Category Archives: Worldview

The “Biermann Brief” 2014

Posted on December 11, 2014 by Todd Biermann

Each year I compose the “Biermann Brief” as a summary of what’s been happening in our family over the past year.  God is truly abundant in His blessings.  Writing this “Brief” helps us remember that. Many of our regular readers comment … Continue reading →

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Temporary Poison

Posted on November 20, 2014 by Todd Biermann

On Nov. 17, at a gathering of international religious leaders, Pope Francis had this to say, “In our day, marriage and the family are in crisis. We now live in a culture of the temporary, in which more and more people … Continue reading →

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Thumbs Up to the Future

Posted on November 13, 2014 by Todd Biermann

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 →

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Death with Christ

Posted on November 6, 2014 by Todd Biermann

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 →

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Does the Pope Support Gay Marriage?

Posted on October 17, 2014 by Todd Biermann

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 →

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Funerals, Weddings & Life … in God’s Way

Posted on October 4, 2014 by Todd Biermann

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 →

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Great Retreat and Feedback

Posted on September 27, 2014 by Todd Biermann

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 →

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Seminar Sampler

Posted on September 13, 2014 by Todd Biermann

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 →

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Evil, Evil, Evil, LIGHT!

Posted on August 12, 2014 by Todd Biermann

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 →

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Tornadoed!

Posted on August 2, 2014 by Todd Biermann

I’ve always enjoyed spending time on the farm with my cousin, Aaron, in northeast Nebraska.  A few years ago I helped him lay down a new wood laminate floor in his living room.  Earlier this week I saw my dad who … Continue reading →

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