Tag Archives: Parenting

On Removing Splinters from Noses

Posted on March 5, 2023 by Todd Biermann

As a follow-up to my post last week regarding pronouns, today I’m sharing a bit of a parable. Discussions this week showed there were many with a hunger for more on this topic, especially as it relates to parenting children … Continue reading →

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Winter Camping

Posted on March 18, 2018 by Todd Biermann

Last Friday night I had the joy of camping with my daughter, Hannah, who was wrapping up her “spring” break. We stayed in our new camper-van as a test run for future mission trips and recreation. Our campsite was in … Continue reading →

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Helping or Hurting Your Child?

Posted on May 6, 2017 by Todd Biermann

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 →

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Terrific Tuesday

Posted on November 11, 2016 by Todd Biermann

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 →

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Sweet 16

Posted on May 15, 2015 by Todd Biermann

My daughter, Hannah, just celebrated her 16th birthday this week.  Can’t believe she’s that old.  Can’t believe I’M that old! On the afternoon of her birthday, Heather and I stood in the driveway and waved goodbye as Hannah went for … Continue reading →

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Motherhood

Posted on May 8, 2015 by Todd Biermann

Mothers Open Their Hearts Eagerly Receiving HIS Overflowing Of Delight   Psalm 1:1-3 (ESV) Blessed is the man     who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners,     nor sits in the seat of … 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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Time with Your Teen

Posted on June 27, 2014 by Todd Biermann

Parents often lament the trials of raising a teen.  They complain that they just don’t know their child anymore.  It’s very easy for parents to become separated from their teen-aged children.  Those teens are torn by so many feelings as … Continue reading →

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A Father’s Day Gift

Posted on June 17, 2014 by Todd Biermann

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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Moms’ Night Out

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Todd Biermann

Last night Heather and I had the privilege of viewing a pre-release screening of a new movie called  Moms’ Night Out.  This comedy was full of laughs as it showed many realities of motherhood and family life.  It’ll be a … Continue reading →

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