Who is Philip Yancey?
For Yancey, reading offered a window to a different world. So, he devoured books that opened his mind, challenged his upbringing, and went against what he had been taught. A sense of betrayal engulfed him.
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Joy to a Fear-Filled World
Posted on Sat, Dec 17 2016 in Blog | 14 CommentsA friend of mine named Angela told me about a time when her faith was just awakening. Raised Catholic, she had a wistful interest in spirituality though scant… read on
Sex and the Elk
Posted on Sun, Oct 16 2016 in Blog | 19 CommentsElk rutting season has just ended in Colorado, and thousands of spectator-filled cars lined the roads of parks and wildlife preserves to watch the show. I simply had… read on
God on the Move
Posted on Mon, Sep 19 2016 in Blog | 13 CommentsOn average, I take four international trips a year. For example, I’ve just returned from Spain, where I spoke at a conference of youth pastors. My travels have… read on
Our Best Idea
Posted on Mon, Aug 15 2016 in Blog | 11 CommentsThe National Park Service celebrates its 100th birthday on August 25, 2016. Ken Burns, producer of a PBS television series on the parks, explains why he chose to… read on
Hope in the Dark
Posted on Thu, Jul 21 2016 in Blog | 8 CommentsAmid all the bleak news about America’s racial divide, I came across a remarkable video on a spiritual awakening in the largest maximum-security prison in the country. The… read on
Why I Write
Posted on Sun, Jun 19 2016 in Blog | 17 CommentsI just returned from a week at the Frederick Buechner Writer’s Workshop in Princeton, New Jersey. Buechner has always been a model for me, an author who expresses… read on
Shakespeare and the Election
Posted on Thu, May 26 2016 in Blog | 11 CommentsThis month marks the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s death. I once made a New Year’s resolution to read all 38 of his plays in one year. Although… read on
The China Syndrome
Posted on Sun, Apr 24 2016 in Blog | 14 CommentsYou can hardly pick up a newsmagazine without reading about the resurgence of China. That Asian nation has surpassed the U.S. for the unenviable title of the world’s… read on
The Superhero Prophet
Posted on Mon, Mar 21 2016 in Blog | 9 CommentsA fluke of this year’s calendar has the Jewish Passover and Christian Easter separated by almost a month. Historically, of course, they go together: Jesus celebrated the Passover… read on
The Quirky Wisdom of T. S. Eliot
Posted on Sat, Feb 20 2016 in Blog | 13 CommentsLast year marked the fiftieth anniversary of T. S. Eliot’s death. The premier poet of his generation, Eliot sent shock waves through the literati of Britain and America… read on
About Philip Yancey
For Yancey, reading offered a window to a different world. So, he devoured books that opened his mind, challenged his upbringing, and went against what he had been taught. A sense of betrayal engulfed him.