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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Thieme
Sponsored by Mike & Cindy Newlin.
Mike Newlin
August 16, 2025
Dear Colonel,
Today we're just celebrating which date is your birthday in heaven,
not your earthly one on April 1st.
Is it not the one that matters most?
We miss you on both.
Mike Newlin
August 16, 2025
August 16, 2025
Well, Happy Birthday, Colonel,
You're 108 today;
Or do they count a different date,
Where you now live and stay?
Is it from when you get there,
They calculate new life,
Or from that special moment
You first believed in Christ?
And time...so ever urgent,
Where we spend every breath;
Is that still but a concept,
When one passes through death?
I read it´s more a presence,
A sun arcing the sky,
That, yes, you sense its passing,
But not on it rely.
More like a gentle stirring,
A fragrant breeze in Spring,
That in the joy of heaven,
It´s Christ Who´s everything.
Just know we always miss you,
Your void...no one can fill,
Until that day we´re sharing
Your same eternal thrill.
Scotty
August 16, 2025
MJ Rodriguez
August 14, 2025
Hebrews 4:12, 2 Timothy 2:15 & 3:16, 1 John 1:9.
Sandra Andreoli
May 9, 2025
The first time that I came in contact with Pastor Colonel Robert theme was in Philadelphia 1972. I was born and raised a Catholic my BIL from Houston gave me two small brochures from Pastor thing to read after reading and praying. I knew that I was set free from Catholicism. I ordered my tapes every month never asked me for one time. Thank you so much for all of your hard work effort and time you have devoted to the ministry I truly am in your depth, and I thank you from the bottom of my heart fly high Colonel and once in a while, send me a wink. Love you.
Alex Monti
April 17, 2025
Ps, I could not face dying grace as I have and do to glorify Christ, without this ministry and this wonderful friend and mentor, thanks to Katie, Regina, and Shirley. Kudos for Robby Dean and Bobby Thieme's work in the pulpit.
Alex Monti
April 17, 2025
My memories are long, fierce for his inimitable ministry, and all those I have met, including you and Cindy, Mike. I hope you got what I sent as a small token of appreciation at Christmas. Loved our times together. Cheryl, says she sees you at times.
Randy Garbs
April 17, 2025
To this very day, there is not one hour that goes by in my life which is not intensely influenced by the faithful, clear, and thorough Bible teaching from "the Colonel". He will be pleased to know that the legacy of his ministry has been passed on into the lives of several generations through a love for the Lord and His Word!
Nancy Dundas Otta
April 16, 2025
I first heard The Colonel in 1968 a few days after I graduated from a California high school in 1968. The foundations that he taught then are still an anchor for today and I'm 75! I had a scholarship to UCLA and attended briefly but after hearing Col Thieme, I knew that Barachah was where I needed to be. I came back to Houston and soon worked in Tapes and Publications and then as Katie Tapping's first secretary. We were developing the ministry from there and answered the questions in that department. Katie was an incredible boss/instructor and I hated leaving Houston but I was pregnant and my husband thought we should be with family for the infant's sake. Big mistake. We should have stayed in Houston and under the tutelage of The Colonel. I consider The Colonel and Katie Tapping to be wonderful teachers in many areas of life and I loved Houston! God Bless the Berachah Church Ministry! Thank you, Colonel and thank you, Katie!
Nancy Dundas Otta
Aleen O'Sullivan
April 1, 2025
107th birthday cheers for God's gift to the world of pioneering Bible scholar/teacher/Pastor R.B. Thieme. So heartwarming reading here Jesus' betrothed church celebrating RBT and his paradigm legacy I look forward with others to applauding Yahushua/Iesous/Jesus at heaven's Bema awarding RBT's ripple effect like Stephen's, with finest New Jerusalem mansions and other eternal rewards for leading the way for next generation Bible illuminators and avid students too. Love and blesses, all. C'ya at heaven's Bema! \/
Michele
April 1, 2025
Happy Birthday, Sir! I still get doctrine, but from the recordings. Would I prefer you were still behind that pulpit with your overhead projector? Absolutely, but that is selfish of me as you are in the perfect place as God had perfectly planned. I still listen to the recordings you graciously set up for your teachings to be shared forever. Till we meet in heaven, I will get my daily intake of doctrine from your recordings.
Mike Newlin
March 31, 2025
April 1, 2025
Happy 107th Birthday, Dear Colonel!
Not a single day passes where you elude our memory.
We are continually grateful for all the Bible Doctrine you taught us, and the golden treasure of God's perfect wisdom that you left us.
You are living it now.
Wow!
There is only one you'''
We miss you and love you...
MJ Rodriguez
September 28, 2024
Still study under This Shepherd's ministry as well as Pastor Olsen.
Aleen O'Sullivan
September 27, 2024
My walk with God, and my sister's family tree, are literal fruit of USAF Colonel (Ret.) R.B. Thieme Jr. and his Houston Beracah Church global ministry tapes/books of his uncompromisingly pioneering erudite Bible scholarship/teaching. His seminary thesis inspiring his mentee Hal Lindsey's best-selling "Late Great Planet Earth" brought and advanced Good Samaritan Yahushua/Iesous/Jesus' prophesied 2,000-year built church back into Bible prophecy, like O.T. Hebrew tribe of Issachar (etymology of "scholar") applied to the times, and Apostle Shaul/Paul's excited first teaching prioritized, like still engages and ignites fervor today. Can't wait to hug and applaud at heaven's Bema Awards! \/ Blessings!
