Dont drive yourself crazy in asking the why questions, but to seek to see Gods love, concern, and care every day of our lives. I was so lonely that I accepted their invitation to come to their home for a meal and christian meeting. It only scratches the surface because we dont want to know so much why, I think, but what now? How do we live in light of this? Tragedy and death were so often on her mind that she couldnt stop talking about what had happened to neighbors or in nearby towns, telling us in detail even when her two young and obviously unnerved grandchildren were visiting. I remember that very well because the government had canceled an agreement to use a theater and our hosts scrambled to come up with an alternate venue! He told inappropiate gay put down jokes at church meetings . I had watched the very funny film, What About Bob? 2 or 3 times before settling on the one kernel I should take away on my spiritual journey: When Bob (Bill Murray) is interviewed by a reporter, he says, I treat people as if they were telephones. Writing is hard work, done in isolation, and the only feedback I get comes from something I worked on months or years ago. Unfortunately, Paul made a big issue of it without my consent. Moreover, at no point did he say he was going to write an SOR. This truly encourages me. Philip. Never occurred to me. When I tried ordering from Amazon, the provider says there are several used copies; however, when you click on this tab, you are re-directed to a similar book, The Question That Never Goes Away: What is God Up to in a World of such Tragedy and Pain? One last thing and a shameless plug I think its really cool that you take the time to coorespond to so many of the people that write you. I understand you may not be able to change your mind openly because that may affect your livelihood and the circles in which you move, but I think its sad for a man who clearly knows better to tap dance around an issue that I believe he fully understands and refuses to fully discuss. However, after researching historical/alternative theories, it seems to me that atonement is far richer than I had ever imagined. He doesnt tell me to point fingers or join a country club church or sentimentalize or politicize or trivialize this great Gospel. A number of Yancey's books have been bestsellers in the Christian market, and a fewincluding The Jesus I Never Knew and What's So Amazing about Grace?have sold well enough to find places on the mainstream bestseller lists. I am in my 60s and will probably die an atheist unless someone can change my cold heart, even if it is an attempt to maneuver me to their self serving purpose. As a result, I was forced into debt, was unable to keep up with my mortgage payments, and lost my home. I have a million and one questions, but I will just start from this one. Please let me know if you would like copies for review. Your letter reminds me why I dont. As for the extravagant promises on prayer, along with C. S. Lewis I do see some of these as given to Jesus disciples, who became the apostles, and who had certain powers specific to their calling and time. Nonetheless, if youre ever travelling in the vicinity of Vicksburg, Mississippi, my husband and I would love to treat you to a very lively but respectful conversation over dinner. Let Jesus deal with the rest. I have believed in evolution since childhood, grudgingly, but it made no difference, I was always a believer in God. I saw your comment and just wanted to say a few words of encouragement. Why the difference? Whats So Amazing About Grace for me, seemed as if you had looked into my own mind and then answered so many thoughts and questions I never dared express out loud. Philip Yancey - We feel pain as an outrage; Jesus did too, which

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