Philip Yancey

Though Easter (like Christmas) is often trivialized by the culture at large, it is still the high point of the religious calendar for millions of people around the world. And for most of them, there can be no Easter without Lent, the season that leads up to it. A time for self-denial, soul-searching, and spiritual preparation, Lent is traditionally observed by daily reading and reflection. This collection will satisfy the growing hunger for meaningful and accessible devotions. Culled from the wealth of twenty centuries, the selections in Bread and Wine are ecumenical in scope, and represent the best classic and contemporary Christian writers. Includes more than seventy Lenten and Easter readings by Alexander Stuart Baillie, Alfred Kazin, Alister E. McGrath, Amy Carmichael, Barbara Brown Taylor, Barbara Cawthorne Crafton, Blaise Pascal, Brennan Manning, C. S. Lewis, Christina Rossetti, Christoph Friedrich Blumhardt, Clarence Jordan, Dag Hammarskjöld, Dale Aukerman, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Dorothee Soelle, Dorothy Day, Dorothy Sayers, Dylan Thomas, E. Stanley Jones, Eberhard Arnold, Edith Stein, Edna Hong, Emil Brunner, Ernesto Cardenal, Fleming Rutledge, Frederica Mathewes-Green, Frederick Buechner, Fyodor Dostoevsky, G. K. Chesterton, Geoffrey Hill, George MacDonald, Henri Nouwen, Henry Drummond, Howard Hageman, J. Heinrich Arnold, Jean-Pierre de Caussade, Johann Christoph Arnold, John Dear, John Donne, John Howard Yoder, John Masefield, John Stott, John Updike, Joyce Hollyday, Jürgen Moltmann, Kahlil Gibran, Karl Barth, Kathleen Norris, Leo Tolstoy, Madeleine L’Engle, Malcolm Muggeridge, Martin Luther, Meister Eckhart, Morton T. Kelsey, Mother Teresa, N. T. Wright, Oscar Wilde, Oswald Chambers, Paul Tillich, Peter Kreeft, Philip Berrigan, Philip Yancey, Romano Guardini, Sadhu Sundar Singh , Saint Augustine, Simone Weil, Søren Kierkegaard, Thomas à Kempis , Thomas Howard, Thomas Merton, Toyohiko Kagawa, Walter J. Ciszek, Walter Wangerin, Watchman Nee, Wendell Berry and William Willimon.

Dive into personal spiritual growth with The Bible Revealed. Authored by the award-winning Philip Yancey and Brenda Quinn, this devotional will transform your daily Scripture reading into a meaningful exploration of faith.How do you view the Bible? Is it intimidating? Do you feel it's reserved for Bible scholars and theologians? Is it hyper-spiritual? A book only for the most pious? The Bible Revealed will change your perspective. Whether you are new to the Bible or seeking a deeper connection to God, this devotional guide immerses you in the grand narrative from Genesis to Revelation, making even the most obscure verses resonate in the world today.The Bible Revealed, a 365-day devotional, offers a meticulously curated daily reading plan that seamlessly blends ancient wisdom with contemporary relevance. Crafted by the renowned Philip Yancey and Brenda Quinn, this guide transforms the Bible into a relatable and engaging experience whether you are a newcomer or a seasoned Bible reader. This devotional unravels the complexities of Scripture, making every story resonate with today's challenges and opportunities. By highlighting the interconnectedness of Scripture, it offers a panoramic view that underscores the Bible's relevance to your life, here and now.Each day's entry guides you through a succinct yet profound spiritual exercise.A short, suggested Scripture reading that brings historic narratives to lifeExpert commentary that demystifies context and culture, translating them into insights that speak directly to your life todayThought-provoking questions designed to deepen your understanding and inspire introspection Discover how the courage of David and the wisdom of Solomon can illuminate your personal challenges and triumphs. Unlock a new dimension of spiritual exploration, where Scripture becomes a vibrant tapestry of wisdom and insight. The Bible Revealed is your key to understanding the teachings, characters, and historic events that form the foundation of Christianity so you can grow in your faith.

The fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 ushered in a tumultuous period for Russia and Ukraine. The Soviet Union broke apart, Communism was exposed as morally bankrupt, and Russian leaders turned to the West for help. In an astonishing development, Mikhail Gorbachev and Boris Yeltsin invited a group of American evangelicals to give advice on restoring morality to Russia. The nation was moving toward democratic and religious freedoms until, one decade later, Vladimir Putin abruptly reversed course. He labeled most religious organizations as "foreign agents" and set in motion an aggressive plan to restore the pride of the "Russian world." Putin's alliance with the Russian Orthodox Church, and his hostility to true democracy, led to the brutal invasion of Ukraine, which had opted for freedom and democracy. Other books have analyzed the economic and social dynamics in Russia and Ukraine after 1991. This one chronicles a previously untold story: the role religion played in the dissolution of the Soviet Union, the rise of a newly autocratic Russia, and the emergence of democracy in Ukraine. What lay behind the radically different paths chosen by two former Soviet republics?

The fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 ushered in a tumultuous period for Russia and Ukraine. The Soviet Union broke apart, Communism was exposed as morally bankrupt, and Russian leaders turned to the West for help. In an astonishing development, Mikhail Gorbachev and Boris Yeltsin invited a group of American evangelicals to give advice on restoring morality to Russia. The nation was moving toward democratic and religious freedoms until, one decade later, Vladimir Putin abruptly reversed course. He labeled most religious organizations as "foreign agents" and set in motion an aggressive plan to restore the pride of the "Russian world." Putin's alliance with the Russian Orthodox Church, and his hostility to true democracy, led to the brutal invasion of Ukraine, which had opted for freedom and democracy. Other books have analyzed the economic and social dynamics in Russia and Ukraine after 1991. This one chronicles a previously untold story: the role religion played in the dissolution of the Soviet Union, the rise of a newly autocratic Russia, and the emergence of democracy in Ukraine. What lay behind the radically different paths chosen by two former Soviet republics?

OVER TWO MILLION COPIES SOLD!It's the most powerful force in the universe, our only hope for love and forgiveness, and a foretaste of eternal life: amazing, radical, life-changing grace.Millions of lives have been changed by award-winning author Philip Yancey's startling exploration of grace at street level. Grace is the one thing the world can't duplicate, the healing force we need, and the key to transforming a broken world.In this revised and updated edition of his personal and provocative book, Yancey offers true portraits of grace's life-changing power. These stories, set in the midst of life's stark realities, evoke such questions as:If grace is God's love for the undeserving, how do I get it?How well are we dispensing grace to a world that knows far more of strife and unforgiveness than it does of mercy?Can grace make a difference in the midst of such atrocities as the Nazi holocaust, and how can it withstand the brutality of hate? With powerful stories, rich theology, and practical suggestions, Yancey challenges us to become living answers to a world that desperately needs to know, What's So Amazing About Grace?

Livet med Gud fungerar inte alltid som vi tänkt oss. Höga förväntningar kraschar mot verkligheten i form av personliga svagheter och ovälkomna överraskningar. Och den Gud om vilken vi hört att han längtar efter gemenskap med oss kan tyckas långt borta och känslomässigt svåråtkomlig. Leker Gud med oss? Vad kan vi vänta oss av honom? Hur kan vi veta? Hur kan vi lära känna Gud? Denna relation med en Gud som vi inte kan se, höra eller vidröra - hur går den till, egentligen? Kontakt med den Osynlige ger djupa, goda insikter som lyfter fram och bekräftar de frågor som vi ibland är rädda att ställa. Ärligt och djupt personligt talas här öppet om kristenlivet för den man eller kvinna som önskar sig mer än patentsvar på livsgåtorna. Till sist byter Yancey fokus. Han lämnar frågorna och vänder sig mot den Ende, som själv blir svaret. Den Gud som inbjuder oss att sträcka oss mot honom - och finna honom. "Denna glödande bok, som är omutligt ärlig, bygger upp tron genom att hjälpa oss att brottas med tvivlen. Gå med Philip Yancey i detta sökande, så kommer du ännu närmare den Gud som är osynlig men mycket verklig." Lee Strobel, författare till "Fria eller fälla? En reporter ställer kristen tro mot väggen."