Scotty Drown
August 17, 2024
Scotty Drown
August 17, 2024
Scotty Drown
August 17, 2024
Scotty Drown
August 17, 2024
Scotty Drown
August 17, 2024
Scotty Drown
August 17, 2024
....3 Men not self promoted still cranking out the doctrine unaltered, from the original languages, and hermeneutics.
Pastor Joe Griffin- continued study in JAMES - anti Semitism special coming up
Gary Watson- fill in for Bobby and Joe. Evangelist prison ministry.
BOBBY- fantastically serves up a gourmet meal each week Wednesday, Thursday and twice on Sundays somewhere usually Houston! Never a hot dog (although I like hot dogs)like he has said. Keep these men and your right PT on your ACTIVE DUTY prayer list as they study and teach and offer encouragement through the Mind of Christ and continuation of and unapologetic promoting the mentorship of the Holy Spirit (rebound)as we navigate through uncharted waters for our current status Client Nation USA.
Scotty- Scottish settlement of Moorcroft, Wyoming.
Mike Newlin
August 16, 2024
AUGUST 16, 2024
We still miss you, Dear Colonel.
Is it possible, it has been 15 years since you went to heaven?
We toasted you the other day, some dear friends of yours.
No one forgets what you did to provide us the unvarnished, gorgeous Word of God.
53 years, every day, of digging IT out of the Greek and Hebrew.
Our eternities are secured because of it, even as our days here are indescribably enriched and blessed.
Best friend - Jesus!
Thank you, Dear Colonel.
We are all preparing for the Judgement Seat, when we too are face-to-face with the only NAME that matters.
Randy Garbs
August 16, 2024
On this day, the fifteenth anniversary of "the Colonel´s" passing into eternity, I can truly say that not one day passes that I don´t thank God for providing the Colonel as my pastor/teacher for the first 50 years of my life. His faithful teaching of the Word of God played the major role in shaping my life and my thinking. I´m looking forward to thanking him "in person" someday in heaven. Who knows? Maybe today!
Paul L. White
August 16, 2024
I first heard your voice in February of 1970, and knew, privately, at that moment that one day I would have to sit at your feet. And I did so starting May 1, 1975 until September of 1977. Bible Doctrine has shaped my life more than any other facet. Thank God for your son, Pastor Joe Griffin, and several others who have taken the guidon, as Bobby says below, as well as my first Doctrine Pastor, George Crosbie. We miss you terribly, Colonel Thieme, on this anniversary of your promotion!
Scotty
August 14, 2024
Scotty
August 14, 2024
Scotty
August 13, 2024
.....running board rides, Clark Gable, Hollywood, first sword fight, plaster statue, Saved....WAR2...gift PT...movie night, John Wayne, Bible Class, patience, love, gracious, loyalty from the top down...LEADERSHIP, always a step ahead, follower-ship, team, loyalty returned, many, many Bible Classes, .... replacements, leadership, follower-ship, loyalty to Truth, no short cuts, patience, mind of Christ, doctrinal conclusions, your ending is more important than your beginning....."to live is Christ, to die is gain!" Pivot restored. Part 2- BOBBY, loyal to Truth...follower-ship...must outgrow the cosmic system...census? activism? Never. Bible Class, invisible heroes...yes. "Let´s get cracking." Colonel R.B. Thieme Jr.
Claralee Benningfield
April 9, 2024
I discovered Dr. Thieme's messages through a friend who knew that my husband and I were searching for a good Doctrinal church and he gave us a stack of "8-tapes" back in the 1970's and he said "listen to this one first". It started of with "you owe God a hearing!" WOW! We had never heard anything like it, ever! We were hooked! Col. Theme gave us this hunger for God's word! God bless Dr. Theme now in Heaven!
Mike Newlin
April 1, 2024
Dear Colonel,
A Happy, Happy 106 Birthday today!!
Because of you we celebrate our Savior everyday.
Thank you for all the Bible doctrine you left behind as gifts for us.
You enjoy the gift of His presence.
We will all join you in the celebration one day.
Happy Birthday!!!
Stan Carmack
January 5, 2024
Thanks for your many hours of study that I might know Bible doctrine.
Mike Newlin
December 24, 2023
CHRISTMAS DAY - 2023
Merry Christmas, Dear Colonel !!
Today we celebrate here the greatest miracle of the universe - the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Thank you for all the Bible Doctrine you taught us those 53 years about Christ, our King - His birth, His life, His cross, His grace, and now His reign at the right hand of the Father.
Merry Christmas to us all !!
Jerry T Patterson
December 7, 2023
I first came to hear about R. B. Thieme, Jr. in the early 1970s from my older brother who was in the Army in Germany at the time.
At that time, I was searching for a church that I could hear the Word of God taught and come to understand who and what God is in greater detail and come to understand his plan, purpose and provision for me and that I did, X+Y+Z and beyond. Once I started taking in the Word under him, I have not stopped.
As far as I am concerned, he is the greatest bible teacher of the 20th century and the very early stages of the 21st century.
