Comments on: Stephan B. Tchividjian (July 29, 1939-January 23, 2010) http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tullian/2010/01/23/stephan-b-tchividjian-july-29-1939-january-23-2010/ Sat, 11 Feb 2012 16:05:35 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Courtenay Houston http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tullian/2010/01/23/stephan-b-tchividjian-july-29-1939-january-23-2010/comment-page-2/#comment-4504 Courtenay Houston Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:04:20 +0000 http://www.crpc.org/blog/?p=782#comment-4504 Tullian-- I can not tell you how shocked and saddened I was with the news of your father's death. Deanna told me several weeks ago, and it has taken me this long to even try to compose something to you regarding him. As you know, I started seeing your dad as one of his client's as a complete fluke--I was supposed to be going to him with my then-husband for marriage counseling. Unfortunately, (or fortunate for me I guess!!!) my then-husband walked out mid-session and left your dad and I to start a very wonderful, wacky doctor/client/friend/ comedic relationship--one that I will treasure forever. Through several years, your dad taught me so much about myself and about God and about people's perceptions of God. He taught me about patience and boundaries and waiting... He picked me up on days that I thought that I would never be able to hold open my tear-swollen eyes again... and on more than one occasion brought be back down to the reality of being human and all of the fraility that goes along with that. I will forever consider him to be one of my dearest friends. I can not imagine how much you and your brothers and sisters miss him and his laugh and pearls of wisdom. I know that you are comforted so greatly by his new eternal address... But that still doesn't make you miss him any less. Please know that he has touched my life and my children's lives and, I hope, the people that I come into contact with every day in countless ways and I am so thrilled to have know our wonderful Dr. T. Much love-- Courtenay Tullian–

I can not tell you how shocked and saddened I was with the news of your father’s death. Deanna told me several weeks ago, and it has taken me this long to even try to compose something to you regarding him.

As you know, I started seeing your dad as one of his client’s as a complete fluke–I was supposed to be going to him with my then-husband for marriage counseling. Unfortunately, (or fortunate for me I guess!!!) my then-husband walked out mid-session and left your dad and I to start a very wonderful, wacky doctor/client/friend/ comedic relationship–one that I will treasure forever.

Through several years, your dad taught me so much about myself and about God and about people’s perceptions of God. He taught me about patience and boundaries and waiting… He picked me up on days that I thought that I would never be able to hold open my tear-swollen eyes again… and on more than one occasion brought be back down to the reality of being human and all of the fraility that goes along with that. I will forever consider him to be one of my dearest friends.

I can not imagine how much you and your brothers and sisters miss him and his laugh and pearls of wisdom. I know that you are comforted so greatly by his new eternal address… But that still doesn’t make you miss him any less. Please know that he has touched my life and my children’s lives and, I hope, the people that I come into contact with every day in countless ways and I am so thrilled to have know our wonderful Dr. T.

Much love–
Courtenay

]]> By: Ryan Guerra http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tullian/2010/01/23/stephan-b-tchividjian-july-29-1939-january-23-2010/comment-page-2/#comment-4503 Ryan Guerra Wed, 17 Feb 2010 19:43:50 +0000 http://www.crpc.org/blog/?p=782#comment-4503 I just heard the news! I'm sad to hear of his passing but know he was called home. He was an incredible person and I'm glad to have meet him. He shared some very important lessons with me that I will never forget. He truly touched my life. God Bless him and your family. Ryan I just heard the news! I’m sad to hear of his passing but know he was called home. He was an incredible person and I’m glad to have meet him. He shared some very important lessons with me that I will never forget. He truly touched my life. God Bless him and your family.
Ryan

]]> By: Jim Wood http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tullian/2010/01/23/stephan-b-tchividjian-july-29-1939-january-23-2010/comment-page-2/#comment-4502 Jim Wood Wed, 10 Feb 2010 22:57:06 +0000 http://www.crpc.org/blog/?p=782#comment-4502 My brother John just told me of your loss the other day. As you know your dad was a dear friend to me while we were at Montreat College together.In the years that followed he was always a welcome voice of wisdom and encouragement. I have so many fun memories of the times we spent together. I look forward to a bear hug in heaven. I have prayed for you throughout the last year and will especially again. I am very grateful for your faithfulness to the One we serve. May the Lord bless you richly! Jim My brother John just told me of your loss the other day. As you know your dad was a dear friend to me while we were at Montreat College together.In the years that followed he was always a welcome voice of wisdom and encouragement. I have so many fun memories of the times we spent together. I look forward to a bear hug in heaven.
I have prayed for you throughout the last year and will especially again. I am very grateful for your faithfulness to the One we serve. May the Lord bless you richly!
Jim

