Comments on: Come Die With Me http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tullian/2009/05/11/come-die-with-me/ Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:41:18 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: serving others http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tullian/2009/05/11/come-die-with-me/comment-page-1/#comment-2421 serving others Mon, 21 Sep 2009 19:20:26 +0000 http://www.crpc.org/blog/?p=682#comment-2421 <strong>serving others...</strong> On Earth as it is in Heaven " Blog Archive " Come Die With Me is an excellent post. But I feel it is missing on a few points.... serving others…

On Earth as it is in Heaven ” Blog Archive ” Come Die With Me is an excellent post. But I feel it is missing on a few points….

]]> By: Come Die at A Brick in the Valley http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tullian/2009/05/11/come-die-with-me/comment-page-1/#comment-2420 Come Die at A Brick in the Valley Fri, 29 May 2009 11:34:20 +0000 http://www.crpc.org/blog/?p=682#comment-2420 [...] the whole thing here. « Owen Strachan: Newsflash: Modern Women are [...] [...] the whole thing here. « Owen Strachan: Newsflash: Modern Women are [...]

]]> By: Kate Johnson http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tullian/2009/05/11/come-die-with-me/comment-page-1/#comment-2419 Kate Johnson Wed, 20 May 2009 13:39:32 +0000 http://www.crpc.org/blog/?p=682#comment-2419 Sorry wwe missed it, as we were "in the mountains". Glad to be home and hear how amazing the night was. Bless you, Tullian... Sorry wwe missed it, as we were “in the mountains”. Glad to be home and hear how amazing the night was. Bless you, Tullian…

]]> By: Saturday Links | DashHouse.com http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tullian/2009/05/11/come-die-with-me/comment-page-1/#comment-2418 Saturday Links | DashHouse.com Sat, 16 May 2009 15:43:26 +0000 http://www.crpc.org/blog/?p=682#comment-2418 [...] post I’ve read this week: A newly installed pastor tells his congregation: “So, having been duly installed and charged, I invite all of you to spend your life dying [...] [...] post I’ve read this week: A newly installed pastor tells his congregation: “So, having been duly installed and charged, I invite all of you to spend your life dying [...]

]]> By: Patty http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tullian/2009/05/11/come-die-with-me/comment-page-1/#comment-2417 Patty Sat, 16 May 2009 14:47:15 +0000 http://www.crpc.org/blog/?p=682#comment-2417 Thank you, "Mom", for the reminder about the devil & his 'ways'! I can only imagine your joy in the witnessing of your son's welcome & charge last Sunday! (I've read many of your books in which you shared your heart & aches over the trials & challenges Tullian faced as a prodigal.) What incredible, indescribable joy! I rejoice with you as a mom & fellow follower of the KING of KINGS & LORD of LORDS!! .....Got to go get my armour on & see that my kid's have their's on as well!..... Patty Thank you, “Mom”, for the reminder about the devil & his ‘ways’! I can only imagine your joy in the witnessing of your son’s welcome & charge last Sunday! (I’ve read many of your books in which you shared your heart & aches over the trials & challenges Tullian faced as a prodigal.) What incredible, indescribable joy!

I rejoice with you as a mom & fellow follower of the KING of KINGS & LORD of LORDS!!
…..Got to go get my armour on & see that my kid’s have their’s on as well!…..

Patty

]]> By: MOM http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tullian/2009/05/11/come-die-with-me/comment-page-1/#comment-2416 MOM Thu, 14 May 2009 18:28:29 +0000 http://www.crpc.org/blog/?p=682#comment-2416 I am still reflecting on and basking in the "afterglow" of last Sunday. What a day! What a Mother's Day gift!!! It is difficult for me to envision ever being in another such glorious ( in every way) worship service until I worship Him in Glory. I am thinking, reflecting and pondering the words of OS and John. I was priviledged to be at Tullian's ordination and hear John's charge. He didn't mince words then and he didn't mince words this time. What a message! This was for all of us. Brandon and John, thank you for an absolutely God glorifying, beautifully blended, musical worship experience. Again, from a mother's heart thank you. Thank you to each one of you, the members, Elders, Deacons, leaders and all the support staff of the merged churches. Thank you for all you have done and continue to do, to accept, support, and come alongside Tullian. Thank you for your gracious love and open arms to Kim and the precious children. Now, for a mother's caution. Satan is mad. Yes, this is a time of excitement, rejoicing, thanksgiving, but it is also a serious time. When we were young, my father told us, "the devil is a good devil". When we showed surprise at his words, he explained. The devil is very effective and does his job well. So dear ones, it is also a time to watch and pray...... clothed in full armour. Mom I am still reflecting on and basking in the “afterglow” of last Sunday. What a day!
What a Mother’s Day gift!!!

