Comments on: Arrivals #2 http://windrumors.com/2007/08/arrivals-2/ The Official Site of Paul Young, author of The Shack Tue, 27 Jul 2010 23:04:55 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Melissa http://windrumors.com/2007/08/arrivals-2/comment-page-1/#comment-3207 Melissa Sun, 04 Jul 2010 02:14:50 +0000 http://www.windrumors.com/index.php/2007/08/30/arrivals-2/#comment-3207 I just finished your book. I could not put it down, I read it in about 18 hours. The Shack was exactly what I was needing in my life right now. I am struggling with my convictions and the belief in God and this book brought a whole new meaning to my thoughts. Especially when God is telling Mack he has to forgive the murderer. I have struggled my whole life to forgive my father for very many things and those pages that stated that it was still okay to forgive and be angry but day by day it will lessen, enlightened me so much. I am striving towards a path of forgiveness. I thank you with all my heart for this book and having the right words to put into a publication for individuals like me to come upon. Thank you again! I just finished your book. I could not put it down, I read it in about 18 hours. The Shack was exactly what I was needing in my life right now. I am struggling with my convictions and the belief in God and this book brought a whole new meaning to my thoughts. Especially when God is telling Mack he has to forgive the murderer. I have struggled my whole life to forgive my father for very many things and those pages that stated that it was still okay to forgive and be angry but day by day it will lessen, enlightened me so much. I am striving towards a path of forgiveness. I thank you with all my heart for this book and having the right words to put into a publication for individuals like me to come upon. Thank you again!

]]> By: kellyerobinson http://windrumors.com/2007/08/arrivals-2/comment-page-1/#comment-2861 kellyerobinson Sun, 24 Jan 2010 04:25:21 +0000 http://www.windrumors.com/index.php/2007/08/30/arrivals-2/#comment-2861 I am about half way through your book. I personally love the book. I read a chapter and then put it down and think about what I have read. I have talked to my mother-inlaw about this book unfornuately she absolutely hates it! I asked her why and she stated there was no way that God would come down to the earth in the form of a woman no less and visit with us like you describe in your book. Also that the Holy Spirit could not be a woman. She stated that God is Holy, majastic and would not do this. I have never seen her so adament about something. I tired to tell her that I thought God would come to us like this and tired to explain my side. She would not listen. I am really confused by her reaction. I have only gotten half way thru it and have fallen in love with the Father, Son and Holy Spirit and the love that He has for us. We have recently had two deaths in our Church that was a surprise because it was so sudden and I know that the gentleman that died last night loved your book because he and I had conversations about it. I think this book has helped me with these deaths. I thank you for this book. I am about half way through your book. I personally love the book. I read a chapter and then put it down and think about what I have read. I have talked to my mother-inlaw about this book unfornuately she absolutely hates it! I asked her why and she stated there was no way that God would come down to the earth in the form of a woman no less and visit with us like you describe in your book. Also that the Holy Spirit could not be a woman. She stated that God is Holy, majastic and would not do this. I have never seen her so adament about something. I tired to tell her that I thought God would come to us like this and tired to explain my side. She would not listen. I am really confused by her reaction. I have only gotten half way thru it and have fallen in love with the Father, Son and Holy Spirit and the love that He has for us. We have recently had two deaths in our Church that was a surprise because it was so sudden and I know that the gentleman that died last night loved your book because he and I had conversations about it. I think this book has helped me with these deaths. I thank you for this book.

]]> By: Dorie Call http://windrumors.com/2007/08/arrivals-2/comment-page-1/#comment-1724 Dorie Call Wed, 22 Jul 2009 23:42:06 +0000 http://www.windrumors.com/index.php/2007/08/30/arrivals-2/#comment-1724 Blessings. I am a 50 something female who, too, had a father that was damaged himself and unable to show 'Papa' to his children. I've spent several years working to help refugees become welcome in our country. One of the most healing things to happen to me relates to small children of Sudanese refugees. While caring for the children as their parents studied English, I was witness to an event one day of a young (4 year old) Sudanese boy seeing his father through the window. This young child ran to the window at the sight of his father joyously yelling 'Abba, Abba' (or, at least, that is what it sounded like to me). That experience forever changed my personal image of God - the Father. God is no longer a judge - She is now 'Abba' to me! That One who I am able to see and run to with joy! Blessings. I am a 50 something female who, too, had a father that was damaged himself and unable to show ‘Papa’ to his children. I’ve spent several years working to help refugees become welcome in our country. One of the most healing things to happen to me relates to small children of Sudanese refugees. While caring for the children as their parents studied English, I was witness to an event one day of a young (4 year old) Sudanese boy seeing his father through the window. This young child ran to the window at the sight of his father joyously yelling ‘Abba, Abba’ (or, at least, that is what it sounded like to me). That experience forever changed my personal image of God – the Father.
God is no longer a judge – She is now ‘Abba’ to me! That One who I am able to see and run to with joy!

