Tag Archives: thankfulness

MY Birthday Present

Today is not my birthday. It IS my wife, Heather’s, birthday. I want to publicly thank God for the wonderful “birthday present” he gave to me on this day. Next to Jesus and His eternal salvation, Heather is the GREATEST gift I’ve ever … Continue reading

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Jury Duty

Have you ever experienced a blessing that you firmly believed was the hand of God acting for you? I had a strong sense of this in something that happened to me this week. Last month I received notice that I was to … Continue reading

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“Lows” & “Highs”

I just spent about two weeks moving through the process of having a car “totaled,” settling with insurance and then finding a replacement used car. It has been a time-consuming, tiresome, frustrating and sometimes infuriating process. At some points, I could hardly … Continue reading

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Chamber-Take 2

Back in January I wrote about my experience as I spoke to the Grand Blanc Michigan Chamber of Commerce.  Attendees were eager to learn about relationships as modeled and taught by Jesus.  That presentation led to several follow-up conversations and … Continue reading

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FEAR NOT! GIVE THANKS!

Terror and death may be all around us, but our Lord Jesus says FEAR NOT!  He would have us remember… “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” (Gen. 1:1 ESV)    God’s STILL in control as the … Continue reading

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Honoring Dad

What’s the best way to honor a parent?  Pay back all the money you “borrowed” over the years?  Engrave a special tribute on a paver brick?  Give a gift to a favorite charity in his name?  All of these might … Continue reading

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Hannah’s Poem

I thank God for the blessing of a daughter who loves and respects me.  On top of that, I have a daughter who often thinks and writes about some pretty profound things.  A poem she wrote recently touched me deeply. … Continue reading

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The “Biermann Brief” 2014

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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