Comments on: Grace Notes: Daily Readings with a Fellow Pilgrim http://whotookallmymoney.com/grace-notes-daily-readings-with-a-fellow-pilgrim.php No Expensive Medication, Just Ayurvedic Home Remedies Mon, 11 Jul 2011 00:20:55 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.2 By: Earl A. Myers, Jr. http://whotookallmymoney.com/grace-notes-daily-readings-with-a-fellow-pilgrim.php/comment-page-1#comment-1215 Earl A. Myers, Jr. Mon, 19 Apr 2010 14:56:58 +0000 http://whotookallmymoney.com/?p=177#comment-1215 I know of no better writer who feels his Christianity more deeply and penetratingly than Philip Yancey. He can take the most mundane of situations or events and discover the divine in them. He writes with such intellectual honesty that detractors often see in him a weakness concerning his spiritual bearing. However, this is the human side of him that people either misunderstand or fail to accept. After all, he expresses the many doubts, fears, and concerns that we all face from time to time as we travel through life. Christ did not make any promises as to the ease or pain-free experiences that one might surmise accompanies the Christian life. Indeed, he did promise persecution, separation, and ridicule from a secular and unbelieving world. Yancey helps us, through his extracts from numerous prior works, to realize our failings and shortcomings and gives us hope by God's grace that we will prevail by trusting in the guidance of the Holy Spirit that indwells all who accept the Son who is " the way, the truth, and the life". <br /> <br />Each reading is complete and a treasure based on its own merits. Having read many of Philip Yancey's in the past, I found this compilation a fresh reminder of why I both enjoy and am inspired by this gifted writer. Rating: 4 / 5 I know of no better writer who feels his Christianity more deeply and penetratingly than Philip Yancey. He can take the most mundane of situations or events and discover the divine in them. He writes with such intellectual honesty that detractors often see in him a weakness concerning his spiritual bearing. However, this is the human side of him that people either misunderstand or fail to accept. After all, he expresses the many doubts, fears, and concerns that we all face from time to time as we travel through life. Christ did not make any promises as to the ease or pain-free experiences that one might surmise accompanies the Christian life. Indeed, he did promise persecution, separation, and ridicule from a secular and unbelieving world. Yancey helps us, through his extracts from numerous prior works, to realize our failings and shortcomings and gives us hope by God’s grace that we will prevail by trusting in the guidance of the Holy Spirit that indwells all who accept the Son who is ” the way, the truth, and the life”.

Each reading is complete and a treasure based on its own merits. Having read many of Philip Yancey’s in the past, I found this compilation a fresh reminder of why I both enjoy and am inspired by this gifted writer.
Rating: 4 / 5

]]> By: LifeVerse http://whotookallmymoney.com/grace-notes-daily-readings-with-a-fellow-pilgrim.php/comment-page-1#comment-1214 LifeVerse Mon, 19 Apr 2010 12:55:27 +0000 http://whotookallmymoney.com/?p=177#comment-1214 Once I opened my copy of Grace Notes by Philip Yancy, I was unable to put it back down on the coffee table! It's beautifully written and inspiring to read, as I found myself traveling on a journey with the author, page by page. Each page opens my eyes and awareness to something I'm not normally exposed to. In the devotional, I saw the faces of those inside and outside prison walls. I visited the largest church in Tokyo, read about life in Chicago or life in Colorado, all through the eyes of a fellow Pilgrim, as Yancy titles himself. What appealed to me most in the devotionals is the authors sincerity and openness to share his life experiences with others. He's transparent and authentic and real- and shares a journey of faith. While the book does not quote a scripture verse on each page, it does give us a center thought and focus for the day. Recommended as a gift for someone with a sense of adventure, someone who enjoys travel or history, and someone who is a Philip Yancey fan. Not recommended for someone who prefers more scripture and biblical content in a devotional. I'm giving a copy of this book to both my husband and my father for Christmas gifts. Rating: 5 / 5 Once I opened my copy of Grace Notes by Philip Yancy, I was unable to put it back down on the coffee table! It’s beautifully written and inspiring to read, as I found myself traveling on a journey with the author, page by page. Each page opens my eyes and awareness to something I’m not normally exposed to. In the devotional, I saw the faces of those inside and outside prison walls. I visited the largest church in Tokyo, read about life in Chicago or life in Colorado, all through the eyes of a fellow Pilgrim, as Yancy titles himself. What appealed to me most in the devotionals is the authors sincerity and openness to share his life experiences with others. He’s transparent and authentic and real- and shares a journey of faith. While the book does not quote a scripture verse on each page, it does give us a center thought and focus for the day. Recommended as a gift for someone with a sense of adventure, someone who enjoys travel or history, and someone who is a Philip Yancey fan. Not recommended for someone who prefers more scripture and biblical content in a devotional. I’m giving a copy of this book to both my husband and my father for Christmas gifts.
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> By: CaffeineEpiphanies.wordpress http://whotookallmymoney.com/grace-notes-daily-readings-with-a-fellow-pilgrim.php/comment-page-1#comment-1213 CaffeineEpiphanies.wordpress Mon, 19 Apr 2010 10:58:41 +0000 http://whotookallmymoney.com/?p=177#comment-1213 A spoonful of Philip Yancey for everyday! If you're as fond of his writing as I am, you'll appreciate this book of daily readings. <br /> <br />Each reading is one to two pages taken from some of his best work such as Disappointment with God; Finding God in Unexpected Places; I Was Just Wondering; Rumors of Another World; The Jesus I Never Knew (my personal fave); and The Bible Jesus Read (highly recommended.) There are also a few writings from his road trips and a few excerpts from his Christianity Today articles. <br /> <br />If you're a Philip Yancey fan, as I am, you'll want to read this book often. <br /> <br />For instance, from the December 14th reading: "Although I cannot learn from him why a particular bad thing occurs, I can learn how God feels about it. Jesus gives God a face, and that face is streaked with tears. " PY <br /> <br />Philip Yancey seems humble, but he also seems like he's super smart. This book would be a nice gift for that intellectual friend who has everything he or she needs; that person who throws around words like "hubris" and knows all the names of the characters in Homer books, but is still sitting on the fence when it comes to faith. You know...that person Rating: 5 / 5 A spoonful of Philip Yancey for everyday! If you’re as fond of his writing as I am, you’ll appreciate this book of daily readings.

