Tag Archives: Example

A Father’s Day Gift

Hi everyone! First let me introduce myself.  I am not Pastor Biermann; I’m his fifteen year old daughter Hannah.  This Father’s Day instead of giving Dad a tangible present, I decided to write this blog entry for him. My Dad … Continue reading

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A Church Shaped by Marriage

I just recently received a Call to serve as an Associate Pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in Crown Point, Indiana.  Leading up to the Call, Heather and I had the opportunity to visit Trinity and its leaders.  We thoroughly enjoyed … Continue reading

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Harris & Mary

Sometimes you see something in life that just makes you stop and say … “I’ve just seen Jesus!”  I had such an experience this week.  No, it wasn’t in Easter worship when we had someone dressed up as Jesus for … Continue reading

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Who’s 1st – Spouse or Kids?

Recently, Giuliana Rancic, an entertainment reporter and reality TV personality,  caused some controversy by saying she puts her husband above her son.  She said the best thing she and her husband, Bill, could do for their son was to have a … Continue reading

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“Thumbs Up” for the Adopted Child

Five-year-old Diana sat cold and frightened in the little room at the airport where she had been taken upon her arrival in the United States.   She feared she would be abandoned here, just as she had been abandoned at the … Continue reading

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“Thumbs Up” for the Troubled Teen

Joe was terrified to face his parents.  How could he tell them that his girlfriend was pregnant?  Thoughts of suicide crept into the back of his mind.  He mustered the courage to tell his older sister, Jennifer.  After wiping her … Continue reading

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“Thumbs Up” for the Divorced Mom

Sally was filled with shame as she confessed to Pastor Jacobs that Terry had served her with divorce papers just before leaving town with another woman.  Not knowing what else to do, she had followed the lawyer’s advice and signed … Continue reading

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“Thumbs Up” for the Witnessing Couple

Brian and Liz Smith were worried about their neighbors.  The couple next door was being stressed by bitterness and selfishness.  The Smiths went to the Lord together in prayer on behalf of their neighbors.  They were led by the “Thumbs … Continue reading

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“Thumbs Up” for the Widowed Pastor

Pastor Muller was devastated at the death of his dear bride of 40 years.  It left him questioning whether he could continue to carry on in his personal life and as a pastor.  After the initial shock started to subside, … Continue reading

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“Thumbs Up” for the Congregational Chairman

Scott was elected to the daunting role of chairman of his congregation.  He had no idea where to start and was fearful that he would fail miserably.  As he sat with his wife for their morning devotions together, he asked … Continue reading

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