I will always thank God the Father in prayer for having discovered him.
Alex Monti: Ordained by Colonel
November 24, 2023
Thank you Mike for this wonderful continuation of the incomparable Mentor to me, his staff and son and people such as you that I met a number of times. I hope you and Cindy are well. Cheryl mentioned you recalling our times. And thank you Lord for the Colonel. The best there is in teaching accurately and mighty in the Scriptures. Acts 18.
mike newlin
November 22, 2023
THANKSGIVNG 2023
Well, Dear Colonel,
Another spectacular Thanksgiving for you in Paradise.
And thanks to you, another quintessential Thanksgiving season for us - your grateful Bible students.
Thank you for all the doctrine you extracted for us for over 53 years, and the treasure-trove you left behind for us.
The Word of God is alive and powerful, and you made sure we could learn and apply it to our lives.
What a gift!
Thank you, Dear Colonel.
Happy Thanksgiving!!!!
Michele
November 20, 2023
Part II: Although he is now face to face with the Lord (how wonderful is that!), his teachings remain and the word of God continues to spread.
Michele
November 20, 2023
I cannot get enough Bible Doctrine taught by this wonderful man. He was so right.....the more Doctrine you hear and take in the more Doctrine you want to hear and take in. Such excellent teachings and he had such high standards he knew we were capable of reaching.
Joe irvine
November 19, 2023
I love this man
Billy W.
October 7, 2023
For the past 40 years I have had the privilege of studying under the ministry of Col. R. B. Thieme, Jr. and his son Bobby. My wife and daughters have also benefited from this ministry. It has been such a wonderful blessing to us. To have inner strength and happiness from the intake and application of God´s Word from this ministry has given us an ability to overcome the craziness going on in this world today. To know that Jesus Christ controls history is very comforting to think about. This is one of the many things that my family and I have learned over the years. Thank you Lord for the ministry of pastor Bob Thieme and pastor Bobby Thieme. We are so grateful. Rest in peace Col. Thieme.
Lynnette Anne Radcliffe
September 2, 2023
He is still thought of and appreciated every day I listen to the Word of God through his teaching. We will see you again, Bob!
Scotty Drown
August 17, 2023
Colonel Thieme. Loyal to the Truth........
mike newlin
April 2, 2023
April 1, 2023
Happy Birthday, Colonel.
105 today.
And all it required was 1 heartbeat of faith, a mere 8/10ths of a second of faith alone in Jesus Christ alone as our Savior and Salvation, and you attained eternal life.
Now you are sharing that eternal life with Him.
If we do the same, we will also share that same eternal bliss with you and Him.
So, Happy Birthday Colonel,
We miss you,
Gregory P. Ennis
January 29, 2023
Thank you for sticking with doctrine and accomplishing your mission that included teaching so many of us!!!
Larry Ziman Kayleen Ziman
January 20, 2023
Pastor Thieme Jr. has been and remains our teaching ministry since 1985. My wife Kayleen and I have remained steadfast to each day's study and realize our place in Gods will from eternity past.
Mike Newlin
December 24, 2022
CHRISTMAS DAY 2022
Dear Colonel,
Can we ever thank you enough?
All those years you presented the Truth of the Word of God...from the Gospel to all the post-salvation Bible Doctrine we can apply to every circumstance in life.
You are the best, Colonel, and we all share a Merry Christmas because of you.
We know that Jesus Christ came, He died, He lives, and through faith alone in Him alone, we, too, will live forever...with Him.
What a Christmas Gift of Grace!
Thank you, Colonel...
Paul Goodwin
December 21, 2022
Dear Colonel,
I was introduced to your ministry in 1963. I have listened to most of your teaching from the '61 Basics on. My life is certainly hevel, but Sunday, December 18, 2022 is a day that I will remember. I was completing a decision that is the only good one I have made in this life aside from accepting the Lord Jesus Christ as my Savior. That decision was showing up to Berachah with all my worldly possessions in a backpack.
I sat in the auditorium where you taught for 53 years. Your son walked into the auditorium from my right as I'm sure you had done thousands of times. My eyes welled up and the tears ran uncontrollably.
I am the beneficiary of every lesson that your son has taught. His teaching style is different than yours. God raised up the right man for the right pulpit at the right time in history. Thank you Lord.
Walking out the doors of Berachah was difficult. I will return every time they are open but I'd rather just sit in the foyer and wait for the next class.
Dayton C Meadows III
September 26, 2022
I listened to the Col in the late 70´s. Raised my family by his ministry. I got out of the Marine Corps in 1981. About months I strayed for 40 years. My son didn´t and on August 23, 2021 he brought me a CD and player. As soon as I heard the first CD. I knew I was home. I´ve never missed a day and will never unless things beyond my control. I´ve spent my 40 years in the desert. Now moving the way I should have been all along. Thank GOD for his everlasting GRACE
SEMPER FI
Michele Adams
September 2, 2022
I still feels unreal knowing the Col. is no longer standing behind the pulpit, but knowing where he is, how can anyone be sad? He lives on through the recordings of his lessons and his many books. His lessons are priceless and I can´t imagine my life without him as my spiritual leader. I wish I had met him when I attended Berachah, but, as a kid, he scared me! Listening to the CD´s as an adult, I realize he must have been a gentle soul. RIP, Col. We will meet in heaven someday.