Är den synliga världen allt som finns? Är tron på en osynlig värld bara önsketänkande? Försök upptäcka glimtarna... I Om verkligheten är större ställer Philip Yancey frågan: "Är den synliga världen runt omkring oss allt som finns?" och: "Vilka aningar om en annan värld kan vi urskilja?" Sedan tar han upp sådant som verkar motsägelsefullt. Om detta är Guds värld, varför märks det inte mer? Varför finns det så mycket elände på den här planeten? Till sist handlar boken om hur två världar - den synliga och den osynliga, den naturliga och den övernaturliga - kan samverka med och påverka det dagliga livet. Hela tiden inbjuder Yancey läsaren att själv pröva svaren för att komma vidare i livet. Om verkligheten är större är som ett samtal dit de både skeptiker och trosvissa inbjuds att fundera över möjligheten av en osynlig, gudomlig värld av skönhet och mening, som finns sida vid sida med vår synliga värld. Glimtar av en annan värld är just glimtar, inte bevis, poängterar Yancey. "En tunn hinna av tro skiljer det naturliga från det övernaturliga. Vi upplever den högsta verkligheten genom den lägsta, och vi måste lära oss att uppmärksamma skillnaden." Philip Yancey inbjuder dig att följa med honom på en upptäcktsresa för att låta glimtar av en annan värld visa dig in i ett nytt liv av skönhet, mening och frihet. "Det naturliga och det övernaturliga är inte två skilda världar, utan olika uttryck av samma verklighet." PHILIP YANCEY

As the world entered the long night of 2020, Philip Yancey turned to John Donne's Devotions, a nearly 400-year-old manuscript, for guidance. In it, he found a trustworthy companion for living through a global pandemic--or any other crisis. As Yancey says, "Nothing had prepared me for Donne's raw account of confrontations with God." By faithfully and poetically rendering Donne's 17th century prose into 21st century vernacular, Yancey opens up this classic work to a new generation of readers. He presents these Job-like meditations on sickness and suffering, alongside his own reflections, in a series of 30 readings that examine the frailty of the human heart, the goodness and sovereignty of God, and the eternal hope of the Resurrection.

Den prisbelönte journalisten och författaren Philip Yancey sonderar i denna bok det som är själva hjärtslagen i människans relation till Gud - bön. Bön är också den mest grundläggande, utmanande, förbryllande och samtidigt djupt belönande aspekten av kristet liv. Yancey ställer frågor som: Lyssnar Gud? Varför blir många böner obesvarade? Varför tillåter Gud världen att bara rulla på utan att gripa in? Hjälper verkligen bön för fysiskt helande? Vad är bön? Förändrar bön Gud eller oss - eller rent av båda? Den här boken är en inbjudan att finna en kommunikation med den Gud som genom bönen inbjuder oss till en evighetslång relation med honom själv. "Om bön är platsen där Gud och människan möts, då måste jag lära mig bön" säger Yancey. "Jag har nu skrivit tjugo böcker och på ett eller annat sätt har de flesta av dem kretsat kring frågan varför Gud inte handlar på det sätt som vi vill, och varför inte jag handlar på det sätt som Gud vill. Bön är den specifika punkt där dessa frågor möts."Philip Yanceys böcker har sålt i över 15 miljoner exemplar och blivit översatta till 40 olika språk. På Libris har utkommit Den Jesus jag aldrig känt, Mörkerseende, Med nådens ögon, Kontakt med den osynlige, Livlinor och Om verkligheten är större. Philip och hans fru Janet bor i Colorado.

