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Helping or Hurting Your Child?
Don’t let anyone fool you. It happens at any age. It’s the struggle of parents over how much to intervene in the decisions of their children. Should I stop my toddler before he grabs the burning hot cookie? Should I keep … Continue reading
What We Provide…
Many have asked us for a concise summary of what Heather and I provide to help marriages, families, churches…the world! Here it is! What we teach… 1. How God’s way for marriage shapes every relationship & particularly shapes our … Continue reading
Let’s Talk Male & Female
Heather and I had the privilege to speak at a Theological Symposium for the Michigan District of the LCMS in Lansing, MI this past Saturday. The theme for the symposium was “Let’s Talk Male and Female.” Four keynote addresses (with … Continue reading
Posted in Bible Study, Community Life, Family Life, Marriage, Sex, Witnessing, Worldview
Tagged God's way, identity, joy, marriage, sex, witness, worldview
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Friends Forever
Back in my summer camp counselor days, a favorite song at camp was “Friends Are Friends Forever” as sung by Michael W. Smith. The key line to that song is what follows the title…”Friends are friends forever, if the Lord’s … Continue reading
The “Biermann Brief” 2016
As I have since Heather and I were married, I again composed the “Biermann Brief” as a summary of what’s been happening in our family over the past year. The Lord has, again, been abundantly gracious to us. Writing this “Brief” helps … Continue reading
Terrific Tuesday
This past Tuesday was a terrific day. NO, it wasn’t because of the elections in the U.S. It was because my son, Micah, turned 16 that day. It was a terrific day to celebrate God’s grace in giving me an … Continue reading
MY Birthday Present
Today is not my birthday. It IS my wife, Heather’s, birthday. I want to publicly thank God for the wonderful “birthday present” he gave to me on this day. Next to Jesus and His eternal salvation, Heather is the GREATEST gift I’ve ever … Continue reading
Posted in Family Life, Marriage, Relationship Priorities
Tagged family, love, thankfulness
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Daughter Date Night
In less than a year from now, my “little girl” will be heading off to college. I can’t believe that day is drawing near so quickly. As I was looking at my schedule for this year, I decided I couldn’t waste … Continue reading
Posted in Family Life, Relationship Priorities, Teen Life
Tagged priorities, teens, Thumbs Up, time management
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The Truth in Love
Don’t jump to conclusions about what other people are thinking! This is one of the most valuable pieces of advice I received long ago and continue to pass along today. Too many times we paint the “worst case scenario” in our … Continue reading
Posted in Character, Community Life, Congregational Life, Family Life
Tagged conflict, love, Truth
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Joy through Pain
Have you ever been in a hail storm? I mean being out in the hail without a roof or other shelter over your head? Not something I’d recommend if you can avoid it. However, this is exactly where my family … Continue reading