Martin Rodriguez
August 17, 2022
Colonel you were promoted August 16, 2009, 13 years ago, but your spiritual legacy lives on. Great under shepherd thank you for your dedication in rightly dividing The Word Of Truth. One of your grateful sheep.
mike newlin
August 16, 2022
August 16- 2022
THERE, YET NEAR...
O Colonel, Colonel, it´s thirteen years,
That you´re up there and we´re still here.
Yet, ever close to us you stay,
Through doctrine you taught us each day.
The Word of God, alive and true,
His love for us by you rang through;
He sent His Son, Our Lord, the Christ,
To die for sins, to sacrifice.
To save mankind from death and pain,
By faith alone salvation gain.
So, thanks to you, who made truth clear,
We´ll join you there, when we leave here.
mike newlin
mike newlin
August 16, 2022
August 16 - 2022
THERE, YET NEAR...
O Colonel, Colonel, it´s thirteen years,
That you´re up there and we´re still here.
Yet, ever close to us you stay,
Through doctrine you taught us each day.
The Word of God, alive and true,
His love for us by you rang through;
He sent His Son, Our Lord, the Christ,
To die for sins, to sacrifice.
To save mankind from death and pain,
By faith alone salvation gain.
So, thanks to you, who made truth clear,
We´ll join you there, when we leave here.
mike newlin
Glay
August 14, 2022
Dear Colonel, I wish you and Betty could have met your beautiful daughter-in-law, Norma. You would have adored her! But you both will, of course, meet her someday. She not only brilliantly lights up a room, but Bobby glows in her presence. Norma is a great encouragement to me, as I'm sure to many others, as well.
Missing you, Colonel! The world has gone mad, but your son is feeding us well in preparation for whatever is to come - and we gobble it up!
So very grateful for our Lord's continued gracious provision of a faithful Pastor,
Glay
MJ Rodriguez
August 14, 2022
I now attend Upland Bible Church under Pastor-Teacher Richard Olsen Las Vegas, NV., but started at Berachah Church, Houston, TX., 40 yrs ago being an associate church member "taper" to this very day. Thank God for The Colonel, his son, and Pastor Olsen.
ANTHONY COATES
April 5, 2022
I was 19 Years old & on the verge of a drug I overdose when I told the Lord I would seek out what religion he wanted me in. Wow! The Lord showed me he's ways and was it GAR from any religion. My neighbor Bought me an NAS Bible and let me borrow all of My Thieme's books. I have my life to Christ because of this man's teachings. So simple a child could understand yet so powerful and Biblically sound doctrine. My deepest Thanks to Pastor Thieme and his family. You truly have a special place in my life. God Bless you all!!
Mike Newlin
April 1, 2022
April 1, 2022
Dear Colonel,
It's your birthday today, or should I say "b-earth-day."
Here you would be 104, a remarkable number.
In heaven, ageless, I imagine, or perpetually 33?
What is perpetual is that we all miss you here,
as you remain a piercing part of our lives through the 11,000 hours of Bible Doctrine you left behind for us.
Along with all the accompanying hours preparing those gifts so we could learn and apply the Christian Way of Life...honoring God.
What a legacy of grace !!!
We pass through this life for really 2 golden reason:
To spread the good news of the gospel,
And the extraordinary news of Bible Doctrine.
Thank you, Dear Colonel, for leading the way.
We continue to follow.
In His Name...
Mike Newlin
November 25, 2021
Thanksgiving 2021
Dear Colonel,
Happy, Happy Thanksgiving!
Because of Christ salvation rings.
Because of you His Gospel sings.
Because of both we've everything,
So, Happy, Happy Thanksgiving!!!
mike newlin
August 16, 2021
August 16th 2021
Dear Colonel,
It's been 12 years since you passed the high, golden bridge to eternal bliss.
Wow!
What you accomplished for us in your 50 years of studying and teaching Bible Doctrine is incalculable.
I am always fascinated with the notion that when eternity has rolled on for billions and billions of more years, right when it seems it can not go any farther, it is only beginning.
It is so unfathomable.
And what is even more stunning: our spiritual growth in the few years allotted us in this life determines the quality of that endless eternity for us.
Every second lost to the frivolities of devil's world is times eternity in its consequences.
We cannot afford to lose a single second out of fellowship, outside of the plan of God.
You helped us understand to rebound, study Bible Doctrine, and glorify the Lord.
That we too may hear, "Well done, thou good and faithful servant!"
That we may spend that eternity as "well done!"
That is our mission, and thanks to you, it is within sight for all of us.
Let us remain vigilant and dedicated to God's Word.
Thank you, Colonel.
We love you every day.
James Ponsot
August 15, 2021
It always amazes me how pastor theme reminds us that the word of God is alive and powerful and sharper than any two-headed swords and in life's trouble and trial it's so evident that we need the word of God through people who are mature and loving to be willing to help others when they are stumbling. Often times the American way is taken as so you handle it all yourself and you don't need other believers which is so false. I was never able to meet pastor theme at Baraka Church but was pleased to meet him in fort Wayne Indiana and it's so much different being around him he was a very gracious caring person and I appreciate his determining life to give us great teaching from the word of God which lives and stays forever. I know God is blessing you Pastor Theme see you soon
Leonard mosd
June 6, 2021
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
RIBERT R.FERRIS
May 4, 2021
Sir. Your 30 years teaching me Bible Doctrine, the mind of Christ, literally saved my life. I am eternally grateful, richly blessed and privileged beyond description to be associated with the Thieme Ministery. At 75 Im looking forward with absolute confidence to going home to be with the Lord.
