Author Archives: Todd Biermann

A Gay New Year

It happened in Maine yesterday.  Couples were lined up at midnight to get their marriage license and tie the knot.  The news report showed the smiling faces of two men who had waited for years for this opportunity.   I … Continue reading

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Death Comes Home

Death came home this week.  You’re probably tracking with me directly to Newtown, CT.  I’m getting there, but by passing through my own home first.  Yesterday morning we awoke to find that our family’s beloved pet parakeet, Pete, had died during … Continue reading

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His Workmanship

Does a piece of wood need to be perfect to become a beautiful piece of art?  Not at all.  In fact, it’s often the pieces of wood with the most flaws and blemishes that become the most beautiful works of … Continue reading

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“… Priceless”

Hotel – $100.  Dinner at Old Train Station – $50.   Memories made – PRICELESS!  That pretty well summarizes my last 24 hours.  Ever since the movie “The Polar Express” came out a few years ago, Heather and I have … Continue reading

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Living Single

Christmas time is supposed to be filled with joy, peace, hope … and family.  That last one isn’t necessarily what God says about Christmas in the Bible, but it’s come to be expected in our society.  And, sadly, since so … Continue reading

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Thankfulness Follows

When you keep your “thumb up” to Jesus, thankfulness follows.  Jesus is perfect in His love to us, His bride.  He never fails us, but always supports us.  He supplies what we really need every day.  When we keep a “thumbs … Continue reading

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Oh, Baby!

The birth of a baby is always miraculous and thrilling.  This was especially true this past weekend when my associate pastor’s wife gave birth to their second son.  Little Theophilus was born a few days earlier than expected, but without … Continue reading

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Clear Mission

Faithfully living every relationship in God’s way.  That’s the mission statement for my congregation.  It’s based on a “Thumbs Up” worldview.  First and foremost, we live in relationship to Jesus Christ.  He’s our Savior.  He’s our Lord.  He’s number one … Continue reading

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Good Trip … Yah, You Betcha!

It was a delight to spend the day with some Christian brothers and sisters in Minnesota this past Saturday.  I had the privilege to share the blessings of marriage in God’s way as outlined for us in Scripture.  As the residents … Continue reading

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Congregational Life Shaped by Marriage in God’s Way

An understanding of “Marriage in God’s Way” can be very useful to a Christian congregation in many aspects of its life.  It can help with preparing couples for marriage, counseling couples in marriage crisis, helping teens deal with dating issues, … Continue reading

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