Each reading is one to two pages taken from some of his best work such as Disappointment with God; Finding God in Unexpected Places; I Was Just Wondering; Rumors of Another World; The Jesus I Never Knew (my personal fave); and The Bible Jesus Read (highly recommended.) There are also a few writings from his road trips and a few excerpts from his Christianity Today articles.

If you’re a Philip Yancey fan, as I am, you’ll want to read this book often.

For instance, from the December 14th reading: “Although I cannot learn from him why a particular bad thing occurs, I can learn how God feels about it. Jesus gives God a face, and that face is streaked with tears. ” PY

Philip Yancey seems humble, but he also seems like he’s super smart. This book would be a nice gift for that intellectual friend who has everything he or she needs; that person who throws around words like “hubris” and knows all the names of the characters in Homer books, but is still sitting on the fence when it comes to faith. You know…that person
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> By: Keiki Hendrix http://whotookallmymoney.com/grace-notes-daily-readings-with-a-fellow-pilgrim.php/comment-page-1#comment-1212 Keiki Hendrix Mon, 19 Apr 2010 09:10:42 +0000 http://whotookallmymoney.com/?p=177#comment-1212 Philip Yancey's writings both encourage and challenge me. The insights and observations he offers in his work bear witness of his contemplative walk with God. It is for this reason that I anticipated reading his new devotional Grace Notes: Daily Readings with a Fellow Pilgrim. <br /> <br />In this 366 day devotional, he includes key sections from previous works such as The Jesus I Never Knew, What's So Amazing about Grace?, and Where is God When It Hurts?, as well as many of his other writings. <br /> <br />The form of this devotional is quite different from most. The majority of devotionals I've read take the form first of a select scripture, then perhaps a related quote, a short grouping of text to illuminate the scripture and sometimes a prayer. <br /> <br />In Grace Notes: Daily Readings with a Fellow Pilgrim, scripture is mentioned and referenced in the text but not listed separately at the beginning or ending of the devotion for that day. It is a different approach to devotional reading and brings a more conversational tone to the book. <br /> <br />So many areas of Christianity are covered in this devotional which makes it one to keep and return to year after year. If you are new to the writings of Philip Yancey, a descriptive bibliography is included referencing many of his books and articles. <br /> <br />If asked which one of Philip Yancey's books was my favorite, I would be hard pressed to give only one. Yancey is thoughtful and provocative, engaging and inspiring, and always sincere and genuine. This makes this devotional rare indeed. <br /> <br />Consider the following concepts: <br /> <br /> * From June 1st, entitled 'Atrocious Mathematics' - "I hear a loud whisper from the gospels that tells me that I did not get what I deserved. I deserved punishment but I got forgiveness." <br /> <br /> * From August12th entitled 'Downward Surrender' -"Jesus suggest that we discover self not by staring inward but by gazing outward, not through introspection but through acts of love." <br /> <br /> * From November 4th, entitled 'Weapons of Mercy' -"If my activism, however, well-motivated, drives out love, then I have misunderstood Jesus' Gospel. I am stuck with the law, not the gospel of grace." <br /> <br />This would be a wonderful gift for any occasion. I recommend it highly. The review copy I received at no cost and was donated to my local church. <br /> <br />Reviewed by: Keiki Hendrix <br />Reviewed for: Zondervan Rating: 5 / 5 Philip Yancey’s writings both encourage and challenge me. The insights and observations he offers in his work bear witness of his contemplative walk with God. It is for this reason that I anticipated reading his new devotional Grace Notes: Daily Readings with a Fellow Pilgrim.

