Tag Archives: Yancey

Dan Allender on Lament as the shadow side of faith

Posted on May 27, 2009 by PaulVK

This is from Philip Yancey’s book The Bible Jesus Read p. 128-129 To whom do you vocalize the most inense, irrational– meaning inchoate, inarticulate– anger? Would you do so with someone who could fire you or cast you out of … Continue reading →

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A God we can do business with

Posted on May 6, 2009 by PaulVK

Philip Yancey in his chapter on Deuteronomy in The Bible Jesus Read makes this point. BOQ When God makes a list of commandments, Love takes first place, the basis of his whole relationship with humanity. God meets in a tent … Continue reading →

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Laboring Not in Vain

Posted on May 6, 2009 by PaulVK

I find one of the most difficult aspects of the Christian life to communicate is the last verse of 1 Corinthians 15, the great resurrection chapter. 1 Corinthians 15:58 (NRSV) Therefore, my beloved, be steadfast, immovable, always excelling in the … Continue reading →

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Yancey on Job

Posted on May 6, 2009 by PaulVK

From The Bible Jesus Read p. 50 “By allowing us to glimpse behind the curtain in chapters 1 and 2, the author of Job forfeits all elements of narative tension but one: the mystery of how Job will respond. In … Continue reading →

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