Comments on: Action Steps For Anxiety http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tullian/2009/09/28/action-steps-for-anxiety/ Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:41:18 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: DilksineDip http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tullian/2009/09/28/action-steps-for-anxiety/comment-page-1/#comment-5000 DilksineDip Wed, 26 May 2010 18:41:23 +0000 http://www.crpc.org/blog/?p=742#comment-5000 In my current English class, I must have a speech graded by an audience. I would like you to take the part of the audience, and grade it by A, B, C, and D after you read it. Note: Don't grade based upon opinions, this isn't debate club, it's just some language arts stuff. In my current English class, I must have a speech graded by an audience. I would like you to take the part of the audience, and grade it by A, B, C, and D after you read it. Note: Don’t grade based upon opinions, this isn’t debate club, it’s just some language arts stuff.

]]> By: stress http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tullian/2009/09/28/action-steps-for-anxiety/comment-page-1/#comment-3430 stress Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:22:01 +0000 http://www.crpc.org/blog/?p=742#comment-3430 I've recently started a blog, the information you provide on this site has helped me tremendously. Thank you for all of your time & work. I’ve recently started a blog, the information you provide on this site has helped me tremendously. Thank you for all of your time & work.

]]> By: Anxious? http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tullian/2009/09/28/action-steps-for-anxiety/comment-page-1/#comment-3429 Anxious? Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:40:59 +0000 http://www.crpc.org/blog/?p=742#comment-3429 [...] Action Steps for Anxiety: Remind Yourself That God Is In Control: When you convince yourself that your world is out of control, you are on the verge of paralysis. Watch your self-talk. Are you saying to yourself: “God is in control of this circumstance, He is my Father, and He is ruling this for my benefit”? [...] [...] Action Steps for Anxiety: Remind Yourself That God Is In Control: When you convince yourself that your world is out of control, you are on the verge of paralysis. Watch your self-talk. Are you saying to yourself: “God is in control of this circumstance, He is my Father, and He is ruling this for my benefit”? [...]

]]> By: julie http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tullian/2009/09/28/action-steps-for-anxiety/comment-page-1/#comment-3428 julie Mon, 05 Oct 2009 15:28:43 +0000 http://www.crpc.org/blog/?p=742#comment-3428 Cindy, I MUST no the source of that quote. It is too fantastic not to share with homeschoolers everywhere. Please, can you verify it as Daniel Webster's? Cindy,
I MUST no the source of that quote. It is too fantastic not to share with homeschoolers everywhere. Please, can you verify it as Daniel Webster’s?

]]> By: From Anxiety to Peace – The Gospel Coalition Blog http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tullian/2009/09/28/action-steps-for-anxiety/comment-page-1/#comment-3427 From Anxiety to Peace – The Gospel Coalition Blog Fri, 02 Oct 2009 13:50:39 +0000 http://www.crpc.org/blog/?p=742#comment-3427 [...] Tchividjian (via Susan Fiske) summarizes Paul Tripp’s six action steps for combating anxiety: Remind Yourself That God Is In Control: [...] [...] Tchividjian (via Susan Fiske) summarizes Paul Tripp’s six action steps for combating anxiety: Remind Yourself That God Is In Control: [...]

]]> By: Ben http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tullian/2009/09/28/action-steps-for-anxiety/comment-page-1/#comment-3426 Ben Fri, 02 Oct 2009 04:02:33 +0000 http://www.crpc.org/blog/?p=742#comment-3426 Hello Pastor Tullian. I have never attended your church or even heard you speak, but I read an article in the news today about the difficulties your church has recently gone through. I loved Dr. Kennedy's ministry via broadcasting, and am thankful for Dr. Graham's testimony and the ministry of so many in your family. I am brought to tears tonight reading the information about the division, but rejoicing that you are staying and ministering. I am a ministry school graduate myself and have given my life to Jesus, to see Him advance in me and in others. In reading your blogs, bio, and purpose of life tonight, I am both blessed and burdened to pray for you. I need strong examples like you in my young life. I especially like the way that you made the point that it is God's church in which we labor, not ours. (You mentioned in your blog that you pray to follow in the legacy of your dear Grandmother Graham. Well, in my getting "acquainted" with you tonight, I thought of her resolute yet humble stand for Truth and her simple yet poignant expressions of faith. I see that prayer being answered.) I pray you sense His peace, Brother. Many are touched by your obedience and willingness to be used by God. Though I am a complete stranger, He is glorified tonight as I learn of your life. I hope to visit your church someday. Your congregation is rich to have you. May God bless you, your family and CRPC abundantly with His glory. In Christ, Ben Hello Pastor Tullian.

I have never attended your church or even heard you speak, but I read an article in the news today about the difficulties your church has recently gone through. I loved Dr. Kennedy’s ministry via broadcasting, and am thankful for Dr. Graham’s testimony and the ministry of so many in your family.

I am brought to tears tonight reading the information about the division, but rejoicing that you are staying and ministering. I am a ministry school graduate myself and have given my life to Jesus, to see Him advance in me and in others. In reading your blogs, bio, and purpose of life tonight, I am both blessed and burdened to pray for you. I need strong examples like you in my young life. I especially like the way that you made the point that it is God’s church in which we labor, not ours. (You mentioned in your blog that you pray to follow in the legacy of your dear Grandmother Graham. Well, in my getting “acquainted” with you tonight, I thought of her resolute yet humble stand for Truth and her simple yet poignant expressions of faith. I see that prayer being answered.)

I pray you sense His peace, Brother. Many are touched by your obedience and willingness to be used by God. Though I am a complete stranger, He is glorified tonight as I learn of your life. I hope to visit your church someday. Your congregation is rich to have you. May God bless you, your family and CRPC abundantly with His glory.

In Christ,
Ben

]]> By: Ann http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tullian/2009/09/28/action-steps-for-anxiety/comment-page-1/#comment-3425 Ann Fri, 02 Oct 2009 03:25:56 +0000 http://www.crpc.org/blog/?p=742#comment-3425 I am not a Christian, but I respect and admire you in your struggle to stand up for what you believe. Thank you for staying strong and true to your heart. I am not a Christian, but I respect and admire you in your struggle to stand up for what you believe. Thank you for staying strong and true to your heart.

]]> By: Are you anxious for anything? « Words of Grace http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tullian/2009/09/28/action-steps-for-anxiety/comment-page-1/#comment-3424 Are you anxious for anything? « Words of Grace Thu, 01 Oct 2009 19:53:48 +0000 http://www.crpc.org/blog/?p=742#comment-3424 [...] question was brought to mind again when I saw this post from Tullian Tchividjian — pastor of Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, which has undergone no small [...] [...] question was brought to mind again when I saw this post from Tullian Tchividjian — pastor of Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, which has undergone no small [...]

]]> By: Kevin http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tullian/2009/09/28/action-steps-for-anxiety/comment-page-1/#comment-3423 Kevin Thu, 01 Oct 2009 18:48:51 +0000 http://www.crpc.org/blog/?p=742#comment-3423 Pastor Tullian, I have just come to know of the situation you have found yourself in. I am grateful for your willingness to witness to the whole of the North American expression of the Christian Church that the call a congregation extends, blessed by God, and accepted by a pastor is not a matter to simply throw aside when sadness (profound sadness at that), redressed as difference of opinion, policy and practice come to bear in a congregation. The call extended to and accepted by a pastor is not a typical employee/employer relationship. There is far more at stake for the congregation and for the sake of the work of the faithful who went before us... and who come after us no matter what we wish we could do. For good, bad or otherwise... it is what we signed up for when we accepted the call to serve with these people in this time and place. It seems to me that you are giving witness to this understanding of the call... this despite the pain. Some years ago the congregation I recently accepted a call to serve as a Lutheran Pastor experienced the death of their pastor. The ripple effect through the next twenty some years has been profound on the ministry we share today. I have found it difficult even these many years after the fact to know and understand how best to address the members who are hurting so publicly and spreading that hurt onto others, particularly when it is obvious that they deny the existance of the hurt. So I have taken to reminding, encouraging, even demanding that the membership embrace Christ FIRST. It is my conviction the ministry is not about me (nor should it be)... but what Christ calls us to be and do now. This has been an ongoing and key message in every forum related to the congregation life that I attend and speak. I have found that only Christ can bring the kind of healing many need. But those for whom this sadness has become a way of life, the ones who remain stuck in their saddness and feeling left out of positions they once felt entitled to... these well meaning children of God have had profound difficulty embracing this message and me. I pray that the good news has the kind of support needed to sustain and grow the proclaimation, teaching and witness in your place of ministry and mine. I am sorry for the spot you are in... Peace, Kevin Pastor Tullian, I have just come to know of the situation you have found yourself in. I am grateful for your willingness to witness to the whole of the North American expression of the Christian Church that the call a congregation extends, blessed by God, and accepted by a pastor is not a matter to simply throw aside when sadness (profound sadness at that), redressed as difference of opinion, policy and practice come to bear in a congregation.

The call extended to and accepted by a pastor is not a typical employee/employer relationship. There is far more at stake for the congregation and for the sake of the work of the faithful who went before us… and who come after us no matter what we wish we could do. For good, bad or otherwise… it is what we signed up for when we accepted the call to serve with these people in this time and place. It seems to me that you are giving witness to this understanding of the call… this despite the pain.

Some years ago the congregation I recently accepted a call to serve as a Lutheran Pastor experienced the death of their pastor. The ripple effect through the next twenty some years has been profound on the ministry we share today. I have found it difficult even these many years after the fact to know and understand how best to address the members who are hurting so publicly and spreading that hurt onto others, particularly when it is obvious that they deny the existance of the hurt. So I have taken to reminding, encouraging, even demanding that the membership embrace Christ FIRST. It is my conviction the ministry is not about me (nor should it be)… but what Christ calls us to be and do now.

This has been an ongoing and key message in every forum related to the congregation life that I attend and speak. I have found that only Christ can bring the kind of healing many need. But those for whom this sadness has become a way of life, the ones who remain stuck in their saddness and feeling left out of positions they once felt entitled to… these well meaning children of God have had profound difficulty embracing this message and me. I pray that the good news has the kind of support needed to sustain and grow the proclaimation, teaching and witness in your place of ministry and mine.

I am sorry for the spot you are in… Peace, Kevin

]]> By: Kathy http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tullian/2009/09/28/action-steps-for-anxiety/comment-page-1/#comment-3422 Kathy Thu, 01 Oct 2009 16:00:20 +0000 http://www.crpc.org/blog/?p=742#comment-3422 Leaving our comfort zone does produce anxiety when we take our eyes off Jesus and forget the reality of His sovereignty over all. But- Aslan is on the move! "The Lord of the harvest is sending out workers into His harvest field because the harvest is plentiful but the workers are few." Matthew 9:37-38 Nothing is more exciting than being used by God in the lives of others in the furthering of HIS kingdom! Leaving our comfort zone does produce anxiety when we take our eyes off Jesus and forget the reality of His sovereignty over all.

But- Aslan is on the move!
“The Lord of the harvest is sending out workers into His harvest field because the harvest is plentiful but the workers are few.” Matthew 9:37-38

Nothing is more exciting than being used by God in the lives of others in the furthering of HIS kingdom!

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