Let's Not Forget The Great Hymns Of The Faith!

"...admonishing one another in psalms and 

hymns and spiritual songs, singing 

with grace in your hearts 

to the Lord."

 Col. 3:16

I am passionate about singing and keeping the great hymns of the faith in the body of Christ. There is a tremendous legacy of biblical knowledge that we are in danger of losing if we allow these hymns slip from our use. One reason I love these hymns is that they are full of great theology, poetry, with rich spiritual metaphors and blessings. 

Let me suggest that as you meet with your families for private worship that you utilize our hymn book and sing together as a family some of these great hymns. Your children will be blessed and they will never forget the hymns that they learn in your family worship. This will also enhance our singing at the Lord's house on Sundays. Let us sing joyfully and heartily for the glory of our great God and King! He is worthy to be praised. 

It is difficult to be discouraged or defeated when our hearts are overflowing with the joy of the Lord. God bless our Berean family!

Yours in Christ,

Pastor Dickie

The Word of God For Graduates!

This Sunday I will be sharing a great text on the Word of God for our graduates. I trust that this message will be a blessing to them as they prepare for the future. Congratulations Cale Purdy! Cale is graduating from Swartz Creek, High School. Congratulations to Grace Rancour who is graduating from Berean Destiny Academy. And finally, congratulations to Dante Carter who is graduating from Kearsley High School. My prayers are with you all. I also commend you to the Word of God. The Bible is a great book and will change your life if you delight in its treasures!

The Bible

        The Bible reveals the mind of God, the need of man, the way of salvation, the doom of sinners, and the happiness of believers. Its doctrines are holy, its precepts are binding, its histories are true, and its decisions are immutable.

        Read the Bible to be wise, believe the Bible to be safe, and prac­tice the Bible to be holy. The Bible contains light to direct you, food to support you, and comfort to cheer you.

        The Bible is the traveler’s map, the pilgrim’s staff, the pilot’s compass, the soldier’s sword, and the Christian’s charter. In the Bible Paradise is restored, Heaven is opened, and the gates of hell are closed. Christ is its grand subject, our good the design, and the glory of God its end.

        The Bible should fill the memory, rule the heart, and guide the feet. Read the Bible slowly, frequently, and prayerfully. It is a mine of wealth, a paradise of glory, and a river of pleasure.

        The Bible is given you in life, will be opened in judgment, and remembered forever. The Bible involves the highest responsi­bility, will reward the greatest labor, and will condemn all who trifle with its sacred contents. My dear friend, treasure the Word of the living God.

I trust our Berean family will have a great weekend!

See you Sunday,

Pastor

Great Post By Michael A Robinson

http://thelordgodexists.com/2013/05/islam-stultifies-itself/

This web site by Michael A. Robinson is excellent. His recent article on Islam is outstanding and every Christian needs to read it and understand how to approach this false religion.

http://thelordgodexists.com/2013/05/islam-stultifies-itself/

We not only need to be faithful witnesses ourselves but we need to pray for ministries such as this that it will be widely viewed and read by many. 

Thank you Michael for your great work!!

Pastor Dickie

If you enjoy nostalgia you will enjoy this today on Memorial Day!

There was a time long ago when things seemed so different than they are today. Today, it is fashionable to bash our country and to deride and denigrate western civilization. Kate Smith never had to worry about post-modernism, multi-culturalism, political correctness, feminism, pluralism, inclusivism, aggressive atheism, militant Islam, and a myriad of other crazy philosophies and anti-western world views. I am thankful for all of those who served our country and helped preserve the peace and blessings that we many times take for granted.

Have a great Memorial Day!

Pastor Dickie

The Mystery Of God's Grace

This is a collection of hymns and poems that illustrate the mystery of God's grace. I pray that the special message of these great hymns and special poems will touch your heart and draw you nearer to our precious Lord. If you are blessed by this video, pass it on.  I give the Lord all the glory for His redeeming love that He has revealed to us in the mystery of His grace.

Yours in Christ,

Pastor Robert L. Dickie

Constantinople- A City Subjugated By Islam

 

 Constantinople was a great Christian city that was part of the Byzantine Empire that stood for over 1000 years. It fell to the Muslim armies in 1453. The great Christian Cathedral, Hagia Sophia, was converted into a mosque. This was not a peaceful or willing transformation. The city was taken by force and many of the citizens were killed, tortured, enslaved in harems, and others were forced to convert to Islam. A great read on this subject is The Cry From Constantinople. This book can be ordered through Amazon, iPhones, and Barnes And Noble (Nook).

 

 This is a picture of the great Christian cathedral that was converted into a mosque. The terrible suffering of the Christians who defended their beloved city is recorded in this book. 

Today we should be praying for Christians all over the world who are being persecuted for their faith in Jesus Christ. The blood of the martyrs is the seed of the church. Our faithfulness to Christ should take us where ever He leads and no matter the cost. 

Am I a soldier of the cross,

A follower of the Lamb,

And shall I fear to own His cause,

Or blush to speak His name?

Must I be carried to the skies,

On flowery beds of ease,

While others fought to win the prize,

And sailed through bloody seas?

Are there no foes for me to  face?

Must I not stem the flood?

Is this vile world a friend to grace, 

To help me on to God?

Sure I must fight, If I would reign;

Increase my courage, Lord,

I'll bear the toil, endure the pain,

Supported by Thy Word.

May we all pray for the spread of the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Dinner At The Higham's

When we were in Wales this past month we enjoyed a delightful time with the Higham's. It is always a blessing to share Christian fellowship with those who love the Lord. This brief video will show a little of the wonderful times we enjoy together in Christ. This was taken at Alun and Helen's home and we had a full house of guests to share a meal together. Heaven will be a wonderful place of fellowship around the Lamb of God.