Life in God’s Way
How Marriage in God’s Way Shapes a Complete Christian Worldview
Categories
Author Archives: Todd Biermann
Thumbs Up to the Future
This past Sunday my son, Micah, stood before the congregation to publicly confirm his faith. Here’s an excerpt of what he shared as his personal faith statement … “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, … Continue reading
Posted in Congregational Life, Teen Life, Worldview
Tagged Parenting, teens, Thumbs Up, witness
Leave a comment
Death with Christ
This past weekend I read the sad news that Brittany Maynard, a 29 year old woman with a terminal brain tumor, had taken her life. She chose to “die with dignity” by taking legally prescribed drugs. She didn’t want to continue … Continue reading
Does the Pope Support Gay Marriage?
The media was all astir this week because the Vatican released some comments that sounded supportive of gay marriage. Liberal forces in the media are so eager to proclaim that “the church” is supportive of their views that they will take … Continue reading
Marriage Remains
No matter what judges may say or fail to say, God’s institution of marriage remains the same. The Supreme Court is choosing to sidestep the matter, this week refusing to step in and protect state marriage amendments. Other lower court judges … Continue reading
Funerals, Weddings & Life … in God’s Way
On Monday I ‘ll be officiating for a funeral of a dear Christian woman from my congregation. Bette finally lost a long battle with cancer. A week later I’ll be officiating for the wedding of Bette’s daughter, Kelli, and new … Continue reading
Great Retreat and Feedback
Last week Heather and I had the privilege of leading the members of the presidium, district staff and Circuit Visitors of the Michigan District, along with their wives, in a “Life in God’s Way” retreat. There were over 60 participants … Continue reading
Posted in Congregational Life, Witnessing, Worldview
Tagged feedback, witness, worldview
Leave a comment
Seminar Sampler
Many people ask to see a sample of the material that Heather and I share about Life in God’s Way. We’re eager to pass it on so it can touch more lives. We feel convinced that the Spirit of God will … Continue reading
He Gave Me a Thumbs Up
Yesterday I had the privilege of visiting a church member in the hospital following a MAJOR surgery. He was able to speak for the first time in over 48 hours. He’d been through a lot and was still a bit … Continue reading
Posted in Relationship Priorities
Tagged comfort, priorities, relationships, Thumbs Up, witness
Leave a comment
Cooperating in Christ
Exciting things are happening at the mission site being supported by my congregation. The Gathering Place is 14 miles down the road from our main campus, but the distance is being shortened as we’re working more closely together. One … Continue reading
Evil, Evil, Evil, LIGHT!
Dale Meyer, President of Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, made this observation in his blog today, “It’s a deluge of news day-in and day-out, more than anyone can take in. So we skim from story to story, don’t get too … Continue reading