Semper Fidelis until we meet on Heaven's scenes.
Major R.R. Ferris USMC, Ret.
Student Taper
mike newlin
April 1, 2021
April 1, 2021
Happy Birthday, Dear Colonel,
The Word of God is alive and powerful to us because of you.
Thank you for the half-century of studying and teaching.
We shall continue to reap the blessed benefits from all that great doctrine available at T & P.
We love you,
Mike & Cindy Newlin
December 25, 2020
CHRISTMAS DAY
Dear Colonel,
It is a Merry Christmas...because of you...and Him.
HALLELUJAH!
On Christmas day a child was born,
They prophesied as the promised Lord,
Resplendent in a manger, come to save ya.
As a bright East star, three wise men led,
The shepherds came to praise, it’s said,
While angels sang, rejoicing, “Hallelujah!”
When Herod heard, a new King was near,
Who’d take his crown, in rage and fear,
He thundered, “Go destroy Him, I command ya!”
But Herod died. The Boy was free
To grow in grace, to change history,
And Mary cried a grateful, “Hallelujah!”
As Jesus claimed His ministry
Of faith, and hope, and of charity,
The Way, the Truth, the Life alone renews ya.
Then He bore our sins, bled on Calvary’s cross,
He gave His life as victory’s cost,
And arose again the third day, “Hallelujah!”
On Christmas day a Child was born -
The precious Gift we trust as Lord,
Resplendent in that manger, Scripture tells ya.
In the hallowed light, all His glory shone.
It’s the love, the grace, the joy we’ve known.
He’s forever Christ, our Savior, “Hallelujah!”
Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
Thank you, Colonel.
We love you...
mike newlin
November 26, 2020
November 26, 2020
Dear Colonel,
We are grateful for you on this Thanksgiving Day...
As we are every day.
Deleta Miller
October 1, 2020
Here it is October 2020. I have so many comments but not enough space to say thank you, Colonel Thieme for your endless study of the infallible Word of God and your tireless years of sharing that Word with the World.
I started with you during the reel-to-reel era (1978) through the tapes and now, the CD and live streaming. I love you for making the Word of God alive and powerful to all who chose to hear. And thank you to Pastor Bobby for continuing this legacy. You are such a blessing to me.
I hungered for the Pastor who would present the Truth so long before the Lord let me find Berachah in 1975. I listened to friends’ reels of the Colonels’ teachings, and then the tapes and cd’s and it fed myself, my sons and family’s souls for over 45 years. I thank him for his enduring faithless and when my mind goes to him now, I picture him face-to-face with our Loving Savior Who has said “Well done, my good and faithful Servant”
You will not be forgotten.
mike newlin
August 15, 2020
August 16, 2020
He’s passed but not forgotten,
Our Colonel – long this date,
Still standing tall to welcome
His troops at heaven’s gate.
He trained us once for battle,
Our souls - like his before,
To hold the line, to triumph
Through Satan’s cosmic war.
“Salvation is your shield,
The Word of God’s your sword,”
He’d preach to us each evening,
“As warriors for the Lord.”
“The Holy Spirit fills you,
God’s grace, suffice to say,
Will fortify and guide you.
Redeem your time this day!”
“So, onward Christian soldier,
Be armed for victory’s fight,
You trusted in your Savior,
You have eternal life.”
“And when you too have followed,
To meet me in this place,
He’ll be here standing with me,
To greet you face-to-face.”
We know he will, Colonel.
So, thank you.
We love you,
MJ Rodriguez
April 19, 2020
Thank you faithful Didaskalas
Cathy Del Prado
April 18, 2020
Thank you Rev. RB Thieme for all your bible teachings that you had taught. I continue to listen to all your teaching via CD. It helped me grow spiritually!
Forever Gratefull!!!
Cathy from Edmonds Wa
James Ponsot
April 18, 2020
Remembering a great Bible Teacher.There are many souls in heaven because of your Love for Christ.In just a twinkling of an eye we will see you again!
Miriam Wegemer
April 16, 2020
It is good to see here the heritage of an honest, God fearing/loving pastor.
I still read Thieme's publications and pray for his pastor son.....
Glay Marie
April 1, 2020
Sweet memories of a wonderful Pastor.
Mike Newlin
April 1, 2020
It's your birthday today, Dear Colonel,
your 102nd to be exact.
Know that you are missed, as always, but
we have the Word you taught for those 53 years, and we apply the Bible Doctrine derived from that teaching every day.
Thank you, Dear Colonel.
We love you...
mike newlin
August 15, 2019
IT'S NOW TEN YEARS
august 16 2019
Dear Colonel, Sir, I scarce believe
It's now ten yearsyou took your leave,
To cross that bridge to claim your place
Among the trophies of God's grace.
You chose in life to faithfully serve,
Presenting gifts, we didn't deserve:
The Mind of Christ, His Living Word -
Sharper than a two-edged sword.
