Sat, 01 Jan 2022 17:19:00 +0000

In reply to Nancy Eckert. Thank you. We're quite safe, about 40 minutes drive from the fire zone, and a foot of snow fell last night, providing needed moisture.

By: Nancy Eckert

Nancy Eckert — Sat, 01 Jan 2022 06:12:09 +0000

I have been praying for the safety of you and your wife during the wildfires and high winds.
Happy New Year!

By: Judy Nowlin

Judy Nowlin — Thu, 30 Dec 2021 03:45:59 +0000

Philip,

I too have had a difficult time reading your book, “Where the Light Fell.” I also suffered wounds from overly zealous fundamental teachings and practices at church, as well as a dysfunctional home often filled with anger and strife. But I have healed in most regards with the help of kind and patient Christian psychologists. My life is now filled with grace. Christmas is still hard for me, but I’ve accepted that and try to muddle through as best I can each year!

My life is now secure & happy with my kind husband of 51 years, our 3 children, and 7 grandchildren. My husband also attended General Gordon High School in Decatur with you. He (Tom Nowlin) delighted in your descriptions and stories of the same teachers and administrators you spoke of.

God bless you, Philip. Thank you for your book. I rejoice that God also brought about tremendous healing in you.

By: Chit

Chit — Thu, 30 Dec 2021 01:39:53 +0000

Philip you are truly a rare breed of a Christian. No nonesense no trying to be “spiritual”…oh so courageous to risk being you. I truly thank God for you. Oh I am blessed to have shook hands with you when you visited Manila Philippines. What a thrill to see you in person. May you be inspired ever more to write!

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Tue, 28 Dec 2021 15:24:04 +0000

Thank you Philip. This touched me Stephanie, Nigeria