]]> By: Marilyn http://windrumors.com/2007/08/arrivals-2/comment-page-1/#comment-1723 Marilyn Tue, 14 Jul 2009 23:50:55 +0000 http://www.windrumors.com/index.php/2007/08/30/arrivals-2/#comment-1723 It's me again. My imagination has been so caught up in the thought of a sequel to The Shack, centered around The Little Ladykiller--his becoming a monster and finally finding Papa through Mack's forgiveness and friendship. From The Shack to the sequel, The Cell. The murderer is confined in prison for his trial, I presume. Just as the shack is returned to its pristine state in your story, the prison is probably built outside of a city on land that was once wild and free. The killer obviously has great experience and love in and for the outdoors. The Cell reverting to its pristine state (through the grace of the Holy Trinity) could be the beginning of his return to his Papa. Am I getting carried away? I'm loving it! It quickens my heart and gives me goosebumps. Just write! I can't wait for The Shack movie, but PLEASE don't let them ruin it. I have been SO disappointed in some movies that have been made from books I have loved. It’s me again. My imagination has been so caught up in the thought of a sequel to The Shack, centered around The Little Ladykiller–his becoming a monster and finally finding Papa through Mack’s forgiveness and friendship. From The Shack to the sequel, The Cell. The murderer is confined in prison for his trial, I presume. Just as the shack is returned to its pristine state in your story, the prison is probably built outside of a city on land that was once wild and free. The killer obviously has great experience and love in and for the outdoors. The Cell reverting to its pristine state (through the grace of the Holy Trinity) could be the beginning of his return to his Papa.

Am I getting carried away? I’m loving it! It quickens my heart and gives me goosebumps. Just write! I can’t wait for The Shack movie, but PLEASE don’t let them ruin it. I have been SO disappointed in some movies that have been made from books I have loved.

]]> By: Marilyn http://windrumors.com/2007/08/arrivals-2/comment-page-1/#comment-1722 Marilyn Mon, 13 Jul 2009 03:36:36 +0000 http://www.windrumors.com/index.php/2007/08/30/arrivals-2/#comment-1722 Uou have certainly had an adventurous two years watching a grandson and granddaughter grow! Nothing that I know of is more fun. That excitement has probably all but eclipsed the excitement of the success of your inspired book. I left a comment yesterday on your Clackamas Town Center Poem heading, suggesting that you have another book in you, based on your Good Samaritan parable story, showing John's view of his big brother, Jesus. Although, I am sure you would do wonders with that, while I was falling asleep last night, after spending seven continuous hours immersed in your blog, it occured to me that the book the world is waiting for is the story of Mack's encounter with the Little Ladykiller. I get shudders as I type this. What a story there is in the horrors that drove that miserable man into monsterhood and in the journey that would take him to meet up with and know the Holy Trinity that Mack knows. What a prison ministry such a story would have for the imprisoned broken, bitter lives who need to know Papa so badly. Your story tells that the forensic experts were able to locate the bodies of the other four missing, murdered little girls. I want to know how the other families dealt with their immeasurable grief. Some, surely, had some faith to help them through, but some may have not. What a comparison their faith and un-faith attempts to live through such a tragedy would make to show the Power of Papa. You simply can't stop writing, you know. You're too sensitive, too educated, too good, and too gifted in the depth of the Spirit. I hope you'll WRITE! Could you possibly send a blanket e-mail to all of us when you do another interview? I would love to see you, possibly on Oprah! You may have already been her book selection. If not, it's inevitable. Uou have certainly had an adventurous two years watching a grandson and granddaughter grow! Nothing that I know of is more fun. That excitement has probably all but eclipsed the excitement of the success of your inspired book.