In this searing meditation on the bonds of family and the allure of extremist faith, one of today's most celebrated Christian writers recounts his unexpected journey from a strict fundamentalist upbringing to a life of compassion and grace--a revelatory memoir that "invites comparison to Hillbilly Elegy" (Publishers Weekly, starred review). "Searing, heartrending . . . This stunning tale reminds us that the only way to keep living is to ask God for the impossible: love, forgiveness, and hope."--Kate Bowler, New York Times bestselling author of Everything Happens for a Reason Raised by an impoverished widow who earned room and board as a Bible teacher in 1950s Atlanta, Philip Yancey and his brother, Marshall, found ways to venture out beyond the confines of their eight-foot-wide trailer. But when Yancey was in college, he uncovered a shocking secret about his father's death--a secret that began to illuminate the motivations that drove his mother to extreme, often hostile religious convictions and a belief that her sons had been ordained for a divine cause. Searching for answers, Yancey dives into his family origins, taking us on an evocative journey from the backwoods of the Bible Belt to the bustling streets of Philadelphia; from trailer parks to church sanctuaries; from family oddballs to fire-and-brimstone preachers and childhood awakenings through nature, music, and literature. In time, the weight of religious and family pressure sent both sons on opposite paths--one toward healing from the impact of what he calls a "toxic faith," the other into a self-destructive spiral. Where the Light Fell is a gripping family narrative set against a turbulent time in post-World War II America, shaped by the collision of Southern fundamentalism with the mounting pressures of the civil rights movement and Sixties-era forces of social change. In piecing together his fragmented personal history and his search for redemption, Yancey gives testament to the enduring power of our hunger for truth and the possibility of faith rooted in grace instead of fear. "I truly believe this is the one book I was put on earth to write," says Yancey. "So many of the strands from my childhood--racial hostility, political division, culture wars--have resurfaced in modern form. Looking back points me forward."

Why does God allow suffering?In his classic book Where Is God When It Hurts, Philip Yancey gave us permission to doubt, reasons not to abandon faith, and practical ways to reach out to hurting people.In this sequel, written 30 years later, Yancey revisits our cry of "Why, God?" in the wake of increased violence and natural disasters the world over. It's a cry that many of us take up with more urgency each year as we sit stunned by the calamities devastating our world, our communities, and our personal lives.Acknowledging that Christians have not always responded to the problem of pain and grief with grace, Yancey helps us find meaning in the midst of the deepest suffering. The Question That Never Goes Away is a deep and personal reflection on the ways that suffering both challenges and affirms our faith and how we can respond to the existence of evil in a manner that doesn't dismiss it."In the face of suffering, words do not suffice. We need something more: the word made flesh, actual living proof that God has not abandoned us, that he shares in our distress," Yancy writes. We find this proof in Jesus, whose own story is one of suffering voluntarily accepted. No other religion has this model of God identifying so deeply and compassionately with humanity--and this changes how we see it and respond to it.Timely and heartfelt, Philip Yancey has once again offered readers a powerful response to some of the toughest questions that will never leave us in this life.

'Not until college days do I discover the shocking secret of my father's death.'With a journalist's background Philip Yancey is widely admired for taking on the more difficult and confusing aspects of faith. Now in Where the Light Fell he shares, for the first time, the painful details of his own origins - taking us on an evocative journey from the backwoods and Bible-belt pockets of the South to the bustling streets of Philadelphia; from trailer parks to church parking lots; from dark secrets and family oddballs to fire-and-brimstone preachers and interminable church services. Raised by their impoverished single mother, Philip and his brother Marshall struggle to comprehend her speeches about their dead father, an Old Testament Bible story, and sons sacrificed for a divine cause.This coming-of-age story is a slice of life, both intensely personal and broadly resonant, set against a turbulent time in post-WWII American history shaped by the racism and paranoia of fundamentalist Christianity and reshaped by the mounting pressures of the Civil Rights movement and 60s-era forces of social change. An unforgettable read, it is at once hugely funny, deeply disturbing and achingly poignant. A testament to the power of the human spirit, Where the Light Fell illuminates Yancey's ability to bring comfort to those bruised by the church, and hope to those who can't imagine ever finding a healthy faith.

Onde bateu a luz apresenta uma narrativa autobiogr fica peculiar de Philip Yancey, reconhecidamente um dos maiores escritores crist os da atualidade. Seu ambiente uma Am rica do p s-guerra em ebuli o, em que o fundamentalismo religioso e o movimento dos direitos civis colidem.Nesse contexto convulsionado, a perda prematura do pai mergulha a fam lia em uma crise sem precedentes. A compreens o das atitudes extremas, e at mesmo hostis, de sua m e em sua cria o e na de seu irm o vem apenas anos mais tarde, quando Yancey, j na faculdade, descobre o verdadeiro motivo da morte de seu pai, o que agu a seu interesse por investigar o passado mais detalhadamente.Nessa busca por respostas, Yancey mergulha nas origens da fam lia, levando-nos em uma viagem evocativa do interior do Cintur o B blico s movimentadas ruas da Filad lfia, de parques de trailers a santu rios de igrejas, de familiares exc ntricos a pregadores de fogo e enxofre, e do despertar da inf ncia atrav s da natureza, da m sica e da literatura.