You taught His truth - alive and strong,
That we might seek where we belong.
And witness bout where all need trod
Inside the perfect Plan of God.
Still, from your toil, we meet that quest,
Applying doctrines, you taught best,
Aspiring to life's highest ground,
Where blessings promised most abound.
And there, for you, how must it be
To live each breath in victory,
To bear the wreath of Glory's Son,
To wear His golden crown, Well Done!?
What must it be to hold His hand,
To see His face and understand,
Forever onward, all you'll know
The endless bliss of Heaven's glow?
We are all thrilled for you, Colonel,
And, thank you
Mary Allen
August 14, 2019
I am still under the ministry of R. B. Thieme since 1972 via CD here in California along with my adult daughter and son growing in grace through the power of the Holy Spirit. Thieme's teaching of the Word of God absolutely works. We are so very thankful for his ministry. His legacy lives on through his teaching.
Gregory Horton
August 3, 2019
As we approach the 10th anniversary of Robert B Thieme Jr passing into an eternity of blessing and reward I reflect back and include him in my prayers, not for his concern for I'm confident he's absolutely joyful, but in thankfulness that I was so blessed to have met him and submitted to his authority as my Right Pastor/Teacher. I continue to submit to that authority daily and feel fortunate for the compilation of Bible Doctrine studies he left behind for our continued course towards Super Grace. Until we meet again, I salute you sir.
Mike Newlin
April 1, 2019
April 1, 2019
Happy, happy birthday, Colonel!
Would have been 101 today.
Instead, you are 10 years into your eternal bliss.
We miss you and your voice.
But your message lives on...some 11,000 hours worth at R. B. Thieme, Jr. Bible Ministries.org.
Thank you, Dear Colonel.
How lucky are we?
mike newlin
December 31, 2018
January 1, 2019
Happy New Year, Colonel!
We'll be thinking of you today and every day.
Thank you for all your teaching.
What better way to start another year?
Say "Hi!" to Mother, Dad and Mr J.
mike newlin
November 21, 2018
Thanksgiving 2018
Happy Thanksgiving, Dear Colonel!
We owe so much to you for your faithful 50+ years of teaching the Scripture word-by-word, line-by-line.
You are still a pert of our everyday...
We love you, Colonel!
Martin Rodriguez
August 17, 2018
Pastor you are gone but the enduring power of the the Word Of God that you so faithfully taught lives on through your son's teaching, various ministries, and countless believers like me worldwide that each day eagerly look forward to hearing..."The Word Of God is Alive and Powerfull..."
mike newlin
August 15, 2018
GONE but not FORGOTTEN
8-16-2018
It's nine years now since you've been gone,
Dear Colonel, from Berachah's throng,
But not forgotten, nor denied,
Your lessons ring still worldwide;
Those fifty years of work incurred
To edify in God's sweet Word,
We still can draw from T&P,
And, by your lead, it yet is free
To renovate each weary soul,
First, by faith in Christ, we know,
Then, how to live God's plan each day,
You made it clear a grace bouquet:
The Word of God's alive, you'd preach,
And then it's truths you'd nightly teach,
The only Christian way of life,
Opposed to Satan's cosmic strife.
We owe you, Colonel, all we learned,
The Faith Rest Drill we each discerned,
The Rebound technique always used,
And Old Op. Z we've all infused.
So, thank you, Colonel, once again,
And, Father, too, through ChristAMEN!
Missy Hutchins
April 13, 2018
I'm thankful to have shared my birthday with Col. Thieme growing up and to have had it on Easter the first time in my life. I started a new job on April 1st too and have moved back to the Houston area after 20+ years. What a blessing the day was sharing with other believers. A BIG thank you to Mike & Cindy for making it possible to remember The Col. In this way!
mike newlin
March 31, 2018
April 1, 2018
Happy 100th birthday, Dear Colonel, and Happy Easter, as well!
Amazing...both events on the same day!
Your memory and your work is still as "alive and powerful" as the WORD you so faithfully studied and taught for 53 fabulous years.
We love you, Colonel, and your son is carrying the torch just as faithfully.
While we miss you, we are comforted yet by the over 11,000 hours a serious Bible Doctrine you left behind at R. B. Thieme, Jr. Bible Ministries, available to all who merely call and ask.
Thank you, Colonel, and, again, Happy Birthday and Easter!
Easter is the most glorious time of year...
He is risen!
We are redeemed!
Now, through faith alone in Christ alone, we are saved!
All by God's grace alone...
Amazing!
Love to Mother and Dad, Mr. J., and Mr. & Mrs K.
mike newlin
December 28, 2017
MERRY CHRISTMAS
2017
A Merry Christmas, Everyone! (luke 2:14)
A child was born: God's precious Son (matt 1:21)
Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, (luke 2:11)
Who came as man to pay sin's price. (1 cor 6:20a)
He bore our guilt on Calvary, (1 pet 2:24)
Redemption's cost for you and me; (eph 1:7)
Nowbelief in Him is all we need (acts 16:31a)
For life eternalguaranteed. (john 6:40)
Salvation's free God's gift to man; (rom 6:23)
Tis not good works religion's plan, (Isa 64:6)
But gracethrough faithin Christ alone, (eph 2:8-9)
The only path to heaven's throne. (john 14:6)
So, Merry Christmas, Everyone! (Isa 9: 6a-c)
A Savior's born - God's perfect Son, (john 4:14)
Who came in LOVE and died for sin (rom 5:8)
To gift us lifethrough faithin Him. (john 3:16)
Thank you, Dear Colonel!