It is difficult for me to envision ever being in another such glorious ( in every way) worship service until I worship Him in Glory.

I am thinking, reflecting and pondering the words of OS and John.
I was priviledged to be at Tullian’s ordination and hear John’s charge. He didn’t mince words then and he didn’t mince words this time. What a message! This was for all of us.

Brandon and John, thank you for an absolutely God glorifying, beautifully blended, musical worship experience.

Again, from a mother’s heart thank you.

Thank you to each one of you, the members, Elders, Deacons, leaders and all the support staff of the merged churches. Thank you for all you have done and continue to do, to accept, support, and come alongside Tullian. Thank you for your gracious love and open arms to Kim and the precious children.

Now, for a mother’s caution. Satan is mad.
Yes, this is a time of excitement, rejoicing, thanksgiving, but it is also a serious time.
When we were young, my father told us, “the devil is a good devil”. When we showed surprise at his words, he explained. The devil is very effective and does his job well.
So dear ones, it is also a time to watch and pray…… clothed in full armour.

Mom

]]> By: Kendell Easley http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tullian/2009/05/11/come-die-with-me/comment-page-1/#comment-2415 Kendell Easley Wed, 13 May 2009 19:20:50 +0000 http://www.crpc.org/blog/?p=682#comment-2415 Tullian: We've not met yet...Just completed "Unfashionable." Thanks for synthesizing so well (and communicating so clearly) what needs to be said for generation next among evangelicals. I'm an aging boomer who longs to know that my generation's passion for Jesus and his kingdom has found rootage among those now assuming spiritual leadership. Count me in as one who longs to see our churches rise up as the "fellowship of the unfashionable" who are willing to die....Many are watching--and praying for--God's work through your pastoral leadership @ CRPC. May our Lord be pleased to raise up generation next here in the Memphis area. Hope you will have opportunities to minister in our part of the country. Kendell Easley Union University Tullian:
We’ve not met yet…Just completed “Unfashionable.” Thanks for synthesizing so well (and communicating so clearly) what needs to be said for generation next among evangelicals. I’m an aging boomer who longs to know that my generation’s passion for Jesus and his kingdom has found rootage among those now assuming spiritual leadership. Count me in as one who longs to see our churches rise up as the “fellowship of the unfashionable” who are willing to die….Many are watching–and praying for–God’s work through your pastoral leadership @ CRPC. May our Lord be pleased to raise up generation next here in the Memphis area. Hope you will have opportunities to minister in our part of the country.
Kendell Easley
Union University

]]> By: Geoff http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tullian/2009/05/11/come-die-with-me/comment-page-1/#comment-2414 Geoff Wed, 13 May 2009 18:27:56 +0000 http://www.crpc.org/blog/?p=682#comment-2414 ...also, in order to keep myself from getting into further trouble, everyone should attend the CHILDREN'S CHOIR MUSICAL this Sunday at 1pm in the Sanctuary. …also, in order to keep myself from getting into further trouble, everyone should attend the CHILDREN’S CHOIR MUSICAL this Sunday at 1pm in the Sanctuary.