I left a comment yesterday on your Clackamas Town Center Poem heading, suggesting that you have another book in you, based on your Good Samaritan parable story, showing John’s view of his big brother, Jesus. Although, I am sure you would do wonders with that, while I was falling asleep last night, after spending seven continuous hours immersed in your blog, it occured to me that the book the world is waiting for is the story of Mack’s encounter with the Little Ladykiller. I get shudders as I type this. What a story there is in the horrors that drove that miserable man into monsterhood and in the journey that would take him to meet up with and know the Holy Trinity that Mack knows. What a prison ministry such a story would have for the imprisoned broken, bitter lives who need to know Papa so badly. Your story tells that the forensic experts were able to locate the bodies of the other four missing, murdered little girls. I want to know how the other families dealt with their immeasurable grief. Some, surely, had some faith to help them through, but some may have not. What a comparison their faith and un-faith attempts to live through such a tragedy would make to show the Power of Papa. You simply can’t stop writing, you know. You’re too sensitive, too educated, too good, and too gifted in the depth of the Spirit. I hope you’ll WRITE!

Could you possibly send a blanket e-mail to all of us when you do another interview? I would love to see you, possibly on Oprah! You may have already been her book selection. If not, it’s inevitable.

]]> By: Helen Oyama http://windrumors.com/2007/08/arrivals-2/comment-page-1/#comment-1721 Helen Oyama Sun, 28 Jun 2009 10:46:33 +0000 http://www.windrumors.com/index.php/2007/08/30/arrivals-2/#comment-1721 OOPS! Sorry Mr. Young...I posted my comment under the wrong folder! But congratulations to you and your family in another one of God's gifts! OOPS! Sorry Mr. Young…I posted my comment under the wrong folder! But congratulations to you and your family in another one of God’s gifts!

]]> By: Helen Oyama http://windrumors.com/2007/08/arrivals-2/comment-page-1/#comment-1720 Helen Oyama Sun, 28 Jun 2009 10:34:23 +0000 http://www.windrumors.com/index.php/2007/08/30/arrivals-2/#comment-1720 Dear Mr. Young, This year has started off with many challenges leading me to believe that this will be one of my worst years ever! The most recent and "humiliating" one was being reported to Child Services for leaving marks on my 4-year old son--which were from a tight grasp of his upper arm so he could not run off and dismiss the "punishment" of my lecturing/scolding of something disrespectful and possible injury to another. My husband and I grew up the "old-fashinoned" way where "whooping" your kids WAS the parental thing to do; but WE didn't believe that for our kids and especially where the children are taught to use "911" as a threat to their parents (so I feel due to a little bitterness). I felt like a monster and lost faith in entrusting my thoughts to other people. I started to clam up and rehearsing short, emotionless responses rather than my after-our-first-conversation-you'll-feel-like-we've-known-each-other-for-a-long-time kind of response. Finally, I couldn't help but to open up to someone that I felt was being sent to me by the Lord and she asked if I have ever heard of "The Shack?" Without giving the story away, she mentioned that it was a very inspirational book and that I may find it "comforting" since I mentioned that all these events unfolding may be the "letter from Papa" (of course, after reading the book) and He would like me to pay Him a mental visit. Well, low and behold, I hear the mail carrier drop off our mail and I thought to go out there to collect the remaining bills for the month, but instead I see a package and one envelope--the package was from my friend (whom I shared my sorrows with) that sent me your book! I was so excited to read what this book was all about and was desperately in need of this "comforting" my friend was talking about. Then I realized before I got started reading, I better open up the mail piece--it was from The Dept of Child Services. It was a letter indicating that the allegation of physical abuse were "not found/unsubstantiated" and the case was closed! You can guess you I called and thanked--yes, my dear friend in Christ! Well, I was very anxious to get started reading and found that I couldn't put it down and just finished it! WOW!!! In my culture, there's a saying that if you laugh and cry at the same time, you will grow a "hairy butt!"--I guess I'll be shaving mine with a lawnmower! LOL :) Thank you, Mr. Young, for I feel that you have "interpreted" the Bible in laymen's term--of course, in a fun-spirited way! Dear Mr. Young,