Trish O'Leary Little
December 27, 2017
I miss you every day Col. Thieme. Much love and appreciation.
mike newlin
November 23, 2017
Happy Thanksgiving, Colonel!
Anonymous believer
August 23, 2017
I'm still on the road towards the high-ground, still listening to your lessons, at home, on the road running errands (now even easier with my new radio that plays mp3 discs), still having doctrinal thoughts play through my mind as I have moments to ponder. I've noticed that the angelic conflict you taught about takes place in the soul. There are challenges to the faith, thoughts that will pop into mind to question doctrine. Yet I persist, as you taught us to do, raise the shield of faith, and press forward through the barrage of mosquitoes (and eventually the elephants).
Your legacy, the lessons that illustrate and communicate the Word of God, lives on and the battleground of the soul rages on. If you were here, I could write to you in person and thank you for making so many good decisions from a position of strength to faithfully study and teach the Christian way of life. Doctrine first, correct motivation, and a virtue love that doesn't drip with hypocrisy.
Salute,
Paul White
August 22, 2017
August 16, 2009...
Colonel, this year I learned something new about August 16. While watching the Texas Rangers play, the announcer revealed that Babe Ruth left this earth on this date in 1948.
And multitudes honored the fact that Elvis did the same in 1977. And then I began to think:
Babe Ruth is, arguably, the greatest baseball player in the history of the sport. Elvis Presley is, just as arguably, the greatest entertainer to ever live.
So what does that make you, Dear Colonel, in the world of theological thought? Was the timing of God's call meant as His silent tribute to you and His message through you?
Salute!
mike newlin
August 22, 2017
Beautifully stated, Mona Shaw...so Mona-ish...and inspirational.
People will understand grace, doctrinal orientation, capacity and love of our Lord infinitely better after having noted your August 20, 2017 entry to the Colonel's legacy book.
Reading your moving words of thanksgiving and deep appreciation for the Word, our Savior's ultimate, selfless sacrifice on the cross, and the Colonel's lifelong work helps all of us realize that spiritual maturity is real, and a possibility, and, yes, that true love "kinda" hurts.
Good for you and for so many others who have added similarly inspirational entries in this legacy book.
Thank you from the rest of us,
August 20, 2017
Dear Colonel Thieme,
Every year at this time, I cannot help remebering you, the life you shared with us, and the perfect timing of your promotion to heaven home! I often wonder what heaven is like and how it will be to celebrate with our Lord for all eternity. It may seem a little strange, but because of the realm and scope of Bible doctrine you taught, memories of you are never more than a tender thought away. Your lessons are still heard in our home. Your books are read again and again, and your son, Bobby, is faithfully carrying the torch. He has been teaching the Life of Christ series in such an indepth manner as to make the doctrines and principles more real and intimate as any study we have ever had. It has been breathtakingly beautiful and full of clear, practical applications. As a congregation, local and remote, we are being well fed and growing in Grace and Knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The world around us down here is pretty crazy. The angelic conflict is definitely in full force, so we need to know and use all the divine viewpoint and problem solving devices we have been so graciously provided.
I don't know how to explain this last thought, but I will try in my most childlike, simple way, with a question. Is it possible for love to "hurt?" When I think of your dedication in fulfilling God's plan for your life and the impact it still has on the lives of so many, my love for you actually kinda "hurts." Maybe it's because you were the messenger for so long, teaching us God's Word and how to love Him first and foremost. Quite frankly, the more we are learning about our Lord, what He did during His lifetime, how He thought, and His ultimate sacrifice for our salvation, well, that same almost painful kind of tender affection is directed toward Him, too. I hope that makes sense. All I know for sure is that I am
Forever grateful,
Mona Shaw
Houston
Gregory Horton
August 19, 2017
I've been a taper (FX as the Col liked to say) since the mid 70's in South Florida when my wonderful wife Zona introduced me into her crowd, which for a short time included RBT III. I remember meeting RBT Jr at the Miami taper conferences during that period and I'd later see him during a visit to Berachah. I needed RBT Jr's authoritative style and as a former football player and then police officer, it was a good fit to have him as my coach/superior officer. I've submitted to his authority since and grown spiritually because of it. He's been the pastor/teacher for so many and I'm so blessed God's plan included him in my life. Being a taper is different than attending Berachah in several ways but particularly for me in that RBT Jr is still my pastor/teacher because each day as I listen, with pen to paper, I take notes and try to capture all the doctrines while seeing his face before me and his great big smile when he laughs........all visual memories permanently etched in my mind from those taper conferences. Thank you sir for your dedication and I know we'll meet again.