]]> By: Brad Dando http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tullian/2010/01/23/stephan-b-tchividjian-july-29-1939-january-23-2010/comment-page-2/#comment-4501 Brad Dando Sun, 07 Feb 2010 03:46:16 +0000 http://www.crpc.org/blog/?p=782#comment-4501 Dear TuTu, So sorry for your loss, and happy that your father is rejoicing with the Father in Heaven. It has been awesome to watch and read about your adventure and experiences in faith. God Bless, Brad Dear TuTu,
So sorry for your loss, and happy that your father is rejoicing with the Father in Heaven. It has been awesome to watch and read about your adventure and experiences in faith. God Bless, Brad

]]> By: Mylena Jubenville http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tullian/2010/01/23/stephan-b-tchividjian-july-29-1939-january-23-2010/comment-page-1/#comment-4500 Mylena Jubenville Fri, 05 Feb 2010 03:05:10 +0000 http://www.crpc.org/blog/?p=782#comment-4500 Dr T. Was an answer to my prayers. In my time of desperation he was a voice of comfort and wisdom. He was an instrument of God. He was so many good things that I know u already know. My husband and I were complete strengers to him and he showed us so much love. We miss him very much, but we know this is not for ever. I just wish I could have said thank u. Dr T. Was an answer to my prayers. In my time of desperation he was a voice of comfort and wisdom. He was an instrument of God. He was so many good things that I know u already know. My husband and I were complete strengers to him and he showed us so much love. We miss him very much, but we know this is not for ever. I just wish I could have said thank u.

]]> By: Rhonda http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tullian/2010/01/23/stephan-b-tchividjian-july-29-1939-january-23-2010/comment-page-1/#comment-4499 Rhonda Sun, 31 Jan 2010 16:32:07 +0000 http://www.crpc.org/blog/?p=782#comment-4499 Dear Tullian, The memorial service for your father was excellent!! What a testimony it was to Jesus! Dave and I have and will continue to pray for you and your family. Rhonda Dear Tullian,

The memorial service for your father was excellent!! What a testimony it was to Jesus! Dave and
I have and will continue to pray for you and your family. Rhonda

]]> By: Matt http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tullian/2010/01/23/stephan-b-tchividjian-july-29-1939-january-23-2010/comment-page-1/#comment-4498 Matt Fri, 29 Jan 2010 01:50:32 +0000 http://www.crpc.org/blog/?p=782#comment-4498 Tullian, My father passed in 1994. I know the sting and loss. My father also is with the Lord Jesus. It makes heaven and going them someday appear all the more gracious and hopefull. Just imagine the people we will someday see again. Jesus be with you and your family during your time of grief. Matt Tullian,
My father passed in 1994. I know the sting and loss. My father also is with the Lord Jesus. It makes heaven and going them someday appear all the more gracious and hopefull. Just imagine the people we will someday see again.

Jesus be with you and your family during your time of grief.
Matt

]]> By: Mike Wittmer http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tullian/2010/01/23/stephan-b-tchividjian-july-29-1939-january-23-2010/comment-page-1/#comment-4497 Mike Wittmer Thu, 28 Jan 2010 22:10:21 +0000 http://www.crpc.org/blog/?p=782#comment-4497 Tullian: I join the many others in the body of Christ who mourn with you. We stand and strain for our Lord's return, knowing that when he comes he will bring your father with him. Come quickly, Lord Jesus! Tullian:

I join the many others in the body of Christ who mourn with you. We stand and strain for our Lord’s return, knowing that when he comes he will bring your father with him. Come quickly, Lord Jesus!

]]> By: Pam J. Boston http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tullian/2010/01/23/stephan-b-tchividjian-july-29-1939-january-23-2010/comment-page-1/#comment-4496 Pam J. Boston Thu, 28 Jan 2010 17:55:30 +0000 http://www.crpc.org/blog/?p=782#comment-4496 Your father was one of the most gentle, kind, encouraging, Godly and FUN Christians I have ever met. I am saddened by his death. I will miss him dearly. You and your extended family are in my prayers. Your father was one of the most gentle, kind, encouraging, Godly and FUN Christians I have ever met. I am saddened by his death. I will miss him dearly.

You and your extended family are in my prayers.

]]> By: Debbie Petersen http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tullian/2010/01/23/stephan-b-tchividjian-july-29-1939-january-23-2010/comment-page-1/#comment-4495 Debbie Petersen Wed, 27 Jan 2010 22:32:28 +0000 http://www.crpc.org/blog/?p=782#comment-4495 Your dad had such a big impact in my early Christian life. I heard him speak several times and then invited him to speak to an Executive women's group. I took a wonderful "Biblical Counseling" course from him and loved him always. I'm sure he is rejoicing with His Lord and very thankful for all his children! God Bless You and may God meet you in your sadness. Your dad had such a big impact in my early Christian life. I heard him speak several times and then invited him to speak to an Executive women’s group. I took a wonderful “Biblical Counseling” course from him and loved him always. I’m sure he is rejoicing with His Lord and very thankful for all his children!
God Bless You and may God meet you in your sadness.

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