Where is god when it hurts philip yancey book

I have read many books by philip yancey and indeed i am in awe of his spiritual journey and the books he has written on the way, but i find this updated book strangely unsatisfying. In this gold medallion awardwinning book, philip yancey reveals a god who is neither capricious nor unconcerned. Secrets of the christian life 1979 coauthored with tim stafford and first published as unhappy. Both books also won the gold medallion book of the year award. Today we hear from a missionary living at the center of italys. Using examples from the bible and from his own experiences, yancey looks at painphysical, emotional, and spiritualand helps us. Thats what philip yancey attempts to answer in his classic book where is god when it hurts. Philip yancey is a journalist and writer who writes a featured column in christianity today. In this gold medallion awardwinning book, now revised and updated, where is god when it hurts reveals a god who is neither capricious nor unconcerned.

Philip yancey left has written many books, including vanishing grace. Christian book award winner, ecpa, us, 1978 i started to read it thinking i was going to read a pleasant little easytoread book on the subject of pain. This current edition of what is perhaps yancey s bestknown book should speak to anyone for whom life sometimes just doesnt make sense. Originally written in 1977 when yancey was in his midtwenties, it went through a major revision in 1990 i cant speak to any differences between the two. I just finished reading philip yanceys book, where is god when it hurts. The book and study materials focus on the role of pain in gods plan for. Philip yancey winner of the gold medallion award and an inspirational bestseller for over twenty years, where is god when it hurts. He coedited the student bible, which also won a gold medallion award.

Dec 15, 2009 where is god when it hurtswhats so amazing about grace. Pdf where is god when it hurts by philip yancey download. See all books authored by philip yancey, including the jesus i never knew, and whats so amazing about grace. We can safely say that god can bring good out of evil. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. I just finished reading philip yancey s book, where is god when it hurts. No matter how you complete it, at its root lies the issue of pain. He is the recipient of a christianity today book of the year award, two ecpa book of the year awards, and eleven gold. Sadly, the church often responds with more confusion than comfort. Anyone who shares the same sentiment wondering where god is during lifes lowest moments can find solace in this book.

This twentyfifth anniversary edition of what is perhaps yanceys bestknown book will speak to those for whom. He is in usnot in the things that hurt helping to transform bad into good. Using examples from the bible and from his own experiences, yancey looks at painphysical, emotional, and spiritual. The book and study materials focus on the role of pain in god s plan for. His main contribution throughout his writing is that he stays tuned to the personal and the pastoral. This book is an invitation to communicate with god the father who invites us into an eternal partnership through prayer. He is the recipient of a christianity today book of the year award, two ecpa book of the year awards, and eleven gold medallions. In parts one and two of the book he examines the biological nature of pain and considers, largely through the example of job, the biblical approach to suffering, stressing the importance of our response.

Pain is necessary, it s what we do with the pain that matters, and god has something so much better waiting for us when he promises, no more pain. Originally written in 1977 when yancey was in his midtwenties, it went through a major revision in 1990 i cant speak to any differences between the two versions because ive only read the more recent one. Yanceys theology undermines a book that really has a lot of good material and is very well written. Does god sometimes use pain as a way to judge sin in the world. This current edition of what is perhaps yanceys bestknown book should speak to anyone for whom life sometimes just doesnt make sense. Yancey was asked several times to respond to the theme of suffering after the events of september 11. Pain is necessary, its what we do with the pain that matters, and god has something so much better waiting for us when he promises, no more pain. Using examples from the bible and from his own experiences, yancey looks at painphysical, emotional, and spiritualand helps us understand why we suffer. I read philip yanceys book, where is god when it hurts. Youve heard that question, perhaps asked it yourself.

God can use our illness like the man in the bible that was blind for his glory. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then. Where is god when it hurts by philip yancey attempts to answer one of christianitys most profound question. Many suffering people want to love god, but cannot see past their tears, says philip yancey. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint. Philip yancey books list of books by author philip yancey. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read where is god when it hurtswhats so amazing about grace. Yancey searches and probes and brings you along for the journey getting you to ask some of the same tough questions he asks along the way. Yancey was asked several times to respond to the theme of suf. Philip yancey joins charles on todays program to discuss the hard questions surrounding how a loving god allows pain, tragedy, and illnesses like the coronavirus.

Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. Yancey has written eight gold medallion awardwinning books, including where is god when it hurts. The book of job proves that you dont reap what you sow. Whats so amazing about grace is by far philip yanceys best book. Jan 01, 1977 i read philip yancey s book, where is god when it hurts.

And it will help equip anyone who wants to reach out to someone in pain but just doesnt. Philip yancey discusses the question many of us ask when we suffer or when we see others suffer, namely, where is god when it hurts. In this awardwinning book, philip yancey reveals a god who is neither capricious nor unconcerned. I read philip yancey s book, where is god when it hurts.

Has been revised and updated by the author to explore the many important issues that have arisen during that time. Philip yancey probes the very heartbeat of our relationship with god. By philip yancey grand rapids, mich zondervan, 1990. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures.