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To Serve or Not to Serve?

Posted on March 14, 2014 by Todd Biermann

Martin Luther once said in a sermon, “When a prince sees his neighbor oppressed, he should think: That concerns me! I must protect and shield my neighbor….The same is true for shoemaker, tailor, scribe, or reader.  If he is a Christian tailor, he … Continue reading →

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A Great Culture

Posted on February 18, 2014 by Todd Biermann

Last Saturday I attended a conference on the topic of “Church, State and Culture.”  All three noteworthy speakers observed that the culture in America today truly is “post-church.”  It’s no longer the norm to go to church and practice the … Continue reading →

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Snow Doors

Posted on January 10, 2014 by Todd Biermann

Doors.  They can close us in and shut others out.  They can let us out and welcome others in.  Too often in my neighborhood, doors isolate us from each other.  However, 18″ of snow can change that!  This last Sunday … Continue reading →

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