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Philip Yancey
Philip Yancey (1949-) is a freelance writer and former Christianity Today columnist. Among his
more than two dozen books are the bestsellers The Jesus I Never Knew, What’s So Amazing About
Grace?, and Where the Light Fell: A Memoir. With a journalist’s eye he explores some of the deepest
mysteries of the Christian faith while also revealing the wonders of unexpected grace. Find him at philipyancey.com.
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‘Thou Setter Up and Plucker Down of Kings’
William Shakespeare’s honest tragedies and bold assumption of God’s providence offer insight in our contentious election season.
A World Without Easter
Everything is different because Jesus rose again. But do we live as if we understand he is alive?
Waiting for the Light in Hitler’s Prison
A reminder of God’s faithfulness amid great darkness from Hanns Lilje, a Christian leader imprisoned in Nazi Germany.
Parkinson’s—The Gift I Didn’t Want
I’ve spent years writing about pain and suffering. Now I’ll spend years learning how to live with physical disability.
Frederick Buechner, the Reverend of Oz
At 70, Frederick Buechner looks back on his ministry in letters. (From 1997)
In a Mad Mad World, God Welcomes Our Merrymaking
Christmas calls us to be like children and bring our joy to Jesus, even in the midst of upheaval.
The Russell Moore Show
Philip Yancey Survived the Bible Belt
Russell Moore and his guest discuss their upbringing and toxic churches.
Excerpt
Philip Yancey: God Can Love ‘A Cynical Sneak Like Me’
An excerpt from the best-selling author’s memoir, “Where the Light Fell.”
Review
Philip Yancey, as Few Could Have Imagined Him
The writer’s new memoir sheds light on an upbringing steeped in bigotry and a lifetime of “useful” pain.
Philip Yancey: My Benediction to the Beloved Storyteller, Walter Wangerin Jr.
A tribute to the late author of “The Book of the Dun Cow,” “Jesus: A Novel,” and “Water, Come Down!”