Missy Hutchins
August 18, 2017
WOW, Mike!! I loved your poem! Thank you so much for sharing! I'm sure my mom and The Col. are enjoying every glorious day in Heaven. I wonder if Mom has told him yet that SHE was the one that dropped her Bible during Bible Class in the mid 70's. He commended the person on having a great poker face when he growled, "WHO DID THAT?" It truly was an accident and she was given a hand made Bible, wooden holder to fit down in the back of the pew by a family member. Our family has kept that a secrect for about 40 years so I guess by now it's OK to spill the beans. LOL i am so blessed and grateful that my parents began as tapers in the late 60's (my father was and still is a pastor) and followed the call to move to Houston and live in the Berachah Barracks. I have so many fond and vivid memories of growing up at Berachah! Praise God from whom ALL blessings flow!
PS Two weeks ago I moved from Monroe, Louisiana, back to Texas, (in Conroe now) after 22 years. Last time I was at Berachah was for The Col's funeral. I look forward to visiting my home church soon.
mike newlin
August 15, 2017
August 16, 2017
Eight Years To Date
My greetings to you, Colonel,
It's now year number eight,
Since you from us departed
To enter heaven's gate.
I find I wonder often
What you are doing there,
How heaven's proved as wondrous
As Scriptures all declare.
I ponder if they're gardens
You roam most through and through,
Or if, perhaps, it's gated
By Old T saints or New?
Are you usually with others,
Or can you be alone?
May you walk up to Jesus
And greet Him at His throne?
Do angels near surround Him,
Or is He more like light?
Can you ever see the Father,
With Jesus at His right?
I picture you exulting
In heaven's jubilee;
What must it be like for you
To with Him always be?
And music, is it constant
And splendorous all the day,
Or are there sanctuaries
To daily sing and pray?
I'm thrilled you see my Mother,
My Dad and Mr. J,
And know you've found few saints there, As treasured as are they.
Just trust your Bible students,
Down here at Berachah Church,
Are faithful to, as ever,
God's Word we daily search,
And know that, though you've left us,
To us your ever near,
Though fragrances of memory
Shan't match your being here.
Thank you, Colonel.
We still miss you.
Paul White
August 6, 2017
Colonel,
I just finished viewing a video on YouTube of you explaining the plan of salvation.
Suddenly, the years melted away, and there you were again, dressed to the nines, confident due to the ministry of the Holy Spirit in your study, and explaining so simply and clearly, and yet so thoroughly, that wonderful plan.
We are not to question God's plan, but I, for one, miss you terribly. I don't want to think of the 16th now approaching. I often wish you were still here.
But thank you so much for making sure there were audio and video recordings available for us, your posterity.
Cathy
July 31, 2017
Dear Col. Thieme,
I am one of your devoted tape listeners from the Philippines since 1986, i was 17 then. I came to know the truth about Jesus thru your ministry, tapes, and publications. I thank the Lord for your devoted and diligent spreading the Doctrine! The Lord had use you to help me and my family grow spiritually! We are now here in the US, I still continue listening to your MP3 Bible Study!
Again.. Thank You Col. Pastor RB Thieme JR!!! Rest In Peace!!
From
Cathy of Edmonds wa
Martin Rodriguez
June 7, 2017
Always uplifting to read Mike Newlin's perspective. Here here... we all salute the Colonel...
Mike Newlin
June 6, 2017
June 6, 2017
Hello Colonel Thiemw,
Happy D-Day + 73!
"Operation Overlord," back then.
Today, our D-Day is the Day of our Salvation.
"Operation Trust the Lord"
The Scripture says, "Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved."
Salvation is by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone.
That IS "Operation Trust the Lord."
Thank you, Colonel.
You made that clear.
Mike Newlin
May 29, 2017
May 29, 2017
Happy Memorial Day, Dear Colonel!
Would never forget you, a soldier of the United States, and a soldier for Christ, on such an auspicious occasion.
Thank you for your service in both armies.
Thank you, Dad and Mr. J, for your loyal
service, as well.
We salute you all...
Martin Rodriguez
May 18, 2017
Dear Colonel,
Its May 18 2017 and The Word is as Alive and Powerful as its ever been. Thank you diligent devoted shepherd that you were and you wait for you Berachah flock to be called front and center.
Julia Westmacott
May 17, 2017
Thank you Lord for affording us, as a family, the privilege of having been introduced to the teaching of Bible Doctrine, as taught by your servant R.B.Thieme jn.
Julia Westmacott
May 17, 2017
Thank you Lord for affording us, as a family, the privilege of having been introduced to the teaching of Bible Doctrine, as taught by your servant R.B.Thieme jn.
Melissa "Missy" Hutchins
April 5, 2017
To those that emailed me the people in the photo are: my father on the left, Rev. Dr. Howard Jerry "Hutch" Hutchins now in Mississippi, my brother on the right, Paul H. Hutchins now near Seattle, me on the bottom left and a friend who is now a Col. My mother Paula passed away in 2007. My family and I lived in the Berachah Barracks in the 70's. My parents moved from Houston in 1995 to Mississippi. Growing up in Berachah was a huge blessing to me and my family! We will literally be eternally grateful! Other than my father, Col. Thieme was the most influential man in my life. I salute you sir!
Army: Father & Children
Missy Hutchins
April 4, 2017
Thank you Mike & Cindy for keeping Col. Thieme's Legacy Guestbook open. I have throughly enjoyed reading you poems; thank you for sharing them with us. The Col. and I share an earthly birthday, 51 years apart. I miss the days we shared a card and a wink, but I look forward to the day I am called home living in eternity. This site has blessed me immensely. Thanks again!
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