Comments on: It Is Not Death To Die

By: Rose Dailey

Rose Dailey — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 03:55:50 +0000

Pastor Tullian
Thank you for sharing the saddness that you are going through, I know it’s hard to see your parent , spouse. or siblings go through something this.I have been there three times. My heart goes out to you and your family, I am praying for your dad’ full recovery.
God is gracious

By: Gary Croucher

Gary Croucher — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 20:20:33 +0000

Hi Pastor Tullian,

We’ve never met, at least I don’t think so, but I knew your father. He was our marriage counselor about 14 years ago when I went through a tough divorce. I was determined to save the marriage, and he was determined to do all he could to help me. Unfortunately, my wife had other ideas, and it didn’t matter what either of us said to her. Through all that though, he was a true friend, someone who understood what I was going through, with kindness, wisdom, and understanding beyond words. We remained friends, having met and talked a number of times since my divorce.

He always had kind words for me, words of encouragement, words of faith. I know how hard this must be for you! In just my short meetings with him, I came to call him one of my closest, most sincere friends, and I can’t tell you how much I looked forward to our conversations! Having been raised by him, I can only imagine how hard it must be for you to think of living your life without him, even though we know that God himself watches over your father!

When Don Law, one of my closest friends and a member of Coral Ridge Church, sent me a link to this site, I began praying for your Dad. My family and I will keep praying for him, for a speedy recovery! We’ll pray also for you and your family. Above all, we will pray that God’s will be done. God has a plan for your father, and for all of us, and whatever happens we must accept for we know it is God’s will. I can’t help praying though, that God would choose to allow such a remarkable person and man of faith as your father to remain with us for a while longer!

By: Elizabeth Vesely

Elizabeth Vesely — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 17:12:08 +0000

I just wanted to say that a friend of mine sent this to me and it comes with perfect timing as I recently lost my 79 year old mother to cancer. She too was laid up in bed bloated and sick with tubes everywhere and I didn’t know if she had trusted Christ. I wasn’t able to be there with her in person which made this heartbreaking. I wrote her a letter to share the words of our loving God and the salvation He provides. She cried but was unable to speak in her pain, but my hope is that she has much like the thief on the cross trusted Him by faith and been accepted into paradise. The pain was immense and immeasurable. It was the biggest burden I have ever had to know that the one person in the whole universe who I came into being through was not here anymore. I thought I was going to be crushed by the pain. Yet, I cried out to the Lord He saved me from my turmoil and rescued me from the pit of my despair. I come from a family that is full of secrets, lies, deceptions and many burdensome sins. Yet, my father in heaven to whom I run, comforts and heals and helps – simply when I called to him. Doesn’t God show us how good he is in the midst of the most severe crisis? To Him be the glory!

By: The Links and Depth of the Situation « Thinking Out Loud

The Links and Depth of the Situation « Thinking Out Loud — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:06:27 +0000

[...] Tullian Tchividjian, pastor of Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church tells of visiting his father in hospital. “…this experience reminds me of the fact that life and the world we live in aren’t what they’re supposed to be. This isn’t the perfect world God created before we filled it with sin…” He quotes a hymn lyric which was new to me but is known to many others, It Is Not Death To Die. [...]

By: Julie Morse Stephens

Julie Morse Stephens — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 12:29:04 +0000

Tu Tu, You have Family-in-Christ here praying for all of you, as we have been since we met you. (Folks living in the cul-de-sac) (I live in SC now). I am very sorry you are going through this. Please find strength by leaning on our faith–that of your fellow Believers. All of you have been through so much, but your big family has helped my small family (me, brother Jim, Mom & Dad) more than you know! ..even your extended family has: you might have heard that Dad’s Mother was saved at a Ft. Lauderdale crusade with your Grandfather in the 80′s and one of our daughters attended one of Franklin’s alter calls in Charleston. The Lord has influenced us through many of you, and we appreciate the many good examples you and your family have set. Let us “carry” you now. Much Love Always!

By: Laura Hartman

Laura Hartman — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 17:24:14 +0000

The day before my mother died, I cried out “God, how am I ever going to live without my mother?” God very clearly spoke to my heart. “Laura, she is in me, and I am in you. You will never be without your mother.” It really floored me and changed my whole perspective. This is true for all of us in Christ. When that day comes for you, and I pray it is a long and healthy way off, it will still be true. Your dad is in Christ and Christ is in you. You will never be without your dad.

By: Barbara Monts

Barbara Monts — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 02:07:12 +0000

Dear Tchividjian Family,
I join with countless others who pray for Dr. Tchividjian at this time. He walked me through the darkest days of my life, and through to a new life. I believe I would have died had it not been for his counsel and encouragement. He is a man for whom no descriptive word is sufficient. I have thanked God for him and for his wonderful counsel and faithful ministry so many times. I continue to pray for him now. May God support all of you in these difficult days, and may that dear, wonderful man be restored to you.
Barbara Monts

By: Robin Revier

Robin Revier — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:42:41 +0000

In the midst of a category ‘off the charts’ storm, you are setting an example that is to be reckoned with, and one that is a sermon unto itself. How blessed are we to bear witness to your testimony of faith and trust.

To God be the glory!
The Reviers

By: bryonm

bryonm — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 22:23:58 +0000

I’m praying for your dad…

By: Janet Devers

Janet Devers — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 17:29:11 +0000

Dear Pastor Tullian:
Our family is praying for your father’s full recovery. There is such a close bond between a father and his son. I know how hard it was for my husband when he lost his father. We pray that God will extend to you more time with your father.

Also, we pray for your strength as the devil has been knocking on the door at Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church. You are a Godly man, who is doing the Lord’s will daily. We feel it here at the church, and at Westminster where there is a vast improvement in all areas due to your recent hiring of Dr. Orsino. Good move!!

I am in the choir and 100 percent behind you as our pastor. My whole family will be voting for your continued pastorship at our church. We will be fasting and praying tomorrow for you, Coral Ridge, Westminster Academy and Knox Theological Seminary. We know God’s power is sufficient. His will will be done!

We are sorry that you are being put through so many trials at once. Please know that most of the church is supportive of you. And remember “If God is for you, who can be against you!”

All the best to you, Kim and your children.

In Christ’s Love,
Janet Devers