By Carey Helmink If you are an attender at Lincoln Berean church, you know that we have spent the last couple of weekend services talking about whether Christ is ENOUGH for anything and everything we face in this life. It’s easy to sing or say those words, but if I’m honest, I would have to …
Psalm Tuesday
Last Tuesday we had the privilege of joining together in a time of corporate prayer and introspection. If you missed our worship time this week, take some time now to read the following prayers. Then, click on the song title listed below each prayer to listen to the songs and spend some time in …
Blessing or Curse?
By Carey Helmink In one of Max Lucado’s books, he shares a folk tale called "The Woodcutter’s Wisdom." Basically it is a story about a poor, elderly man in a village and the events that take place in his life. At one point several beautiful, wild horses wander into the village and settle on his …
Song of the Spirit
One of the most familiar American tunes is "Taps." (We named it in just 3 notes and without any hints on Tuesday Morning!) We've heard it played countless times as a bugle call. But have we ever heard the words? (Only 1 person among our group could sing a few on Tuesday Morning.) Here's the first verse: …
May God Be Everywhere I Go
By Carey Helmink I love to read, love the written word. And I can be persuaded to read any number of things. I enjoy fantasy and science fiction. Biographies are great. I used to read my share of self-help books, but at this point in my life I don’t read too many of those. The …
Will You Call Him King?
By Carey Helmink In light of the fact that Palm Sunday and Easter are coming up, I have spent some time thinking about the triumphal entry and what that scene must have been like. Here's how it reads in Luke 19:29-38: As he (Jesus) came to the towns of Bethphage and Bethany on the Mount …
A Repeated YES
By Carey Helmink I love the phrase “heart of my own heart whatever befall” from the song Be Thou My Vision. I take that to mean that no matter what happens my heart desires the same things that God desires. I wish that were always true, but in reality my choices don’t always support that …
A Heart of Thankfulness
By Carey Helmink I don’t know how you are feeling after the world events of the past few weeks, but I would be very happy if the King of Heaven (and earth) would come soon--in all of His glory--and make all things right. It takes a disciplined mind and heart to keep from becoming fearful …
Never Alone
By Carey Helmink I have been working my way through the book Gods at War by Kyle Idleman with some dear friends the past couple of months. The basic idea of the book is that the first commandment - you shall have no other gods before me – is front and center when it comes …
Take Time to Reflect
Sometimes we simply need to take time out from life and spend a few quiet moments before the Lord, meditating on his Word and remembering His promises. On Tuesday, Carey led us through the following time of reflection. If you were not able to join us, I hope you will take the time to read the …
