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Philip yancey is an american author who mostly writes about spiritual issues. In disappointment with god audiobook, he poses three questions that christians wonder. Why, if god is so hungry for relationship with us, does he. Since that time, i havent been able to locate my copy of the book. Disappointment with god paperback january 1, 1992 by philip yancey author. Apr 15, 2020 philip yancey is an american author who mostly writes about spiritual issues. Nov 23, 2004 disappointment with god philip yancey true atheists do not, i presume, feel disappointed in god. Disappointment with god philip yancey true atheists do not, i presume, feel disappointed in god. I trust the following quotes from his book, disappointment with god, will make you think about our savior. Book of the year cornerstone magazine, cornerstone magazine, us, 1990. This insightful and deeply personal book points to the odd disparity between our.
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