This year has started off with many challenges leading me to believe that this will be one of my worst years ever! The most recent and “humiliating” one was being reported to Child Services for leaving marks on my 4-year old son–which were from a tight grasp of his upper arm so he could not run off and dismiss the “punishment” of my lecturing/scolding of something disrespectful and possible injury to another. My husband and I grew up the “old-fashinoned” way where “whooping” your kids WAS the parental thing to do; but WE didn’t believe that for our kids and especially where the children are taught to use “911″ as a threat to their parents (so I feel due to a little bitterness). I felt like a monster and lost faith in entrusting my thoughts to other people. I started to clam up and rehearsing short, emotionless responses rather than my after-our-first-conversation-you’ll-feel-like-we’ve-known-each-other-for-a-long-time kind of response. Finally, I couldn’t help but to open up to someone that I felt was being sent to me by the Lord and she asked if I have ever heard of “The Shack?” Without giving the story away, she mentioned that it was a very inspirational book and that I may find it “comforting” since I mentioned that all these events unfolding may be the “letter from Papa” (of course, after reading the book) and He would like me to pay Him a mental visit. Well, low and behold, I hear the mail carrier drop off our mail and I thought to go out there to collect the remaining bills for the month, but instead I see a package and one envelope–the package was from my friend (whom I shared my sorrows with) that sent me your book! I was so excited to read what this book was all about and was desperately in need of this “comforting” my friend was talking about. Then I realized before I got started reading, I better open up the mail piece–it was from The Dept of Child Services. It was a letter indicating that the allegation of physical abuse were “not found/unsubstantiated” and the case was closed! You can guess you I called and thanked–yes, my dear friend in Christ! Well, I was very anxious to get started reading and found that I couldn’t put it down and just finished it! WOW!!! In my culture, there’s a saying that if you laugh and cry at the same time, you will grow a “hairy butt!”–I guess I’ll be shaving mine with a lawnmower! LOL :) Thank you, Mr. Young, for I feel that you have “interpreted” the Bible in laymen’s term–of course, in a fun-spirited way!

]]> By: Daniela http://windrumors.com/2007/08/arrivals-2/comment-page-1/#comment-1719 Daniela Mon, 18 May 2009 02:53:30 +0000 http://www.windrumors.com/index.php/2007/08/30/arrivals-2/#comment-1719 Hi Paul, I have recently read your book and I haven't got words to thank you for that! What an amazing way to aproach God! My life has been changed since and my relationship with Papa has been transformed! God bless you! Thank you... Daniela Hi Paul,

I have recently read your book and I haven’t got words to thank you for that!
What an amazing way to aproach God! My life has been changed since and my relationship with Papa has been transformed!

God bless you!
Thank you…
Daniela

]]> By: Michele http://windrumors.com/2007/08/arrivals-2/comment-page-1/#comment-1718 Michele Sun, 17 May 2009 17:50:48 +0000 http://www.windrumors.com/index.php/2007/08/30/arrivals-2/#comment-1718 Just want to say WOW.......I just found out about your book about a month ago and believe it or not just finished it... took about a week to finish.....I'm a Mom to two boys (18 & 17) and a 9 year old girl and a wife to a wonderful husband....so needless to say I don't have much personal time but I thank God for opening your heart to let our DADDY speak through you...I learned alot and it also confirmed alot........GOD BLESS...... Just want to say WOW…….I just found out about your book about a month ago and believe it or not just finished it…
took about a week to finish…..I’m a Mom to two boys (18 & 17) and a 9 year old girl and a wife to a wonderful husband….so needless to say I don’t have much personal time but I thank God for opening your heart to let our DADDY speak through you…I learned alot and it also confirmed alot……..GOD BLESS……

]]> By: Elaine Cameron http://windrumors.com/2007/08/arrivals-2/comment-page-1/#comment-1717 Elaine Cameron Mon, 13 Apr 2009 00:17:48 +0000 http://www.windrumors.com/index.php/2007/08/30/arrivals-2/#comment-1717 Hi Paul, Your book is by far the best book I have ever read, and I love to read. You left no stone unturned with questions of the heart and soul. Only someone who has suffered tremendous loss and wrestled with God could write such a beautiful, insightful, hopeful, piece of work. I could go on and on but I won't. To say that I've been blessed by your writing would be an understatement. What a gift you have. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Sincerely, Elaine Cameron Dana Point, CA Hi Paul,

Your book is by far the best book I have ever read, and I love to read. You left no stone unturned with questions of the heart and soul. Only someone who has suffered tremendous loss and wrestled with God could write such a beautiful, insightful, hopeful, piece of work. I could go on and on but I won’t. To say that I’ve been blessed by your writing would be an understatement. What a gift you have.

Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Sincerely, Elaine Cameron Dana Point, CA

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