O evangelho de Jesus Cristo sempre foi conhecido como a boa-nova. E . No entanto, parece que nos ltimos tempos as pessoas n o t m percebido o crist o como o porta-voz dessa boa not cia.Em "O eclipse da gra a", Philip Yancey explora as raz es da crescente hostilidade e incompreens o da sociedade em rela o igreja. Pensando no papel fundamental dela para a expans o da Palavra, o autor apresenta alternativas e novas perspectivas de aproxima o com aqueles que, na opini o dele, est o sedentos da gra a de Deus.Yancey conta hist rias especialmente esclarecedoras sobre como a f revelada capaz de desarmar cr ticos os mais c nicos e como a boa-nova transmitida pode revelar-se uma not cia mais que aguardada. Em outras palavras: como redescobrir o papel da igreja no mundo p s-moderno.

Um livro lind ssimo para edificar, encorajar e consolar quem est enfrentando tristeza, medo e dorVoc est passando pelo dia mau? Est aflito? Sente d vidas em rela o ao amanh ? Questiona-se quanto ao amor e miseric rdia de Deus? Busca algo que possa trazer al vio sua mente e ao seu cora o?Se voc est vivenciando situa o semelhante, considere a leitura de Companhia na crise: Um m s com John Donne e Philip Yancey, livro que traz um roteiro de reflex es crist s para quem est atravessando dificuldades extremas.Escrito no contexto da pandemia da Covid-19 e para pessoas aflitas em meio a emerg ncias pessoais e comunit rias, Companhia na crise revisita os escritos de John Donne (1573-1631), de o da Catedral de S o Paulo, a maior igreja de Londres, e um dos mais prestigiados nomes da literatura universal. Donne passou por tr s ondas da Grande Peste - emerg ncia sanit ria que devastou a capital inglesa em sua poca. Na obra, Philip Yancey parafraseia os escritos desse eloquente autor, numa jornada de 30 reflex es que nos ajudam a encarar momentos de aguda afli o e sofrimento.Por meio de cada medita o, Philip e Donne nos convidam a aprofundar a intimidade com Deus, sem medo de expressar-lhe medos e dilemas, desilus es e infelicidades, num retrato v vido da alma humana.

Philip Yancey's A Companion in Crisis combines John Donne's timeless reflections with present-day commentary, offering universal truths on how to live and die well.

El perd n ofrece una alternativa a un ciclo interminable de resentimiento y venganza, pero comprendes realmente el perd n? En El esc ndalo del perd n el autor superventas Philip Yancey responder Qu es el perd n; por qu es tan dif cil perdonar; por qu es escandaloso el perd n; y qu tiene que ver Dios con el perd n.Todos vivimos y amamos de forma imperfecta. Por eso, s lo el perd n nos har libres. Yancey nos ense a a perdonar comprendiendo mejor la clara conexi n entre Dios y el evangelio. Aprender s que: Dios perdona nuestras deudas como nosotros perdonamos a nuestros deudoressolo viviendo en la corriente del perd n de Dios encontraremos la fuerza para responder con el perd n hacia los dem sla verdadera profundidad de lo que es el perd n y lo que exige de tic mo desprenderse de las ilusiones sobre el perd n. la importancia de la gracia y lo que significa ser un cristiano lleno de graciaAdaptado de Qu tiene de asombroso la gracia, El esc ndalo del perd n es ideal para: alguien que quiera aprender a perdonar aut nticamente y a entender de verdad la graciahombres y mujeres que desean una relaci n m s estrecha con Dioslos lectores que disfrutaron con los otros libros de Yancey: La desaparici n de la Gracia, Desilusi n con Dios, y Gracia divina vs. condena humanaHablamos del perd n a menudo, incluso creemos que estamos perdonando a la gente, pero comprendemos su verdadera profundidad y lo que exige de nosotros? El esc ndalo del perd n revela c mo adoptar el perd n que el mundo busca.The Scandal of ForgivenessForgiveness offers an alternative to an endless cycle of resentment and revenge, but do you really understand forgiveness? In The Scandal of Forgiveness bestselling author Philip Yancey will answer: What is forgiveness; Why is forgiveness so difficult; Why is forgiveness scandalous; and What does God have to do with forgiveness?We all live and love imperfectly. Therefore, only forgiveness will set us free. Yancey teaches us how to forgive by better understanding the clear connection between God and the gospel. You will learn: God forgives our debts as we forgive our debtors.only by living in the stream of God's forgiveness will we find the strength to respond with forgiveness toward others.the true depth of what forgiveness is and what it demands of you.how to shed the illusions about forgiveness.the importance of grace and what it means to be a grace-full Christian.Adapted from What's So Amazing About Grace, The Scandal of Forgiveness is great for: someone who wants to learn how to authentically forgive and truly understand grace.men and women that want a closer relationship with God.readers who enjoyed Yancey's other books--Disappointment with God, Vanishing Grace, and Where Is God When It Hurts?We speak of forgiveness often, even believing that we are forgiving people, but do we understand the true depth of it and what it demands of us? The Scandal of Forgiveness reveals how to adopt the forgiveness the world is searching for.

