Tag Archives: Jesus

Poor, Poor Jesus

Posted on March 24, 2021 by Todd Biermann

In Luke 23:26-28 (ESV) we hear this account from the Passion of our Lord, Jesus, 26 “And as they led him away, they seized one Simon of Cyrene, who was coming in from the country, and laid on him the cross, … Continue reading →

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Infinity and Beyond

Posted on November 30, 2018 by Todd Biermann

The concept of infinity is truly mind-boggling. We can NOT comprehend it. When I was in my teens I would sometimes get myself worked up by trying to fathom where “everything started.” What was before before before before…? What was … Continue reading →

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A Wedding Focused on Jesus

Posted on June 23, 2017 by Todd Biermann

It was a joy for me to attend the wedding of my nephew last week. He and his new bride are clearly focused on putting Jesus first in their relationship. They have the right attitude of humble trust in the … Continue reading →

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Icons of Jesus

Posted on May 27, 2017 by Todd Biermann

Icon = a person or thing regarded as a representative symbol of something. Every relationship in your life is to be an “icon” of the relationship between Jesus and His beloved bride, the church. The way you love others is to … Continue reading →

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The Words of Institution – Powerful in Any Language

Posted on July 7, 2016 by Todd Biermann

While in Guatemala on my recent mission trip, I had an unexpected request.  Our team joined in worship with the members of World’s Redeemer Lutheran Church in the small Mayan village of  Santiago Zamora.  Local church laymen were prepared to … Continue reading →

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No Thumb

Posted on February 18, 2016 by Todd Biermann

I recently encountered a man who claimed he was fine spiritually without a regular relationship with Jesus.  He felt he had no need for worship or Bible study.  He was just fine as he was. However, when troubles arose with … Continue reading →

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What if…

Posted on December 17, 2015 by Todd Biermann

So often I find myself worrying about the “what if” possibilities in my life.  What if I get sick, maybe even with cancer like so many others?  What if someone I’m relying on for help is suddenly taken away?  What … Continue reading →

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Jesus!

Posted on October 16, 2015 by Todd Biermann

This week I listened to Carl Medearis as the featured speaker at a pastors’ conference.  Carl lives his life for one purpose … to speak of Jesus!  Although he grew up in Denver, the Lord has been using Carl to … Continue reading →

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Freedom of Religion

Posted on April 2, 2015 by Todd Biermann

Jesus rose from the dead to set us free from sin, death and hell.  Our freedom is a DONE DEAL!  It’s guaranteed by what Jesus did.  It’s ours by the work of the Holy Spirit in Baptism and God’s Word. … Continue reading →

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THUMBS UP for Holy Week

Posted on March 26, 2015 by Todd Biermann

Throughout my adult life I’ve considered Holy Week to be my favorite week of the year.  Christmas was tops as a kid.  Food, fun, presents.  But, worldly distractions stole the delight the older I got.  Plus, the more I pondered the … Continue reading →

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