]]> By: Geoff http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tullian/2009/05/11/come-die-with-me/comment-page-1/#comment-2413 Geoff Wed, 13 May 2009 17:44:59 +0000 http://www.crpc.org/blog/?p=682#comment-2413 I'm so encouraged by the posts on this blog. It is refreshment to hear from the hearts of Christians that I miss between our gathering on Sundays. I guess when I think about our present emotions with the renewal taking place at CRPC, and when I read what David wrote above, the thought comes to mind: what goes up must come down. I don't think this is the case for Christians. Our God can make the axe head float! In the midst of famine, the widow of Zarepath thinks she and her son may only eat one more meal before they die, but she believes the word of the LORD spoken by Elijah, "The jar of flour shall not be spent, and the jug of oil shall not be empty, until the day that the LORD sends rain upon the earth." By faith she gave Elijah what she thought was her last meal, and then the Scripture says, "she and he and her household ate for many days." So if things seem to subside in the days to come, keep the faith and abide with Christ. Jesus said in Luke 9:23, "If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me." So let us indeed die together! In doing so we will see that there is no diminishment in God's work, for even the worm which ate the plant at the end of Jonah was appointed by God. It's when we reject the pursuit of God in our lives that we become like Jonah--asleep in the inner part of the ship, unconscious of the great wind "the Lord hurled". I'd also like to push two upcoming CRPC events. First is the cookout this Saturday over at the Westminster picnic area starting at 4pm. This is a great time of fun and getting to know one another. The second is the monthly time of prayer that will be meeting again on Saturday, June 6th, from 9am until 10am in the fellowship hall. Just as goodness comes when we feast and play, it also comes when we fast and pray. I’m so encouraged by the posts on this blog. It is refreshment to hear from the hearts of Christians that I miss between our gathering on Sundays. I guess when I think about our present emotions with the renewal taking place at CRPC, and when I read what David wrote above, the thought comes to mind: what goes up must come down. I don’t think this is the case for Christians. Our God can make the axe head float! In the midst of famine, the widow of Zarepath thinks she and her son may only eat one more meal before they die, but she believes the word of the LORD spoken by Elijah, “The jar of flour shall not be spent, and the jug of oil shall not be empty, until the day that the LORD sends rain upon the earth.” By faith she gave Elijah what she thought was her last meal, and then the Scripture says, “she and he and her household ate for many days.” So if things seem to subside in the days to come, keep the faith and abide with Christ. Jesus said in Luke 9:23, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.” So let us indeed die together! In doing so we will see that there is no diminishment in God’s work, for even the worm which ate the plant at the end of Jonah was appointed by God. It’s when we reject the pursuit of God in our lives that we become like Jonah–asleep in the inner part of the ship, unconscious of the great wind “the Lord hurled”.

I’d also like to push two upcoming CRPC events. First is the cookout this Saturday over at the Westminster picnic area starting at 4pm. This is a great time of fun and getting to know one another. The second is the monthly time of prayer that will be meeting again on Saturday, June 6th, from 9am until 10am in the fellowship hall. Just as goodness comes when we feast and play, it also comes when we fast and pray.

]]> By: Laura Testa http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tullian/2009/05/11/come-die-with-me/comment-page-1/#comment-2412 Laura Testa Wed, 13 May 2009 16:14:39 +0000 http://www.crpc.org/blog/?p=682#comment-2412 R J, I feel the same why that you do! It's like a fire of light has been lit at CRPR and I can't help but smile & praise God for his faithfullness!! I, too, have not come in contact with the 'grieved' or 'disenchanted' and I pray that the spirit can work through me and outwardly to those who need the comfort. All I can do is share my experience, I guess,---and I feel peace knowing that GOD is surely at CRPC and with Tullian in the driver's seat, I feel safe, & secure that the ride will be amazing & God-honoring! We have so much to learn, each & every one of us...we all fall short & I'm thankful that Tullian preaches this each & every week...I need to hear it over & over again...because maybe one of these days, it will stick!! :) It is my fervent prayer that God will touch every human heart at CRPC and effect them in such a way that they desire, yearn, and run toward being the self-sacrificial disciple that we are truly meant to be in CHRIST!!! P.S. -- I received the audio version for Unfashionable as well as the written book.....I suggest everyone get a copy of the audio version & listen to it as your driving because it sure is making wise use of my time!! ~Laura Testa R J,

I feel the same why that you do! It’s like a fire of light has been lit at CRPR and I can’t help but smile & praise God for his faithfullness!! I, too, have not come in contact with the ‘grieved’ or ‘disenchanted’ and I pray that the spirit can work through me and outwardly to those who need the comfort. All I can do is share my experience, I guess,—and I feel peace knowing that GOD is surely at CRPC and with Tullian in the driver’s seat, I feel safe, & secure that the ride will be amazing & God-honoring! We have so much to learn, each & every one of us…we all fall short & I’m thankful that Tullian preaches this each & every week…I need to hear it over & over again…because maybe one of these days, it will stick!! :)

It is my fervent prayer that God will touch every human heart at CRPC and effect them in such a way that they desire, yearn, and run toward being the self-sacrificial disciple that we are truly meant to be in CHRIST!!!

P.S. — I received the audio version for Unfashionable as well as the written book…..I suggest everyone get a copy of the audio version & listen to it as your driving because it sure is making wise use of my time!!

~Laura Testa

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