Poucos escritores desenvolveram tamanho talento e sensibilidade para abordar a dif cil quest o do sofrimento como Philip Yancey. Tal reconhecimento atestado por diversos livros editados nas mais variadas l nguas e nos convites nacionais e internacionais que recebe para falar sobre dramas individuais ou coletivos que afetam milh es em todo o mundo. Philip Yancey consegue verbalizar as quest es que nos angustiam pela aus ncia de uma resposta bvia e definitiva, ajudando-nos a encontrar um caminho pavimentado pela esperan a e pela f .A pergunta que n o quer calar oferece o consolo de que tanto necessitamos quando somos confrontados com esta dif cil quest o: onde est Deus no sofrimento? O questionamento sobre a a o de Deus no sofrimento acompanha a humanidade ao longo da Hist ria e adquire contornos mais pungentes quando somos n s os atingidos pelo inesperado. em situa es extremas, quando estamos a ponto de sair do eixo, que mais necessitamos ler e ouvir o que pessoas como Philip Yancey t m a dizer. Este encontro com o talentoso autor de "A pergunta que n o quer calar" e de outros livros relevantes para o nosso tempo nos permite experimentar solidariedade, consolo e esperan a em momentos de dor e ang stia profunda.

The unlikely origin story of one of today's bestselling Christian writers

In this searing meditation on the bonds of family and the allure of extremist faith, one of today's most celebrated Christian writers recounts his unexpected journey from a strict fundamentalist upbringing to a life of compassion and grace--a revelatory memoir that "invites comparison to Hillbilly Elegy" (Publishers Weekly, starred review). "Searing, heartrending . . . This stunning tale reminds us that the only way to keep living is to ask God for the impossible: love, forgiveness, and hope."--Kate Bowler, New York Times bestselling author of Everything Happens for a Reason Raised by an impoverished widow who earned room and board as a Bible teacher in 1950s Atlanta, Philip Yancey and his brother, Marshall, found ways to venture out beyond the confines of their eight-foot-wide trailer. But when Yancey was in college, he uncovered a shocking secret about his father's death--a secret that began to illuminate the motivations that drove his mother to extreme, often hostile religious convictions and a belief that her sons had been ordained for a divine cause. Searching for answers, Yancey dives into his family origins, taking us on an evocative journey from the backwoods of the Bible Belt to the bustling streets of Philadelphia; from trailer parks to church sanctuaries; from family oddballs to fire-and-brimstone preachers and childhood awakenings through nature, music, and literature. In time, the weight of religious and family pressure sent both sons on opposite paths--one toward healing from the impact of what he calls a "toxic faith," the other into a self-destructive spiral. Where the Light Fell is a gripping family narrative set against a turbulent time in post-World War II America, shaped by the collision of Southern fundamentalism with the mounting pressures of the civil rights movement and Sixties-era forces of social change. In piecing together his fragmented personal history and his search for redemption, Yancey gives testament to the enduring power of our hunger for truth and the possibility of faith rooted in grace instead of fear. "I truly believe this is the one book I was put on earth to write," says Yancey. "So many of the strands from my childhood--racial hostility, political division, culture wars--have resurfaced in modern form. Looking back points me forward."