In this 366 day devotional, he includes key sections from previous works such as The Jesus I Never Knew, What’s So Amazing about Grace?, and Where is God When It Hurts?, as well as many of his other writings.

The form of this devotional is quite different from most. The majority of devotionals I’ve read take the form first of a select scripture, then perhaps a related quote, a short grouping of text to illuminate the scripture and sometimes a prayer.

In Grace Notes: Daily Readings with a Fellow Pilgrim, scripture is mentioned and referenced in the text but not listed separately at the beginning or ending of the devotion for that day. It is a different approach to devotional reading and brings a more conversational tone to the book.

So many areas of Christianity are covered in this devotional which makes it one to keep and return to year after year. If you are new to the writings of Philip Yancey, a descriptive bibliography is included referencing many of his books and articles.

If asked which one of Philip Yancey’s books was my favorite, I would be hard pressed to give only one. Yancey is thoughtful and provocative, engaging and inspiring, and always sincere and genuine. This makes this devotional rare indeed.

Consider the following concepts:

* From June 1st, entitled ‘Atrocious Mathematics’ – “I hear a loud whisper from the gospels that tells me that I did not get what I deserved. I deserved punishment but I got forgiveness.”

* From August12th entitled ‘Downward Surrender’ -”Jesus suggest that we discover self not by staring inward but by gazing outward, not through introspection but through acts of love.”

* From November 4th, entitled ‘Weapons of Mercy’ -”If my activism, however, well-motivated, drives out love, then I have misunderstood Jesus’ Gospel. I am stuck with the law, not the gospel of grace.”

This would be a wonderful gift for any occasion. I recommend it highly. The review copy I received at no cost and was donated to my local church.

Reviewed by: Keiki Hendrix

Reviewed for: Zondervan
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> By: Michelle Van Loon http://whotookallmymoney.com/grace-notes-daily-readings-with-a-fellow-pilgrim.php/comment-page-1#comment-1211 Michelle Van Loon Mon, 19 Apr 2010 08:29:00 +0000 http://whotookallmymoney.com/?p=177#comment-1211 Philip Yancey's introspective, wise writing has been both a mirror and a pair of binoculars in my life. The reflective nature of his work has forced me to take a good look at myself in Disappointment With God; the binocular view of the struggles of others in Pain: The Gift Nobody Wants. But the truth is that most all of his beautifully-crafted writing is both mirror and binoculars. I've been a fan since his days writing for Campus Life magazine in the 1970's. <br /> <br />Grace Notes: Daily Readings With A Fellow Pilgrim (Zondervan) offers up 366 daily one-page readings from Yancey's prolific career (so far). The readings center on themes like faith, prayer, forgiveness, suffering, church and grace, and are arranged will sensitivity to the days and seasons of the year. For example, the September 11 and 12 entries both offer reflections on the grace Yancey discovered at New York's Ground Zero in 2001. <br /> <br />The simple volume would make a perfect gift for a Yancey fan or a friend who values the kind of thought-provoking, soul-surprising writing that is both mirror and binoculars. Rating: 4 / 5 Philip Yancey’s introspective, wise writing has been both a mirror and a pair of binoculars in my life. The reflective nature of his work has forced me to take a good look at myself in Disappointment With God; the binocular view of the struggles of others in Pain: The Gift Nobody Wants. But the truth is that most all of his beautifully-crafted writing is both mirror and binoculars. I’ve been a fan since his days writing for Campus Life magazine in the 1970′s.

Grace Notes: Daily Readings With A Fellow Pilgrim (Zondervan) offers up 366 daily one-page readings from Yancey’s prolific career (so far). The readings center on themes like faith, prayer, forgiveness, suffering, church and grace, and are arranged will sensitivity to the days and seasons of the year. For example, the September 11 and 12 entries both offer reflections on the grace Yancey discovered at New York’s Ground Zero in 2001.

The simple volume would make a perfect gift for a Yancey fan or a friend who values the kind of thought-provoking, soul-surprising writing that is both mirror and binoculars.
Rating: 4 / 5

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